16905Inst.doc
PN 230270 (Rev. 5/13/16)
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 12). 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.
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.
This equipment is intended for use by properly trained professionals only.
Do not
use without proper training.
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).
This equipment must only be used for the specific purpose for which it is designed and intended.
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 edges, 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 meeting standards/regulations for intended use for positioning and suspension to
belt D-rings and attachment points.
Only positioning connecting devices should be attached to side D-rings, as side D-rings are not intended for fall
arrest.
Position and / or adjust the work positioning lanyard in such a manner that the anchorage point is maintained at or
above waist level, the lanyard is kept taut and free movement is restricted to a maximum of 2 ft. (0.6 m).
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.
As a minimum, the materials used in the manufacture of this product are acceptable for use under all normal
environmental conditions tolerable to humans.
Always visually check that each snap hook / carabiner freely engages D-ring or anchor point and keeper / gate is
completely closed with each use.
Never
rely solely on the feel or sound of a 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 belt or harness if it fails inspection.
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.
Unless using locking snaphooks / carabiners designed for such connection, never attach multiple snap hooks to a
D-ring.
Never disable locking keeper on snap hook or carabiner.
Never punch additional holes in or alter any belt or harness in any way.
This equipment should be a personal issue to the employee using it.
Only Buckingham Mfg. Co. or those people authorized in writing by Buckingham Mfg. Co. may make repairs /
modifications to this equipment.
Employer - instruct your employees as to proper use, warnings and cautions before use of this equipment.
Product covered under these instructions / warnings should not be resold / redistributed or re-used after use by
original user.
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