ROPE INSPECTION AND RETIREMENT

Inspect your rope regularly.
Prior to use or reuse of the rope the rope must meet the following conditions
a.  The rope is not visibly damaged
b.  The rope has not been exposed to heat or direct flame impingement or abrasion.
c.  The rope has not been subjected to any impact load or force.
d.  The rope has not been exposed to liquids, solids, gases, mists, or vapors of any chemical or other material that may deteriorate the rope.
e.  The rope passes inspection when inspected by a qualified person following the manufacturer's inspection procedures both before and after use.

If the rope does not meet all of the above conditions, if the rope does not pass inspection, or if there is any doubt about the safety or serviceability of the rope it must NOT be used.  It must be removed from service and destroyed.

Rope Inspection Procedures
A qualified person must inspect the rope before and after each use.  All ropes must be inspected visually and manually (with bare hands) along every inch of its length.  It is the USER'S RESPONSIBILITY to know the history of his/her rope and make the decision as to when a rope should be retired.  The manufacturer cannot guarantee the specifications of a used rope.  The pre and post use inspections must be noted in the accompanying rope log.

If your rope does not meet the following inspection criteria it MUST be retired.  This includes all inspection criteria as well as loss of faith or doubt as to the serviceability for the rope.  Destroy rope by cutting into lengths too short for further use.

When  to retire your rope.
The following are general guidelines that can assist you in deciding when to retire a rope.  If your rope has any of the following characteristics, it MUST retired.

INSPECTION CRITERIA
Abrasion / Sheath Wear - The core is exposed or more than half of the outer sheath yarns are abraded.

Fraying - indicates broken or damaged sheath strands which indicates abrasion or overloading.

Glazing and/or glossy marks or hard, stiff areas which signify heat damage.

Discoloration, a change in the rope's original color is an indication of chemical damage or overexposure to the elements of nature including Ultraviolet radiation.

Exposed Core Fibers indicate severe sheath damage and possible core damage.

A Lack of Uniformity in Diameter or Size indicates core damage.  This is noted by a depression in the diameter of the rope, lumpiness of the rope or exposure of white core fibers protruding from the sheath.

Flexibility and/or Inconsistency in texture including, but not limited to, stiff or soft areas signify possible core damage.

Use/Age - the rope is simply worn out from use.  Blue Water recommends that a low elongation / static rope be removed from service after ten years under ideal use and storage condition.

Loss of Faith - if you feel uncomfortable for any reason or suspect there may be a problem with your rope, it MUST be retired or destroyed.

Information supplied by BlueWater Ropes & Equipment

ROPE INSPECTION AND RETIREMENT

Inspect your rope regularly.
Prior to use or reuse of the rope the rope must meet the following conditions
a.  The rope is not visibly damaged
b.  The rope has not been exposed to heat or direct flame impingement or abrasion.
c.  The rope has not been subjected to any impact load or force.
d.  The rope has not been exposed to liquids, solids, gases, mists, or vapors of any chemical or other material that may deteriorate the rope.
e.  The rope passes inspection when inspected by a qualified person following the manufacturer's inspection procedures both before and after use.

If the rope does not meet all of the above conditions, if the rope does not pass inspection, or if there is any doubt about the safety or serviceability of the rope it must NOT be used.  It must be removed from service and destroyed.

Rope Inspection Procedures
A qualified person must inspect the rope before and after each use.  All ropes must be inspected visually and manually (with bare hands) along every inch of its length.  It is the USER'S RESPONSIBILITY to know the history of his/her rope and make the decision as to when a rope should be retired.  The manufacturer cannot guarantee the specifications of a used rope.  The pre and post use inspections must be noted in the accompanying rope log.

If your rope does not meet the following inspection criteria it MUST be retired.  This includes all inspection criteria as well as loss of faith or doubt as to the serviceability for the rope.  Destroy rope by cutting into lengths too short for further use.

When  to retire your rope.
The following are general guidelines that can assist you in deciding when to retire a rope.  If your rope has any of the following characteristics, it MUST retired.

INSPECTION CRITERIA
Abrasion / Sheath Wear - The core is exposed or more than half of the outer sheath yarns are abraded.

Fraying - indicates broken or damaged sheath strands which indicates abrasion or overloading.

Glazing and/or glossy marks or hard, stiff areas which signify heat damage.

Discoloration, a change in the rope's original color is an indication of chemical damage or overexposure to the elements of nature including Ultraviolet radiation.

Exposed Core Fibers indicate severe sheath damage and possible core damage.

A Lack of Uniformity in Diameter or Size indicates core damage.  This is noted by a depression in the diameter of the rope, lumpiness of the rope or exposure of white core fibers protruding from the sheath.

Flexibility and/or Inconsistency in texture including, but not limited to, stiff or soft areas signify possible core damage.

Use/Age - the rope is simply worn out from use.  Blue Water recommends that a low elongation / static rope be removed from service after ten years under ideal use and storage condition.

Loss of Faith - if you feel uncomfortable for any reason or suspect there may be a problem with your rope, it MUST be retired or destroyed.

Information supplied by BlueWater Ropes & Equipment

ROPE INSPECTION AND RETIREMENT

Inspect your rope regularly.
Prior to use or reuse of the rope the rope must meet the following conditions
a.  The rope is not visibly damaged
b.  The rope has not been exposed to heat or direct flame impingement or abrasion.
c.  The rope has not been subjected to any impact load or force.
d.  The rope has not been exposed to liquids, solids, gases, mists, or vapors of any chemical or other material that may deteriorate the rope.
e.  The rope passes inspection when inspected by a qualified person following the manufacturer's inspection procedures both before and after use.

If the rope does not meet all of the above conditions, if the rope does not pass inspection, or if there is any doubt about the safety or serviceability of the rope it must NOT be used.  It must be removed from service and destroyed.

Rope Inspection Procedures
A qualified person must inspect the rope before and after each use.  All ropes must be inspected visually and manually (with bare hands) along every inch of its length.  It is the USER'S RESPONSIBILITY to know the history of his/her rope and make the decision as to when a rope should be retired.  The manufacturer cannot guarantee the specifications of a used rope.  The pre and post use inspections must be noted in the accompanying rope log.

If your rope does not meet the following inspection criteria it MUST be retired.  This includes all inspection criteria as well as loss of faith or doubt as to the serviceability for the rope.  Destroy rope by cutting into lengths too short for further use.

When  to retire your rope.
The following are general guidelines that can assist you in deciding when to retire a rope.  If your rope has any of the following characteristics, it MUST retired.

INSPECTION CRITERIA
Abrasion / Sheath Wear - The core is exposed or more than half of the outer sheath yarns are abraded.

Fraying - indicates broken or damaged sheath strands which indicates abrasion or overloading.

Glazing and/or glossy marks or hard, stiff areas which signify heat damage.

Discoloration, a change in the rope's original color is an indication of chemical damage or overexposure to the elements of nature including Ultraviolet radiation.

Exposed Core Fibers indicate severe sheath damage and possible core damage.

A Lack of Uniformity in Diameter or Size indicates core damage.  This is noted by a depression in the diameter of the rope, lumpiness of the rope or exposure of white core fibers protruding from the sheath.

Flexibility and/or Inconsistency in texture including, but not limited to, stiff or soft areas signify possible core damage.

Use/Age - the rope is simply worn out from use.  Blue Water recommends that a low elongation / static rope be removed from service after ten years under ideal use and storage condition.

Loss of Faith - if you feel uncomfortable for any reason or suspect there may be a problem with your rope, it MUST be retired or destroyed.

Information supplied by BlueWater Ropes & Equipment