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CHECKING AND MAINTENANCE
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spring action of the movable cam [6] and the actuating lever [4], and the correct operation of the anti-panic
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grit, sand, pebbles, etc.). Cleanliness: use a damp cloth (fresh water) and clean all the visible parts, then dry. Do not
use solvents. Do not submerge the product in water. After cleaning, lubricate the visible pins of the moving parts
with a silicone-based lubricant spray. Note: cleaning and lubrication are recommended after each use in a marine
environment.
REVISION
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normal inspection required before, during and after each use, this product must be inspected by a skilled person
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recorded on the product’s life sheet: keep this literature for inspection and reference for the life of the device.
Check the legibility of the product’s markings. In case of one of the following defects are present, the product
should be withdrawn from service immediately:
• Presence of cracks on any component,
• Presence of permanent deformations on any component,
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emery paper,
• Malfunction of the mechanisms of the actuating lever [4], the connecting lever [7], the movable cam [6],
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• breakage or loss of the mechanism cover [8].
Any product or component showing any defect or wear, or if in doubt, should be withdrawn from service
immediately. Each product in the safety system can be damaged during a fall and must be always inspected before
use it again. Do not continue to use a product after a major fall because a damage may have occurred, even no
external signs are visible.
LIFETIME
The lifetime of the product is unlimited, unless any defect appears and provided that periodic inspections are made
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of the product. The following factors can reduce the lifetime of the product: intense use, damage to components of
the product, contact with chemical substances, high temperatures, tears and abrasions, violent impacts, failure to
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SpA or the distributor.
TRANSPORTATION
Protect the product from risks such as those detailed above.