6.0 Maintenance, Service, and Storage
6.1 Maintenance:
Clean the FBH with water and mild detergent if necessary. Do not allow excessive build-up of
dirt, paint, or other agents that may cause damage or hardening of the web fibers on any webbing. Hardening of
the fibers of the web from external elements may result in a loss of strength or alter the properties of the web in a
manner that could cause the FBH to fail or to perform incorrectly.
6.2
Proper Care:
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Keeping the FBH clean and free of contaminants will greatly increase the service life.
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Mold and mildew due to damp storage will reduce the service life.
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Use a damp rag and a mild soap and water solution to clean the hardware on this FBH (D-rings,
buckles, adjusters, etc.). Wipe the hardware dry with a clean soft cloth.
•
DO NOT
use heat to dry.
•
DO NOT
use any solvents or petroleum products to clean this FBH.
•
DO NOT
attempt to repair or modify this FBH or any of its components. Such attempts will void the
warranty and may result in serious injury or death.
6.3 Storage:
Hang to store, out of direct sunlight. Avoid exposure to chemical agents and vapors, airborne debris,
and water ingress. Store units tagged as “UNUSABLE” in a clearly marked area to prevent inadvertent use. Inspect
any unit that has been stored for an extended time in accordance with the procedures detailed in Section 7.
7.0 Inspection
7.1 Pre-Use Inspection:
Please review the Pre-Use Inspection guidelines in Section 5.4 for inspection
requirements.
7.2 Inspection Frequency:
FallTech requires all fall protection equipment to be inspected by a competent person
other than the user at least once each year or more frequently if the conditions exist. FallTech strongly recom
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mends that a competent person conducts a hazard assessment of the environment and determines the length
of the inspection intervals due to the site conditions. The competent person inspection shall be recorded on an
inspection log, including all deficiencies. This inspection should also be used as an opportunity to train any
authorized persons with respect to deficiencies that they have failed to observe on their daily inspections.
Inspection and Revalidation
Type of Use
Application Examples
Example Conditions of Use
Worker
Inspection
Frequency
Competent
Person
Inspection
Frequency
Infrequent to
Light Use
Rescue and confined
space, factory
maintenance
Good storage
conditions, indoor or
infrequent outdoor use, room
temperature, clean
environments
Before each
use
Annually
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Transportation,
residential
construction, utilities,
warehouse
Fair storage
conditions, indoor and
extended outdoor use, all
temperatures, clean or dusty
environments
Before each
use
Semi-annually to
annually
Severe to
Continuous
Use
Commercial
construction, oil
and gas,
mining, foundry
Harsh storage
conditions, prolonged or
continuous outdoor use, all
temperatures, dirty
environments
Before each
use
Quarterly to
semi-annually
7.3 Life Span:
The Service Life is determined through a thorough inspection. Whenever the FBH fails to pass the
inspection as outlined in this manual it should be removed from service.
7.3.1 Service Life:
FallTech does not issue a fixed service life for its products. A product may be used indefinitely
as long as it passes both the pre-use inspection and the competent person inspections described above. If the
product fails inspection, it should be removed from service.
7.4 Inspection Results:
If an inspection reveals defects in or damage to the equipment, inadequate maintenance
or activated fall force indicators, mark as “UNUSABLE” and remove the equipment from service.
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