Buck Tech Inst - Warn Doc (02/07/18)
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Avoid contact of this equipment with chemicals that may damage the material. If in doubt, contact Buckingham Mfg. Co.
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This equipment is for personal use only, not towing or hoisting.
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Never
work without independent fall arrest protection if there is danger of a fall.
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Always visually check that all buckles and snap hooks or carabiners are properly closed before use.
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Shoulder D-rings / attachments (optional) are intended for rescue / retrieval purposes only.
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Product covered under these instructions / warnings should not be resold / redistributed or re-used after use by original user
INSPECTION
Inspection should occur prior to each use of the harness by the user and at a minimum of once a year by a competent
person. Carefully inspect the harness for indications of wear, deterioration or impact loading. The inspection should
include, but not be limited to, inspecting for:
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product with all leather strength components. If found, immediately cease use, discard and replace as product does not meet existing
standards
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webbing cuts, kinks, abrasions, burns, excessive swelling, excessive wear, discoloration, cracks, charring, broken fibers, loose stitching,
chemical or physical exposures and buckle holes in strap are not damaged
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loose, bent or pulled rivets, bent grommets, and broken, cut or burned threads
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tongue of buckle does not bind on buckle frame
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nicks, cracks, distortion, excessive wear or corrosion of hardware (buckle, "D"-ring, etc.)
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check hook and loop fastener chest strap closure by adhering the hook and loop fastener securely together. When removing the hook
from the loop, if there is little or no resistance, cease use and replace immediately. Hook and loop fastener will require a notable force to
separate.
NOTES
: Buckingham harnesses are equipped with an impact load indicator label that is designed to deploy upon arresting a fall.
An impact load will tear the thread exposing this label making the text legible. If you can read the text the harness has
been impact loaded. If any evidence of wear, deterioration or impact loading as outlined is observed, immediately cease
use, destroy the product and replace it with new equipment. Should any unusual conditions not outlined above be
observed, or you have reasonable doubt about a particular condition, remove the equipment from service and notify
your Supervisor, Safety Director or contact Buckingham Mfg. for clarification. Failure to carefully and completely inspect
your equipment could result in serious injury or death.
Maintenance
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Proper maintenance and storage of your equipment will prolong its useful life and contribute toward its performance.
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Nylon and polyester webbing should be cleaned with water and mild soap (a dish washing soap that removes grease (i.e. Dawn))
and be allowed to dry thoroughly without using excessive heat.
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Hook and loop fastener of the chest strap closure is completely washable using the method described for nylon and polyester
webbing. Additionally, it is dry cleanable. For best results mate fasteners before laundering or dry cleaning.
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The Quick Connect Buckle may be cleaned by using a cotton swab, limited air pressure or dipping it into a container of water to
remove fine particles and any foreign matter which may enter the receptor end of the buckle and preventing proper engagement
and function. The exterior of the buckle should be dried with a clean cloth. The inside of the receptor end of the buckle should be
air-dried and re-lubricated.
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Additionally, the Quick Connect Buckle pawls should be lubricated weekly or as often as required to maintain smooth operation (no
binding) with a lightweight lubricant such as WD-40
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. Wipe any excess lubricant off with a clean dry cloth.
Rust on Harness Hardware
If through regular product inspection you note rust on hardware, the severity of the rust will determine whether the harness is deemed
usable or unacceptable and recommended for removal from service. Below are examples of hardware rust exposure deemed
acceptable for keeping the harness in service or unacceptable and recommended to cease use.
Slight/Moderate (Acceptable): White Scale / Oxidation and Surface Rust
Single Slot
2 Slot
QC buckle
Slight
Slight
Moderate
Buckingham recommends cleaning hardware in this condition using an ultrafine Scotch Brite scouring pad (3M part number 14049
available at distributors such as Grainger), cut to approximately a 1” x 1” square, and with WD
-40 Multi-Use Product or Hilco Lube
lubricant cleaner (also available at retail distributors such as Grainger), scrub the areas that exhibit rust in a back and forth motion
until all surface rust has been removed.
