Height adjustment of the Suspension Bridge by use of the Suspension Bridge Adjustment
Straps (Figure 3) will alter your position. Tightening the adjustment straps will move your
position forward and loosening them will move it backwards.
Proper adjustment of the Leg Pad Adjustment Straps ensures that the Leg Pads will be in
the most comfortable position on your legs. Tighten the Leg Pad Adjustment Strap to
raise the Leg Pad and loosen it to lower the Leg Pad.
REPLACING THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE
Replacement Suspension Bridges (W3-size)
are supplied separately and include detailed
replacement instructions to be used when replacing the Suspension Bridge. Use only replacement Suspension Bridges
(manufactured from approved tree climbing rope) supplied by Buckingham Mfg.
Attaching the Waist Straps Instructions: (For use only when waist straps
have been removed)
1) Lay the Back Pad inside down on a flat surface. Orientate each of the Waist
Straps so that the folded & stitched tab of the webbing is facing down (tab towards
the user when wearing. (Figure 4)
2) Angle the smaller of the two Waist Strap Adjustment Buckles and insert it through
the backside of the larger Waist Strap Adjustment Buckle (Figure 5).
3) Pass the smaller buckle completely through the larger buckle so the smaller
is lying flat on top of the larger. Be sure curves of Waist Adjustment Buckles both
slope down when connected. (Figure 6a)
4) Ensure both ends of the webbing passes back through the larger half of
the interlocking buckle as shown in Figure 6b.
5) Tuck the free end of the webbing over the top of the interlocking buckles and then
underneath the web keeper loop attached to the back pad. (Figure 6c) Repeat for
the opposite side of the waist strap.
Inspection:
Prior to each use, carefully inspect this equipment for indications of wear or deterioration. The inspection,
should include but not be limited to inspection for:
webbing cuts, kinks, abrasions, burns, excessive swelling, excessive wear, discoloration, cracks, charring,
broken
fibers, loose stitching, absence or illegibility of markings, chemical or physical exposures.
buckle holes in strap are not damaged.
loose, bent or pulled rivets, bent grommets, and broken, cut, or burned threads.
tongue of buckle (if equipped) does not bind on buckle frame.
nicks, cracks, distortion or corrosion of hardware (buckle, D-rings, etc.).
An additional inspection shall be performed by a competent person other than the user at an interval of no more than one
year. The frequency of periodic inspection by a competent person shall be established by the users organization based on
careful consideration of relevant factors. Such factors include the nature and severity of workplace conditions affecting the
equipment and the modes of use and exposure time of the equipment.
If any evidence of wear or deterioration 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. (1-800-937-2825) for clarification. Failure to carefully
and completely inspect your equipment could result in serious injury or death.
CLEANING, STORAGE and TRANSPORTATION
Principal materials:
Straps: nylon, polyester.
Adjustment buckles: steel.
Work positioning D-rings: aluminum alloy.
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Figure 5
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