Protekt AT-014-2, Instruction Manual, Page: 9 / 24

9/24
INSPECTION
Before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to ensure that it
is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly before it is used.
During pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in respect of any damages, excessive wear,
corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting, especially take into consideration:
• in full body harnesses and belts - buckles, adjusting elements, attaching points, webbings, seams, loops;
• in energy absorbers - attaching loops, webbing, seams, casing, connectors;
• in textile lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - rope, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements, splices;
• in steel lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - cable, wires, clips, ferrules, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements;
• in retractable fall arresters - cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;
• in guided type fall arresters - body of the fall arrester, sliding function, locking gear acting, rivets and screws, connector,
energy absorber;
• in connectors - main body, rivets, gate, locking gear acting;
• in tripods - legs, safety pins, eye bolts, feet, chain, connecting elements.
PERIODIC INSPECTION
After every 12 months of utilization, personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodical detailed
inspection. The periodic inspection must be carried out by a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic inspection
can be carried out also by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. In case of some types of the complex equipment
e.g. some types of retractable fall arresters the annual inspection can be carried out only by the manufacturer or his authorized
representative.
During this inspection will be established admissible time of the device use till next manufacturer's inspection.
The result of the inspection must be recorded in Identity Card.
Regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users which depends upon the
continued efficiency and durability of the equipment.
During periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking.
ADMISSIBLE TIME OF USE
The tripod can be used for 5 years counting from a date of putting the tripod into operation. After this period the tripod must be
withdrawn from use to carry out manufacturer's detailed inspection.
The manufacturer's inspection can be carried out by:
• manufacturer
• person recommended by manufacturer
• company recommended by manufacturer.
During this inspection will be established admissible time of tripod use till next manufacturer's inspection and recorded in Identity
Card.
WITHDRAWAL FROM USE
Personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition for safe use
and not used again until confirmed in writing by equipment manufacturer or his representative after carried out the detailed
inspection.
WITHDRAWN FROM USE AFTER ARRESTING A FALL
Safety hexapod TM 12-2 must be withdrawn from use immediately when it have been used to arrest a fall. After that must be
carried
out detailed manufacturer's inspection of the tripod.
The manufacturer's inspection can be carried out by:
• manufacturer
• person recommended by manufacturer
• company recommended by manufacturer.
During this inspection will be established if the tripod can be longer used and will be define the admissible time of tripod use till
next manufacturer's inspection and recorded in Identity Card.
TRANSPORTATION
Personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or foil bag or cases
made of steel or plastic) to protect in against damage or moisture.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
The equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on the materials in the manufacture of the equipment. For textile
products use mild detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a machine and rinse in water. Plastic parts can be cleaned
only with water. When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry
naturally, and shall be kept away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin, hinge, tec.) can be
regularly slightly lubricated to ensure better operation. Other maintenance and cleaning procedures should be adhered to
detailed instructions stated in the manual of the equipment.
Personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct light, ultraviolet
degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive substances.