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2. Lanyard, Lifeline Retraction: With the device in the mounted position, test
the lanyard or lifeline retraction and tension by pulling out several feet of the
webbing or cable and allow to retract back into the unit. Always maintain a
light tension on the webbing or cable as it retracts. The webbing or cable
should pull out freely and retract all the way back into the unit.
a. If the webbing or cable does not pull out smoothly or sticks when
retracting, pull all the webbing or cable out of the housing and allow it to
retract slowly under tension.
b. The webbing or cable should be checked regularly for signs of damage.
Inspect for cuts, burns, corrosion, kinks, frays, or worn areas. Inspect any
sewing for loose, broken, or damaged stitches. Inspect cable for broken
strands or chemical damage.
3. Braking Mechanism: The braking mechanism can be tested by grasping
the webbing or cable and applying a sharp steady pull downward which will
engage the brakes. There should be no slippage of the webbing or cable
while the brakes are engaged. Once tension is released, the brakes will
disengage and the unit will return to the retractable mode.
4. Snap Hook: Check the snap hook to be sure that it operates freely, locks,
and the swivel operates smoothly. Inspect the snap hook for any signs of
damage to the keepers and any bent, cracked, or distorted components.
5. Load Indicator: Inspect the impact indicator for signs of activation, bent,
cracked or distorted components before each use according to Section V.
UNITS THAT DO NOT PASS INSPECTION OR HAVE BEEN
SUBJECTED TO FALL ARRESTING FORCES MUST BE REMOVED
FROM SERVICE.
V. LOAD IMPACT INDICATORS
Your Spider self-retracting lanyard or lifeline will be equipped with one of the
following load impact indicators.
(Ref. Figures. 3, 4, and 5).
WARNING FLAG
Webbing Load Indicator (Ref. Fig. 3 and 4)
A fold sewn into the webbing lifeline above the snap hook serves as the impact
indicator. A warning flag is included and will be exposed should the lifeline be
subjected to fall arresting forces.
Snap Load Indicator (Ref. Fig. 5)
The load indicator is built in to the snap and is located at the swivel part of the
snap. Red will appear on the snap at the location seen in Fig. 5 when subjected
to fall arresting forces and should be removed from service. The load impact
indicator is located at the swivel part of the snap.
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