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Maintenance and repairs
The materials used in this harness have been carefully selected for
maximum durability. Nevertheless, keep your harness clean and
airworthy to ensure the longest possible period of safe operation.
Care and maintenance
Don’t drag your harness over rough or rocky ground. Avoid
unnecessary exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity. Keep the folded
harness in your rucksack when not in use.
Store all your equipment in a cool, dry place, and never put it away
while damp or wet. Regularly clean off dirt with a plastic bristled brush
and/or a damp cloth. If the harness gets exceptionally dirty, wash it
with water and a mild soap. Make sure you first remove the entire
sub-components. Allow the harness to dry naturally in a well
ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Occasionally lubricate the
zips and buckles with silicone spray, no more than once a year.
After a hard landing you must check your harness for damage.
Inspection checklist
Additional inspections should be performed after any crash, bad
landing or take off, or if there are any signs of damage or undue
wear. Always seek professional advice whenever in doubt.
The following checks should be carried out
Check all webbing, straps and buckles for wear and damage,
especially the areas that are not easily seen, such as the inside of the
carabiner hook-in points.
All sewing must be intact and any anomalies attended to immediately
to avoid exacerbation of the problem.
The seat and back plates must be free from cracks.
The main aluminium carabiners must be replaced at least every 5
years or after 500 hours, whatever comes first. Impacts may create
undetectable cracks that could result in structural failure under
The recommended check periodic is 2 year after use and if the
intensive user(>200hours a year) needs to check every year.
