Security; Transport, Storage And Cleaning; Regular Checks - TEUFELBERGER equaLIZA Manual

SECURITY / TRANSPORT, STORAGE & CLEANING /

REGULAR CHECKS

WARNING AND SECURITY
If there exists only the slightest doubt about the
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safe condition of the product, be sure to replace
such product immediately.
A system that has been exposed to a fall shall be
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retired, or be returned to the manufacturer or a
duly qualified repair shop for maintenance and
testing.
Snow, ice, and moisture may affect the product's
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handling and strength.
Be sure to avoid high temperatures, sharp edges,
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and exposure to chemicals (e.g., acids). UV
radiation and abrasion have an adverse impact on
the rope and its strength.

TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND CLEANING

This product is made of polyester fibers. Therefore,
never expose it to temperatures greater than 100°
C. Chemicals may attack the material and cause it
to lose in strength. In the event of reactions such
as discoloration or hardening, the product must be
retired for safety reasons.
The thimbles are made of stainless steel.
When transporting the product, it must always be
protected form light and dirt and provided with sui-
table packaging (moisture-repellent material).
Conditions of storage:
Protected from light (UV radiation, welding
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machines ...)
Dry and clean
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At room temperature (15 - 25 °C)
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Not in the proximity of chemicals (acids, lyes,
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liquids, vapours, gases, ...) and other aggressive
environments
Protected against sharp-edged objects
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Therefore, store the product dry and ventilated in a
moisture-repellent bag that is impervious to light.
For cleaning, use lukewarm water and – if available
– a rope detergent in accordance with the cleaning
instructions provided thereon. Do not use a textile
detergent. Following cleaning, rinse the product
with plenty of clear water.
Alternatively, you can use benzine for cleaning. Be
sure to observe the applicable safety rules for the
use of benzine.
In any event, prior to storage or use, allow the pro-
duct to dry completely in a natural way and not in
direct sunlight, or near fires or other heat sources.
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For disinfection, use only such substances that
do not have an impact on the synthetic materials
used. Do not disinfect the product more often than
is absolutely necessary! We recommend the use of
isopropyl alcohol 70%. Apply the disinfectant to the
surface for about 3 minutes and allow the product
to dry naturally. Be sure to observe the safety in-
structions for the use of the disinfectant.
If you fail to observe these provisions, you will be
putting yourself into danger!
REGULAR CHECKS
Checking the equipment at regular intervals is abso-
lutely necessary: your safety depends on the effec-
tiveness and durability of the equipment!
Following each use, the product should be checked
for abrasion and cuts. Also check it for the legibility
of the product labelling! The use of damaged com-
ponents or components subjected to a fall must be
discontinued at once. If there is only the slightest
doubt, the product needs to be retired or subjected
to testing and by a competent person.
When using the equipment in occupational health
and safety to EN 365, it must be checked at least
every 12 months by a duly qualified person strictly
observing the instructions, or else by the manufac-
turer, and it must, whenever necessary, be replaced.
These inspections must be documented (documen-
tation of equipment; cf. attached Inspection Sheet).
It is advisable to mark the anchor divice with either
the next or the latest date of inspection. Refer to
national regulations for inspection intervals.
Such inspections must at least comprise the
following:
Check of general state: age, completeness,
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soiling, correct assembly
Check of label: Does it exist? Is it legible? Is
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there a CE marking? Does it specify the year of
manufacture?
Check of all individual parts for mechanical
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damage such as: cuts, cracks, indentations,
abrasion, formation of ribs, kinks, crushing.
Check of al individual parts for thermal or
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chemical damage such as: fusing, hardening.
Check of metal components for corrosion and
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deformations.
Check of condition and completeness of end
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connections, stitching (e.g. no abrasion of sewing
thread), splices (e.g. no slippage), knots.