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Maintenance and Cleaning
4.1
Regular Checks
DANGER!
If the alphaBELT Pro or alphaBELT Basic has been placed under strain by a rappelling or fall or has been damaged by
other influences (for example high temperatures, flames, chemical or mechanical influences, like sharp edges,
abrasion, cuts or ultraviolet radiation, etc.), it must be taken out of use immediately. If there is even the slightest doubt,
the product must be taken out of use or must not be used again until a knowledgeable person has given written approval
to do so after conducting a test.
Failure to follow this warning will result in serious personal injury or death.
Before and after every use the equipment has to be checked for damage (for example abrasion, cuts, tears, etc.). The
product identification has to be legible. In addition, if the equipment is used in work safety in accordance with the
mentioned standards, it must be checked at least every 12 months by a knowledgeable person and must be replaced if
necessary. Therefore all parts of the manual of this product or other corresponding documents handed out by the
manufacturer needs to be taken into account. Records of this test must be kept (for documentation of equipment, see
accompanying check sheet). This test must include:
• Checking general condition: age, completeness, dirt, correct composition.
• Checking label: whether present and legible (CE mark, date of manufacture, serial number, EN standard,
manufacturer, product name).
• Checking all individual parts for mechanical damage such as, but not limited to: cuts, tears, notches, abrasion,
deformation, formation of ribs, kinks, crushes, etc.
• Checking all individual parts for thermal or chemical damage (melting, hardening, discoloration, etc).
• Checking all metal parts for corrosion and deformation.
• Checking condition and completeness of the end connections: seams (no abraded seam yarn etc.), splices, knots
(no slipping apart, loosening, etc.).
• Checking locking buckles to ensure they function properly (proper locking etc.).
• If available checking the heat indicator in the front pouch for any color change.
4.2
Cleaning and Drying
See Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines for M1 Modular SCBA System (10203757) on
4.3
Maintenance
Repairs and changes to the product must only be made by the manufacturer.
Lubrication of Safe-Click Buckle/Ergo-Click Buckle
Lubricants
The buckle manufacturer only uses high-quality grease with excellent water resistance. Nevertheless, the lubricant can
be flushed out during the cleaning process. In general, this does not affect the security-relevant functions of the buckle.
When operating the levers, some friction may be noticeable.
Use lubricants like WD-40®Specialist®, Rhenus LKT 2 or Aral Aralub LS 2. Dry lubricants normally are made from
PTFE (Teflon®), e.g. WD-40®Specialist or lithium-saponified grease with high thermal and mechanical resilience as
well as good water resistance, e.g. Rhenus LKT 2 or Aral Aralub LS 2. They also prevent aging and corrosion.
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