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PURPOSE: DBI-SALA full body harnesses are to be used as components in personal
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fall arrest, restraint, work-positioning, or rescue systems. See Glossary in General
Instruction (5902392) for identifi cation of numbered items in a white box.
WARNING: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult Capital Safety
when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than
those described in this instruction. Some subsystem and component combinations may
interfere with the operation of this equipment. Use caution when using this equipment
around moving machinery, electrical and chemical hazards, and sharp edges.
DONNING THE HARNESS
Step 1. Pick up the harness by the back D-ring (1). Ensure the straps are not
twisted. Figure A
Step 2. Pass arms through the shoulder straps (2) keeping the chest strap (3) with
quick connect buckle to the front. Figures B, C, D
Step 3. Draw the leg straps (4) between the legs and connect the respective quick
connect buckles by inserting the tab of each buckle into its' socket. See
Figures C and D. You will hear a click when the tab engages. Pull the free
end of the strap (5) away from the buckle to make a snug fi t around each
thigh. See Figure E. To loosen the leg strap, pull the yellow plastic part of
the buckle away from the leg to allow the strap to pull through the buckle.
To release the buckle, press the silver-colored tabs (7) on the buckle
towards each other with one hand, while pulling on the buckle tab with the
other hand. Figure C
Step 4. Fasten the chest strap (3) by inserting the tab into the socket of the
quick connect buckle. See Figure C and D. You will hear a click when the
tab engages. The chest strap should be 150 mm down from the top of
shoulders. Pass excess strap through the loop keepers. The strap may be
tightened to a snug fi t by pulling the free strap end to the left (away from
the buckle). To loosen the chest strap, pull the yellow plastic part of the
buckle away from the body to allow the strap to pull through the buckle. To
release the buckle, press the silver-colored tabs (8) on the buckle towards
each other with one hand, while pulling on the buckle tab with the other
hand. Figure D
Step 5. Adjust shoulder straps (2) to a snug fi t by pulling excess strap through the
parachute buckles (6) on each side of the harness. Figures B, D, E
Step 6. If a seat sling is present, position the seat webbing (22) under the buttocks
for maximum support and comfort. During use, always attach backup fall
protection to the back dorsal D-ring (23) on the harness. Figure J
The ExoFit™ harness is also available with an integral work positioning belt with side
D-rings, which are for work positioning purposes only to EN358.
Recommended Accessories: EN341 Descender, EN353 Guided Type Fall Arresters,
EN534 Lanyards, EN355 Shock Absorbers, EN360 Fall Arrest Devices, EN363 Fall Arrest
Systems, EN362 Connectors
INSPECTION
The i-Safe™ RFID tag (9) on this harness can be used in conjunction with the i-Safe
handheld reading device and the web based portal to simplify inspection and inventory
control and provide records for your fall protection equipment. To reveal the i-Safe tag,
peel back the velcro wrap around cover (10) and fold the labels (11) down away from
the tag (9). See Figure F.
FREQUENCY: Before each use inspect the full body harness according to the inspection
steps below. The harness must be inspected by a competent person, other than
the user, at least annually. If you are a fi rst-time user, contact a Customer Service
representative in the US at 800-328-6146 or in Canada at 800-387-7484 or if you
have already registered, go to: www.capitalsafety.com/isafe.html. Follow instructions
provided with your i-Safe handheld reader or on the web portal to transfer your data to
your web log.
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