Usage; Checklist Before And After Use - ActSafe T1-16 Manuel Utilisateur

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Checklist before and after use

The user must make sure that the ascender
is in full working order and the correct
preparations have been made before each
use of the ascender. If in doubt do not use
the ascender and consult ActSafe or an
approved distributor.
Check the ascender and its components
for loose parts, excessive wear and damage.
Damage includes cracks, marks and/or
abnormal wear indicating the product has
been subject to excessive force or impact
energy.
Inspect the rope grab system in particular;
• The rope grab, for example the ridges,
should be intact.
• The rope cover.
• The rope guide.
• The knife.
User's Manual T1-16 Tactical Ascender
Further inspect
• The primary connection; the sling
and the karabiner.
• The chassis, especially the area
for the primary connection.
• That the ascender functions
and controls are fully functional.
• Regular inspection performed
(according to national regulations).
• All other parts.
• The battery charge level is sufficient
for the assignment.
If in doubt about the condition of the
ascender consult either ActSafe Systems AB
or an approved distributor.
Pay attention to the following points when
assessing the work situation.
• Rescue plan and rescue equipment
available.
• Risk analysis performed.
• Backup rope system installed and
the fall protection device (EN 353-2)
attached to the front or rear connection
point (EN 361) of the full body harness.
DANGER
A broken loop will result in the rope to leave
the rope grab with a free fall as the result.
Worn out!
Warning! The picture shows a loop that is worn
to a dimension far from what is acceptable/safe.
DANGER
Ascenders that are used for diving shall
undergo regular tightness tests. Preferably
prior to each operation.
USAGE
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