Product Manual

User Manual
Page 10
Issue 1
Before Use:
To ensure the safety of the user the device must be
examined before each use. Visually inspect the
descender for deformities or damages including but
not limited to;
•Cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion,
•chemical attack, excessive heating, alteration or
•excessive wear on the body, hand wheel and top
•anchorage.
•Absence or ineligibility of markings or tag.
•Absence of any elements affecting the equipment
•form, fit or function.
•Alteration, absence of parts or evidence of defects
•in, damage to or improper function of, mechanical
•devices and connectors.
•Any other condition that calls to question the
•suitability of the equipment for its intended
•purpose.
Examine all fittings such as screws and bolts are
present and free from rust and/or damage. If the
device is deemed unfit for use it must be removed
from service immediately and given a thorough
inspection.
To inspect the functionality of the descender, pull
the rope through the device in both directions, the
movement should be smooth with resistance. If in
doubt remove the device from service immediately
and conduct a thorough examination, do
NOT
attempt to service the device yourself.
Inspect the condition of the rope, if there are any
indications of damage including but not limited to
fraying, kinking, knotting, roping, broken or pulled
stitches, excessive elongation, chemical attack,
excessive soiling, roping, abrasion, alteration needed
or excessive lubrication, excessive aging or excessive
wear the rope must be removed from service
immediately and given a thorough examination to
determine if the rope is safe for use. To clean the
rope use warm water with a mild detergent and
leave to dry naturally. When an inspection reveals
any of the problems listed below, the equipment
shall be permanently removed from service or
undergo adequate corrective maintenance before
return to service.
- Defects in or damage to equipment
- Inadequate maintenance of equipment
After Use
After each use(max of 3 consecutive descents of
200m / 656ft at 150kg / 330lbs) , regardless of
operational time, the device must be taken for
inspection and service by a trained, authorised
person or the manufacturer. This must not be the
original equipment inspector.
Annual Inspection:
The descender must be inspected at least annually
by authorised personnel or the manufacturer.
information regarding the inspection must be
documented on the record card in this manual (See
pages 14-15).
Devices which fail inspection must be removed from
service immediately. When discarding the device
ensure the rope is made unusable by cutting it fully
and the descender unit is destroyed to prevent any
further use. Devices which fail inspection and
require service must be removed from service
immediately and labelled clearly to show that the
device must
NOT be used and requires maintenance.
Service Agents
Only trained and competent service agents are
authorised to inspect and service MAX descenders.
Service agents must hold written authority from
Checkmate.
Inspection & Service Agents