BUCKINGHAM MFG.
Instructions / Warnings
PN 9M8 & 92CM8 Series - Buck LeverJust
™
Adjustable Positioning Lanyard (APL)
T
he
Buck LeverJust
™
APL is available in
1/2
”
(12.7mm) Kernmantle rope (Fig. 1) and 11.65mm TrebleKern rope (Fig. 2).
Inspect Prior to Each Use:
inspection should include but not be limited to the following:
Rope Inspection:
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Inspecting your rope should be a continuous process of observation before, during, and after each use.
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Inspect rope fibers for signs of excessive wear, burns, cuts, abrasions, kinks, knots, hockling, ice buildup, broken strands in any
given area of the rope.
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If ice or snow build-up is noted, remove build-up prior to use by running the length adjusting device along the length of the rope.
Ensure the length adjusting device is clean
and free of packed snow or ice.
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Both outer and inner fibers contribute to the ropes strength. If either is worn, the rope will naturally be weakened. Open the rope
strands and look for powdered fiber, which is one sign of internal rope wear.
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Inspect the rope for frayed strands and broken yarns. Check for pulled strands. A pulled strand should be re-threaded into the rope if
possible, otherwise it may snag on a foreign object during use.
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Inconsistent texture or stiff areas can indicate excessive dirt / grit embedded in the rope or shock load damage.
Check that rope has not
become hard or compacted. A hard or compacted rope indicates reduced strength.
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Inconsistent diameter (flat areas, bumps, or lumps). This condition indicates core or internal damage from overloading or shock loading.
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With use, all ropes become dirty. Inspect for areas of discoloration that could have been caused by chemical contamination and may result
in the rope becoming brittle or stiff.
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Glossy or glazed areas that generally indicate signs of heat damage.
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Rope stitching is free of defects. Stitched eyes must have a protective cover (shrink tube) over the
stitching and the cover must not be damaged, missing or torn. (Fig. 3).
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Do not use lanyard that has the ropes warning center / core exposed.
See below photo for examples of a variety of conditions indicated above that require product replacement:
Melted / Glossy / Glazed Strands Rope with Excessive Abrasion Wear Rope with Warning Center (Red) Exposed
Snap Hook / Carabiner Inspection:
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Ensure locking device and keeper / gate operates freely and smoothly and that keeper / gate closes and remains closed and locked
until intentionally opened.
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Inspect to ensure component is free of cracks, distortion, corrosion, or nicks.
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Ensure keeper / gate is not bent, is free of burrs, not packed with snow or ice, and is clean and functioning properly.
Fig. 1
Buck LeverJust.Doc (Rev. 2/6/19)
1 of 4
P/N 230410
Hockled Rope
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Rope with a Pulled Strand
Rope with Broken or Cut Strands
