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LIFESPAN AND REPLACEMENT
The lifespan of the product mainly depends mainly on the way
and frequency in which it is used and external influences.
Products made from synthetic fibre (polyamide, polyester, dynee-
ma) are subject to a certain ageing process even if they are not
used. This is caused by the intensivity of UV-rays and environmen-
tal influences.
Maximum lifespan under optimal storage conditions (see section
on storage) and without use: 12 years, no limit for metal parts.
Occasional use
Occasional and appropriate use without obvious wear and tear
and with optimal storage: 10 years.
Frequent or extreme use, catch load (catch factor >1)
Following a fall load or in the event of damage, the personal
protection equipment product should be withdrawn from use
immediately and passed on to an expert or to the manufacturer
for checking with a written confirmation to this effect and/or, if
necessary, to be repaired.
Generally, PPE products must be replaced when the edges of
belts are damaged or yarns have been pulled from the belts,
when seams are damaged or worn by abrasion, when they have
come in contact with chemicals or have been subjected to hard
catch load (catch factor >1).
Under extreme application conditions with lots of dirt (sand,
dust) and mechanical abrasion (e. g. by rough, cutting rock), the
safety reserves of a ribbon sling may be depleted already after
only a few weeks of use, and the ribbon sling may have to be
replaced.
Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer or in
accordance with procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
Inspection
The product must be checked and, if necessary, maintained
whenever this is necessary but at least yearly by the
manufacturer, an expert or an authorised testing centre.
In the process, it must be ensured among other things that the
product labelling is legible.
Once the above-mentioned 10 years period of use has been
exceeded, the personal protection equipment product must be
withdrawn from further use.
STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND CARE
Storage
Temperature for permanent storage approx. –10 °C to +30 °C,
dry and protected from sunlight.
Avoid contact with chemicals (caution: battery acid!) or
corrosive substances. Store without mechanical stress caused
by jamming, pressure or tension.
Transport
The product must be kept away from direct sunlight, chemicals,
dirt and mechanical damage. For this purpose, a protective bag
or special storage and transport containers should be used.
Cleaning (see fig. 8)
Clean soiled products in luke-warm water (if necessary, use pH-
neutral soap). Rinse well. Dry at room temperature, never use a
tumble drier or dry close to radiators! If required, halogen-free
commercial disinfectants may be used. The joints of metal parts
must be cleansed regularly and then be lubricated with acid-free
oil or a lubricant based on Teflon or silicone.
WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may endanger
life!