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Table 2-27A. Life-line, Self Retractable
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - continued
Item
Interval
Item to be
Procedures
Equipment is
No.
Inspected
Check for and have repaired
Not
B D A W M
or adjusted as necessary
Ready/Available If:
5
X
X X
Red Indica-
Models SB57 - SB150 and SB
Indicator button not si-
tor Button
330: Check that indicator but-
tuated where it should
ton is flush with casing.
be; service life dial indi-
cator indicates RED
Model C60/50: Check that indi-
DANGER.
cator button is recessed.
DBU Series: Check that visual
service life dial indicator does
not indicate RED DANGER.
6
X
X X
Red Fer-
Check that Red Ferrule/Bobbin
If visible, cable has
rule/Bobbin
is NOT visible on cable.
been used to arrest a
fall. Remove from ser-
vice immediately and
notify supervisor.
7
X
X X
D-rings
Check D-rings for wom parts,
D-Rings worm, dam-
damage or corrosion.
aged, or corroded.
8
X
X X
Snap Hooks
Check that hooks have snap
Hook does not have
action and that there is no side-
proper snap action;
ways play. Check for worn
snap hooks worn, dam-
parts, damage, and corrosion.
aged, or corroded.
9
X
X X
Automatic
Check that hooks lock. Check
Hooks do not lock;
locking
for worn parts, damage, and
hooks worn, damaged,
hooks
corrosion.
or corroded.
10
X
X X
Screwgate
Check snap action and that
Hooks do not snap
hooks
screw ferrule function properly.
properly; hooks worm,
Check for wom parts, damage,
damaged, or corroded.
and corrosion.
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