PMI
®
AVATAR HARNESS
PMI
®
DIAMOND CHEST
HARNESS
PMI
®
CIRCUMFERENTIAL
CHEST HARNESS
For more information about this or other PMI
products, please contact us at:
PIGEON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES
PO Box 803
LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
706-764-1437
1-800-282-ROPE (7673) PMIROPE.COM
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EQUIPMENT INSPECTION LOG
Date
Use/Maintenance
Comments
Name
Item
Model#
Date of Manufacture
Date in service
Size
Lot/Serial#
74F9
SG51037
SG51043
SG51044
SG51045
PERSONAL GEAR
HARNESSES
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User Instructions
RM00397
PMI LIMITED WARRANTY
PMI products are warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defect in
material and workmanship for a period of one year. PMI will repair or replace the item
without charge provided inspection at our factory discloses no misuse or alteration,
which, in our judgment, has affected the condition or functioning of the product. All
implied warranties imposed by law in connection with the sale of PMI products are
also limited in duration to a period of one year. PMI expressly excludes and shall not
be liable for any consequential damages arising out of any breach of the express or
implied warranties on sales of PMI products. Because of the high risks involved in high
angle rope work such as, but not limited to, rescue, rope access, caving, rappelling,
rock climbing and mountaineering, no further warranties exist or are implied by PMI.
Regulations issued under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act require us to include the
following statement: some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts nor the excluding or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
FITTING AND USE
The Avatar is a one of a kind harness with an array of basic design and not so
subtle features that make it the most versatile, comfortable, and useful harness
you’re ever likely to wear. Available as a seat only or with your choice of chest
harnesses to meet NFPA Class III standards.
This section describes how to fit the Circumferential Chest Harness and how to
connect the chest harnesses to the Avatar seat harness. For instructions on how to
put on and adjust the full body harness, go to the section titled “ADJUSTING YOUR
HARNESS”.
These are the User Instructions and all sections apply for the following PMI
products:
Standard Seat Harness - SG51043, Class II when using only the Seat Harness.
Large Seat Harness - SG51044, Class II when using only the Seat Harness.
Diamond Chest Harness - SG51045,
This is one part of a multiple-piece harness and
must be used in conjunction with component part number SG51043 or SG51044 in
order to fully meet the criteria of Class III harness.
Circumferential Chest Harness - SG51037,
This is one part of a multiple-piece
harness and must be used in conjunction with component part number SG51043 or
SG51044 in order to fully meet the criteria of Class III harness.
Instructions to preset Circumferential Chest Harness to fit before attaching to
Avatar Seat Harness:
1. Loosen straps as needed and put on the harness so that the harness straps go
over both shoulders and around your torso under your arms.
2.
Position the chest webbing high on your sternum, just above the “nipple line.”
Notes:
a) The circumferential (horizontal) chest strap should be high in your armpits,
but not too high where it would chafe your arms or restrict motion.
b) The dorsal attachment point should lie between your shoulder blades.
3. Adjust the VERTICAL FIT by pulling UPWARD on the over-the-shoulder webbing
through the adjustable buckle and sliding the webbing through the back pad as
needed until properly fit.
4.
For the CIRCUMFERENTIAL FIT, preset the rear double-pass buckle on the RIGHT
SIDE by adjusting the webbing through it so that neither buckle on this webbing
lies is in the armpit area. BE SURE THE BUCKLE IS DOUBLED BACK WHEN THE
ADJUSTMENT IS COMPLETE (as shown in
Figure 1
).
5.
Remove the chest harness (or have a 2nd person help with the back connection
strap).
This one-time preset is more easily accomplished with a 2nd person.
Notes:
a) The front adjustable buckle should lie approximately 1-4 inches from the
end of the adjustment range when the webbing is pulled tight.
b)
Ideal fit is as snug as possible without restricting
motion or breathing.
Finalize the CIRCUMFERENTIAL FIT by pulling the chest
webbing through the adjustable buckle to the LEFT.
