PPE Instruction Manual
PPE-R/11.114 V3:2021
Page 4 of 5
LS3-PPE-M_rev.3_201021
5. Warnings & Inspection
5.1. Hazardous materials
Aluminum can be structurally damaged by various chemicals such as acids and bases. Keep the
LineScale clear of any agressive chemicals at any time!
5.2. Sharp metals
Aluminum is softer than steel. Sharp or burred objects can damage the LineScale body. Do not
use any connectors with damaged, sharp or burred edges.
5.3. Falls from great height
Aluminum can suer internal micro fracturing when dropped from great height. Never drop the
LineScale from any height and always protect it from hard impacts.
5.4. Inspection before use
Always visually inspect the LineScale thoroughly before any PPE use!
Do not use the LineScale at any doubt of integrity.
Do not use the LineScale when signicant wear or damage is visible.
Please ensure ligibility of all product markings.
In case of doubt or visual damage or suspected hard impacts or falls from great height, always
have a professional inspect and verify the LineScale integrity before using it in PPE rigs.
5.5. Prohibited use
The LineScale may NOT be:
5.5.1. used for industrial lifting purposes!
5.5.2. used for suspension of multiple persons!
5.5.3. used for tie-downs & lashing.
5.5.4. used for towing with vehicles.
5.5.5. connected to high abrasive connectors (e.g. moving steel ropes).
5.5.6. altered in any way without the written prior consent of the manufacturer.
Any undesignated use renders the LineScale PPE certication NULL and VOID!
5.6. Periodic professional inspection/examination
For industrial and rescue work all your local and industry specicinspection intervals must be
followed! A periodic examination and/or inspection is to be conducted at least every 12 months.
Periodic inspections are to be conducted by a competent PPE certied body in accordance with
the manufacturer‘s periodic examination, and load testing procedures.
It is highly recommended to keep a record of these inspections in a detailed inspection record,
as for example supplied in Annex-1 on the last page of this manual.
5.7. Retirement
The LineScale shall be retired from PPE use if:
5.7.1. any doubts arise from it‘s condition for safe use
5.7.2. it has been used to arrest a factor-2 fall (or greater)
5.7.3. it has been exposed to a load of more than 25kN
