Inspection; Inspection Frequency; Inspection Procedure - MSA Aptura LT30 Mode D'emploi

Inspection

5 Inspection
Inspect the SRL as instructed on the labels and in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions can
result in serious injury or death.
5.1

Inspection Frequency

Inspect the SRL before each use.
5.2

Inspection Procedure

Perform the following steps in order. If in doubt about any inspection point, consult MSA or a competent
person qualified to perform formal inspection. Immediately remove from service any device that does
not comply with the requirements of any step below.
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(2)
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Inspect load indicator to verify it is not deployed.
 The load indicator is located either on the snaphook, at the anchorage connector, or on the
line (Workman Twin Leg PFL, Sure-Lock, Short-Stop).
 Load indicators deploy by shearing a pin or tearing stitching at folds in the web (Workman
Twin Leg PFL, Sure-Lock, Short-Stop). Figures below depict deployed vs. not deployed indi-
cators of each type.
Deployed
Not Deployed
Fig. 9 Snaphooks (typical)
Not Deployed
Fig. 11 Workman Twin Leg PFL, Sure-Lock, Short-Stop (typical)
Some SRLs may have two load indicators. Remove an SRL from service if one or more load
indicators have deployed. Not all SRLs will have a load indicator.
Inspect labels to verify that they are present and legible.

Check the competent person inspection grid to be sure a competent person has performed
an inspection within six (6) months (3 months for severe conditions) as outlined in section 5.3.
Formal Inspection.
Inspect line extraction and retraction by pulling out the full length of line and letting it retract back
into the housing in a controlled manner.

The line operation must be smooth without jerking during extraction or stalling during retrac-
tion.
 The line must retract completely into the housing. Confirm device locks by quickly pulling line
out of the housing.

The device must lock and remain locked until line tension is relaxed. Repeat three times.
WARNING
Not Deployed
Fig. 10 SRLs (typical)
Deployed
Self-Retracting Lanyard
Deployed