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1.0 FOREWORD
This instruction describes donning and use of the ExoFit NEX™
®
Full Body Harness. It should be used as part of an
employee training program as required by CE.
IMPORTANT:
Before using this equipment, record the product identi
fi
cation information from the Installation and Service
Label on the Equipment Identi
fi
cation Sheet at the back of the “General Instructions for Use and Maintenance” (5902392).
5902392
General GLOSSARY REFERENCE BOXES: White Glossary Reference Boxes
on the front cover of this instruction reference ‘Glossary’ items in the
“General Instructions for Use and Maintenance” (5902392).
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SPECIFIC GLOSSARY REFERENCE BOXES:
Black
Glossary Reference Boxes
on the front
cover of this instruction reference the following items:
1
:
Full Body Harness
2
: Repel Technology Webbing
3
: Hybrid Comfort Padding
4
: Tech-
Lite™ D-Rings
5
: Duo-Lok™ Quick Connect Buckles
6
: Revolver™ Vertical Torso Adjusters
7
: Suspension Trauma Straps
8
: Dri-Lex
®
Aerospacer Mesh
9
: Polyester & Nylon Mesh
10
: Non-Slip Rubber
11
: Evazote
®
VA 35 or PCF Crosslinked Polyurethane Foam
2.0 PURPOSE
The DBI-SALA ExoFit NEX™
™
Full Body Harness should be used as a component in personal fall arrest, restraint,
work positioning, climbing, or controlled descent systems.
3.0 DONNING AND USE
WARNING:
Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult Capital Safety when using this
equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. Some
subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment. Use caution when
using this equipment around moving machinery, electrical and chemical hazards, and sharp edges.
3.1 BEFORE EACH USE:
Before each use of this equipment inspect the ExoFit NEX™ Full Body Harness according
to Section 5 of this manual.
3.2 PLANNING:
Plan your system before use. Consider all factors that will affect your safety during use of this
equipment. Consider the following aspects when planning your system:
• ANCHORAGE:
Select an anchorage that meets the anchorage requirements speci
fi
ed in Section 2.
• SHARP
EDGES:
Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, come in contact with,
or abrade against, unprotected sharp edges.
• AFTER A FALL:
Any equipment which has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall, or exhibits
damage consistent with the effect of fall arrest forces as described in Section 5, must be removed from
service immediately and destroyed by the user, the rescuer
1
, or an authorized person
2
.
• RESCUE:
The employer must have a rescue plan when using this equipment. The employer must have
the ability to perform a rescue quickly and safely.
3.3 DONNING AND FITTING THE HARNESS:
The ExoFit NEX™ Full Body Harness is available in Vest
(Figure 1) and Cross-Over (Figure 2) styles. Donning procedures will vary with the harness style.
WARNING:
Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult Capital Safety when using this
equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. Some
subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment. Use caution when
using this equipment around moving machinery, electrical and chemical hazards, and sharp edges.
A. EXOFIT NEX™ VEST STYLE FULL BODY HARNESS:
The ExoFit NEX™ Vest Style Harness
incorporates loops for a removable waist belt (see Figure 1). The belt can be installed through the two
loops in the harness located in the lower back shoulder straps. The belt will pass through the harness
just below the padded area. The hip pad, if used, is secured to the belt by passing the belt through the
hip pad loops. Don the Vest Style Full Body Harness per the following steps and corresponding images in
Figure 3:
1 Rescuer:
Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a rescue system.
2 Authorized Person:
A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where the person will be exposed to
a fall hazard (otherwise referred to as “user” for the purpose of these instructions).
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