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WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest, 

restraint, work positioning, climbing, controlled descent, 

or rescue system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s 

instructions for each component of the system. These 

instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. 

The user must read and understand these instructions before 

using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be 

followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment. 

Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow 

instructions may result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or 

suitability of this equipment for your application, contact 

Capital Safety.

IMPORTANT: Record the product identifi cation information 

from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in 

Section 9 of this manual.

DESCRIPTIONS:

 The ExoFit NEX™ Full Body Harness is available in Vest (Figure 1) 

and Cross-Over (Figure 2) styles confi gured with a variety of 

features including the following:

Tech-Lite™ Aluminum D-Rings - Varied Locations: Front, Back, 

• 

Hips, Shoulders

Duo-Lok™ Quick Connect Buckles

• 

Repel Technology Webbing

• 

Hybrid Comfort Padding

• 

Revolver™ Vertical Torso Adjusters

• 

Tongue Buckle Body Belt

• 

Suspension Trauma Straps

• 

NOTE: Some features may not be available on all models of 

the ExoFit NEX™ Full Body Harness.

© Copyright 2009, DB Industries, Inc.

ExoFit NEX™

Full Body Harness

Model Numbers: (See back pages.)

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

EXOFIT NEX™ FULL BODY HARNESS

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by ANSI Z359 and 

CSA 259.10 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA

Form: 5903027  Rev: A

Summary of Contents for EXOFIT NEX

Page 1: ...n information from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in Section 9 of this manual DESCRIPTIONS The ExoFit NEX Full Body Harness is available in Vest Figure 1 and Cross Over Figure 2 styles configured with a variety of features including the following Tech Lite Aluminum D Rings Varied Locations Front Back Hips Shoulders Duo Lok Quick Connect Buckles Repel Technology Webbing Hybrid C...

Page 2: ...RFID Tag Labels E Revolver Torso Adjustor F Tech Lite Side D Ring G Leg Strap H Tech Lite Dorsal D Ring I Trauma Strap Figure 2 ExoFit NEX Cross Over Style Full Body Harness A B C D E F G A Shoulder Strap w Hybrid Padding B Revolver Adjustor C Hybrid Chest Pad with i Safe RFID Tag Labels D Tech Lite Front D Ring E Duo Lok Quick Connect Buckle F Trauma Strap G Tech Lite Dorsal D Ring ...

Page 3: ...ed access confined space applications harnesses equipped with D rings on the shoulders may be used for entry and egress into confined spaces where worker profile is an issue Ladder Climbing Class L The full body harness is used as a component of a climbing system to prevent the user from falling when climbing a ladder or other climbing structure Climbing systems typically include a full body harne...

Page 4: ... 191 kg Make sure all of the components in your system are rated to a capacity appropriate to your application 2 2 FREE FALL Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to 6 feet 1 8 M per ANSI Z359 1 see Section 7 1 Restraint systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible Work positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is...

Page 5: ...ment Hazards may include but are not limited to heat chemicals corrosive environments high voltage power lines gases moving machinery and sharp edges 2 7 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS Unless otherwise noted DBI SALA equipment is designed for use with DBI SALA approved components and subsystems only Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibi...

Page 6: ...f the mating connector A carabiner may be used to connect to a single or pair of soft loops on a body support such as a body belt or full body harness provided the carabiner can fully close and lock This type of connection is not allowed for snap hooks A carabiner may be connected to a loop or ring connector that is already occupied by a choker style connector This type of connection is not allowe...

Page 7: ...e for certified anchorages Work Positioning1 Non Certified Anchorages 3 000 lbs 13 3 kN Certified Anchorages2 2 times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages Rescue1 Non Certified Anchorages 3 000 lbs 13 3 kN Certified Anchorages2 5 times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages Climbing The structure to which a climbing system is attached must sustain the loads required by that parti...

Page 8: ...l arrest forces as described in Section 5 must be removed from service immediately and destroyed by the user the rescuer1 or an authorized person2 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 9 and Cross ...

Page 9: ... each other with one hand while pulling on the tab portion of the buckle with the other hand NOTE Locking and unlocking the webbing lock prevents or allows the strap to slide between the sliding bar and slot on the female end of the quick connect buckle It does not control engagement or disengagement of the buckle ends and will not affect the buckle connection in the event of a fall Step 4 Attach ...

