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6.0 - Maintenance & Inspection
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION
1.
Read, understand and follow the Product Manual and signs
on the product before using, maintaining or inspecting the
equipment.
2.
ANSI and OSHA require a regular inspection program for all
fall arrest equipment and to maintain documented results
of these inspections. Follow the inspection procedure
contained in this manual and use the inspection form to
document the results.
6.1 - Maintenance
For the most part, the AC-R Series Anchor Clamp is intended to be a maintenance-free piece of equipment, however
several steps can be taken to keep the system in top-notch working order and also extend the working life of the prod-
uct.
Before Each Use:
1. Visual Inspection: Perform a complete visual inspection. Refer to section 6.2 for guidelines and take any
maintenance steps that are necessary.
Annually:
1. Clean Product: Use a damp cloth and mild soap to clean the structure and labels of dirt and residue. Be sure
the labels are legible (replacements are available from Pelsue)
2. Lubricate all Threaded Components: Apply a water resistant lubricant suitable for high-strength steel fasten-
ers to all threads in order to extend the working life of these components.
3. Complete Inspection: Perform a thorough inspection, paying attention to the bullet points provided within
section 6.2. Record results and keep documentation. A log has been provided in section 6.3 specifi cally for
the recording of the dates & results of annual system inspections.
Periodic Factory Service Inspection: It is recommended that the product be serviced by a factory authorized
service center or the manufacturer after a period of three years. Extreme working conditions may make it
necessary to increase the frequency of such an evaluation. Factory servicing shall include but not be limited
to an intensive inspection and cleaning of all internal and external components. Failure to provide proper
service may shorten product life and could endanger performance or function.
6.2 - Inspection
When completing an inspection of an AC-R Series Anchor Clamp, the following specifi c items should be checked;
1. Labels:
Check that all of the labels are clean and legible (Refer to Section 3.0). Clean the labels if any are dirty using
mild soap and a damp cloth. Replace if any are illegible. Decals & labels provide valuable warning and caution
information applicable to product usage and limitations, and should be visible and present at all times.
2. Tower Mounting Ears:
Visually inspect for any fracture or deformation. Overloading of the system can deform and damage the ears.
Specifi cally check for "elongation" of the pin holes in the ears. The pin holes should be round with relatively sharp
edges at the face of the ear. Any AC-R Series Anchor Clamp system exhibiting deformation in the ears should be
removed from service immediately.
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3.
Keep instructional and safety signs clean and legible at
all times. Clean or replace as required.
4.
Remove the equipment from service if a problem is found
during the inspection. Return to an authorized repair depot
or the factory for service.
501169-001 - Product Manual - AC-R Series Anchor Clamp - Revision 00 - 2012-05-01
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