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Step 4. Reach between your legs and grasp the gray leg strap on
your left side. Bring the strap up between your legs and
insert the tab of the buckle into the receptor of the buckle
on the left side as shown in Figure 13. You will hear a click
when the tab engages properly. Connect the right leg strap
using the same procedure. Pull the free end of the strap
away from the buckle to make a snug fit on each leg strap.
To loosen the leg strap, grasp the yellow plastic portion of
the buckle and pull away from your leg to allow the strap
to pull through the buckle. A plastic end keeper on the end
of the strap will stop it from pulling completely out of the
buckle. 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. Adjust shoulder strap to a snug fit by pulling excess strap
through the parachute buckle. Left and right sides of the
shoulder straps should be adjusted to the same length
and the front D-ring should be centered on your lower
chest. The back D-ring should be centered between your
shoulder blades. Note: On ExoFit XP models, the back
(dorsal) D-ring can be repositioned up or down as needed
for a correct fit. Adjust the leg straps to a snug fit. At least
3 in. (8 cm) of webbing must extend past the buckle on
the leg straps. Adjust the waist belt (if present).
3.4 USE OF FALL ARREST D-RING OR ATTACHMENT ELEMENT:
For fall protection applications connect to the D-ring or attachment
element on your back, between your shoulder blades. Side
D-rings, if present, are for positioning or restraint applications
only. Front D-ring, if present, is for ladder climbing or positioning.
For rescue, back or front D-rings may be used. D-rings on seat
sling are for work positioning or personnel riding.
3.5 MAKING CONNECTIONS:
When using a hook to connect to an
anchorage or when coupling components of the system together,
ensure roll-out cannot occur. Roll-out occurs when interference
between the hook and mating connector causes the hook gate
to unintentionally open and release. Self-locking snap hooks and
carabiners should be used to reduce the possibility of roll-out. Do
not use hooks or connectors that will not completely close over the
attachment object. See subsystem manufacturer’s instructions for
more information on making connections.
3.6 CONNECTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
After properly fitting
the full body harness, the user may then connect to other system
components. Follow the guidelines in section 3.4 on selecting the
correct attachment element.
4.0 TRAINING
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It is the responsibility of the purchaser and the user of this
equipment to assure that they understand these instructions and
