Maintenance, Cleaning, And Storage; Inspection; Inspection Log - Guardian Fall Protection 3-Way SRL Manuel D'instructions

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

If 3-Way SRL fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to inquire
about its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of 3-Way SRL. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from 3-Way SRL before and after each use. If 3-Way SRL cannot be cleaned
with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean 3-Way SRL with corrosive
substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.

Inspection

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record Date of First Use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect 3-Way SRL for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation, pits,
burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, broken stitching,
fraying, bird-caging, and missing or illegible labels. Inspect full length of lifeline. IMMEDIATELY remove 3-Way
SRL from service if defects or damage are found.
Prior to EACH use, check lifeline retraction by pulling out a minimum 4' and allowing it to retract under light
tension; lifeline must retract completely. Pull lifeline sharply to test braking function; brakes must engage.
Check fall arrest indicator for signs of activation; indicator will display red if unsafe for use. Ensure ratchet
handle engages and operates the winch correctly. IMMEDIATELY remove from service if 3-Way SRL does not
function properly, of if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.
Every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect 3-Way SRL. Competent Person
inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid
label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box corresponding to the month and year
the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards 3-Way SRL have been subjected to.

Inspection Log

Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as
it passes pre-use and Competent Person
inspections. User must inspect prior to
EACH use. Competent Person other than
user must complete formal inspection
at least every 6 months. Competent
Person to inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to
one 3-Way SRL. Separate inspection logs
must be used for each 3-Way SRL. All
inspection records must be made visible
and available to all users at all times.
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If equipment fails inspection
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.