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4.3 Service time, entry into service and extension
The expected service time of a reserve is
10 years
. Even if the reserve has never been used, it must
be replaced after this timespan.
The
official service time
of a reserve starts when it is
first installed,
known as the
Entry into Ser-
vice
date. This date must be noted on the certification label on the bridle, by whoever installs the
reserve. The 10 year service time, and the dates for the repacking schedule all refer to this Entry into
Service date.
Dealer repack exception:
if a reserve remains in a dealer’s possession for more than a year he
must air and repack it before sale to a customer. If the reserve remains in the dealers possession for
2 years it is deemed to have entered service on this 2 year date.
Two year extension:
at the end of the 10 years service time, a two year service time extension
can be granted by the manufacturer. This must be arranged online, see more information on our
website. The work requires a comprehensive factory inspection and measurement of the reserve. If
satisfactory, a two year service time extension will be granted and documented.
