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8
Inspection
8.1
Before and After Use
The V-Line Vertical Lifeline shall be inspected before and after each use by the user.
8.2
Competent Person
A competent person shall inspect the shuttle at least every 12 months.
A competent person shall inspect the system at least every 5 years. Systems installed in
harsher conditions will require more frequent inspection. Installations in marine, coastal or
other extreme corrosive environments should be inspected at least every 2 years.
8.3
Procedure
8.3.1 Cable - inspect the cable for damage, deformation, broken wires or strands, or debris
that may affect the strength of the cable or impede the Shuttle.
8.3.2 Top Bracket - inspect all fasteners are present and tight. Inspect the stainless steel for
chips, cracks, discolouration, damage to the protective coating, bending or warping. Inspect
any welds for corrosion, discolouration or damage. Inspect any steel tubes for damage of the
galvanising, deformation or corrosion.
8.3.3 Bottom Bracket - inspect all fasteners are present and tight. Inspect the stainless steel for
chips, cracks, discolouration, damage to the protective coating, bending or warping. Inspect
any welds for corrosion, discolouration or damage. Inspect any steel tubes for damage of the
galvanising, deformation or corrosion.
8.3.4 Tension - inspect all fixings are present and tight. Inspect fixings are free of damage,
debris, cracks, and corrosion.
8.3.5 Cable Guides - inspect all fixings are present and tight. Inspect the galvanised coat
is free of chips, cracks, corrosion or damage. Inspect the rubber end accepts and holds the
cable, is free of cracks and missing piece.
8.3.6 Shuttle - inspect the housing is free of cracks, damage or deformation. Inspect the energy
absorber is not deployed. Inspect the connector is free of cracks, damage or deformation and
functions correctly. Ensure all screws are present and not loose. Inspect the latch opens freely
and closes automatically.
8.3.7 Proof Load - for competent person inspections only, concrete fixings that do not extend
through the concrete shall be proof loaded to 50% of the design load and held for 30 seconds.
8.3.8 Label - inspect the system label is present and legible as per Figure 29.
