Qualcraft SkyMast Skyhook - Manual (Page 6)

Equipment must be inspected by a Competent Person at least every six months. These inspections
must be documented in equipment instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid label.
Equipment must be inspected for defects, including, but not limited to, the absence of required labels
or markings, improper form/fit/function, evidence of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion,
excessive heating, alteration, excessive wear, fraying, knotting, abrasion, and absence of parts.
Equipment that fails inspection in any way must immediately be removed from use, or repaired by an
entity approved by the manufacturer.
No on-site repair of equipment unless explicitly permitted by Guardian Fall Protection.
Equipment subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately be removed from use.
Snap hooks, carabiners, and other connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible fashion.
All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap hooks and carabiners must be self-locking and
self-closing, and must never be connected to each other.
Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall occur. Consult a doctor
if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces or
perform set-up of equipment. Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment.
Physical harm may still occur even if fall safety equipment functions correctly. Sustained post-fall
suspension may result in serious injury or death. Use trauma relief straps to reduce the effects of
suspension trauma.
Allowable individual worker weight limit (including all equipment), unless explicitly stated otherwise,
is 130-310 lbs.
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Repairs to SkyMast Skyhooks can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative or an
entity authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at:
1-800-466-6385. If a SkyMast Skyhook fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from
service, and contact Guardian to inquire about its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of SkyMast Skyhooks.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from SkyMast Skyhooks before and after each use. If a
SkyMast Skyhook cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe
dry. NEVER clean SkyMast Skyhooks with corrosive substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture,
chemicals, or other degrading elements.
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