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Salt Water Immersion
5.3.2
Rinse thoroughly with clean, fresh water. Allow the POSEIDON Harness to dry
naturally, preferably in the open air.
5.3.3
Ensure adequate fresh water is rinsed between the webbings where the Stainless
Steel and Aluminum fittings are applied, such as the Attachment Points and
Buckles
5.3.4
Using a lightly soiled cloth with CRC66 or other equivalent product, wipe the
Buckles thoroughly to ensure the fittings are adequately protected from the
environment
Chlorinated Water Immersion
5.3.5
Immersion of the POSEIDON Harness in chlorinated water is not recommended.
If the POSEIDON Harness is immersed in chlorinated water, use the same
washing procedure as for salt water (10.5 above) immediately following
immersion.
6
Service Life
6.1
The POSEIDON Harness service life is determined “On Condition” rather than age.
POSEIDON Harness may remain in service if properly maintained and all test and inspection
results are satisfactory.
6.2
Poseidon Harnesses must be inspected before each use by the user and regularly inspected by a
competent person and recorded on a register. If the equipment has been involved in a free fall
or fails any of the general inspection criteria it must be removed from service and destroyed.
6.3
Although the Harnesses have a recommended withdraw from service date marked on them, this
is only for storage purposes and will be reviewed and updated by regular inspections undertaken
by a competent person at 6 monthly intervals.
6.4
Refer to AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 for inspection on entry or re-entry into service (RTS).
NOTE: Harness must be inspected every 6 months to comply with meeting the service
life of 10 years plus from date of manufacture in accordance with AS/NZS 1891.1:2007
standards.
7.0
Work Area
7.1
The work area where inspection and maintenance of the POSEIDON Harness is performed
should be smooth and flat, where the POSEIDON Harness will not snag, tear or otherwise be
damaged and should also be cleared of all non-essential equipment and materials.
7.2
The working surface should be free of harmful contaminants such as oil, grease, acids or solvents.
Work areas, subject to wide temperature variations, should be avoided.
