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The connection device for work positioning harnesses must be
kept taught, the tie-off point must be above or at hip height and
the free fall height must be limited to 0.5 m.
Fig. 2 Putting the harness on
2a Side entry into the opened waist belt and the opened thigh
loops. Run shoulder braces across the left shoulder
2b Pull the right shoulder brace across the shoulder, close the
buckle
2c Tighten the waist belt straps
2d Close and tighten the thigh loop buckles
2e Tighten the shoulder straps
Fig. 3 Use of different buckle types
3a On webbing buckles, the end of the webbing must be fed
back. Then pull the covers over the buckle.
3b On TripleLock buckles flip the frame up to attach it to the
hook. To loosen the buckle, force the frame into the buckle
housing and lift the buckle up at the same time.
3c To loosen EasyGlider buckles flip them up. To close, pull the
outbound webbing. Pull the covers over the buckles upon
closing.
3d On ClickLock buckles ensure both wings snap in place
Regularly check all closures and adjusting elements.
Fig. 4 All webbing ends should be stowed under rubber bands to
secure them. Excessive length webbing can be folded
inside.
Fig. 5 The dorsal catch eye to EN 361 should be on one height
with the shoulders.
5a If the dorsal catch eye is too high up, loosen the Velcro
fastener attaching the back webbing to the waist belt and
push the eye downward (5b).
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5c If the dorsal catch eye is too low, loosen the Velcro fastener
attaching the back webbing to the waist belt and push the eye
upward (5d).
Fig. 6 Upon adjustment but before using the harness you should
try being suspended in it for at least 5 minutes in the planned
usage situation. The harness must fit comfortably. When properly
selected (size) and adjusted the suspension test must not result
in hindered breathing and/or pain. When the harness has been
applied, its metal parts should not contact genitals or arm pits.
Free suspension in the harness must not lead to excessive
arching of the back, tensioning of the body, pressure on the
genitals, loins or arm pits. Women's lymphatic vessels of the
breast should not be constricted if at all possible.
Fig. 7 Installing a chest ascender to EN 12841-B
7a Attach a suitable connector to EN 362, behind the ventral
D-ring
7b Insert the fixing webbing into the upper eye of the chest
ascender
7c Insert the chest ascender into the connector and close the
connector.
7d Harness with chest ascender installed. The compatibility of
the chest ascender with the connector and the harness as
well as smooth functioning of the entire system has to be
ensured by the user and the user also bears the full
responsibility for it. Compatibility and function need to be
checked in a safe place before actual use.
Fig. 8 the sit board loops (F) are meant exclusively for use in
connection with a sit board. The selection of suitable
connectors is the responsibility of the user.
Fig. 9 Gear attachment karabiner
9a Gear attachment karabiner in the waist belt webbing, behind
the first gear attachment loop. Admissible weight of gear for
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