Maintenance, Service And Storage; Inspection - Falltech 7443 User Instruction Manual

5.7 Removal of the Anchor:
1. To remove the anchor, push down on the Easy Button with both thumbs or palms to release the chocks; see Figure 8.
2. Pull the retractor handle to retract the chocks, pull the unit out of the hole; see Figure 9.
3. If the anchor is stuck, tap the Easy Button with any handy object until the anchor is dislodged .
4. If step 3 was required, immediately inspect the unit thoroughly. If damaged, remove from service immediately.
6.0 Maintenance, Service, and Storage
6.1 Maintenance: Clean the FallTech® Removable Concrete Anchor with water and mild detergent. Do not allow excessive build-up of dirt,
paint or other agents that may cause binding of the mechanism. Avoid water or other corrosion causing elements to enter the anchor.
6.2 Proper Care:
• Keep the Removable Concrete Anchor clean and free of contaminants, this will greatly increase the service life.
• Use a damp rag and a mild soap and water solution to clean the hardware. 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 this anchor.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or modify this Concrete Anchor or any of its components. Such attempts will void the warranty
and may result in serious injury or death.
6.3 Storage: Store in a clean, dry, and chemical free environment and kept out of direct sunlight.
7.0

Inspection

7.1 Pre-Use Inspection: Please review the Pre-Use Inspection guidelines in Section 5.2 for inspection requirements.
7.2 Inspection Frequency: Inspection by a competent person at regular intervals is required. The competent person will use the
information in Table 1: Inspection Frequency, to determine the inspection frequency.
Type of Use
Infrequent to
Light Use
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Severe to
Continuous
Use
7.3 Inspection Results: If an inspection reveals defects in or damage to the equipment, inadequate maintenance or activated fall
indicators, remove the equipment from service.
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Figure 8 - Anchor Removal
Table 1: Inspection Frequency
Application Examples
Rescue and confined space,
factory maintenance
Transportation,
residential construction
utilities, warehouse
Commercial
construction, oil and gas,
mining, foundry
Figure 9 - Anchor Removal
Example Conditions of Use
Good storage conditions, indoor or infre-
quent outdoor use, room temperature, clean
environments
Fair storage conditions, indoor and extended
outdoor use, all temperatures, clean or dusty
environments
Harsh storage conditions prolonged or con-
tinuous
outdoor use, all temperatures, dirty environ-
ments
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Competent
Person
Inspection
Frequency
Annually
Semi-annually to
annually
Quarterly to
semi-annually
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