PowerQuick Powered Ascender
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PQ500-1 1-Sep-15
18.
Detailed Inspection Requirements for Equipment
18.1.
Absorbers
18.1.1.
Condition of the Rope/Condition of the Webbing
Carry out a visual check of the sheath, looking for cuts, a furry appearance, or burns. Then carry out a tactile check, to find soft or
hard points. If you find one of these, alter the geometry; the curve should be regular.
18.1.2.
Condition of the Stitching
Check that the stitching is not worn, cut or deformed. Move any protective sleeving or other devices in order to check the hidden
sections.
18.1.3.
Condition of the Body
Check that the body is free from cracks, marks, deformities or traces of corrosion.
18.1.4.
Condition of the Connectors
See the “connectors” sequence.
18.1.5.
Condition of the Stitching Protector
Check that the protector gives effective protection to the stitching and allows the connector, or carabineer to remain in the correct
position.
18.1.6.
Condition of the Fixing System of the Braking Rope
Check that the hoods and the plastic attachment are not broken or missing.
18.1.7.
Compatibility of the Textile Part with the Metal Part and the
Connector
Check the textile part has not been replaced. Check that the connectors meet ANSI or other safety requirements.. .
18.1.8.
Check of the Energy Absorption Function
For sliding energy absorbers such as the ZYPER and ZYPER Y, slide the rope through the metallic component and check for the
absence of any deposits on the rope. Warning, a deposit on the sheath (paint, sprayed concrete, . . . ) prevents the absorption of
energy. For ‘tear-apart’ energy absorbing systems, pull back the Lycra protection and check that the webbing is not torn.
18.2.
Anchors
18.2.1.
Condition of the Webbing
Check along the entire length of the anchor that there are not cuts, traces of wear or burns. Do not forget to check at the level of
the anchor buckles and under the adjustment buckle.
18.2.2.
Condition of the Stitching
Check that no threads are cut, torn, stretched, burnt or worn.
18.2.3.
Condition of the Anchor Buckles and Adjustment Buckles
Look for any marks: look for the cause; sharp tools, impacts. This analysis will provide information on the history of the product.
Beware there is no trace of wear or corrosion without forgetting the hidden parts.
18.2.4.
Operation of the Adjustment
Check that the webbing runs correctly in the buckle and test the jamming. If it does not run properly, clean the webbing and carry
out the test again.
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