{"title":"Ronstan Triggersnap Snap Shackles — Operation \u0026 Maintenance","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eHow to open, close and look after Ronstan Triggersnap snap shackles (RF7110 to RF7320), including releasing under load with the RF1322 spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonstan Triggersnap Snap Shackles Operation \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 1 page · 1.7 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-Triggersnap-Snap-Shackles-Operation-Maintenance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/collections\/ronstan-snap-shackles\"\u003eView Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-models\"\u003eModels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-operation\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-maint\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-Triggersnap-Snap-Shackles-Operation-Maintenance-Cover.png\" alt=\"Ronstan Triggersnap Snap Shackles — Operation \u0026amp; Maintenance\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-models\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eModels Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF7110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriggersnap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf7110\"\u003eView product →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF7210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriggersnap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf7210\"\u003eView product →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF7310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriggersnap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf7310\"\u003eView product →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF7120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriggersnap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf7120\"\u003eView product →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF7220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriggersnap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf7220\"\u003eView product →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF7320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriggersnap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf7320\"\u003eView product →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF1322\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpike, for releasing the trigger under load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-ask\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eMain parts named in the instructions: bail, latch and trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-operation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelease:\u003c\/b\u003e depress the trigger to release the latch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnder load:\u003c\/b\u003e use an RF1322 spike to force the trigger down, keeping fingers clear of the trigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecure:\u003c\/b\u003e close the latch until it makes a positive click and locks in the closed position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-maint\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eInspection \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for signs of overloading such as distorted or bent bails, latches or rivets. If found, replace the Triggersnap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the trigger operates smoothly, the latch opens and clicks closed, and the spring positively returns the trigger to the closed position to lock the latch. Replace the Triggersnap if it does not operate correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush the spring, bail bolt and rivets regularly with fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect for atmospheric corrosion and \"tea staining\", especially if stored in lockers: a humid, warm, salty environment without fresh water rinsing leads to premature surface oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with mild detergent, warm water and a soft cloth. For heavy grime or discolouration use a nylon or synthetic scouring pad (never steel) with warm soapy water or stainless steel polish; a mild citric acid cleaner followed by a fresh water rinse can be used for deeper cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use hydrochloric acid on stainless steel components: it causes severe corrosion and can lead to premature failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricate the trigger and latch pin periodically with a silicon-based lubricant such as Ronstan Sailfast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ronrf7120","title":"Ronstan Trigger Snap Shackle - Large Bail - Length: 3 1\/2 in (89.0 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll Triggersnap Shackles are 100% proof load tested. 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