FallTech 8447A - Manual (Page 4)

4.8.1 Polyester Rope Connections: Connectors attached to polyester rope lifelines must be attached with a 4‐tuck spliced formed eye termination
utilizing a thimble.
IMPORTANT: The use of tied knots for load bearing end terminations is not compatible with ANSI Z359.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
See Table 1.
6. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Wipe with a soft cloth. Remove an excessive buildup of contaminants such as paint, grease, debris of any type that might impede the smooth
operation of the hinge and lock mechanism.
When not in service, store in a clean, dry area. Do not store other equipment on top of the carabiner, do not store in a manner that may result in
damage from deformation forces or heat, corrosion, chemical or electric arcing.
7. INSPECTION
Inspect carabiners before each use, and also perform an inspection by a Competent Person every six months.
7.1 Inspection Procedure: Follow these steps.
1. Inspect for missing or altered parts.
2. Inspect the entire Carabiner for any cracks, nicks or breaks in the metal.
3. Inspect every inch of the Carabiner. Clean if necessary before inspection in order to detect small, hairline cracks.
4. Inspect the Carabiner for deformation. Look for bent or dented parts. Open the gate and inspect the nose of the Carabiner for signs of wear,
distortion or breaks.
5. Inspect the Carabiner surface for signs of corrosion. On steel Carabiners, red dust is evidence of corrosion of the basis metal. Corrosion of
aluminum Carabiners is evident by pitting or scale.
6. Inspect markings. Markings should be present and fully legible. See Section 8.
7. Inspect the Carabiner function to ensure the lock rotates and opens easily, closes and locks completely.
8. Record the Carabiner inspection results in the Inspection Records, found in the appendix of this manual.
9. If inspection reveals a defective condition, remove the unit from service. If the carabiner has been subjected to fall arrest forces, remove it
from service.
8. MARKINGS
Each FallTech carabiner is stamped with markings. Markings includes the year of manufacture, the manufacturer’s identification, traceability
information, carabiner load rating, and load rating for the gate. Carabiner markings indicate ANSI compliance. See Figure 9.
If markings become illegible, remove the carabiner from service.
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