Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Retractable HLL fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service and contact Guardian to
inquire about its return or repair. Field serviceability testing is not required, and should not be done by the
end user.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of Retractable HLL. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from Retractable HLL before and after each use. If Retractable HLL cannot be
cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Retractable HLL with
corrosive substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Retractable HLL for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation,
pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, and
missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Retractable HLL from service if defects or damage are found,
or if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.
At least every 12 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Retractable HLL.
Competent
Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment
inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box corresponding to the
month and year the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards Retractable HLL have been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. User must
inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least
every 12 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one Retractable HLL. Separate inspection logs must be used for
each Retractable HLL. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times.
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