Maintenance, Service, And Storage - 3M DBI-SALA Nano-Lok 3101521 User Instruction Manual

4.6 AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS: Use of the SRD on aerial work platforms is allowed, if the following criteria are met:
1. SRDs generally will not restrain workers from falling out of aerial work platforms or elevated working surfaces. To
restrain users from falling out of aerial work platforms, Positioning Lanyards of sufficiently short lengths should be
used.
2. Aerial work platforms must have guardrails or gates at all accessible edges along their perimeter unless anchorages
for the SRDs are located overhead. The guardrail must be free of gaps that allow the lifeline to drop down through
the guardrail in the event of a fall. The edges on the top rails of all guardrails and gates over which the user might fall
must have a minimum radius of 0.3 cm (1/8 in).
3. Anchorages of appropriate strength and compatibility must always be used for securing SRDs (see Section 2).
4. Swing fall hazards may exist, especially when working near corners or out away from anchorage points. Added fall
clearance is needed where the potential for swing fall exists (see Figure 3).
5. All sharp edges which the SRD's lifeline may contact during a fall must be eliminated or covered over. All edges the
SRD lifeline may contact in a fall must be smooth with an edge radius of 0.3 cm (1/8 in) or greater. Potential pinch
points between adjacent surfaces where the lifeline may catch during a fall must be eliminated.
4.7 HORIZONTAL SYSTEMS: In applications where the SRD is used in conjunction with a horizontal system (i.e. Horizontal
Lifeline, Horizontal I-Beams Trolley), the SRD and horizontal system components must be compatible. Horizontal systems
must be designed and installed under the supervision of a qualified engineer. Consult the horizontal system equipment
manufacturer's instructions for details.
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Fall Clearance values in Figure 4 are based on anchoring to a rigid, stationary anchor point and do not apply to
anchoring to a Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) system. Consult the HLL Instruction Manual and HLL Installer to determine
required Fall Clearances.
5.0 Inspection
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Equipment should be withdrawn from use if any doubt arises about its condition for safe use, or it has been used to
arrest a fall. It should not be used again until a Competent Person confirms in writing it is acceptable to do so.
5.1 INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The Self-Retracting Device must be inspected at the intervals defined in Section 2.
Inspection procedures are described in the "Inspection & Maintenance Log" (Table 3).
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Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of
inspections (see Table 2).
5.2 UNSAFE OR DEFECTIVE CONDITIONS: If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, remove the SRD from
service immediately and discard (see Section 6).
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Only 3M or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment.
5.3 PRODUCT LIFE: The functional life of 3M Self-Retracting Devices is determined by work conditions and maintenance. As
long as the product passes inspection criteria, it may remain in service.

6.0 MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, and STORAGE

6.1 CLEANING: Cleaning procedures for the SRD are as follows:
• Periodically clean the exterior of the SRD using water and a mild soap solution. Position the SRD so excess water can
drain out. Clean labels as required.
• Clean the Web Lifeline with water and mild soap solution. Rinse and thoroughly air dry. Do not force dry with heat.
The lifeline should be dry before allowing it to retract into the housing. An excessive buildup of dirt, paint, etc. may
prevent the lifeline from fully retracting back into the housing causing a potential free fall hazard.
6.2 SERVICE: SRDs are not repairable. If the SRD has been subjected to fall force or inspection reveals an unsafe or
defective condition, remove the SRD from service and discard (see "Disposal").
6.3 STORAGE/TRANSPORT: Store and transport SRDs in a cool, dry, clean environment out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas
where chemical vapors may exist. Thoroughly inspect the SRD after any period of extended storage.
6.4 DISPOSAL: Dispose of the SRD if it has been subjected to fall arrest forces or inspection reveals an unsafe or defective
condition. Before disposing of the SRD, cut the lifeline in half or otherwise disable the SRD to eliminate the possibility of
inadvertent reuse.
7.0 RFID Tag
7.1 LOCATION: 3M product covered in these user instructions is equipped with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag.
RFID Tags may be used in coordination with an RFID Tag Scanner for recording product inspection results. See Figure 15
for where your RFID Tag is located.
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