Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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Seat belts – GB1-2500-10-00
Manufacturer Hooker Custom Harness, Inc.
324 East Stephenson St
Freeport, Illinois 61032, USA
www.hookerharness.com
The Equipment Manufacturer recommends replacement / repair of harness systems based upon condition not
physical age. Some governing agencies require replacement based upon age regardless of condition (10 years
is common).
The main areas of inspection are:
1. Webbing:
A. Frayed, torn, cut, or fuzzy. Minor fraying is permissible.
B. Severe fading or discoloration. This is a sign of ultraviolet (UV) damage.
If the exposed area of the webbing is more than 2 shades different than unexposed area,
replacement is needed.
C. Creased, chafed, or otherwise damaged
D. Bunching of webbing due to not pulling straight through hardware
E. Chemical exposure or other spotting
2. Hardware:
A. Corrosion or rust
B. Plating missing or flaking off
C. Bent
D. Inoperable buckles, difficulty latching or unlatching
E. Broken lid on lift-latch buckles
F. Inoperable springs
G. Missing or otherwise damaged components (elastic keepers and pull tabs are not considered
as required components)