ANSI PALOMA User Instructions Download Page 4

 

Rev.C1  of  210602 

 

Warning

 

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Current User Instructions must always be available to the user. 

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Read and understand this instructions before using this equipment. 

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This User Instructions is not to be removed except by the user of this equipment. 

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Do not throw away this instructions. 

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Do not alter this equipment without manufacturer

s authorization. 

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Do not misuse this equipment. 

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Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this equipment may result in serious injury or death. 

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Prior to each use, inspect all personal fall arrest system equipment for wear, damage, and other deterioration. 
Defective components must be removed from service immediately. 

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Thoroughly evaluate and plan all elements of your fall protection systems before using your equipment. Make sure 
that your systems are appropriate for your needs and facility. Also be sure to calculate fall clearance and swing fall 
clearance. 

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Users must have a rescue plan and the means to implement it. This plan must provide prompt employee rescue or 
assure that employees have the ability to rescue themselves in the event of a fall. 

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Store this equipment in a cool, dry, and clean environment that is out of direct sunlight when not in use. 

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After a fall occurs, this equipment must be removed from service and destroyed immediately. Before each use, need 
inspection of load indicators. 

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Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of Personal Shock Absorbers and Shock Absorbing 
Lanyards may result in serious personal injury or death. 

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Failure to have the leg straps of the Full Body Harness properly adjusted in the event of a fall arrest may result in 
serious personal injury or death. 

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Never attach the unused leg of the lanyard back to the Full Body Harness anywhere other than an approved lanyard 
storage keeper. 

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To minimize the potential for accidental disengagement, a Competent Person must ensure system compatibility. 

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All equipment must be inspected before each use according to the instructions found in this User Instructions. All 
equipment should be inspected by a qualified person on a regular basis. 

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Never use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. 

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Environmental hazards should be considered when selecting fall protection equipment. 

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Do not expose the equipment to chemicals, heat, flames or other environmental conditions, which may produce a 
harmful effect. Consult 

PALOMA

 in cases of doubt. 

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Never remove product labels because they include important information for the Authorized Person/User. 

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Only the equipment manufacturer, or person authorized in writing by the manufacturer, make repairs to equipment. 

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Do not expose equipment to environmental hazards and chemicals which may produce a harmful effect. Polyester 
should be used in certain chemical or acidic environments. 

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Do not using combinations of components or sub-systems, or both, which may affect or interfere with the safe 
function of each other. 

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When use the harness please follow the user instructions and take the proper method of use, and follow the 
limitations of the equipment. 

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Do not allow equipment to come in contact with anything that will damage it including (but not limited to): sharp 
edges, abrasive surfaces, moving machinery, or high-temperature applications like welding, heat sources, and 
electrical hazards. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for PALOMA

Page 1: ...1 Rev C1 of 210602 USER INSTRUCTIONS OF FULL BODY HARNESS Complied with ANSI Z359 11 2014 ...

Page 2: ...2 THIS INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO FOLLOWING MODELS 1831006 1831006G 1831006RG 1831007 1831007E 1831007E FD 1831007ERG 1831007G 1831007G FD 1831007K 1831007W 1831007WG 1831007WQ 1831008 1831009 1831010 1831016 1831017 1831018 ...

Page 3: ... Page 5 3 Connection Compatibility Limitations Page 6 4 Fall Clearance Swing Fall Page 6 8 5 Attachment Elements Page 9 6 Donning Page 10 7 Training Page 11 8 Inspection Page 11 9 Cleaning Maintenance and Storage Page 11 10 Material Page 11 11 Labeling Page 12 12 Annex A Page 13 15 13 Checking Card Page 16 ...

Page 4: ... Full Body Harness properly adjusted in the event of a fall arrest may result in serious personal injury or death n Never attach the unused leg of the lanyard back to the Full Body Harness anywhere other than an approved lanyard storage keeper n To minimize the potential for accidental disengagement a Competent Person must ensure system compatibility n All equipment must be inspected before each u...

