Cleaning And Storage / 5.4 Life Expectancy Of Miller Brand Harnesses - Miller DURAFLEX 2PT MA04 Manuel D'utilisation

Harness Fall Arrest Indicators
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Inspect fall arrest indicators (located on the back
D-ring pad) for signs of activation. Remove from
service if broken or stretched between any of the
4 pairs of arrows.
5.2 Types of Material Damage
HEAT
In excessive heat, rope/
webbing becomes brittle
and has a shriveled
brownish appearance.
Fibers will break when
flexed. Should not be
used above 180°F.
Contact Miller Technical Service Department at 800-873-5242 if you have any questions about the above chart.
5.3 Cleaning and Storage
Basic care of all Miller Fall Protection equipment will prolong the durable life of the unit and will
contribute toward the performance of its vital safety function. Proper storage and maintenance after
use are as important as cleansing the equipment of dirt, corrosives, or contaminants. Storage areas
should be clean, dry and free of exposure to fumes or corrosive elements. Wipe off all surface dirt
with a sponge dampened in plain water. Squeeze the sponge dry. Dip the sponge in a mild solution
of water and commercial soap or detergent. Work up a thick lather, with a vigorous back and forth
motion. Then wipe dry with a clean cloth. Hang freely to dry, but away from excessive heat, steam, or
long periods of sunlight.
5.4 Life Expectancy of Miller Brand Harnesses
It is the position of Miller Fall Protection (MFP) to use a 5-year life expectancy from date of first use
as a guideline on all harnesses. MFP provides this recommendation as a general guideline, and is
not to be used in lieu of the harness inspection section of this manual. This guideline only applies to
product exhibiting no visual damage and that has not been exposed to chemicals, abnormal heat,
or excessive ultra-violet light. It is possible that the equipment will last longer depending on the
care and use the equipment may see.
Following these instructions may still necessitate removing the harness from service prior to the
expiration of the 5-year life expectancy guideline. Likewise, proper adherence to the inspection and
maintenance criteria may extend the useful life beyond five years. Ultimately, it is the responsibility
of the end-user to determine when the harness is unfit for use and should be removed from service.
Products removed from service should be disposed of in a manner that prevents inadvertent further
use.
Us er Ins tru ct ion s - Engl is h
AFTER FALL
CHEMICAL
Change in color
usually appearing as
a brownish smear or
smudge. Transverse
cracks when rope/
webbing is bent over
a mandrel. Loss of
elasticity in rope/
webbing.
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Broken
MOLTEN
METAL OR
FLAME
Rope/webbing strands
fuse together. Hard
shiny spots. Hard and
brittle feel.
Stretched
PAINTS AND
SOLVENTS
Paint which penetrates
and dries restricts
movement of fibers.
Drying agents and
solvents in some
paints will appear as
chemical damage.