Product Manual

Re-packing Rope
Caution: Do not touch the brake chamber. The device
may become hot during or after use.
When re packing the rope back into the MAX bag (e.g.
after rope inspection) thread the rope through a non
abrasive hook or pully elevated above the bag, then
feed the rope by hand into the bag 10ft at a time,
after every 10ft of rope pick up and drop the bag
onto the floor three or four times to prevent knotting,
coiling or twisting of the rope.
Read and understand manufacturers instructions
before inspection,installation or use of this product.
This device must only be used by a person competent
in its use or following clear emergency protocols.
Only use approved equipment with this product. If
there are any points in this manual that you are
unsure of seek a competent, trained person to advise
you before using. Seek medical advice from a doctor
before using this product if; you have sustained a
spinal injury, suffer from a neck or back complaint, or
you are taking prescription medication.
Never use if you are under the influence of alcohol or
recreational drugs. The device must be removed from
service immediately for inspection, repair or
replacement if the device has been subjected to the
forces of arresting a fall or affecting a rescue.
Never use this system unattended.
Never alter or misuse the equipment.
Do not use combinations of components or
subsystems, or both, which may affect or interfere
with the safe function of each other.
Do not use the equipment around moving machinery
or electrical hazards.
Exposing the equipment to chemicals, high heat,
severe cold, or other harsh environments may
produce a harmful effect, in cases of doubt please
contact Checkmate.
Never use this system unless you are supervised by a
trained and competent person.
Always avoid sharp or abrasive edges, use edge
protection if necessary.
Only the device manufacturer or persons or entities
authorized in writing by the manufacturer shall make
repairs to the equipment.
If the device has arrested a fall and/or has been
subjected to fall forces the device must be removed
from service, marked or tagged as unusable and
either disposed of or returned to the manufacturer
for evaluation.
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I s s u e , S t o r a g e , R e - P a c k i n g R o p e & W a r n i n g s !
This and associated equipment must be visually
inspected by a competent person when initially
delivered to site, there after the product must be
inspected before and after use. A record card is
printed on pages 14-15 of this manual and should
be updated after each routine inspection. Follow
the points laid down in the section headed
“Inspection” without deviation.
The supervisor must ensure that the equipment is
being used correctly by a trained and/or otherwise
competent person who is aware of its safe use and
inspection. Additionally the supervisor must
ensure that there are suitable and accessible
anchorages in the working environment to allow
safe anchorage of the device.
Storage in a clearly marked, readily accessible and
protected location allows assurance of inspection
on issue and return.
The device should be stored in a clean dry place
where it can be protected from damage by heat,
light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their
vapours, or other degrading elements. It should be
stored with its instructions and record card at all
times.
Equipment which is in need of or scheduled for
maintenance shall be marked or tagged as
unusable and removed from service.
Return the device back to it’s original box or other
suitable container for storage & transportation.
After use return to the store, Never leave the
device lying around site. When the device remains
installed at a workstation between periodic
inspections, actions must be taken to ensure the
device is adequately protected against
environmental conditions.
Textile materials such as the rope lifeline may be
cleaned with warm water(104°F / 40°C) and a mild
soap solution and then washed thoroughly with
clean water afterwards. Wet equipment must be
allowed to dry naturally in a well ventilated area
away from direct sunlight. Never dry in laundry
driers or other heat sources. If dirt or other
contaminants are suspected to have been ingested
into the descender unit, the device must be sent to
an authorised service agent for
inspection and maintenance.
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Warning!