INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST

 Karabiners

 Always read manufacturers instructions

 Inspection

¨   ID number present

¨   Alignment of body-twisting, buckling

¨   Wear on body

¨   Corrosion

¨   Cracks

¨   Hinge pin

¨   Catch pin

¨   Gate function

¨   Locking mechanism operates correctly

Maintenance 

¨   Clean prior to inspection

¨   Lubricate after inspection

¨   Store hung up in dry environment 

Marking

Karabiners may be lightly engraved; location of marking will vary accordingly to type (Contact Bill Beynon 07970 683776 for advice).