Robertson Harness CRC 600 Series, Manual, Page: 2 / 4

WARNING
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Serious injury or death may result from misuse or improper use of this
equipment.
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This equipment has been designed and manufactured for use by
experienced professionals only.
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Do not attempt to use this equipment without proper training.
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Do not alter this equipment in any way.
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Do not use equipment on abrasive surfaces or around sharp objects.
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Do not store or use this nylon webbing near chemicals.
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Only connect to the Harness in the way the Manufacture designed/designated.
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Contact manufacturer before using in swing applications. Swing defined as a
pendulum in motion from a fixed pivot point.
▪ This harness is equipped with a fall arrest indicator and label located just below the
rear dorsal D-ring on the inside of the
webbing that connects the rear of the chest to the rear of the seat portions of the
harness. The label reads REMOVE FROM
SERVICE! If this label is present after a fall occurs, this harness must be immediately
removed and retired from service
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This harness has an allowable stretch of 25 inches (63 cm). The user of this harness
must have a safe working distance below them of at least 25 inches (63 cm).
Before Use
The techniques employed in the proper and safe use of this equipment may only be learned
through personal instruction received from an instructor who is well-qualified in all phases
of vertical rope work. Such instruction will include an evaluation of your comprehension
of, and ability to perform the tasks required to safely and efficiently use this equipment.
Never attempt its use until you have received such instructions and are believed competent
by your instructor.
Donning and Fitting the Harness
First inspect the entire harness: See Maintenance, Service, Storage.
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Step 1: Locate the rear fall arrest D ring located on the rear of harness. Hold the harness
up by this D ring and ensure the straps are not twisted.
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Step 2: Loosen all adjuster buckles by lifting up on the side tabs located on the front of
the buckle. Adjuster buckles are located on the front of harness waist, on the legs, rear legs,
Dorsal, shoulder straps, and chest strap. Unlace the chest strap.
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Step 3: Step in to the seat portion of the harness allowing the shoulder straps to hang to
their prospective sides. Tighten the waist portion of the harness to be snug.
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Step 4: Pull the shoulder straps over your shoulders like putting on a vest. The D ring
should be positioned between the shoulder blades. Lace the chest strap back through
Roll Out
the camlockbuckle as pictured on the "warning label."
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Step 5: Make certain straps are not tangled and hang freely. Adjust all buckles to be snug
starting with the leg straps, then waist, shoulders, and chest. Always adjust the harness
from the legs working up the harness. It is not necessary to tie-off any adjuster buckles
on this harness.
*Ensure when tightening Buckles you are tightening parallel to the direction of buckle.
Roll out occurs when a hook is snapped into an undersized ring or non-compatible
shaped connector (D ring) causing the hook's gate or keeper to accidentally open and
release. Self-locking and or self closing connection carabiners should be used to
Labeling -
Do Not Remove From Harness (located on rear waist)
reduce the possibility of roll out. Do not attach two snap hooks onto one D ring.
After a Fall
Harnesses which have been subject to forces involved in arresting a fall must be
removed from service and destroyed.
When using a hook to connect to an anchor or when coupling components of a
system together. Be certain accidental disengagement "ROLL OUT" cannot occcur.