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IMPORTANT: If the full body harness has been subjected to fall arrest or impact forces it must be
immediately removed from service and destroyed.
IMPORTANT: Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require
increasing the frequency of inspections.
5.3 INSPECTION: Inspect the ExoFit NEX™ Full Body Harness as follows:
Step 1. Inspect harness hardware (buckles, D-rings, pads, loop keepers, vertical torso
adjusters): These items must not be damaged, broken, distorted, and must be free of sharp
edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion. PVC coated hardware must be free of cuts, rips,
tears, holes, etc. in the coating to ensure non-conductivity. Ensure that release tabs on buckles
work freely and that a click is heard when the buckle engages. Inspect vertical torso adjusters for
proper operation. Ratchet knobs should turn with ease in a clockwise direction and should only
turn counterclockwise when the knob is pulled out.
Step 2. Inspect webbing: Material must be free of frayed, cut, or broken fi bers. Check for tears,
abrasions, mold, burns, or discoloration. Inspect stitching; check for pulled or cut stitches. Broken
stitches may be an indication that the harness has been impact loaded and must be removed
from service. When performing the annual formal inspection, unsnap and open 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 6. Inspect the Stitched Impact Indicator: The stitched impact indicator is a section of webbing
that is lapped back on itself and secured with a specifi c stitch pattern holding the lap (see
Figure 15). The stitch pattern is designed to release when the harness arrests a fall or has been
subjected to an equivalent force If the impact indicator has been activated the harness must be
removed from service and destroyed.
Step 7. Inspect Suspension Trauma Straps: Check the trauma strap pouches for damage and secure
connection to the harness. Unzip the trauma strap pouch on each hip of the harness and inspect
suspension trauma straps. Webbing and pouch material must be free of frayed, cut, or broken
fi bers. Check for tears, abrasions, mold, burns, discoloration, or knots. Verify that one pouch is
marked ‘Hook’ and the other marked ‘loop’.
IMPORTANT: If inspection reveals a defective condition, remove the unit from service immediately and
destroy it.
NOTE: Only DBI-SALA or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment.
Figure 15 - Stitched Impact Indicator
A. Stitched Impact Indicator
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