step 5.
Grasp the waist-level strap ends on right and left sides of the harness. Pull both ends forward
until all slack is removed from the waist strap and the strap is comfortably tight around your
waist. Insert strap ends into the waist strap keeper loops on the right and left sides of the
harness.
3.12 Fire and resCue Class ii harness donning For resCue: The ExoFit NEX™ Fire and Rescue
Harness includes leg straps that permit the harness to be used for rescue work. To configure the harness for
rescue, follow Figure 5, Steps 1 through 5, to fit the leg straps to the user. Follow the steps in Figure 6 to
convert the harness to Class III.
Figure 5 - Fire and rescue harness Belt donning For rescue
rescue, step 1
rescue, step 2
rescue, step 3
rescue, step 4
rescue, step 5
proceed to Figure 6, steps 1 - 6
Figure 5
step 1.
Suspend the harness by holding each end. D-Rings and the carabiner should be facing forward.
Ensure all straps are not twisted.
step 2.
Grasp the quick connect buckle at the end of the web belt and bring it around your waist so that
the buckle is just behind your left hip. Lock the tab located at the opposite end of the web belt
into the quick connect buckle. You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
step 3.
Reach between your legs and grasp the leg strap on your left side. Bring the strap up around the
back of your left leg. Insert the tab on the strap handing from the left side of the belt into the
quick connect buckle of the strap. You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
step 4.
Reach between your legs and grasp the leg strap on your right side. Bring the strap up around
the back of your right leg. Insert the tab on the strap handing from the right side of the belt into
the quick connect buckle of the strap. You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
To adjust the leg straps, unlock the webbing lock on the quick connect buckle and pull on the
strap. A plastic end keeper on the end of the strap will stop it from pulling completely out of
the buckle. When the strap is properly adjusted, lock the webbing lock. To release the buckle,
press the silver-colored tabs on the buckle towards each other with one hand, while pulling on the
tab portion of the buckle with the other hand.
step 5.
Grasp the waist-level strap ends on right and left sides of the harness. Pull both ends forward
until all slack is removed from the waist strap and the strap is comfortably tight around your
waist. Insert strap ends into the waist strap keeper loops on the right and left sides of the
harness.
waRning: The Fire and Rescue Harness meets the requirements of NFPA 1983, Standard on Life
Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2012 Editions, and the Optional Flame Resistance
Requirements of NFPA 1983, Class II. When used in conjunction with DBI/SALA part numbers 1114000,
1114000H, 1114001, 1114001H 1114002, or 1114002H, the Fire and Rescue Harness meets the
requirements of Class III but IS NOT FLAME RESISTANT. See Harness labels 5909121 and 5909122.
