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replaced if necessary at least every 12 months. Records must be kept of this inspection (docu-
mentation of the equipment, see enclosed inspection sheet).
This inspection must comprise:
Inspection of the general condition: age, completeness, dirt, correct composition.
Inspection of the labels: Present? Legible? CE marking present? Year of production visible?
Inspection of the individual parts for mechanical damage such as cuts, cracks, notches,
abrasion, deformation, ribbing, curling, squashing.
Inspection of all individual parts for damage caused by heat or chemicals, such as fusion or
hardening.
Inspection of the metal parts for corrosion and deformation.
Inspection of the completeness of the end connections, seams, knots.
Here, too, if there is the slightest doubt, the product must be withdrawn or inspected by an
expert.
Only the manufacturer is permitted to carry out repairs.
Only if the rope is rarely used (one week a year) and stored correctly (see the section on trans-
port, storage and cleaning) can its useful life (for products made in 2006 and after) be up to 10
years from date of manufacture. Actual useful life depends solely on the condition of the pro-
duct which is influenced by various factors (see below). The lifespan could be as short as first
use under extreme conditions, or even less if damaged (e.g. in transit) prior to first use.
Mechanical wear or other influences such as the effects of sunlight seriously reduce useful life.
Bleached or rubbed fibres / belt straps, discolouring and hardening are a sure sign that the
product should be withdrawn from use.
We expressly refrain from making any general statements about the useful life of the product,
since it depends on a variety of factors such as UV light, the type and frequency of use, treat-
ment, the effects of weathering such as snow, the environment such as salt, sand, battery
acid, and many more factors.
In general, if for whatever reason, no matter how insignificant, the user is not certain that the
product satisfies the requirements, it must be withdrawn from use and inspected by an expert.
Any product that shows signs of wear should be withdrawn.
The product must be replaced without fail after a fall!
REGULAR CHECKS / MAINTENANCE /
SERVICE LIFE
SERVICE LIFE
MAINTENANCE
