Product Manual

Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com
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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Diablo Cable Big Block SRL 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 Diablo Cable Big Block SRL. Remove
all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Diablo Cable Big Block SRL before and after each use. If Diablo Cable
Big Block SRL cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER
clean Diablo Cable Big Block SRL 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.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Diablo Cable Big Block SRL 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. Pay careful attention to cable
swage (located beneath rubber stopper) and ensure no damage is present at location where swage contacts
lifeline. IMMEDIATELY remove Diablo Cable Big Block SRL 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 Diablo Cable Big Block SRL.
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 Diablo Cable Big Block SRL has been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection, IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
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 Diablo Cable Big Block SRL. Separate inspection logs must be
used for each Diablo Cable Big Block SRL. All inspection records must be made visible and available to
all users at all times.