5. Install waist D-rings. Using a
3-bar slide, install a D-ring, facing
outward on each hip. This would
be roughly 8-10 in. (20-25 cm)
away from the plate (Fig. 5a & 5b).
6. Install the waist buckle. Weave
the webbing from the rear slot
towards the front. After passing
through the front slot, reverse
direction and pass the webbing
through the rear slot once again
(Fig. 6).
7. Install the crotch strap. Position
the SS adjuster with the bridge
facing up. Pass the webbing
through the large slot, under the
bridge and out the narrow slot.
Pass the webbing through the
lower 2 in. (5 cm) slot, from back
of plate to front of plate. Run the
webbing back through the narrow
slot of the adjuster, under the
bridge and then out the large slot
(Fig. 7).
8. Try on the harness with your
exposure suit. Adjust to your
personal comfort. Position all
hardware. Trim excess webbing
as needed with sharp scissors.
Burn the raw ends with a lighter
to prevent fraying.
Fig. 5a
Fig. 5b
Fig. 6
Fig. 7a
Fig. 7b
