3M DBI-SALA Delta, User Instructions

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DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 defines available 3M™ DBI-SALA
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Delta™ Full Body Harness models. Harness models are defined by their general
construction and available features. Within Figure 1, “Harness Style” illustrates general construction and “Model List” groups
Harnesses by available features. For information on which Model List your Harness belongs to, see “Harness Models” on the
following pages.
SPECIFICATIONS
Performance:
Maximum Free Fall Distance 1.8 m (6 ft)
Maximum Arresting Force 8 kN (1,800 lbs)
Capacity 140 kg (310 lbs) ANSI
160 kg (352 lbs) CSA
Approximate Weight Harness only: 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
Harness with Side D-rings: Add ½ lb (.23 kg)
Harness with Back Pad or Belt: Add 1 lb (.45 kg)
Materials:
Webbing Polyester - 27 kN (6,000 lbs) Tensile Strength
Nylon - 31 kN (7,000 lbs) Tensile Strength
Nomex® covered Kevlar® - 31 kN (7,000 lbs) Tensile Strength
Pad Covers Blend of Nylon and Polyester; Nomex® covered Kevlar®
Label Cover Blend of Nylon and Polyester; Nomex® covered Kevlar®
Thread Polyester Thread on Polyester Webbing
Nylon Thread on Nylon Webbing
D-Rings Aluminum Alloy - 22 kN (5,000 lbs) Tensile Strength
Quick Connect Connectors Aluminum Alloy, Stainless Steel, and Alloy Steel - 18 kN (4,000 lbs) Tensile Strength
Revolver Adjusters Aluminum Alloy, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, and Nylon - 18 kN (4,000 lbs) Tensile Strength
Optional Accessories: Delta Full Body Harnesses are available with different options and accessories. Below is a partial list
of commonly used options and accessories. NOTE: Some options may not be available on all harnesses.
Hip Pad with side D-ring Arc-rated hip, leg, and back pads
Nomex covered Kevlar webbing Polyurethane coated, arc-rated dorsal web loop
Non-sparking/non-conductive PVC coated hardware Tool belt support straps
Arc Flash
Harness meets the test requirements of the ASTM F887-11
standard and is designed for use in environments where an
arc flash (electrical explosion) could occur.
Harness Models
Each Model List corresponds to a different Harness Style, as seen in Figure 1. For a list of Harness features within each Model
List, see Figure 1.
Each Harness model within the Model List is available in different sizes. To determine what size your Harness is, refer to the
topmost portion of the label strap (A), as seen in Figure 17.
For a list of models within each Model List, see next page.