6.0 Maintenance, Service and Storage
Keep the unit clean and free of a build-up of contaminants and corrosion.
6.1
Storage:
When not installed, store in a clean, dry area. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to environmental elements. Do not place other
equipment or objects on top of the extender. Do not store in a manner that would allow other equipment to bend, crack, contaminate or
otherwise damage the extender.
6.2
Remove From Service:
Remove the extender from service if it has been subjected to fall arrest forces or fails inspection.
7.0 Inspection
Prior to each use, the user must inspect the extender for any physical damage, wear, corrosion or missing parts. If the extender has been subjected
to fall arrest forces it must be removed from service.
1. Inspect the D-ring extension hardware (D-rings, snap hooks). These items must not be damaged, broken, distorted, or have any sharp
edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion.
2. Inspect the webbing (Type A through C Extenders). The material must be free of frayed, cut, or broken fibers. Check for tears,
abrasions, mold, burns, or discoloration. Inspect the stitching. Check for pulled or cut stitches. The webbing must be free of knots, ex-
cessive soiling, heavy paint buildup, and rust staining. Check for chemical or heat damage, indicated by brown, discolored, or brittle
areas. Check for ultraviolet damage, indicated by discoloration and the presence of splinters or slivers on the webbing surface. All of
these above factors are known to reduce the webbing strength. Damaged or questionable webbing should be removed from service.
3. Inspect the cable (Type D LE Extender). Check the entire working length for damage caused by chemical corrosion or excessive heat
as evident by discoloration, bird-caging, broken wire strands, kinks and bent strands.
4. Inspect the labels. All labels must be present and fully legible.
5. Inspect each system component or subsystem according to the associated manufacturer’s instructions.
6. The D-ring extension must be inspected by a Competent Person at least every six months.
7. Record inspection results on the Inspection Record provided on the next page or on a similar document.
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