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USER INSTRUCTIONS
LYNX TRIPOD
9.0
INSPECTION BEFORE EACH USE
9.1 INSPECTION
FREQUENCY
The Lynx Tripod Fall-Rescue Work System must be inspected by the user before each use. Additionally, the
Lynx Tripod must be inspected by a competent person other than the user at intervals of no more than six
months. The competent person inspection is referred to as Formal Inspection.
If the Lynx Tripod has been subjected to fall arrest forces, it must be immediately removed from use and
marked as “UNUSABLE” until subjected to a Formal Inspection and approved for use by a competent person
inspector.
9.2
PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTION BEFORE EACH USE
Step 1:
Inspect the Lynx Tripod labels to verify that they are present and legible. See section 4 for location of
labels. See section 10 for the specifi c labels that should be present and the information contained on
them. Check the Formal Inspection Grid to be sure a Formal Inspection has been performed within
the last six months. If the Grid does not indicate that a Formal Inspection has been performed within
the last six months (by being punched), or if any labels are missing or illegible, remove the Lynx
Tripod from use and mark it as “UNUSABLE” until a Formal Inspection is performed by a competent
person.
Step 2:
Inspect head assembly for corrosion, broken or cracked welds, deformation, fractures, cracks, altered
or missing elements, burns, and heat and chemical exposures.
Step 3:
Inspect all metallic parts (i.e. head, legs, leg pins, attachment pins, feet, leg base chain) for deforma-
tion, fractures, cracks, corrosion, deep pitting, burrs, sharp edges, cuts, deep nicks, missing or loose
parts, improper function, and evidence of excessive heat or chemical exposures.
Step 4:
Inspect all non-metallic parts (i.e. skid-resistant foot pads and labels) for cut, broken, excessively worn,
missing and loose parts. (Labels are to be additionally checked in accordance with Step 1 above.)
Inspect for evidence of burns and excessive heat and chemical exposures.
Step 5
:
Check the function of the Lynx Tripod legs. Legs should move smoothly in the leg pockets and should
seat fi rmly when moved to the fully open position. The lower legs should slide smoothly within the
upper legs along their entire length. Lynx Tripod feet should pivot easily and remain fl at on the ground
when the Lynx Tripod is erected.
Step 6:
Inspect each component and subsystem of the complete system in accordance with the associated
manufacturer’s instructions. See section 6 for a description of the make-up of the different system
types.
9.3 CORRECTIVE
ACTION
When inspection in accordance with section 11.2 reveals signs of inadequate maintenance, the Lynx Tripod
must be immediately removed from service and marked as “UNUSABLE” until destroyed or subjected to
maintenance by the user’s organization in accordance with section 9. Defects, damage, excessive wear and/or
aging are generally repairable by the factory. If detected, immediately remove the Lynx Tripod from use and
mark it as “UNUSABLE” until repaired. For fi nal disposition, submit the Lynx Tripod to a competent person
who is authorized to perform Formal Inspection. If there is any question as to repairability, contact MSA or a
service center authorized in writing by MSA before further use of the Lynx Tripod.
