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7 Maintenance and servicing
To ensure safety when using the ladder, we recommend us-
ing only original spare parts. Using spare parts from other
manufacturers that do not meet the required specifications
may void the warranty.
Care and maintenance of the ladder are meant to ensure its
proper functioning. The ladder have to be regularly inspected
for signs of damage. It is necessary to ensure that moving
parts are functioning properly.
Repair work on the ladder has to be carried out by a compe-
tent person and in accordance with the manufacturer's in-
structions.
Cleaning
The ladder should be cleaned immediately after use if it is vis-
ibly soiled. This applies especially to all its moving parts.
The ladder can be cleaned using water and a little conventional
cleaning agent.
Cleaning agents must not be allowed to seep into the soil.
• Dispose of used cleaning solutions in accordance with the
relevant environmental regulations.
Lubricating moving parts
• Lubricate all moving parts with conventional lubricating oil.
Select a thin-bodied oil when using the ladder in winter.
• Dispose of oil-soaked cleaning rags according to the rel-
evant environmental regulations.
WARNING
Slippery standing surfaces are a source of fall hazard!
Lubricating oil and liquids on standing surfaces can cause
personnel to fall and injure themselves.
• Wipe off excess oil.
• Clean off any soiling (e.g. wet paint, snow).
7.1 Commercial use
In commercial use, it is necessary to have the ladder periodi-
cally inspected by a competent person to ensure it is in good
working order (visual inspection and functional check).
It is crucial to define the type, scope and schedule of the nec-
essary inspections. The intervals between inspections depend
on the operating conditions, especially the frequency of use,
the stress the ladder is subject to during use, and the frequen-
cy and severity of previously found defects.
The user must ensure that defective ladders are removed from
use and stored in such a way that makes it impossible for
them to be used until they are properly repaired or disposed of.
The complete inspection sheet can be downloaded from the
manufacturer's website.
7.2 Periodic inspections
The ladder must be regularly inspected for operational safety
by a competent person. The competent person is to be autho-
rised by the user to perform the required inspection and shall
take part in seminars required by law of the country in ques-
tion.
• The inspection intervals must be appropriate for the specific
operating conditions.
• Inspection must be carried out at least once a year.
• The inspection must be documented. Check sheets for in-
spection of the ladder are available on the ZARGES homep-
age.
• After the product has passed the inspection, attach the
ZARGES inspection plate (Order No. 828384 or 828385) to it.
The month and year in which the next inspection is due must
be clearly visible.
Defective or incomplete ladders and parts may no longer be
used.
Stiles/legs
• Check for deformation, bending, twisting and cracks.
• Check for dents, damage, sharp edges, corrosion, chipping,
burrs and signs of wear.
• Check the condition of the attachment points for other parts.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Anti-splay mechanism
• Check for warping, dents, cracks and proper functioning of
the fastening elements.
• Check for damage and corrosion.
Fittings, hinges
• Check for damage, cracks, bends and corrosion.
• Check for signs of wear and proper functioning.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Rungs, treads, guide brackets, platform
• Check for deformation and cracks.
• Check for dents, damage, sharp edges, chipping, burrs and
signs of wear.
• Check that they are securely attached to the stiles.
• Check for signs of wear and for proper functioning of the
locking mechanisms (e.g. locking latch, rung hook).
Ladder feet, castors
• Check for damage and corrosion.
• Check for signs of wear and proper functioning.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Markings
• Check for legibility and damage.
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