Specific Procedures For Inspecting Hydra-Cool™ Climber Pads; Maintenance Procedures; General Inspection Procedures - Klein Tools Hydra-Cool 2214 Manual De Instrucciones

5. SPECIFIC PrOCEdurES FOr INSPECTING
HydrA-COOL™ CLIMBEr PAdS
Carefully inspect the entire climber before each use.
remove from service if any of the following conditions are found:
• Klein-Kord retaining strap with Velcro
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or missing
• Velcro hooks and loops will not adhere
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• Stitching is cut or broken
• Metal cinch loop is damaged or not securely attached to the pad.
• Metal insert is cracked or bent.
• Retaining bar is missing, cracked or bent.
1 Check straps and pads.
Make sure straps are secure and not damaged. Pads are free
of tears, burns, broken stitches, or excessive wear. Carefully
check leather in tunnel slot area for cracking, wear, tearing,
weakening, chemical attack, or other signs of deterioration.
2 Check rivets, metal cinch loop and all other metal
components.
Check that rivets and fasteners are not bent, loose, or
missing.
hook is damaged
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3 Check metal insert and retaining bar. Retaining bar should
be staked and free of cracks and/or deformation. Metal insert
should be free of cracks, sharp edges and/or deformation.

6. MAINTENANCE PrOCEdurES

Clean and maintain equipment as recommended.
1 Webbing.
Clean as needed. Use a damp rag and mild detergent. Avoid
immersing in water. Allow pad to air dry.
2 Velcro components.
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Clean clogged Velcro hooks with a stiff brush or another
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piece of hook material to remove debris.
3 Leather components.
Maintain all leather with Neat's-foot oil or equivalent to
prolong life. Clean with saddle soap or other mild soap.
Allow leather to dry naturally. do not use heat to speed
up the process.
4 re-inspect all equipment after maintenance.
It is mandatory to re-inspect the equipment after all
maintenance was done properly and effectively.
Store in a clean and dry location between uses.

7. GENErAL INSPECTION PrOCEdurES

For all other Inspection Procedures refer to Instructions for
Proper Use, Assembly and Care of Klein Pole and Tree Climbers,
Including Gaff Sharpening (#139107).
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