Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Repairs to MK Edge SRL can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative or an
entity authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at:
1-800-466-6385. If MK Edge SRL 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 MK Edge SRL.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from MK Edge SRL before and after each use. If
MK Edge SRL cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe
dry. NEVER clean MK Edge SRL 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.
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KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record Date of First Use. Prior to EACH use,
inspect MK Edge SRL for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation, pits,
burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration,
broken stitching, fraying, bird-caging, and missing or illegible labels. Inspect full length of
lifeline. IMMEDIATELY remove MK Edge SRL from service if defects or damage are found.
Prior to EACH use, check lifeline retraction by pulling out a minimum 4’ and allowing it to retract
under light tension; lifeline must retract completely. Pull lifeline sharply to test braking function;
brakes must engage. Depending on model or configuration, check fall arrest indicator for signs
of activation. Indicator will display red if unsafe for use. IMMEDIATELY remove from service if SRL
does not function properly, of if exposed to forces of fall arrest. 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.
Every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect MK Edge SRL.
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 MK Edge SRL has been subjected to.
