as battery acid, battery fumes, solvents, chlorine bleach, antifreeze,
isopropyl alcohol or gasoline.
Do not allow your harness to be exposed to temperatures above 140° F
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(60° C) or below -80° F (-62° C).
Do not sew, resew, burn or singe loose threads, bleach the webbing, file a
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buckle, modify or change a harness in any way.
STORAGE ANd TRANSPORT
Never store a wet or damp harness.
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Store all of your gear in a clean and dry environment, out of direct
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sunlight and away from heat sources.
Keep harnesses and other sewn climbing equipment away from gnawing
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rodents and pets.
The nylon in your harness will weaken with age if not stored free from
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mildew, UV light, temperature extremes or other harmful agents. Even if a
harness has been properly stored for ten years or more, retire it.
When not in use or when transporting your harness, protect it from sharp
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objects and abrasion.
lIFE EXPECTANCY
With normal use and proper care, the life expectancy of your harness is
approximately three years, and can be longer or shorter depending on how
frequently you use it and on the conditions of its use.
Factors that reduce the lifespan:
Falls
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Abrasion, cuts, wear
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Heat
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Sunlight
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Corrosives
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INSPECTION ANd RETIREMENT
Inspect your harness for signs of damage and wear before and after
each use. It is vitally important that your harness be in good condition. A
damaged harness must be retired immediately.
Retire a harness immediately if:
There is any kind of rip or hole in the webbing.
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