Gadringer Crotch Strap
Gadringer Crotch Strap
General Description
Gadringer Crotch Strap - “BOGU 1000” - series is an additional crotch strap that could be used on the lap belt “BAGU 5000” - series to give the seat occupant another possibility to position the rotary buckle in the center of the body.
All straps are made from polyester or nylon webbing
The locking–ends of belts are fitted with sewn–in connectors. All belts are fitted with sewn–in end–fittings or loops (“open endings”) to mount the belts directly to the seat or aircraft structure.
The rotary buckle is available in left–hand–fix or right–hand–fix versions. The left or right portion of the lap belt is fixed and connected with the rotary buckle.
Identification labels are located (sewn–on) on each lap belt half, shoulder strap and crotch strap near the end–fitting on the outer side of each strap.
For metal fittings and the rotary buckle, the service time/lifetime is not limited except for those parts being damaged or showing corrosion.
The webbing material is limited to a maximum service time/lifetime (including storage time) of 12 years after the date of manufacturing.
W&W typically stocks 1402 Loop (Open Ending) in silver and black. For other end-fittings or colors, please allow approximately 4 weeks for delivery. Special Order belts are non-refundable.
Please note the rotary buckle does not come with the crotch belt, it is included with the lap belt only.
1000 Series Variants
1000 series is an additional crotch strap that could be used on the lap belt 5000 Series to give the seat occupant another possibility to position the rotary buckle in the center of the body.
P/N 13xx
Belt with sewn–in connector to connect the crotch strap to the rotary buckle, an adjuster for adjusting the length of the belt and a sewn–in end–fitting to mount the belt to either to the seat or airframe.
Lengthen direction: upwards
Weight: 0.20 kg
Length: min. 0.20m max. 0.50m Weight: 0.15kg
PN 14xx
Belt with sewn–in connector to connect the crotch strap to the rotary buckle, an adjuster for adjusting the length of the belt and a loop with a 3–bar–glide to mount the belt either to the seat or airframe or to loop–in an end–fitting.
Lengthen direction: upwards
Weight: 0.20 kg
Length: min. 0.20m max. 0.50m Weight: 0.15kg
The kind of used end–fitting is marked by the last two digits of the Part–No. in both variants.
Gadringer Crotch Strap price varies depending on selection above.
Installation Instructions
The belts are supplied in a condition “ready to be installed“.
For installing the belts pay attention to the marking on the lap belt and shoulder harness:
- “L” – left side
- “R” – right side
Relating to the seating position in flight direction the “R”–marked belt has to be installed on the right side, the “L”–marked belt has to be installed on the left side of the seat occupant.
The black tap / plate of the rotary buckle must be in the upper position.
Belts with sewn–in end–fittings must be mounted by fixing the end–fittings (see markings on picture below) either to the seat or airframe, belts without end–fittings (loops / open endings) must be looped either to the seat, airframe or in an end-fittings mounted to the seat or airframe.
Operation
All parts of the belts come together at a common attachment point (Rotary Buckle).
The rotary buckle is an all metal or plastic sheathed metal device consisting of housing with 5 slotted sockets to accommodate connectors of two lap belt straps (1 + 2), two shoulder harness straps (3 + 4) and one crotch strap (5). Regularly the right hand lap belt strap (1) is fixed to the buckle.
Clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the rotary buckle cover (B) releases all but one belt at the same time. The shoulder harness can be separately released by pushing forward on the black tab / plate (A) located on top of the rotary buckle. The lap belt (and if used the crotch strap) remains fastened with the buckle.
WARNING: It is important not to interchange the lap belt straps (1 or 2) with the shoulder harness straps (3 + 4).
! USE THE CORRECT POSITIONS WHILE ASSEMBLING !
Because of different dimensions the lap belt connectors (1 + 2) will not connect safely in the shoulder harness socket and conversely. A safe use is not ensured.
Fastening and Loosening the Belts
All belts have to be visual checked before flight for damaged parts and correct functioning.
Fasten and loosening the belts and straps as follows:
1) In the seated position, grasp the rotary buckle (B) with one hand and position it over the center of the body. Use the other hand to bring over the connector of the lap belt. Insert the connector (2) into the lateral slot opposite to the other connector (1) half.
2) Adjust the length of the lap belts by pulling on the free end of webbing at the adjuster so that the rotary buckle (B) takes up a central position and that the lap belt passes over the pelvis.
3) As far as available insert the connector of the crotch strap (5) in the lower slot of the rotary buckle (B). Adjust by pulling on the free end of webbing at the adjuster.
4) Grasp the shoulder straps from behind, lay left (4) and right (3) strap over the left and right shoulder and insert the connectors into the upper slots of the rotary buckle (B). Adjust by pulling on the free end of webbing at the adjuster.
5) Tighten belts by pulling on the free end of webbing at the adjusters. Loosen belts by pulling on the pull tabs on the adjusters.
6) Clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the rotary buckle cover (B) releases all but one belt at the same time. The shoulder harness can be separately released by pushing forward on the black tab / plate (A) located on top of the rotary buckle. The lap belt (and if used the crotch strap) remains fastened with the buckle.
Disassembly
ATTENTION: Do only use those procedures of disassembly that are necessary to remove defective parts and to correct malfunctions.
CAUTION: BELTS MAY NOT BE DISASSEMBLED BEYOND THE LEVEL INDICATED BELOW. FURTHER REPAIR OF THE BELTS MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY GADRINGER–GURTE OR A GADRINGER–GURTE APPROVED REPAIR STATION. GADRINGER-GURTE GMBH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR MALFUNCTIONS RESULTING FROM ANY UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR DISASSEMBLE OF THE BELT–SYSTEM.
Procedure:
• Turn the cover on the rotary buckle to release the straps that are not locked.
• Release the locked connector from the rotary buckle assembly. (If necessary?
– Put a thin blade behind the connector of the locked connector.
– Insert the thin blade in the socket on the rotary buckle to release the pawl.
– Remove the connector half and the thin blade from the rotary buckle.
Cleaning
To clean the belts remove dirt and unwanted oil and grease. This helps the belts to last longer and prevents corrosion of the metal parts. Prior to a cleaning procedure disconnect the rotary buckle from the lap belt. Disassembly. Hand wash of the dirt parts is recommended to clean the webbing with fresh water and a mild soap (household dishwasher liquid soap, household laundry detergent). Do not keep the complete belts under water. The metal fittings are to be cleaned with a lint–free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
NOTE! Do not use water and soap for cleaning the metal parts
NOTE! DO NOT TRY CLEANING THE ROTARY BUCKLE INSIDE
NOTE! BELTS SHALL NOT BE MACHINE WASHED, BECAUSE THE WEBBING WILL SHRINK AND ITS PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS WILL CHANGE.
All belts are to be dried either in the open air or in well ventilated locations, keeping away from direct sunlight.
Color Options
W&W typically stocks 1402 Double Adjustable, Open End in silver and black. For other end-fittings and colors, please allow approximately 4 weeks for delivery. Special Order belts are non-refundable.
End Fitting Options
In all P/N variants of 2000 series the kind of used end–fitting is marked by the last two digits of the open bracket.
In addition for lap belt 2000 series the following end-fitting combinations are available:
- 05: one lap belt half with end–fitting 03, other lap belt half with end–fitting 04
- 06: one lap belt half with end–fitting 03, other lap belt half with loop (open ending) 02
- 07: one lap belt half with end–fitting 01, other lap belt half with loop (open ending) 02
