Maintenance, Cleaning, And Storage; Inspection; Inspection Log - Guardian Fall Protection 01520 Instruction Manual

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

If Rope Positioning Device fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact
Guardian to inquire about its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of Rope Positioning Device. Remove
all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Rope Positioning Device before and after each use. If Rope
Positioning Device cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry.
NEVER clean Rope Positioning Device with corrosive substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.

Inspection

Prior to EACH use, inspect Rope Positioning Device for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion,
deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating,
alteration, broken stitching, fraying, bird-caging, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Rope
Positioning Device from service if defects or damage are found, or if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.
At least every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Rope Positioning Device.
Competent Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on
equipment inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box
corresponding to the month and year the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards Rope Positioning Device has been subjected to.

Inspection Log

Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as product passes all inspection requirements. User must inspect
prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least every
6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one Rope Positioning Device. Separate inspection logs must be
used for each Rope Positioning Device. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all
users at all times.
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
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