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Maintaining the Bridle
6.1 Maintenance Schedule
The bridle requires regular maintenance. Set up and
follow a maintenance schedule. A form is provided
on page 15. The schedule below represents minimum
maintenance.
Disinfecting (this page)
Cleaning (this page)
Inspecting (this page)
When using maintenance products, follow the
manufacturers' directions and read the manufacturers'
material safety data sheets.
WARNING
!
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the bridle only as described in this
manual.
Important
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach,
phenolics, or iodines can cause damage.
Disinfect and clean only with products that do
not contain these chemicals.
6.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning
the Bridle
Wipe or spray all surfaces of the bridle with
disinfectant. Follow disinfectant manufacturer's
directions.
Hand wash the bridle in warm water with a mild soap.
Rinse in clear water. Use towels to squeeze excess
water from the webbing and to wipe excess water
from the hardware and karabiners.
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Hang the bridle in a warm place to dry. When
webbing, hardware, and karabiners are completely
dry, lubricate the karabiners as described below.
6.3 Lubricating the Karabiners
Apply a preservative and lubricant such as WD-40
to karabiner hinge pins, latches, springs, and locking
sleeves. Wipe off excess lubricant before storage.
Do not get lubricant on to webbing.
6.4 Storing the Bridle
Store the bridle in a dry place, away from direct
sunlight.
6.5 Inspecting the Bridle
After each use, check the bridle for the following:
Are all components present?
Is all webbing in good condition with no cuts
or frayed edges?
Is webbing stitching in good condition with no
frayed or broken threads?
Are the adjustment buckles and lift ring true
to their original forms and free of cracks, deep
scratches, and gouges?
Do moving parts of the adjustment buckles
move smoothly?
Are the karabiners true to their original form?
Are the karabiners free of cracks, deep
scratches, and gouges? (Check to make sure
that what appears to be a scratch is not actually
a crack.)
Are karabiner hinge pins securely in place and
do the karabiners open and close properly?
Do the karabiner locking sleeves turn smoothly
and latch the gates securely?
If inspection shows damage or excessive wear,
remove the bridle from service and replace it with
a new bridle.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc.
April 2011
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