Device Life - Kong CONNECTORS Manual De Instrucciones

- rinse and leave to dry, avoiding spinning and direct
exposure to the sun;
- only for metal components, lubricate the moving parts
with silicone-based oil after drying, avoiding contact
with textile parts.
3.4) If necessary, disinfect by soaking the device for an
hour in warm water with sodium hypochlorite diluted
1% (bleach). Rinse thoroughly with drinking water, and,
without spinning, leave to dry without exposure direct to
the sun. Avoid autoclaving the textile devices.
4 - CONTROLS AND INSPECTIONS
4.1) User safety depends on continuous efficiency,
integrity and strength of the device, which it is necessary
to monitor through the controls and the prescribed
inspections.
4.2) Before and after use the user must carry out all
the checks described in specific information, and in
particular make sure that the device is:
- in optimal conditions and that works properly;
- suitable for use in accordance with these instructions
(any other use is considered non-compliant and
therefore potentially dangerous).
4.3) Except for more restrictive legal requirements,
inspections of Category III devices shall be carried out:
- at least every 12 months starting from the first use;
- the time interval between inspections can be
reduced according to the type, the frequency and the
environment of use;
- by a competent person (therefore formed and
authorized by the manufacturer, eg a "KONG PPE
Inspector") in strict compliance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
4.4) The results of periodic inspections must be recorded
on the form inspection of the device or on a designated
register.

5 - DEVICE LIFE

5.1) The lifespan of the metal components is indefinable,
theoretically unlimited, while those affected by aging
report the expiration date over which the device shall be
replaced. This provided that:
- the device was not used to stop a fall;
- the methods of use comply with the information in this
information;
- storage and maintenance are carried out as described
in point 3;
- the results of pre -use and post-use checks are
positive;
- the results of periodic inspections are positive;
- the device is used correctly not exceeding the marked
load of:
- 1/4 for metal devices;
- 1/10 for textile devices.
5.2) Discard the devices used to stop a fall or which have
not passed pre-use or post-use controls, or periodic
inspections.
5.3) Improper use, deformations, falls, wear, chemical
contamination, exposure to temperatures below -30 °
C or above + 50 ° C for textile/plastic parts/devices and