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governing occupational safety may require the user to conduct more frequent or mandatory
inspections.
C
RITERIA
All components of the SRL must be inspected.
All markings must be legible and attached to the product.
Housing must be free from cracks, distortion or any other damage.
Exposed red on the snap hook is the fall indicator that the SRL has been subjected to the forces of
arresting a fall.
Reserve cable is wrapped in colored tape. Remove from service if colored tape has exited the unit.
Check the operation of the unit by pulling smoothly on the lifeline, then pulling sharply on the lifeline to
engage the locking mechanism. Unit must not slip when locked.
Cable must be inspected for kinks, broken strands, corrosion, abrasion, or other signs of wear and/or
damage. Swaged terminations must be secure with the thimble tight and no visible damage.
All equipment must be free of corrosion, chemical attack, alteration, excessive heating or wear.
All snap hooks and carabiners on product must be able to self-close and lock. All hardware must be
free of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, or any evidence of defect.
All components of the fall arrest system must be inspected. See User Instructions supplied with each
product.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
C
LEANING
Cleaning and maintenance may be performed by the user. The SRL may be wiped down with a mild
detergent and clean water solution, and rinsed with a dampened clean cloth to remove detergent. The
hardware can also be wiped down to remove grease or dirt with a clean dry cloth.
M
AINTENANCE
SRL’s requiring maintenance must be tagged “unusable” and removed from service. Do not use any
SRL that requires maintenance. Cleaning and maintenance may be performed by the user.
Snap hooks may require periodic lubrication. Do not apply oil, grease, or other contaminants on the
webbing or cable. Use a dry lubricant that has proper resistance to temperature extremes, moisture,
and corrosion. Do not over-lubricate.
S
TORAGE
SRL’s should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight when not in use. Do not store where
damage from environmental factors such as heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their
vapors, or other degrading elements may be present.
Do not store damaged equipment or equipment in need of maintenance in the same area as product
approved for use.
Equipment that has been stored for an extended period must be inspected as defi ned in these User
Instructions prior to use.
WARNING!
Only Werner Co., or persons or entities authorized in writing by Werner Co., shall make repairs
or alterations to the equipment.
