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Translation of original operating manual for anchorage points PLGWI-PSA pewag winner gamma inox
• 4.5 Repairs
• Records must be kept of all inspections and repairs
for the entire lifespan of the product. A sample
documentation sheet is available for download at www.
pewag.com.
• Repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer or a
competent person.
• Refer to the latest catalogue for spare parts such as
screws. Alternatively, contact our technical service.
• Small cuts, notches and grooves may be removed by
careful grinding or filing. After the repair, the treated area
must merge smoothly with the surrounding area, without
the cross-section changing abruptly. By fully removing the
defect, the dimension of the area must not be reduced by
more than 5 %.
• Welding and heat treatment is not permitted.
This product is labelled with an individual number in the format
„YY/xxxx“. „YY“ is the year (e.g. 18 for 2018) and „xxxx“ is the
continuous number that clearly identifies each anchorage point
of a certain type (e. g. type PLGWI PSA M12).
5. Storage
This product must be stored in a clean and dry condition and
protected against corrosion (e.g. lightly oiled).
The anchorage point must not be exposed to corrosive,
thermal or mechanical influences during storage or transport.
The thread should be protected by an appropriate protective
cap or net.
6. Removal from service
The product has a high metal content and is fully recyclable.
At the end of its lifespan, the product must be recycled in
accordance with local regulations.
4.1 Inspection
Before each use, the following checks should be
performed:
• Correct selection of product size based on the number of
persons to secure (see table 1).
• The anchorage point is functioning correctly (ring is
rotatable and/or foldable) and none of the parts look
damaged, (this is particular relevant for the threads).
• The contact surface must fully rest on the substructure after
the anchorage point has been screwed in.
• The ring of the anchorage point used must be aligned with
the expected load direction.
Regular inspection:
Regular inspections must be performed by the manufacturer
or a competent person, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer‘s instructions.
4.2 Discard criteria
• Breakage, deformations, sharp notches or cracks of
any kind.
• Signs of excessive heat exposure (e.g. black
discolouration, burn marks in the coating).
• Visible damage to the thread that could impair the
correct functioning of the product.
• Illegible markings.
• Wear or excessive corrosion, if the admissible cross-
sectional reduction of 10 % is exceeded.
• If it is not possible to freely rotate and/or fold the ring
after assembly.
4.3 Procedure in case of accidents
or faults
If the anchorage point ring’s connecting elements become
jammed, do not use force in order to avoid further damage. If
the anchorage point is malformed
(e.g. due to overloading or after a fall) or other exceptional
occurrences, the anchorage point must be immediately
removed from operation and a qualified member of personnel
should inspect it and/or repair it.
4.4 Maintenance
• If necessary, clean all the parts using a damp cloth. Leave
the anchorage point to air-dry.
• The thread may be cleaned using a wire brush.
If there is any doubt on
the correct functioning/
safety of the anchorage
point, it must be discarded!
