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Inspection

 

To maintain the safety and serviceability of this product, the 

following inspections must be performed:

1.  Operator Inspection

The operator shall inspect the product before and after each 

use (See Pre-Use Check List). Refer any signs of deterioration 

to a competent person for a decision on the safety and 

serviceability of the product.

2.  Periodic Inspection

A full periodic inspection shall be conducted every twelve 

months (six months in marine conditions) by an Authorised 

Service Agent.  Use the checklist as a guide for determining 

the condition of the product. Check for any sign of 

contaminants such as oil, grease, paint, etc.

WARNING: If any part of an assembly is to be exposed to chemicals, 

(eg. Cleaning materials or hazardous atmospheres) the user should 

consult the manufacturer to determine whether the part is suitable 

for continued use. 

Periodic inspections shall be recorded in the product’s Inspection 

and Maintenance log.

 

Inspect before each use

PRE-USE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

ATTACHMENT POINTS

Any signs of distortion, rust or wear?

OUTER SHELL CASING

Any cracks, deformation, burns or signs of 

corrosion?
Are screws and nuts in place and fully 

tightened?

WIRE CABLE

(Wear gloves!)

Is the wire in good condition?
Does the entire length of the wire extend and 

retract smoothly?
Are there any signs of abrasion or damage?

FALL INDICATOR

Has the fall indicator been activated? If it has, do 

not use and remove the product from service

CONNECTORS

Do the levers move freely?
Do the connectors lock properly?

SUPPLIER

DESIGNATION

WINCH FOR RAISING OR LOWERING PERSONNEL OR MATERIAL

MODEL/ITEM #

APOD-WINCH20M

MANUFACTURE DATE

SERIAL #

PURCHASE DATE

BATCH #

COMMISSIONED DATE

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE RECORD

DATE

NAME

DETAILS

GENERAL INSPECTION CHECK LIST

Fall Arrest Blocks

BLOCK HOUSING

Ensure casing bolts are tight
Missing parts, cracks or wear, physical damage?
Any unauthorised modifications?

WIRE CABLE

(Wear Gloves!)

Ensure no kinks, cuts, needles or broken strands, 

crushed, jammed or flattened strands, signs of wire 

fatigue
Signs of rust, pitting or corrosion
Signs of heat damage, torch burns, electric arc strikes
Overall deterioration, excessive outside wear
Cable extends and retracts smoothly

SNAP HOOKS & 

KARABINERS

Distortion of hook or latch
Cracks or forging folds
Wear at swivels and latch pivot pin
Open rollers
Free movement of the latch over its full travel
Broken, weak or misplaced latch springs (compare if 

possible with a new snap hook)

Maintenance

This product should be cleaned regularly to maintain its safety and 
serviceability. Clean as indicated below.

1.  After each use wipe down the product with a soft cloth or soft brush 

to remove any dust or dirt. Do not use abrasive materials to clean 
the product. 

2.  If the product is very dirty, carefully wash the casing with water 

(maximum 50

°

C) using a neutral detergent. Air dry in a sheltered 

position away from direct heat sources.

3.  Store the product away from direct sunlight, excessive dust and 

moisture and corrosive atmospheres.

INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for Arachnipod APOD-WINCH20M

Page 1: ...has through a combination of training education and experience acquired knowledge and skills enabling that person to correctly perform a specified task WARNING Warning safety alerts indicate a potentially hazardous sit uation that if not avoided could result in injury or death NOTICE Notices emphasise important but not hazard related infor mation Failure to follow Notices could result in product o...

Page 2: ...king a connection to any point on a harness which cannot be seen by the wearer either make the connection before donning the harness or have a second person make and check the connection for the wearer 7 Always ensure any connections to a harness are checked before use 8 Harnesses and lanyard assemblies should be removed from service and destroyed if a fall has been sustained 9 Ensure the product ...

Page 3: ...or herein referred to as the Adaptor onto a ground sheet next to the Arachnipod Industripod 2 Reel out several metres of wire and feed the connector and wire through the pulley Clip the connector karabiner to the Arachnipod Industripod foot Figure 1 Reinsert the pulley retaining pin to keep the wire in place on the pulley wheel 3 Extend the Arachnipod Industripod to the desired working height Inst...

Page 4: ...INDICATOR Has the fall indicator been activated If it has do not use and remove the product from service CONNECTORS Do the levers move freely Do the connectors lock properly SUPPLIER DESIGNATION WINCH FOR RAISING OR LOWERING PERSONNEL OR MATERIAL MODEL ITEM APOD WINCH20M MANUFACTURE DATE SERIAL PURCHASE DATE BATCH COMMISSIONED DATE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE NAME DETAILS GENERAL INSPEC...

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