TS9C3.1
Inspection
Pass
Fail
The cable lifeline should extract and retract completely and
without faltering and should remain taut under tension
without sagging.
Extract the cable lifeline several inches and apply a
firm pull to confirm the SRD locks. The locking should
be certain and without skidding. Repeat this lockup at
additional places along the lifeline length to confirm the
SRD is operating correctly.
Examine the external housing for cracks, breaks or warping.
Check the external Connector Eye and the Anchorage
Carabiner for damage and deformation. The Anchorage
Carabiner Gate should twist open and snap shut easily and
smoothly.
Examine the overall SRD unit for any indications of
deterioration or damage.
All labels must be intact and totally readable (see Section 8)
Examine the load indicator on the swiveling carabiner
to be certain that it has not been loaded, impacted or
activated. (see figure 6A if needed)
Inspect the entire length of the constituent line up to the
Green Maximum Working Length Visual Indicator shown
in Figure 6B. Review the constituent cable lifeline closely
for broken strand wires, welding spatter burns, welding
slag, birdcaging, kinks and bent strands. Also examine for
rust, dirt, paint, grease or oil. Check for damage caused
by chemical corruption or excessive heat as evident with
discoloration. See Figure 6 for examples. If any of these
conditions exist, remove the SRD from service.
If during your line inspection defined above, you extract
the line past the Green Indicator and ultimately expose a
secondary Red Indicator on the line, you must remove the
SRD from service immediately. This Secondary Red Visual
Indicator signals the SRD unit’s Reserve Line has been
deployed or the SRD has experienced a fall event and is no
longer in working order.
Check for any missing or loose screws or nuts and
any deformed or damaged components.
Table 3:
Guidelines for Cable SRD Inspection
(use Figure 1 where needed)
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