Silverline Fall Arrest Harness, Manual

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Fall Arrest Harness 250482
w) Textile products, including webbing and ropes, MUST NOT be marked
using ink from marker pens or paint, as these substances may potentially
lead to chemical damage of the material.
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Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Intended Use
• This harness is designed for use in a fall arrest system, where, when used
in combination with a suitable lanyard, shock absorber and anchorage, it
prevents the user from going into a free fall.
Fall Arrest Fall Restraint Positioning
Fig. A
Usage limitations
WARNING: This harness MUST NOT be used as a work positioning, restraint
or rescue system as described in EN363.
• This equipment is designed for use by one person with a combined total
weight no greater than 140kg, including clothing, tools, and other user-borne
objects
• Acidic, alkaline, or other environments with harsh substances, may damage
the equipment. DO NOT expose to corrosive environments for prolonged
periods of time. Organic substances and salt water are particularly corrosive
to metal parts
• DO NOT use in environments with temperatures lower than -40°C or greater
than 80°C
• Avoid contact with rough, abrasive surface, sharp edges, cutting tools etc.
• Equipment must be shielded when used near welding, metal cutting, or other
activities that produce large amounts of heat
• Use extreme CAUTION when working near energised electrical sources. Metal
hardware conducts electric current. Maintain a safe working distance (at least
3m) from all electrical hazards
WARNING: Fall arrest gear is designed to arrest a fall from height ONLY
ONCE! If subjected to an arrested fall, the gear must be withdrawn from service
and rendered unusable.
Unpacking Your Product
• Carefully unpack and inspect your product. Fully familiarise yourself with all
its features and functions
• Ensure all parts of the product are present and in good condition. If any parts
are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use
this product
Before Use
Pre-use checks
• A visual and tactile (i.e. by sense of touch) inspection must be carried out
before every use. All parts of the gear must be inspected in an area with
appropriate light conditions
1. Slowly pass webbing, belt or rope through your hands to detect small cuts
of 1mm or more in material edges, abrasions and twist damage. Feel for
softening and hardening of fibres and look for ingress of contaminants
2. Inspect all stitching for visual damage
3. Check all hardware and connectors for damage and confirm functionality.
Confirm safety devices (such as gates on karabiners etc) are functioning
properly
Note: Refer to the ‘Maintenance’ section for further advice on fault conditions.
Fitting and adjustment
• Preparation (see Fig. B):
1. Identify all parts and straps (see ‘Product Familiarisation’)
2. Open and release the Chest Buckle (4) and both Leg Strap Buckles (6)
Note: Loosen all three-bar slide and square link type connections fully, in order
to retighten during fitting.
3. Lift the harness on the D-ring of the Dorsal Attachment Point (A) (7), and
ensure all straps are hanging straight
• Fitting shoulder and chest (see Fig.C+D):
1. Fit the Shoulder Straps (1) of the harness over your shoulders
2. Place your arms through the Shoulder Straps, so the Dorsal Attachment Point
(A) (7) is located on the back
Note: Ensure the harness is not twisted ‘inside out’, by checking that the D-ring
of the Dorsal Attachment Point (A) (7) is located outermost.
3. Close the Chest Strap (2) by inserting the male end into the female connector,
and adjust by pulling or releasing the open end of the webbing material
4. Adjust the Chest Strap Sliders (3) up or down the harness
Note: The Chest Strap must run squarely over the sternum. It must not run
diagonally or close to the throat region.
• Fitting legs (see Fig. E+H):
1. Stand upright and straight, locate the Leg Straps (5) and ensure they are not
twisted
2. Reach behind and pass the first Leg Strap in between your legs from back
to front
3. Fasten the Leg Strap Buckle (6), by inserting the three-bar slide through the
square link, so both parts sit flat on top of each other and interlock
4. Repeat on the other side
5. Adjust the Leg Straps by pulling the end of the webbing through the belt
slider until a snug fit is achieved and the webbing material sits comfortably,
as high as possible, between the inside leg and groin. Release and readjust if
necessary until a safe fit has been achieved
WARNING: Correct fitting of the Leg Straps (5) is of paramount concern for
the safe and effective function of the harness. Severe injury can occur during
an arrested fall, if the webbing material is twisted, or if the Leg Straps are not
adjusted properly in the groin region.
Note: Confirm comfortable yet snug fit of the harness by squatting down
and moving your arms above your head. The user must be able to comfortably
move around and reach his working position, without the harness restricting
movement.
Connecting to other fall arrest system
components
• Use the Dorsal Attachment Point (A) (7) to connect to the shock absorber or
shock absorber/lanyard combination using a suitable karabiner
WARNING: Karabiners and other connectors must ALWAYS be used with
the gate closed and securely locked. Refer to the connector manufacturer’s
instructions for verification and inspection procedure.
WARNING: The total length of a lanyard connected to an energy absorber
should NOT exceed 2m.
1 Shoulder Straps
2 Chest Strap
3 Chest Strap Sliders
4 Chest Buckle
5 Leg Straps
6 Leg Strap Buckles
(three-bar slide & square link connections)
7 Dorsal Attachment Point (A)
8 Sternal Attachment Point (A/2)
Product Familiarisation
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