PowerQuick PQ 500-1, Manual

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PowerQuick Powered Ascender (33) PQ500-1 1-Sep-15
18.7.3.
Condition of Stitching
Inspect the load-bearing stitching in order to find cut or distorted stitching, or traces of wear.
18.7.4.
Condition of Sidepieces, Friction Components and Locking
Check that the sidepieces are free from marks: look for the cause; sharp tools, impacts. . . This analysis will provide
information on the history of the product. Beware there is no crack and trace of wear or corrosion. Check the
passage of the connector. Then check the condition of the friction components and finally the condition of the rivets
and the locking screw.
18.7.5.
Check of the Freedom of the Moving Parts to Rotate
The moving part is free of its axis. Clean with a brush and soapy water and, if necessary, oil the pin with silicone oil. W arning,
wipe the friction components with a rag.
18.7.6.
Condition of the Protective Components
Check the condition of the strings and the stitching and rope protectors.
18.7.7.
Compatibility of the Lanyard with the Metal Part and with the
Connector/Condition of the Connector
Ensure that the textile part corresponds to the metal part and that the connectors are suitable. To check the condition of the
connectors, refer to the “connector” sequence.
18.7.8.
Check of the Adjustment of the Lanyard
Check the proper operation of the adjustment of the lanyard.
18.7.9.
Check of the Operation of the Connector
Finally check the proper operation of the lanyard’s connectors.
18.8.
Pulleys
18.8.1.
Condition of the Safety Elements: Body/Moving Side-
Pieces/Sheave Grooves/Rivet Axles
It is important to thoroughly check the sidepieces for any cracks or marks (seek out their cause: sharp tools, impacts . . . this
analysis will give information on the history of the product). Check for deformation, traces of wear and of corrosion on the inside
as well as the outside. Then check the sheaves for wear (sharp edges or deeply-cut grooves are dangerous) and the condition of
the axles. For models with an anti-return cam (PROTRAXION and MINITRAXION) check the presence and the condition of all
teeth.
18.8.2.
Operation Check of the Pulley, the Connection and the Opening of
the Side-Pieces
Ensure that the sheave turns correctly, that the connection is in good condition and that the moving sidepiece operates freely.
For models PROTRAXION and MINTRAXION, check that the moving sidepiece locks correctly. Clean with soapy water and a
brush and lubricate the axles and moving parts if necessary, using a silicone lubricant, then wipe the friction zones with a rag.
This maintenance is recommended after each time the device is used in the rain or in an aquatic environment. Ball-bearing
mounted pulleys do not require lubrication. On the models PROTRAXION and MINITRAXION, check the correct operation of the
return springs of the cam and of the red catches.
18.9.
Ropes
18.9.1.
Condition of the Sheath
The first check is visual: check the condition of the sheath over the full length of the rope. Look particularly for any
evidence of cuts, of wear, or of burning, fuzzy sections or traces of chemicals. Check also for the presence of
slippage of the sheath over the core.