Particular safety instructions:
• Always observe the relevant rules and regulations applicable for the work to be carried out by the user.
In Germany: regulations for the prevention of accidents, BGV, BGR, BGG etc..
• The anchor point should be above the user and have a minimum load bearing capacity conforming to
EN 795 (min. 10 kN).
• The equipment should be personally assigned to the user.
• The equipment may be used only by trained and qualified persons.
• Training regarding the designated use of PSE and rescue in general as well as the use of full body
harnesses in particular is offered by the manufacturer (address see page 1 of these instructions for use).
• Strictly observe the cleaning instructions.
• The full body harness is approved for securing only one person.
• Suitable for persons having a weight of max. 150 kg.
• It is forbidden to make any modification to the personal protective equipment. Modifications as well as
repair work must be carried out only by the manufacturer!
• Use of the Preising full body harnesses: –20° C to +60° C.
• Use only dry full body harnesses when starting work. If the full body harnesses are not dry due to
circumstances of use, there is no risk for the further use; however this might shorten the total service
life of the full body harness.
• The instructions for use for all personal protective equipment used in combination with the full body
harness must be absolutely observed.
• Prior to the use of the complete personal protective equipment, the user must find out about possible
risks which may occur at the place of use and then use the personal protective equipment in accordan-
ce with the requirements. Also, a rescue concept should be available for the concrete application case.
Storage:
Preferably in dry, well-ventilated rooms; keep away from sources of heat!
Transport:
A suitable container protecting the personal protective equipment from contamination and damage
during transport, should be used, e.g. equipment bag No. 5099L4, rucksack No. 5099S4.
Cleaning:
Clean the full body harness with lukewarm water by adding standard detergents.
Disinfection:
Please contact directly the manufacturer if disinfection of the personal protective equipment
should be required.
Drying:
Hang up in warm ventilated rooms, however not near to a fire or any other source of heat >60° C.
Checks and regular inspections:
Prior to each use, visual inspection of the full body harness must be carried
out regarding impeccable condition. Particular attention should be made regarding the following: cuts, wear,
damage due to heat, chemicals and similar, undamaged seams and fittings (no corrosion, no mechanical
deformation or cuts as well as inspection regarding impeccable function). Check the impeccable function of
connectors (karabiners) as per EN 362 which are included in the scope of supply of the full body harness, i.e.
snap safety catch closes without problem and clicks in completely, the locking screw element can be operated
smoothly and correctly, self-locking twist fasteners and Trilock fasteners latch in completely as envisaged and
lock impeccably. The marking must be readable.
All fasteners are free from any contamination which might impair their function.
Damaged full body harnesses must not be used, also not when there are doubts regarding their safe condition
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pass on to a qualified person or to the manufacturer for inspection (address see page 1 of these
instructions for use)!
A full body harness which has been used for an arrest fall, must be immediately put out of service and sent to
the manufacturer for inspection (address see page 1 of these instructions for use)!
The full body harness must be inspected by a qualified person as necessary, however at least every 12 months
in compliance with BGR 198. An inspection card (part of these instructions for use, page 16) is enclosed in the
scope of supply of each full body harness. A respective inspection plan to be followed by the qualified person,
can be obtained from the manufacturer upon request (address see page 1).
Training to become a qualified person for carrying out the regular inspection of full body harnesses is offered by
the manufacturer. (Basis training for the period inspection on the basis of BGG 906).
Note: There are no uniform European-wide regulations with regard to the periodic inspection carried out by a
qualified person! Preising products must be inspected at least in the above-mentioned scope. Any stricter local,
national rules and regulations must be complied with!
