Maintenance And Service; Inspection - Falltech 6160505 User Instruction Manual

6.0

Maintenance and Service

6.1 Maintenance: No scheduled maintenance is required, other than the replacement of items that fail inspection. The Ladder Stanchion
Anchor and hardware may be cleaned with a damp rag and a mild soap and water solution. Wipe the hardware dry with a clean soft cloth.
Do NOT use heat to dry. Do NOT use any solvents or petroleum products to clean.
6.2 Service: There are no specific service requirements for this system component.
7.0

Inspection

7.1 Pre-Use Inspection: FallTech® requires that the following steps be taken during each inspection prior to use of this product.
7.1.1 Inspect the Stanchion Anchor and hardware. These items must not be damaged, broken, distorted, or have any sharp edg-
es, burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion.
7.1.2 Look for rust, excessive dirt, grease, oil, paint, or other surface contamination or discoloring. If any condition exists that
compromises the integrity of the anchor, immediately remove the anchor from service.
7.1.3 Inspect the labels. All labels must be present and fully legible.
7.1.4 Inspect each system component or subsystem according to the associated manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use the Ladder Stanchion Anchor or additional equipment if any component fails any part of this inspection.
7.2 Competent Person Inspection
7.2.1 Inspect the additional equipment used with the Ladder Stanchion Anchor per the user instruction manual for the
specific equipment. Do not use if the equipment fails inspection.
7.2.2 Inspect the Ladder Stanchion Anchor thoroughly for damage, including but not limited to checking the structure for
dents, weld integrity (if applicable), cracks, deformed or bent components, and corrosion.
7.2.3 Inspect all hardware for damage, wear, or missing parts. Ensure all bolts are secured and properly torqued. Ensure all
labels are present and legible.
Do not use the Ladder Stanchion Anchor or additional equipment if any component fails any part of this inspection.
7.3 Inspection Frequency:
7.3.1 Pre-Use: The Ladder Stanchion Anchor must be inspected by the user before use as outlined in Section 7.1.
7.3.2 Competent Person: The Ladder Stanchion Anchor must be inspected by a Competent Person prior to initial use and at
least annually thereafter, as outlined in Section 7.2, and recorded on the Inspection Record provided on the following page or
equivalent document.
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