Page 10: ...e Webbing Lock to unlocked position Pull strap to adjust Rotate Webbing Lock to locked position NOTE The Webbing Lock does not control engagement or disengagement of the buckle ends Revolver Vertical Torso Adjusters To Tighten Turn Ratchet Knob clockwise To Loosen Pull Ratchet Knob out and turn counterclockwise while pulling strap NOTE After adjustment ensure that the ramped teeth on the adjuster ...

Page 11: ...g bar and slot on the female end of the quick connect buckle It does not control engagement or disengagement of the buckle ends and will not affect the buckle connection in the event of a fall Step 5 Adjust shoulder straps to a snug fit with the Vertical Torso Adjusters see Figure 12 Turn the ratchet knob on the adjuster clockwise to tighten the strap Pull the ratchet knob out and turn countercloc...

Page 12: ...tate Webbing Lock to unlocked position Pull strap to adjust Rotate Webbing Lock to locked position NOTE The Webbing Lock does not control engagement or disengagement of the buckle ends Revolver Vertical Torso Adjusters To Tighten Turn Ratchet Knob clockwise To Loosen Pull Ratchet Knob out and turn counterclockwise while pulling strap NOTE After adjustment ensure that the ramped teeth on the adjust...

Page 13: ...T Training must be conducted without exposing the user to a fall hazard Training should be repeated on a periodic basis 5 0 INSPECTION 5 1 i Safe RFID TAG The i Safe RFID tag on the ExoFit NEX Harness see Figure 14 can be used in conjunction with the i Safe handheld reading device and the web based portal to simplify inspection and inventory control and provide records for your fall protection equ...

Page 14: ...n the back pad to facilitate inspection of the webbing Step 3 Inspect the labels All labels should be present and fully legible see Section 8 Step 4 Inspect system components and subsystems Inspect each system component or subsystem according to manufacturer s instructions Step 5 Record inspection data Record the inspection date and results in the Inspection and Maintenance Log see Section 9 Step ...

Page 15: ...a cool dry clean environment out of direct sunlight Avoid areas where chemical vapors may exist Thoroughly inspect the full body harness after extended storage 7 0 SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 PERFORMANCE Maximum Free Fall Distance No greater than 6 ft 1 8 m per federal law and ANSI Z359 1 NOTE Harness is acceptable for use with free fall distances exceeding 6 feet 1 8 m if used with appropriate connecting ...

Page 16: ...16 8 0 LABELING The following labels must be securely attached and fully legible All Models ANSI Models CSA Models ...

Page 17: ...17 ANSI Models CSA Models Vest Style Harness Cross Over Style Harness ...

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Page 19: ...SE INSPECTION DATE INSPECTION ITEMS NOTED CORRECTIVE ACTION MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By ...

Page 20: ...SE INSPECTION DATE INSPECTION ITEMS NOTED CORRECTIVE ACTION MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By ...

Page 21: ...Harness with aluminum front and back D rings locking quick connect buckles Size Large 1113040 1113040C ExoFit NEX Vest Style Harness with aluminum front and back D rings locking quick connect buckles Size X Large 1113043 1113043C ExoFit NEX Vest Style Harness with aluminum front and back D rings locking quick connect buckles Size XX Large 1113045 1113045C ExoFit NEX Vest Style Harness with aluminu...

Page 22: ...it NEX Cross Over Style Harness with aluminum front back and side D rings locking quick connect buckles Size Small 1113109 1113109C ExoFit NEX Cross Over Style Harness with aluminum front back and side D rings locking quick connect buckles Size Medium 1113112 1113112C ExoFit NEX Cross Over Style Harness with aluminum front back and side D rings locking quick connect buckles Size Large 1113115 1113...

Page 23: ...e D rings locking quick connect buckles and sewn in hip pad and body belt Size X small 1113151 1113151C ExoFit NEX Construction Style Harness with aluminum front back and side D rings locking quick connect buckles and sewn in hip pad and body belt Size Small 1113154 1113154C ExoFit NEX Construction Style Harness with aluminum front back and side D rings locking quick connect buckles and sewn in hi...

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