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Inspection Guidelines:
To ensure safe, ef
fi
cient operation, the Rebel™ SRL must be inspected per the
instructions in Table 1 at the indicated frequencies.
Table 1 - Inspection Procedures
Before
Each
Use
Yearly
After A
Fall
SRL
A
B
Inspect the SRL for loose bolts and bent or damaged parts.
X
X
X
Inspect the Housing (A) for distortion, cracks, or other damage.
X
X
X
Inspect the Swivel Eye (B) for cracks or damage and verify that it swivels
freely.
X
X
X
Ensure the SRL locks up when the Lifeline is jerked sharply. Lockup should
be positive with no slipping.
X
X
X
Inspect the entire unit for signs of corrosion.
X
X
X
Verify all labels are present and are fully legible (see
Labels
).
X
X
X
Lifeline
B
C
D
E
A
F
G
Verify the Lifeline pulls out and retracts fully without hesitation or slack in
the line.
X
X
X
Inspect the Reserve Lifeline payout. If a fall has been arrested with most
of the lifeline out, the Reserve Lifeline may have been deployed. Pull
the Lifeline out of the SRL until it stops. If a red band (A) is visible, the
Reserve Lifeline has been deployed and the SRL must be serviced by and
authorized service center before reuse.
X
X
X
Slide the Cable Bumper (F) up and inspect the ferrules (G) for cracks or
damage and the cable for corrosion or broken wires.
X
X
X
Inspect the entire lifeline for cuts, kinks (B), broken wires (C), bird-caging
(D), welding splatter (E), corrosion, chemical contact areas, or severely
abraded areas.
NOTE:
Replace the wire rope assembly if there are six or more
randomly distributed broken wires in one lay, or three or more
broken wires in one strand in one lay. A “lay” of wire rope is the
length of wire rope it takes for a strand (the larger groups of wires)
to complete one revolution or twist along the rope. Replace the wire
rope assembly if there are any broken wires within 1 inch (25mm) of
the ferrules.
X
X
X
Snaphook
B
D
A
C
Inspect the Snaphook for signs of damage or corrosion.
X
X
X
Verify the Gate (A) opens and closes correctly and the Swivel (B) rotates
freely.
X
X
X
Inspect the Snaphook Impact indicator, if present. If the Snaphook is in
‘Indicated Mode’
(C); as indicated by an exposed red band (D), the SRL
has been subjected to an impact load and must be removed for service by
an authorized service center. Do not attempt to reset the Impact Indicator.
X
X
X
Connectors & Full
Body Harness
Inspect Anchorage Connectors for damage, corrosion, and proper working
condition.
X
X
X
Inspect the Full Body Harness per the manufacturer’s instructions.
X
X
X
AFTER INSPECTION:
Record Inspection results in the Inspection & Maintenance Log (see back cover). If inspection reveals an
unsafe or defective condition, remove from service immediately and contact an authorized service center for repair.
