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Cleaning and Storage

Basic care of all Miller Fall Protection equipment will prolong the life of the unit and will contribute toward the 
performance of its vital safety function. Proper storage and maintenance after use are as important as cleansing 
the equipment of dirt, corrosives, or contaminants. Clean system components using a cloth dampened with water  
and mild soap or detergent and towel dry.  Storage areas should be clean, dry and free of exposure to fumes or 
corrosive elements.

Servicing

Servicing must only be carried out by a qualified person trained in the inspection and replacement of the system. 

A record log of all servicing and inspection dates for this system must be maintained. 

This system and all its 

components and devices must be withdrawn from service if subjected to fall arresting forces.

 Only original 

Miller Fall Protection replacement parts are approved for use in this system.  Contact Miller Technical Services at 
800.873.5242 if you have any questions.

8.0 Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection

The Vi-Go System is designed for today’s rugged work environments. To maintain its service life and high 
performance, all components should be inspected frequently.  Visually inspect before each use. Regular 
inspection by a competent person for wear, damage or corrosion should be a part of your safety program. 

Replace equipment if any of the defective conditions explained in this manual are found.

System Inspection

Before each use, visually inspect for the following:

Inspect all components for physical damages, cracks, wear and corrosion.

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Check fasteners, bolts and pins for damages, cracks, wear and corrosion.

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Inspect the cable lifeline for cuts, frays, kinks, broken strands or other signs of unusual wearing patterns.   

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[CAUTION:  Always wear gloves when inspecting wire rope!]

Check cable tension ensuring there is no slack.  Retension cable to specifications as per section 5.5 of this 

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manual.
Inspect for malfunctioning components, broken or missing springs and fasteners. 

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[For replacement parts call:  800.873.5242]

Inspect cable sleeve, connector and full-body harness according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Labels

LB1019 REV. A

WARNING

Manufacturer's instructions supplied with this product

at the time of shipment must be followed. Failure to 
do so may result in serious injury or death.

Climbing System

3

4

2

1

TO SYSTEM MUST NOT EXCEED

NUMBER OF USERS ATTACHED 

SYSTEM CAPACITY RATING

1

2

4

3

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YR

F

M

J

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A

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N

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PUNCH DATE OF INSTALLATION/INSPECTION 

6

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Sperian Fall Protection, Inc.

Franklin, PA. U.S.A.

Call: 800-873-5242

Vi-Go

200%

OSHA 1926.502, 
1910.27, ANSI A14.3, 
CSA Z259.2.1-98
(Class AS)

Summary of Contents for MILLER Vi-Go

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...tem Replacement Parts 5 0 System Installation 8 14 5 1 Installation of Top Bracket Assembly 5 2 Installation of Cable to Top Bracket Assembly 5 3 Installation of Intermediate Cable Guides 5 4 Installa...

Page 3: ...his equipment All authorized persons users must reference the regulations governing occupational safety as well as applicable standards i e ANSI or CSA Refer to product labeling for information on spe...

Page 4: ...rson falling will not strike a user below Note According to ANSI A14 3 only one worker may be on the system between cable guides Fall Clearance Ensure that adequate clearance exists in the fall path t...

Page 5: ...forces generated by arresting a fall The load requirements vary due to number of users on the system and installation to the structure i e number of rung clamp assemblies used For calculation purposes...

Page 6: ...ts upside down installation of the cable sleeve to the cable Hands free trailing while climbing and descending Spring activated mechanisms always move device back to initial position Dual locking mech...

Page 7: ...formation 4 Manual Pass Through Cable Guide Holds the cable in position securing it away from the ladder or structure Fully convertible to accommodate low and high wind conditions Manual pass through...

Page 8: ...0 flat washers and two M10 1 5mm locknuts TRCG Manual Pass Through Cable Guide Galvanized steel cable bracket with convertible polyurethane cable retainer head includes 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 x 2 U Bolt two 3...

Page 9: ...im ited to two 2 users An extra rung clamp assembly may be used in the installation of the top bracket to lower the loads transmitted to each ladder rung see Fig 1c For systems limited to one 1 user t...

Page 10: ...and bent over so that it will not back out DO NOT USE SYSTEM IF COTTER PIN IS MISSING 5 3 Installation of Intermediate Cable Guides Intermediate Cable Guides are designed to keep the climber from exc...

Page 11: ...guide on top of ladder rung see Fig 4a 2 Install U bolt around underside of ladder rung and through holes provided in cable guide 3 Install washers and torque fasteners to 20 plus or minus 2 ft lbs 5...

Page 12: ...ensioning of cable is achieved install jam nut against tensioning nut 6 Discard excess cable by cutting below the lower saddle clip leaving approximately 3 of cable below the lower saddle clip 3 is re...

Page 13: ...date variable cable lengths These options are compatible with 3 8 diameter approved cable only 1 Feed cable around cable thimble turning back 5 1 4 of cable from thimble end Install first cable clip o...

Page 14: ...able lifeline according to the manufacturer s instructions 3 Attach the cable sleeve to the front attachment point designated for ladder climbing of the full body harness using a Miller approved auto...

Page 15: ...ually inspect before each use Regular inspection by a competent person for wear damage or corrosion should be a part of your safety program Replace equipment if any of the defective conditions explain...

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