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• 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.
Karabiner & lanyard inspection procedure
• The following procedure helps detect defects potentially resulting in degradation and/or
weakening of the Karabiner (11) and Scaffold Hook (15):
1. Inspect for missing or altered parts. Refer to the image in 'Product Familiarisation' for
identification. Verify each item is present and has not been tampered with
2. Inspect the entire Karabiner or hook for cracks, nicks or breaks in the metal. Inspect every
millimetre
Note: If necessary, clean before inspection, to be able to detect even small hairline cracks.
3. Inspect for deformation, bent or dented parts. Open the Gate (19) and inspect the Nose (16) of
the Karabiner or hook for signs of wear, distortion or damage
4. Inspect the metal surface for any signs of corrosion. Steel karabiners and hooks may show red
dust as evidence of corrosion, aluminium karabiners may develop pitting or scales
5. Inspect for heat damage, which can usually be seen as discoloration or darkening of the metal
surfaces
6. Perform a functional test: The locking mechanism must function easily, and the Karabiner or
Hook must fully open and close smoothly and easily. When locked, the Gate MUST NOT open
under pressure from any direction
• Slowly pass the rope through your hands to detect small defects, abrasions and twist damage.
Feel for softening and hardening of fibres and look for ingress of contaminants
• The following defects potentially result in degradation and/or weakening of the lanyard:
• Cut/broken fibres or nicks
• Kinks, knots (other than those intended by the manufacturer) or hockling (unravelling due to
constant turning of the rope in the same direction, or due to shock loading)
• Brittle, fuzzy or worn fibres, fraying or abrasions
• Overall deterioration or discolouration
• Any kind of modification/attempted repairs
• Hard or shiny spots, fused fibres or strands
• Heat or friction damage indicated by fibres with a glazed appearance which may feel harder
than surrounding fibres
• Burnt, charred or melted fibres or strands
• Change in diameter, compared to the original diameter (see 'Specification')
• Rope marked with paint or a permanent marker
• Loose, missing, deformed or damaged Rope Thimble (12)
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• Eye damage (cuts, nicks, fraying, fusing, abrasion etc.)
• Damage to protective covers/sleeves/sheaths
• Splices starting to unravel, or showing signs of damage or deterioration
• Partially deployed energy absorber (e.g. short pull-out of tear webbing)
• Damage to stitching
• Chemical attack potentially resulting in local weakening and softening (often indicated by
flaking of the surface)
• UV-degradation which is difficult to identify, particularly visually, but there may be some loss
of colour (if dyed) and a powdery surface
• 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)
• Inspect all other components or subsystem of the fall arrest equipment according to
manufacturer's instructions
• Record inspection date and results in a dedicated service record (see end of this manual)
Note: Refer to 'Service life and product obsolescence' if any 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 lanyard, 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
• Clean the Karabiner (11) and Scaffold Hook (15) by wiping it with a soft, lightly oiled cloth
• 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.
Lubrication
• Occasionally apply a small amount of a suitable spray lubricant, to the Gate (19 & 27)
mechanism. Afterwards, perform a thorough inspection as described in 'Inspection procedure'
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 & 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 manufacture, as
indicated on the product, and will still give the potential 5-year working life – providing it
remains in the original manufacturer's packaging and is used and stored in accordance with the
instructions provided
• If the new product is stored for longer than 5 years unopened from the date of manufacture,
the maximum remaining working life will be reduced up until 10 years from the date of
manufacture, as indicated on the product. For example, if the product is stored new and
unopened for 7 years then it is opened and used, the maximum working life of the equipment
will be the remaining 3 years
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