Qualcraft Float Tux Harness - Manual (Page 7)

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Repairs to Float Tux Harness can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative or an
entity authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at:
1-800-466-6385. If a Float Tux Harness 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 Float Tux Harness.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Float Tux Harness before and after each use.
If Float Tux Harness cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and
wipe dry. NEVER clean Float Tux Harness 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.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record Date of First Use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Float Tux Harness 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.
Inspect PFD component according to provided product instructions. This must include inspection
specifically for dry rot, chemical damage, or other defects that may affect strength or buoyancy.
ALWAYS ensure PFD component is properly armed prior to use, as
shown on right.
IMMEDIATELY remove Float Tux Harness 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 Float Tux Harness. PFD must be inspected on a more
frequent basis; refer to PFD instructions for details.
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 Float Tux
Harness has been subjected to.
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