Maintenance and Inspection

All nylon ropes must be kept clear of heat and acid. Consequently, Recoverline should be kept clear of exhaust systems and battery acids. It is also important to avoid chafing. A simple method of checking the condition of the rope, and one which ensures that it has not been severely overloaded, can be carried out by lifting one pair of the strands clear of another pair passing underneath.

Should these two pairs of strands be fused together, this would indicate that the rope has been severely overloaded and should be rejected. This check, combined with visual inspection along the rope's length to ensure that there are no cuts to any of the rope strands, acts as a satisfactory assessment.

Warning

The greatest care has been taken to ensure that Recoverline when new has more than adequate safety factor for the envisaged vehicle recovery. It should be understood, however, that the attachment points are also adequate for the recovery.

Loads of up to 7.5 tonnes could be induced on each vehicle in the most extreme circumstances as discussed.

David Bowyer's Off Road Centre, Goodwinch, or any of our agents disclaims all responsibility for any injury or damage however caused, during recovery operations.

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