Connecting the front strap of the Diamond Chest Harness to
the Avatar Seat Harness:
1. The tail end of the strap coming from the left shoulder of
the chest harness should be hanging free and not through
any buckles.
2. Take the tail end of that strap and place it under the inside
of the straight bar on the D-ring that is not attached to the
harness (it is a separate piece that comes included with the
Diamond Chest Harness. Pull the strap to the front, wrap
that straight bar and pull the tail back up through the D-ring
attachment point so that the outward facing part of the
CERTIFICATIONS
NFPA 1983-2012 Class III (Full Body); Class II (Seat Only)
Waist: Min/Max Leg: Min/Max
Height Range
Standard
31”- 45”
20”-33”
5’2” - 6’8”
Large
37”-55”
23”-37”
5’2” - 6’8”
SIZING INFORMATION
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
FIGURE 1
FITTING AND USE
(continued)
straight bar is covered by the strap but does not interfere with the function of
the attachment point.
3. Then, take the tail of the strap and pull it up to the underside of the Sliding Bar
Buckle located on the right shoulder of the chest harness. The tail goes from the
back of the Sliding Bar Buckle over the sliding bar and back through the bottom
of the buckle at the bottom of the sliding bar. Pulling down on the tail end of the
strap will allow adjustment of the strap and will keep it in place when the sliding
bar tightens down on the strap with applied tension.
4. Connect the Delta Screw Link to the stitch reinforced webbing loop where the
front D-ring is permanently attached.
5.
Take the stitch reinforced webbing attachment point on the chest harness and
attch it to the Delta Screw Link. Make sure the Delta Screw Link is screwed
closed and securely fastened with a tool so that it can’t be unscrewed by hand
testing before use.
Connecting the front strap of the Circumferential Chest Harness to the Avatar Seat
Harness:
1. The tail end of the strap coming from the front center of the chest harness
should be hanging free and not through any buckles. Make sure the free moving
elastic loop does not come off the end of the strap.
2. Take the tail end of that strap and place it under the bottom of the straight bar
on the D-ring that is at the front center attachment point of the seat harness.
Pull the strap to the front, wrap the straight bar and pull the tail back up through
the D-ring attachment point so that the outward facing part of the straight bar is
covered by the strap but does not interfere with the function of the attachment
point.
3. Then, take the tail of the strap and pull it up to the underside of the Sliding Bar
Buckle located on the front center of the chest harness. The tail goes from the
back of the Sliding Bar Buckle over the sliding bar and back through the bottom
of the buckle at the bottom of the sliding bar. Pulling down on the tail end of the
strap will allow adjustment of the strap and will keep it in place when the sliding
bar tightens down on the strap with applied tension. The free moving elastic
loop is used to secure the tail end of the strap.
Connecting the back strap of the Diamond and Circumferential Chest Harnesses to
the Avatar Seat Harness:
1.
The Diamond and the Circumferential Chest Harnesses have the same
connection to the Avatar Seat Harness for the rear connection point.
2. Undo the loop on the chest harness so that the back strap is hanging free. Make
sure the free moving elastic loop does not come off the end of the strap. Take
the tail end of that strap and place it under the inside of the straight bar on the
back center D-ring. Wrap that straight bar and pull the tail back through the
D-ring attachment point so that the straight bar is covered by the strap on the
outside but does not interfere with the function attachment point.
3. Take the tail of the strap and run it up to the underside of the Sliding Bar Buckle
located on the chest harness. The tail goes from the back of the Sliding Bar
Buckle over the sliding bar and back through the bottom of the buckle at the
bottom of the sliding bar. The free moving elastic loop is used to secure the tail
end of the strap.
The Avatar includes all of the attachment points needed to suit a wide variety of
uses. Full-strength, fall arrest capable D-rings are provided at the waist, sternal, and
dorsal attachment points. Side positioning D-rings and shoulder attachment points
are designed to be used as pairs for positioning. A rear waist D-ring for positioning
is also provided to complement the other attachment options. The foam waist belt
provides excellent support, comfort, and durability.
“FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS” continued on next page...
