Pearson P31-II, Manual

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Synthetic rope will deteriorate with prolonged exposure to
salt and sun. Rinsing with fresh water is beneficial. An
occasional soaking in warm soapy water is also advisable.
Rinse and dry thoroughly before stowing.
NOTE: AN EXCELLENT WAY TO CLEAN SYTHETIC ROPE IS TO RUN IT
THROUGH A WASHING MACHINE SET ON A WARM CYCLE. FOR THE
WELFARE OF BOTH THE SYNTHETIC ROPE AND THE WASHING MACHINE,
MAKE CERTAIN IF THIS IS DONE , THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WASHING MACHINE IS SUCH THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE
ROPE TO SLIP BEHIND THE BASKET.
A regular on-going check should be made on all standing
and running rigging with emphasis on the following:
Evidence of fraying , chafing, kinking, or other signs of
wear.
Cotter pins secure and taped.
Evidence of stress or cracking around swaged terminals.
CAUTION! DO NOT WRAP WIRE ROPE WITH TAPE, PLASTIC, OR OTHER
ADHESIVE MATERIAL. SUCH A COVERING CAN EXCLUDE OXYGEN
NEEDED TO MAINTAIN A PASSIVE SURFACE ON THE WIRE. THIS CAN
ADVANCE CORROSIVE OR DETERIORATING ACTION.
3.5.2 Winches.
All winches should be inspected , cleaned and lubricated in
accordance with the instructions in the servicing booklet
for the winches that is provided at commissioning.