Hewall Safety Sweden AB Phone IBAN SWIFT/BIC
Rörvägen 60 +46 8-500 277 00 SE3480000842029140455586 SWEDSESS
13650 Jordbro, Stockholm E-mail Webb VAT no
SWEDEN info@hewallsafety.se www.hewallsafety.com SE556770731901
Operation procedure
Cleaning
Prior to supervision and inspection, the pole climbing shoes should be cleaned. Use mainly
water. In exceptional cases use solvents that do not affect the material.
Daily supervision
The person using pole climbing shoes should perform daily supervision. The supervision shall
include at least cleaning of footplate and grip arms, as well as ocular check of deformation,
cracks, demolished tags and the condition of the straps.
Inspection
Pole climbing shoes should be inspected at least once every year by a competent person
appointed by the employer, and whom is well acquainted with the use and care of the pole
climbing shoes. Shoes exposed to abnormal stress, for ex. have been run over by a car or fall
to the ground from the post, must undergo an additional check before use. Before checking,
clean the shoes thoroughly.
Repair
The textile strap can be replaced by the user and are available as a spare part. The tags can be
replaced but the replacement must be done by a skilled person, we recommend that the shoes
be returned to Hewall Safety for replacement of tags.
Disposal
If the pole climbing shoes have cracks, are deformed, heavily worn or corroded they should
be discarded. Disposal must also be made when pole climbing shoes has been used for 10
years. Disposable pole climbing shoes must be made unusable by cutting the gripping arms.
Use
1. Handle the pole climbing shoes carefully, especially in cold weather.
2. Keep the pole climbing shoes protected against wind and weather, preferably indoors, when
not in use.
3. Before use, check that the pole climbing shoes are properly adjusted for the intended post-
diameter.
4. Prior to use in a post, the reliability and gripping ability of the pole climbing shoes should
be tested with a slight swing at the first step.
CAUTION: Only use the pole climbing shoes for the intended purpose.
WARNING: Before use check that all screws and nuts are properly tightened.
WARNING: Always wear a safety helmet and fall arrest harness with a lifeline when
climbing in posts.
