4.2.1 Donning a Pullover
Front D-Ring Harness
1.
If leg straps are connected, release straps
by unbuckling.
2.
Hold harness by back D-ring and rotate so
that the front D-ring is facing you.
3.
Grasp shoulder straps directly below the
front D-ring with both hands. Place head
through center of harness between the
front and back D-rings.
4.
Spin the harness 180 degrees and adjust
harness so that the shoulder straps run
vertically over the chest, the front D-ring is
positioned in the mid-chest area, and the
back D-ring is located in the middle of the
back between the shoulder blades.
5.
Pull leg strap between legs and connect
to corresponding end. Repeat with second
leg strap. Tighten leg straps so that they are
snug, but not so snug as to obstruct normal
blood circulation in the legs.
6.
Using the friction buckles, adjust shoulder
straps until snug.
7.
Readjust harness fit as needed so that
harness is snug but allows full range of
movement. Secure excess strap in elastic
loop keepers.
8.
Verify correct harness fit (see Step 8, 4.2
Donning a Harness).
4.3 Buckle Connection & Adjustment Instructions
4.3.1 Cam Buckle
Us er Ins tru ct ion s - Engl is h
1
Grasp loose
end of webbing
strap and pull to
tighten. Secure
excess webbing
in elastic keepers
and use web fini-
als (if applicable)
to further secure
strap ends.
2
To loosen,
press cam
buckle tab out-
ward to release
grip and pull
webbing strap out
through buckle.
4.2.2 Donning a Ms. Miller
Harness (570 / E570)
1.
Hold harness by back D-ring. Shake har-
ness to allow all straps to fall in place.
2.
If chest and leg straps are connected,
release straps by unbuckling.
3.
Holding harness by the shoulder straps,
step through the waist strap and slip shoul-
der straps over shoulders so that the back
D-ring is located in the middle of the back
between shoulder blades.
4.
Pull leg strap between legs and connect
to corresponding end. Repeat with second
leg strap. Tighten leg straps so that they
are snug, but not so snug as to obstruct
normal blood circulation in the legs.
5.
Tighten waist strap. Waist strap should be
snug, but not binding.
6.
Connect chest strap and position in
midchest area 6" (152mm) to 8" (203mm)
below the trachea but not below the ster-
num. Tighten to keep shoulder straps taut.
7.
After all webbing straps have been buck-
led, readjust harness fit as needed so that
harness is snug but allows full range of
movement. Secure excess strap in elastic
loop keepers.
8.
Verify correct harness fit (see Step 8, 4.2
Donning a Harness).
8
1
Grasp loose
end of webbing
strap and pull to
tighten. Secure
excess webbing
in elastic keepers
and use web fini-
als (if applicable)
to further secure
strap ends.
2
To loosen,
press ridged
side of cam and
push buckle out-
ward to release
grip; then pull
webbing strap out
through buckle.