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metal parts
›› The surfaces of cr-ni steel parts should not show any black discoloration (see also
maintenance of cr-ni steels in the iron heart Manual).
›› Metal parts must not be bent out of shape (pins, center part).
›› Moving and locking parts must not show excessive wear. Thoroughly check all parts for
evidence of cracks and replace any parts that show the smallest evidence of cracks
or fissures.
lines
›› The depower line consists of thousands of fine fibers. This line is exposed to friction that
can cause these fibers to break. if a high number of these fine fibers are broken, the
depower line’s strength may be considerably reduced even though there is now visible
reduction in the line’s diameter.
›› The leader lines are not exposed to friction and should therefore not show any fiber
breakage. Wear and tear may occur, however, due to external influences.
chicken loop – chicken dick
›› check the sleeve for cracks and fissures.
›› The sleeve must not show excessive wear in the area of the hook (excessive wear causes
the sleeve to lose its rounded shape in this area).
›› The seams must not be worn, torn or undone.
›› check the loop in the dyneema line at the end of the chicken loop for excessive wear
and evidence of broken fibers.
recommended intervals for inspection and maintenance depending on the rider’s
weight:
›› up to 75 kg body weight, after 30 days of usage
›› above 75 kg body weight, after 20 days of usage
safety leash
›› The shackle joint mechanism of the leash must not have excessive play.
›› The dyneema line that holds the pin must be checked for fiber breakage.
›› The sleeve must not show any signs of cracks.
›› The plastic sleeve above the release grip must not be bent or cracked.
›› The seems must not be undone, torn or damaged by abrasion.
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MainTenance and care
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