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every 6 months by a duly qualified person strictly observing the instructions, or else
by the manufacturer, and it must, whenever necessary, be replaced. These inspec-
tions must be documented (documentation of equipment; cf. table below). Accor-
ding to AS/NZS5532:2013, such written records must be made available to the
user. It is advisable to mark the anchor divice with either the next or the latest date
of inspection. Refer to national regulations for inspection intervals.
Such inspections must at least comprise the following:
Check of general state: age, completeness, soiling, correct assembly
Check of label: Does it exist? Is it legible? Is there a CE marking? Does it specify
the year of manufacture?
Check of all individual parts for mechanical damage such as: cuts, cracks, inden-
tations, abrasion, formation of ribs, kinks, crushing.
Check of al individual parts for thermal or chemical damage such as: fusing, hardening.
Check of metal components for corrosion and deformations.
Check of condition and completeness of end connections, stitching (e.g. no abra-
sion of sewing thread), splices (e.g. no slippage), knots.
Again, the following rule applies:
If there is only the slightest doubt, the product
needs to be retired or subjected to testing by a competent person.
MAINTENANCE
Repairs may be carried out only by the manufacturer.
SERVICE LIFE
Friction Hitch cord (Ocean Polyester and Ocean Dyneema
®
) is a consumable wear
part. Expect to see signs of wear. Expect to replace friction hitch cord regularly.
Regular monitoring is essential e.g. pre-use checks, weekly inspections, thorough
examinations (consult national legislation for interval) and after exceptional circum-
stances. The service life of the Ocean Dyneema
®
may be up to 2 years, of Ocean
Polyester up to 3 years from the day the product was first taken out of the unda-
maged light-protected package, and the product must be retired after no later than
2 or 3 years, respectively, of having been used. It is assumed that the product is
taken out of the package at the time of the purchase. We recommend that you keep
the original sales receipt which is the proof of purchase.
The theoretically possible total product life (max. 3 years of correct storage prior to
first r period of use) is limited to 5 or 6 years, respectively, from the date of
manufacture.
Aramids and Dyneema
®
are not UV resistant (incl. sunlight). Therefore, keep the rope
protected against UV and be sure to replace it immediately if discoloration, har-
dening, or yarn damage (abrasion of fiber parts, fibrillation, bleaching, mechanical
REGULAR CHECKS /
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE LIFE
