Cleaning And Storage; Life Expectancy Of Miller Brand Lanyards - Sperian MILLER 216WLS Manuel D'utilisation

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 Lanyards

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 lanyards. MFP provides this recommendation as a general guideline,
and is not to be used in lieu of the lanyard 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 lanyard from service prior to the
expiration of the five-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 authorized person/user to determine when a lanyard 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.
User Instr u cti o n s - En g l i sh
MOLTEN
METAL OR
CHEMICAL
FLAME
Change in color
Rope/webbing strands
usually appearing as
fuse together. Hard
a brownish smear or
shiny spots. Hard and
smudge. Transverse
brittle feel.
cracks when rope/
webbing is bent over
a mandrel. Loss of
elasticity in rope/
webbing.
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PAINTS AND
SOLVENTS
Paint which penetrates
and dries restricts
movement of fibers.
Drying agents and
solvents in some
paints will appear as
chemical damage.