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life span depending on the intensity, duration of influence and their combination. The
influences can occur during use as well as during transport or storage. The decision to
remove an item from service will have to be made by a qualified person trained in the
corresponding technical field. Intensive use and/or extreme operating conditions such
as use on sharp edges, chemical influences, etc. lead to a reduced service life. The
operator must ensure compliance.
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Document the first use of any product to facilitate compliance with its operating
requirements and maintenance.
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Using the test card included in this manual may aid documentation requirements of
course inspectors.
7.
Annual Inspections by Qualified Individuals
7.1.
Inspection Criteria
The periodic inspection of life safety devices must be performed by a qualified
inspector per jurisdictional standards of the region of use.
7.2.
Inspection Procedures
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Familiarize yourself fully with the instructions manual before performing any
inspections.
•
When re-inspecting, reference previous inspections.
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The inspection report template should not be considered as encompassing all the
criteria of an inspection. Additional criteria should be noted elsewhere if needed.
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Each template may be used for inputting information for up to 4 Tweezle O units.
The following 1-4 rating system is recommended for imputing inspection results:
Legend / Inspection Information
1
No
detectable
wear
2
Minimal
wear
3
More than minimal
wear but under 1mm
worn
4
Excessive: 1mm or more
worn
Great
Good
Adequate
Needs Replacement
In case of a 3 or 4 rating, provide further information on the back of the form.
A “4” rating requires the Tweezle O unit to be immediately taken out of service,
separated, and marked for replacement.
Tweezle O cannot be repaired and must be replaced if
excessively worn or damaged. If in doubt, remove from
use and contact the manufacturer or a manufacturer’s
representative.
Inspection reports must be kept within reach of the operator and inspector, preferably
in a folder with the instructions manual.
8.
Inspection Report Template
See next page.
