Harken Industrial CMC CLUTCH Inspection Procedure

Inspection Procedure
CMC CLUTCH™ by Harken Industrial™
Purpose / Intent
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This procedure outlines the relevant checks of a detailed inspection for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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The detailed inspection should be performed at least once every 12 months and after any exceptional event(s)
that may occur during use of the product.
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The inspector should be a competent person and have read and understood all parts of the Inspection
Procedure, Periodic PPE Inspection Form and User Manual.
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The inspector should also stay informed of any changes to inspection requirements, the product and any related
recalls, and this documentation.
Required Materials to Perform the Inspection
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CLUTCH User Manual
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CLUTCH Periodic PPE Inspection Form
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CLUTCH Inspection Procedure (this document)
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A new, unused CLUTCH for comparison
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2m of rope within the acceptable parameters for the CLUTCH (see inside of Moving Side Plate or CLUTCH User
Manual)
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Documentation of product history from the user
Product History
The user should provide information regarding the lifecycle of the device. Of special importance are:
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Date of purchase.
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Date of first use.
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Usage conditions and amount of use.
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Reports on any exceptional event that the device may have experienced. Exceptional events include the
following:
o Dynamic events such as falls or fall arrest
o Overloading or improper use cases
o Improper storage, cleaning or transport
o Modifications made by parties other than the manufacturer
o Other exceptional events
Any PPE exhibiting unexpected wear or degradation must be quarantined and undergo a detailed inspection.
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