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Be aware of hazards that may affect the performance or cause failure of the lanyard, such as
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extreme temperatures (below -15°C and above +50°C)
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aggressive environmental conditions, including
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cement
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hot surfaces
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naked flames
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welding splatter
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sparks
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electrical conductivity
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contact with
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sharp edges
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abrasive surfaces
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chemicals
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immediately stop using the product if it is exposed to any of the above or is damaged in any way until it has
been inspected by a competent person;
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ensure that the Lanyard is only used for a maximum period of 6 years after the date of manufacture
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the life of a Lanyard is variable due to many contributing factors including: the environmental
conditions in which it is used, the frequency of use, storage and maintenance protocols adopted
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ensure that the date of first use is recorded in this instruction booklet.
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should you resell this IKAR GmbH Lanyard, it is essential that all instructions for use, maintenance and
periodic examination are provided in the language of destination.
Instructions for Pre-Use Check
Users of IKAR GmbH Lanyards must carry out a pre use inspection before each and every use:
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checking the webbing and/or rope for:
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cuts, tears and nicks
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abrasion
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fraying
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thinning
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heat damage
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mould and paint
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evidence of chemical & U.V light attack, which will be seen as discolouration, softening or
hardening of the webbing and/or rope
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checking the stitch patterns for:
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broken or abraded stitches
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loosened stitching
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pulled and loops of stitching
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long tails of thread
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checking the metal fittings for:
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rust and pitting
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cracks
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