Maintenance and Cleaning
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Woodway PPS Series Accessories / Fall Protection Operating Instructions
12/2015
Accessories include: Snaplinks, hooks, buckles etc.
Inspect the accessories carefully for ease of movement and for signs of rust, bends
and cracks. Hooks and snaplinks must be checked for ease of movement. The
mechanism needs to open and close smoothly.
Check the buckles for easy movement and sharp edges or burrs that could damage
the fabric.
Check seams for tears, wear and pulled out or torn stitching. Replace every sling
with excessive abrasions or on which threads or seams are torn.
Knots and snaplinks should be checked by the operator before each use. If a
snaplink does not close, it must be replaced.
The rope end in a knot must extend at least 5 cm. If the length shortens or the
knot constantly loosens, the device may not be used anymore.
7.3.2
Cleaning
The service life of the chest-shoulder harness can be extended through regular
cleaning and inspection. Operational safety is increased through regular inspections.
The chest-shoulder harness should be hand washed at 40°C using commercial de-
tergent.
ATTENTION
Velcro connections must be closed during washing otherwise they lose their
ability to function.
The outside of the chest-shoulder harness can be wiped down with a moist cloth.
Machine washing is not recommended due to the metal parts as these can cause
damage.
Instructions for washing and care are located on the chest-shoulder harness label:
Accessories:
Checking the
Seams:
Knots and
Snaplinks:
Washing
Instructions:
