Guardian CABLE CLIMBING SYSTEM Instruction Manual page 5

Inspection
Prior to EACH use, inspect Cable Climbing
System for deficiencies, including, but not limited
to, corrosion, deformation, pits, burrs, rough
surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint build-
up, excessive heating, alteration, and missing or
illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Cable
Climbing System 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 work area will support the
application-specific minimum loads set forth in
this manual. Work area MUST be stable.
At least every 12 months, a Competent Person
(CP) other than user must inspect Cable Climbing
System
Inspections MUST be recorded in inspection
log (see page 15). The CP must sign their
initials in the box corresponding to the month
and year the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and
hazards the Cable Climbing System has been
subjected to.
Product lifetime is indefinite as long as it passes
pre-use and CP inspections.
The inspection log must be specific to one Cable
Climbing System. Separate inspection logs must
be used for each Cable Climbing System. All
inspection records must be made visible and
available to all users at all times.
Cable and Shock Absorber Inspection:
Check for deformation or compression of the
shock absorbing element at the top of cable, as
well as any kinks in the cable, which may indicate
the system has been subjected to fall forces.
Uncompressed Shock
Absorbing Element
 WARNING!
inspect system to ensure cable is
clean and free from dirt, debris,
oil, grease, paint, ice, or other
buildup.
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Compressed Shock
Absorbing Element
Prior to each use,