3.13 shoulder straps: Complete donning of the ExoFit NEX™ Fire Rescue Class III harness by following
Figure 6, Steps 1 through 6.
Figure 6 - Fire and rescue harness shoulder strap donning
step 1
step 2
step 3
step 4
step 5
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step 6
Figure 6
step 1.
Suspend the shoulder harness. The D-Ring and Yoke should be facing forward. Ensure all straps
are not twisted. Place the opening in the Yoke over your head and rest the straps on your
shoulders.
step 2.
Open the carabiner at the bottom of the Yoke. Insert the carabiner through the strap that holds
the D-Ring on the harness belt. Close the carabiner. The gate of the carabiner must not be
inside the D-Ring loop.
step 3.
Bring the strap on the right side of your back around to your right hip. Open the carabiner and
insert it through the red loop on the top of the belt. The carabiner gate must not be inside the
belt loops.
step 4.
Bring the strap on the left side of your back around to your left hip. Open the carabiner and
insert it through the blue loop on the top of the belt. The carabiner gate must not be inside the
belt loops. Orient the carabiners as shown in the figures. The carabiner gate must not be inside
the belt loop.
step 5.
Confirm that the front strap is secured by the carabiner and that the straps lie flat on your
chest. Left and right sides of the shoulder straps should be adjusted to the same length and the
upper front D-ring should be centered on your lower chest, facing outward and free to swivel up
and down.
