text: Chapter 5
  Inspection
  5-27. Inspect the reach pendants before and after use. Check for cuts and tears in the nylon-urethane
  plastic sheath on each loop. If the white strength member (third layer) shows, remove the pendant
  from service.
  Cleaning
  5-28. Clean the reach pendant with a mixture of warm water and mild dish or laundry detergent. You
  can use mineral spirits to remove oil and grease. You can treat the top and bottom eyes with silicone spray.
  However, do not use silicone spray on the reach tube.
  Storage
  5-29. Store the reach pendants in a clean, dry area out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to sunlight
  will deteriorate the strength of reach pendants.
  CAUTION
  Avoid getting silicone spray on the reach tube. Avoid using chemical
  cleaners on reach pendants. Chemicals may weaken the strength
  members of the pendant. If a pendant becomes contaminated with
  chemicals, remove it from service.
  POLYESTER ROUNDSLINGS
  5-30. Use polyester roundslings as the primary vertical pendant (Figure 5-6). You can use one of three
  hitches to attach roundslings to the load. The lifting capacity of polyester roundslings varies with the size
  of the sling and the type of hitch used to attach the load. Each sling has two identification tags permanently
  sewn to the eye and eye sleeve. These identify the size and capacity of the roundsling as well as other
  information needed for its safe use. Roundslings are also color-coded by size. Table 5-2 lists roundsling
  lengths and lift capacities.
  Storage
  5-31. Store roundslings in a clean, dry, cool area out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to sunlight
  will deteriorate the strength of roundslings.
  Inspection
  5-32. Inspect each polyester roundsling before and after every use. Remove it from service if you find
  any of the following:
  y Missing or unreadable identification tags.
  y Acid or alkali burns.
  y Melted, charred, or weld-splattered portions.
  y Any holes, tears, cuts, snags, embedded particles, broken or worn stitching, or abrasive wear
  that exposes the core fibers.
  y Knots in any part of the roundsling.
  y Distortion, excessive pitting, corrosion, or broken fitting(s).
  y Any other condition that causes doubt as to the strength of the roundsling.