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Instructions for maintenance and storage
WARNING! Adhere strictly to the procedure given below.
Weightanka is manufactured from steel. The framework and standard weights are galvanised, and
the base weights are rubber coated.
Should it ever be considered necessary to disinfect Weightanka, please contact the manufacturer
first to check that the chosen disinfectant will not cause any damage to the equipment.
Storage should be in a dry, chemically inert environment, away from any sources of damage, and in
such a way that the parts of the dismantled product(s) will not become lost or misplaced.
Instructions for periodic examination
General
In the UK, the Weightanka is subject to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
1992 and amendments and employers should be knowledgeable of this.
What to look for during, inspections and thorough examination
The lists below are not exclusive.
Inspection (Interim inspection)
An inspection should be carried out after every week of constant use, every six weeks of
intermittent use and on each occasion of re-assembly, and recorded. In addition to the pre-use
checks. Inspect for the following:
(a) For signs of corrosion, wear, distortion or other defects on all parts including bolts and nuts;
(b) That the rubber on the base weights is fully bonded to the steel and that there is no damage to
the suction cups. Any algae should be removed from the rubber base;
(c) That the two warning notices are still intact and legible on the top cross arm. (Replacements
notices are available from your Weightanka supplier.)
(d) Unless stored out of use, re-assemble in accordance with section 2.5 of this document.
(e) Should any doubt arise about the safety of any part of the system, do not use it, remove it from
service immediately, and seek advice from your WeightAnka supplier.