Accessories - Silverline 255234 Mode D'emploi

255234
• The plan must take into account the equipment and special training
necessary to effectively conduct prompt rescue under all foreseeable
conditions

Accessories

• Additional fall arrest gear, workwear and other personal protection
equipment is available from your Silverline stockist
Maintenance
Note: All fall arrest equipment must be regularly inspected, cleaned and
maintained by a competent person, in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Maintenance must be recorded in a dedicated service record
(see end of this manual).
WARNING: Carry out a visual and tactile inspection of all components
every time the equipment is used. Carry out a detailed examination if the
equipment has not been used for some time. Note: A thorough, detailed
examination of the equipment must be carried out at regular intervals, at
least once annually, or more frequently depending on use.
WARNING: It is ILLEGAL to carry out any kind of repair or modification to
this equipment.
WARNING: Should any damage be detected, remove the equipment from
service immediately. It must then be rendered unusable and discarded.
Visual/tactile inspection
The following defects potentially result in degradation and/or weakening
of equipment components:
• Cuts of 1mm or more at the edges of webbing
• Surface abrasion across the face of the webbing, at webbing loops and
around the edges
• Damage to stitching
• Knots other than those intended by the manufacturer
• Chemical attack potentially resulting in local weakening and softening
(often indicated by flaking of the surface). Discolouration of the fibres
may also be present
• Heat or friction damage indicated by fibres with a glazed appearance
which may feel harder than surrounding fibres
• UV-light degradation which can be difficult to identify, particularly
visually, but there may be some loss of colour (if dyed) and a powdery
surface
• Partially deployed energy absorber (e.g. short pull-out of tear webbing)
• Contamination (e.g. with dirt, grit, sand etc.) which may result in
internal or external abrasion
• Damaged, oxidised or deformed fittings (e.g. karabiners, screw link
connectors, scaffold hooks)
• Damage to the sheath and internal damage to the core of a rope
Note: See 'Service life and product obsolescence' if such damage or
other defects are detected during inspection.
Cleaning
Note: Correct cleaning is essential to ensure integrity of this equipment.
Follow the cleaning instructions below without deviation.
• Clean webbing straps and buckles in warm water (30 – 60°C) with
a mild pH neutral (pH7) household detergent. In the event of minor
soiling, wipe with a cotton cloth or carefully clean using a soft brush
• DO NOT under any circumstances use any abrasive materials, acids,
basic detergents or solvents
• Disinfect parts that come into contact with the operator's skin,
using a disinfectant suitable for the material of the equipment
(see 'Specification'). Strictly follow the disinfectant manufacturer's
recommendations and procedures
• ALWAYS allow the equipment to dry naturally, and keep it away from
open fire or any other heat source
Note: This also applies to equipment that has become wet during use.
Transport
• ALWAYS transport this equipment inside a dedicated bag or suitable
container that protects it from mechanical damage and shields the
equipment from high temperatures, humidity, UV rays and chemicals
Storage
• Store this tool carefully in a secure, dry place out of the reach of
children
• Store at moderate temperature and humidity, away from direct
sunlight or chemicals, inside a dedicated, UV-proof bag or container
• Never place heavy objects on top of this equipment
Disposal
Service life and product obsolescence
WARNING: Fall arrest gear is designed to arrest a fall from height ONLY
ONCE! If subjected to an arrested fall, the gear must be withdrawn from
service and rendered unusable.
Note: The date on which the product is removed from the original
packaging for the first time becomes the 'date of first use', which should
be recorded on the Inspection Record (see end of this manual). The
specified working life begins from this point.
• Due to the ingress of dirt and grit, chemical contamination, edge
and surface damage, UV-light degradation and general wear
and tear, all fall arrest, work positioning and restraint equipment
manufactured from synthetic fibres (webbing and/or rope) is subject to
a manufacturer's statement of obsolescence, which is a requirement
of BS EN365:2004
• This equipment is subject to a maximum working life of 5 years from
the recorded date of first use, providing the product has been correctly
stored, maintained and subjected to regular inspections by a trained
and competent person
• New equipment may be stored for a maximum of 5 years from the
date of manufacturing as indicated on the product, and will still give
the potential 5-year working life – providing it remains in the original
manufacturer's packaging
Note: Other reasons why the product may be considered obsolete
include, but are not limited to, changes of applicable standard, regulations
or legislation, development of new techniques, or incompatibility with
other equipment.
WARNING: Remove fall arrest equipment from service if:
• it has been used to arrest a fall
• any damage is present
• identification is not evident (permanent markings are not legible or
have been damaged/removed)
• it exceeds its specified service life
• its full service history is unknown
• you have any doubt as to its integrity
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