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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Rescue Winch fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to
inquire about its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of Rescue Winch. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from Rescue Winch before and after each use. If Rescue Winch cannot be
cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Rescue Winch with
corrosive substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.
Inspection
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record date of first use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Rescue Winch for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation,
pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, fraying,
bird-caging, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Rescue Winch from service if defects or
damage are found, or if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
Test retract/release functionality; when facing the Winch Handle, turn counter-clockwise to release, and turn
clockwise to retract. Cable must completely retract/release with minimum resistance and without jamming.
NEVER wrap cable backwards on spool. When at rest, brakes must not allow cable to move. ALWAYS wear
gloves when inspecting cable.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.
At least every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Rescue Winches.
Competent Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on
equipment inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box
corresponding to the month and year the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards Rescue Winches have been subjected to.
