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KStrong does not guarantee against subassemblies made using products that are not manufactured by KStrong, and is
not responsible for the consequences arising out of the same.
While making connections, ensure that all connectors are fully closed and locked.
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Always tag as “Unsuitable” those connectors and hooks which have been found to be unsuitable for further use.
Never attempt to repair the equipment on your own. Send the equipment so tagged to an authorized service
center (where the authorization has been received from the manufacturer in writing), or back to the manufacturer
for replacement of components and repair.
When connecting an energy absorbing lanyard to the dorsal attachment D-ring of the harness, connect only the shock-
pack end of the lanyard to the D-ring.
It is important to ensure that the connecting elements of the connectors are compatible in size and shape, while making
a connection with the hooks and carabiners. Never connect one hook to another hook, or one carabiner to another
carabiner, or a carabiner to a hook. Also, make sure not to connect a connector to any element that may cause the hook
or carabiner material to distort/ abrade or wear out.
WARNING
Knots should never be used for load bearing end terminations, since the presence of knots significantly reduce the
strength of a lifeline. See ANSI Z359.1 for more details.
WARNING
It is essential that the users of this type of equipment receive proper training and instruction, including detailed
procedures for the safe use of such equipment in their work application. ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements
for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, establishes guidelines and requirements for an employer's
managed fall protection program. These include policies, duties and training, fall protection procedures, eliminating
and controlling fall hazards, rescue procedures, incident investigations, and evaluating program effectiveness.
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Store the hooks and connectors in a cool dry clean environment, away from direct sunlight. Avoid areas where
there may be the presence chemical vapors, heat, excessive moisture, oil or other degrading elements. Soiled,
wet or contaminated connectors should first be thoroughly cleaned and dried, before placing them in storage.
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR SUBSYSTEM ASSEMBLIES
WARNING
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If soiled, the connectors may be wiped off clean with a dry clean cloth. You may periodically lubricate the area
around the hinge and inner sleeve on both the sides of the carabiner, using a light weight penetrant oil. Contact
KStrong for any further query.
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Additional maintenance and servicing procedure must be completed by authorized service center only.
If the ends of the lifelines are not spliced or swaged properly by following the proper methods, then this may result in the
termination to give away, when the connector connected to them is subjected to a force. KStrong shall not be held
responsible for the consequences arising out of this.
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE AND STORAGE
WARNING
TRAINING
A lifeline should never be connected to a connector using a knot. Also, never tie-back a connector on to a lifeline or the
lanyard. Use a spliced end termination and a thimble to attach a connector to a synthetic rope lifeline. Connectors which
are required to attach to wire rope lifelines, must be attached to a thimble on a formed eye termination of the wire rope. It
is important to ensure that the termination is secured properly by swaging the ends of the wire rope by following proper
procedures, before the thimble is connected to a connector.
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It is extremely important to thoroughly inspect the connectors after extended storage. This inspection should be
performed by a competent person only.
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