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evo bar manual
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Injection Molded Plastic Parts
Inspect the release grip carefully for
cracks (risk of breakage)
sharp edges caused by breakage (risk of injury and possible damage of the
lines!!!)
Check the hole of the Iron Heart release grip. The shape or diameter of the hole
should not be altered significantly.
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 evi-
dence 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
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 5 kg body weight, after 0 days of usage
above 5 kg body weight, after 0 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.
6. safety system maintenance