Page 5: ...ve operation of the system n Do not use fall protection equipment for towing or hoisting n Protect all synthetic material from slag hot sparks open flames or other heat sources n Evaluate space below work area to ensure potential fall path is clear of obstructions n Allow adequate fall clearance below the work surface 2 Anchorage Requirements All anchorages to which the Personal Energy Absorbers a...

Page 6: ... would allow the snap hook keeper to be depressed by a turning motion of the snap hook Rollout A process by which a snap hook or carabiner unintentionally disengages from another connector or object to which it is coupled 4 Fall Clearance Clear Fall Charts Clearance Requirements Image 1 and 2 shows a shock absorbing lanyard anchored overhead with the other end connected to the dorsal D ring of a f...

Page 7: ... level and measured from the anchorage point of lanyard to the nearest obstruction below The total fall clearance combines the sum of the length of the lanyard 6 ft 1 8m the maximum elongation of the lanyard 5 ft 1 5m the maximum harness stretch 1 5 ft 0 45m the average distance between the worker s dorsal D ring 6 ft 1 8m and the safety factor 3 ft 0 9m ...

Page 8: ...nector as possible Striking objects horizontally due to the pendulum effect may cause serious injury Swing falls also increase the vertical fall distance of a worker compared to a fall directly below the anchorage connector Swing falls may be reduced by using overhead anchorage connectors that move with the worker ...

Page 9: ... Attachment Elements Dorsal Sternal Hip Front Shoulder 1831006 1831006G 1831006RG 1831007 1831007E 1831007E FD 1831007ERG 1831007G 1831007G FD 1831007K 1831007W 1831007WG 1831007WQ 1831008 1831009 1831010 1831016 1831017 1831018 Attachment Elements Fall Arrest Work Positioning Travel Restraint Rescue Dorsal Back D Ring Sternal Chest D Ring Hip Side D Rings Front D Ring Shoulder Loops D Rings ...

Page 10: ... in the middle of the back between shoulder blades Step 4 Connect the chest strap and position in the mid chest area then adjust shoulder straps with the two adjusters located at the lower end of the shoulder strap Adjust the left and right sides to the same length Step 5 Pull the end of one leg strap between the legs and secure to the opposite end Repeat this step with the other leg If harness ha...

Page 11: ... and engages properly Double check the buckle locking mechanism by tugging on both halves of the buckle to make sure it is firmly connected and will not disengage All markings must be legible and attached to the product All hardware must be free of cracks sharp edges deformation corrosion or any evidence of defect 9 Cleaning Maintenance and Storage Cleaning Full Body Harnesses can be wiped down wi...

Page 12: ...12 Rev C1 of 210602 11 Labeling All labeling must be legible and attached to the full body harness Park Lanyard Here See Instructions ...

Page 13: ...s design prompt rescue and post fall suspension relief devices A conscious user may deploy a suspension relief device allowing the user to remove tension from around the legs freeing blood flow which can delay the onset of suspension intolerance An attachment element extender is not intended to be attached directly to an anchorage or anchorage connector for fall arrest An energy absorber must be u...

Page 14: ...pproximate upright body position If the sternal attachment is used for fall arrest the competent person evaluating the application should take measures to ensure that a fall can only occur feet first This may include limiting the allowable free fall distance It may be possible for a sternal attachment incorporated into an adjustable style chest strap to cause the chest strap to slide up and possib...

Page 15: ...to the inspection requirements set forth in the manufacturer s instructions the equipment shall be inspected by the user before each use and additionally by a competent person other than the user at interval of no more than one year for Absence or illegibility of markings Absence of any elements affecting the equipment form fit or function Evidence of defects in or damage to hardware elements incl...

Page 16: ...g must be specific to one Internal Shock Lanyard Separate inspection logs must be used for each Internal Shock Lanyard All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times Checking Card Reference Serial number Year of manufacture Date of purchase Date of first put into operation User name Comments Inspection Record Date Reason for entry periodic examination or repair...

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