EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION
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Climbing equipment should
be inspected and maintained regularly. If, in the
course of inspection, your equipment is found to
be defective, remove it from service immediately.
Follow your company procedures for replacement.
If there are any questions, please contact us.
Take the time to clean and protect the equipment
after it has been inspected. |
| Inspect all parts and look for any
signs of deterioration or abuse.
Estimated
life with proper care and use, 5 to 8 years.
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INSPECTION — TOOL
BELTS |
| A. |
Hardware
— Electrical burns, cracks,
deformation, loose attachment points. |
| B. |
Sewing
— Loose, cut, or frayed stitches. |
| C. |
Leather
or Nylon Material — Extreme wear,
cuts, fraying, or chemical deterioration. |
| D. |
Rivets
— Loose or bent rivets. |
| E. |
Tool
Loops - Tool Holster — Elongated
loops, improper tool fit or loose attachment
points. |
| F. |
Tongue
— Broken stitches, elongated holes,
fraying, or worn material. |
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 Estimated
life with proper care and use, 1 to 4 years.
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INSPECTION
— POLE STRAPS |
| A. |
Hardware — Electrical
burns, cracks, deformation, loose attachment
points, improper latch movement or spring tension
on the snap.
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| B. |
Leather or Nylon Material —
Extreme wear, cuts, fraying, broken or loose
stitches, chemical deterioration or exposed red
center material. |
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Estimated
life with proper care and use, 5 years or *
*The shanks should
be destroyed when the second pair of gaffs wears
out, or at 5 years of age.
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INSPECTION — CLIMBERS
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| A. |
Straps and Pads
— Cuts, extreme wear, chemical deterioration, elongated buckle holes,
loose attachment points.
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| B. |
Shank — Thinness,
cracks, electrical burns, deformation, improper top slide adjustment.
Carefully inspect the critical shank section 4" to 8" above
the gaff. Deep cuts, scratches or markings in this area may create areas
of stress which could cause breakage. |
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Gaffs — Loose
attachment points, electrical burns, improper shape — use a gaff
gauge. |
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EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE
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After the
equipment is inspected, take the time to clean
it. This prolongs the life of the equipment and
enhances the appearance. |
 For
more information, contact Customer Service.
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Metals
and Nylons can be cleaned with mild soap
and water solutions. Never buff forged hardware,
the heat will ruin the temper. Never use
petroleum based cleaners on nylons. |
| Leathers
are best cleaned using saddle soap (No. 804).
Quality leather preservers such as Neatsfoot Oil
(No. 806) and Mink Oil (No. 809) should be
applied lightly. Let the equipment air dry
overnight away from heat. Wipe off the excess oil
before starting the next day. This should be done
at least three times a year. |
| No. 804 |
Saddle Soap |
.75 lb |
| No. 806-8 |
Neatsfoot Oil |
.50 lb |
| No. 806-16 |
Neatsfoot Oil |
1.0 lb |
| No. 806-32 |
Neatsfoot Oil |
2.0 lb |
| No. 809 |
Mink Oil |
.30 lb |
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