Accessories - Silverline 867882 Mode D'emploi

867882
Note: Regularly check connections with other equipment in the system during use, and ensure
various system components are correctly positioned with respect to each other . This may save
your life!
Rescue plan
WARNING: A suitable and sufficient risk assessment must be carried out before commencing
any kind of work at height, or any work that requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
as a control measure .
• The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it
• 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 equipment, workwear and other personal protection equipment are
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 every time the equipment has not been used
for some time . Note: A thorough, detailed examination of the equipment must be carried out in
regular intervals, at least once annually, or more frequent, depending on use .
WARNING: It is ILLEGAL to carry out any kind of repair or modification to the equipment.
WARNING: Should any damage be detected, remove the equipment from service immediately .
It must then be rendered unusable and discarded.
Inspection procedures
• The following procedure helps detect defects potentially resulting in degradation and/or
weakening of the Karabiner (2) and Scaffold Hook (1):
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, bents or dented parts. Open the gate and inspect the nose of the
Karabiner or Scaffold 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
Scaffold 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 (4):
• 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 (5)
• 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
Energy Absorbing Twin Lanyard
• 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 all safety equipment . Follow the cleaning
instructions below without deviation .
• Clean the Karabiner (2) and Scaffold Hook (1) by wiping it with a soft, lightly oiled cloth
• If this is not sufficient, use warm water with a mild pH neutral (pH 7) detergent, to clean off any
foreign matter . Dry thoroughly and lubricate moving parts with a suitable spray lubricant
• Clean Lanyard (4) in warm water (30 – 60°C) with a mild pH neutral (pH7) household detergent,
taking care that water does not enter underneath the protective sheath of the Energy Absorber
(3). In case 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 .
Lubrication
• Occasionally apply a small amount of a suitable spray lubricant, to the gate mechanism of the
Karabiner (2) and Scaffold Hook (1) . 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 and product obsolescence
WARNING: Fall arrest equipment is designed to arrest a fall from height ONLY ONCE!
If subjected to an arrested fall, the equipment 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.
• This equipment is subject to a maximum working life of 5 years from the recorded date of first
use, providing that 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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