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person
1
other than the user. More frequent inspections by a competent person may be required based
on the nature and severity of workplace conditions affecting the equipment and the modes of use and
exposure time of the equipment. See sections 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4 for inspection guidelines. Record results
in the inspection and maintenance log in section 9.0.
NOTE:
In Canada, CSA requires SRLs to be serviced within two years of the manufactured date, and
annually thereafter.
A record of annual service dates can be found on the identi
fi
cation plate of the SRL. See Figure 1 and
section 8.0.
• After a Fall:
Inspect load indicator according to Figure 7, and entire SRL per sections 5.3 and 5.4.
5.2 INSPECTION
GUIDELINES:
To ensure safe, ef
fi
cient operation, the Sealed-Blok™ Self Retracting Lifeline
should be inspected per the instructions in Table 1 at the indicated frequencies.
IMPORTANT:
Record the inspection results in the Inspection and Maintenance Log (Section 9.0).
IMPORTANT:
Extreme working conditions (harsh environment, prolonged use) may require increasing
the frequency of inspections.
WARNING:
If the Sealed-Blok
TM
SRL has been subjected to fall arrest or impact forces, it must be
removed from service immediately and sent to an authorized service center for repair.
Table 1 - Inspections Schedule
Component:
Inspection:
Before
Each Use
Every
Year
After
a Fall
SRL (Figure 1)
Inspect for loose bolts and bent or damaged parts.
X
X
X
Inspect housing for distortion, cracks, or other damage.
X
X
X
Lifeline should pull out and retract fully without hesitation or creating
a slack line condition.
X
X
X
Ensure device locks up when lifeline is jerked sharply. Lockup should
be positive with no slipping (RSQ mode). *
X
X
X
The labels must be present and fully legible. See Section 8.
X
X
X
Look for signs of corrosion on the entire unit.
X
X
X
Connecting Hook
& Impact Indicator
(Figure 7)
Inspect connecting hooks for signs of damage, corrosion, and
working condition. Swivel should rotate freely. Inspect impact
indicator according to Figure 7.
X
X
X
Wire Rope (Figure 8)
Inspect wire rope for cuts, kinks, broken wires, bird-caging, welding
splatter, corrosion, chemical contact areas, or severely abraded
areas. Slide the cable bumper up and inspect ferrules for cracks or
damage and inspect the wire rope for corrosion and broken wires.
X
X
X
Retrieval Components
If so equipped, inspect SRL Retrieval components per the procedures
de
fi
ned in the included SRL - Retrieval Operator Instruction
(5903060).
X
X
X
RSQ Controlled Descent
Components
If so equipped, inspect SRL RSQ Controlled Descent components per
the procedures de
fi
ned in the included SRL - RSQ Controlled Descent
Operator Instruction (5903061).
X
X
X
* Except as described in the proper operation of the device when used in the RSQ mode
.
1 One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions
which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective
measures to eliminate them.
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