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Sperian Fall Protection Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Seligenweg 10, D-95028 Hof, T el. +49 9281 8302-0, Fax +49 9281 3626,
[email protected], www.fall-protection.com
Normal use
In case of stronger loads (e.g. ambient or industrial factors having an effect on the
material), the complete rescue equipment should be tested more often if required.
After a 3000 m descent with a maximum of 100 kg descent load, the descender and
rescue lifting device must be inspected by the manufacturer or an expert authorised
by the manufacturer and the rope must also be tested.
This inspection must be conducted well in advance in case of higher descent loads.
Inspections in case of use in training operations / exercises
A visual inspection must be conducted on the descender and rescue lifting device by
an expert before every training session since the device is often used in training
operation or exercises. The information sheet of the manufacturer must be adhered
to when conducting the visual inspection for descender and rescue lifting devices.
In addition, an expert (e.g. skilled trainer) must conduct a revision inspection after the
intervals specified below in case of training devices or devices which are often used
in exercises.
Test intervals specified by the manufacturer for a revision inspection:
Movement / descent
Device usage
Test interval
Revision inspection
Test interval
Rope
Mo vement only with individual
persons,
Ma ximum descent load 100 kg
Ma ximum descent height 500
m
After 300 mtrs. or
whenever damages are
assessed during the
inspection or any doubts
arise regarding the good
functionality of the
equipment, the device
shall se sent to the
manufacturer or to an
authorized service point.
After 1000 m free
movement, i.e., the rope
does not run over an
edge, etc.
Constant movement with 2
persons
Ma ximum descent load 250 kg
Ma ximum descent height 200
m
After every 2
nd
movement
After every 2
nd
movement
