ROOFERS KIT
USER MANUAL
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These are general notes to assist
personnel in the correct method
of fitting harnesses. Please note in
the interest of safety only trained
personnel should use the equipment
and any person using and fitting
harnesses should read the instructions
sheet and understand the instruction
within. Product Training of personnel
is available from B-Safe, for further
information please contact your local
representative or our customer service
department.
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Make sure straps are not twisted.
The loose end of the strap should
be on the outside, away from
the body, and should be used to
adjust the fit.
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The small buckle with the
centre bar must go through
the slotted square link from
back to front.
•
Align the small buckle at right
angles to the slotted square
link from behind.
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The small buckle should fall
neatly into place on top of
the slotted square link.
•
Tighten the harness by pulling the loose end
of the strap.
•
Adjust the keepers to hold the loose end
in place.
•
Follow the steps in reverse to unbuckle.
•
Push the small buckle through the slotted
square link completely from underneath.
ATTACHING LANYARD TO REAR EXTENSION (Figure 1)
Rear Fall Arrest Extension Strap when fitted allows the
person using the harness to see the hook being connected
ensuring a correct attachment. To attach, release the strap
from its resting place, hold the strap in one hand either over
or under the shoulder where you can see the eye of the
extension strap. Holding the hook in the other hand open
the latch and place the hook onto the strap eye. Release
the latch and pull the hook to ensure a correct connection
has been made.
Please Note - Hooks should always be checked before use to ensure the latch is working correctly, (see instruction sheets) in the interest of safety, only trained staff should use this equipment.
BUCKLE UP WAIST BELT (Figure 2)
If waist belt is fitted to the harness this should
be buckled up after the chest straps have been
fitted. Place hands on the side dees, then slide
hands along the waist strap in a forward direction
to ensure the strap is not twisted then buckle
up as shown in the How to assemble buckles
instructions. The waist belt should be tightened
such that in the event of a fall it can slide up over
the abdomen.
(Figure 1)
(Figure 2)
Before using the B-Safe harness, you should inspect the harness straps, metal fittings connection points, and labels for damage.
Refer to instruction booklet and if in any doubt you should contact your supervisor, supplier or B-Safe for advice. For reference to
fall clearance, correct selection, usage and maintenance refer to AS/NZS 1891.4 (selection, use and maintenance).
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Hold the harness by the
rear dorsal connection
D ring and gently shake
the harness to untangle
the straps. Ensure the
leg straps are free
and not buckled up.
Ensure all straps are
fully extended. Whilst
holding the harness by
the dorsal D, carry out
a pre-use inspection
of the components,
webbing, stitching
and buckles. Check
labeling to identify the
withdrawal from service
date has not passed.
Hold the harness with
the dorsal D facing
away from you, place
the shoulder straps of
the harness over your
hands (as shown) and
hold the harness open.
Rotate harness and
insert elbow into arm
loop and then place
arm through the loop,
release shoulder strap
and place other arm
through the other
shoulder loop and let
harness fall onto the
shoulders. Ensure
the harness is fitted
correctly without any
webbing twists over
the shoulders.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
Buckle all straps prior
to adjusting the fit.
Locate chest strap
and pass the smaller
buckle plate through
the other chest strap
buckle (As shown in
the "How to assemble
buckles" diagrams).
Hold buckle and pull
webbing to tighten
straps to a firm and
comfortable fit and
slide keepers along the
leg strap webbing to
hold free webbing.
Adjust shoulder straps
first to ensure that the
rear dorsal D is located
between the shoulder
blades in the centre of
the back. Then adjust
chest and leg straps
to a firm fit, and slide
webbing keepers along
to hold free webbing
in place. When using
the front attachment
points, both loops must
be connected as per
AS/NZS 1891.1.
Locate the leg straps
and ensure the left leg
strap is connected to
the left hip buckle and
the right leg strap is
connected to the right
hip buckle. Ensure the
straps are not twisted
and the loose webbing
end is always on the
outside, away from
the body. Hold buckle
and pull webbing to
tighten straps to a firm
and comfortable fit and
slide keepers along the
leg strap webbing to
hold free webbing.
HOW TO FIT A
BODY HARNESS
HOW TO ASSEMBLE BUCKLES