Proper maintenance, storage and transportation of your equipment will prolong its useful life and contribute toward its performance.
Nylon and polyester should be cleaned and disinfected with water and mild soap and be allowed to air dry thoroughly without using
excessive heat. Do not use any type of corrosive substance or acid, which will gradually deteriorate the fabric. Steel and aluminum
components may be wiped clean with a cloth dampened with a lightweight lubricant such as WD-40
®
. Your equipment should be
stored and transported so that it does not come into contact with moisture, ultra violet rays, extreme temperatures, or chemical
agents. Warnings pertaining to cleaning, storage and transportation should be strictly adhered to.
WARNINGS
Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings
before using this equipment. Failure to do so could result
in your serious injury or death.
This equipment is intended for use by properly trained professionals only. Do not use without proper training.
This product is designed to be used by a person with a maximum weight of 350 lbs.
(158.7 kg.) when fully equipped and medically fit for activities at height.
Anyone with a history of back or neck problems that may be aggravated or complicated
by using this equipment should not do so.
Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment.
Users of this equipment must be in good health and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
This saddle is not designed to be used with a retro fit Fall Arrest Harness. The large loop
centered at the rear of the back pad is intended for connection of saddle suspenders
only (Figure 7). Saddle suspenders
ARE NOT
safety products. Suspenders are designed
to support only the weight of the saddle, and the tools it contains,
NOT
the individual.
Buckingham arborist saddles are manufactured in accordance with the ASTM F887,
EN 358 and EN 813 standards and are intended for use as personal protection equipment only, not for towing or hoisting
and when properly used, comply with the requirements of the ANSI Z133-12 standard.
Fall protection equipment, (i.e. fall arrest, work positioning belts, climbers, retrieval, suspension etc.) should not be resold or
provided to others for re-use after use by original user as assurance cannot be granted that a used product meets criteria of
applicable standards and is safe for use to a subsequent user.
Before use the first time, the user should carry out a suspension test in a safe place to ensure that the equipment is the
correct size, has sufficient adjustment and is of an acceptable comfort level for the intended use.
Before use of the equipment, consideration should be given as to how any necessary rescue could be safely achieved.
This product is to be used for positioning and suspension only,
NOT
FOR FALL ARREST
.
Therefore, it may be necessary to
supplement arrangements for work positioning / suspension with collective means (i.e. safety nets) or personal means of
protection against falls from a height (i.e. fall arrest system). A fall arrest harness is the only device allowable for supporting
the body in a fall arrest system
.
This equipment must only be used for the specific purpose for which it is designed and
intended (Figure 8).
Destroy any and all equipment subjected to impact loading.
Never work without independent fall arrest protection if there is danger of a fall.
Keep equipment from coming into contact with sharp or abrasive edges, electrical
conductivity, extreme temperatures, excessive ultra violet rays and chemical agents.
Exposure to these elements may have a detrimental effect on the integrity of the equipment.
Always visually check that all buckles are properly closed before use. (If making a connection to a point that cannot be seen by the
wearer, either ensure the connection is made before donning the equipment or the connection is made and checked for security by
a second person).
Attach only connecting devices i.e. snap hook/ carabiner meeting standards/regulations for intended use for positioning and
suspension to belt D-rings and Suspension Bridge (see figure 8).
Only positioning connecting devices should be attached to side D-rings, as side D-rings are not intended for fall arrest.
Only suspension connecting devices should be attached to Suspension Bridge as Suspension Bridge is not intended for fall
arrest or positioning.
Position and / or adjust the work positioning lanyard in such a manner that the anchorage point is maintained at or above waist level.
As outlined by OSHA 1926.502 (e)(2) positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least
twice the potential impact load of an employee's fall or 3,000 lbf. (13.3 kN), whichever is greater versus fall arrest anchor
points which must support a minimum of 5,000 lbf. (22.2 kN) per attached worker and be Independent of worker support.
Always visually check that each connecting device i.e. snap hook / carabiner freely engages D-ring, Suspension Bridge or
anchor point and keeper / gate is completely closed with each use.
Never
rely solely on the feel or sound of a connecting
device i.e. snap hook/ carabiner engaging. (If making a connection to a point that cannot be seen by the wearer, either ensure
the connection is made before donning the equipment or the connection is made and checked for security by a second person).
Before each use check that: 1) fabric or belt strap is free of burns, cuts, broken stitches or excessive wear, 2) rivets are not
bent, loose or missing, 3) buckles and D-rings are not distorted or cracked, 4) if there is a tongue buckle, that the tongue
does not bind on the buckle and buckle holes are not damaged. Always remove from service, destroy and discard product if
it fails inspection. Your safety is related to the integrity of your equipment.
Ensure that this product is compatible with the other elements of the system.
When in the work position, ensure there is no pressure on the snap hook locking mechanism sufficient to depress it as this will, due
to its length, render it incompatible with currently designed D-rings and make it very susceptible to rollout.
During use all fastening and adjusting elements must be regularly checked to ensure adjustment and closure.
Figure 7
Suspension Positioning
Figure 8
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