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ERGO JACKET
HARNESS
The Ergo Jacket full body harness is CE marked to EN
361:1992 (full body harness), and EN 358:1992 (work
positioning systems). Certifi ed by Approved Body: SATRA,
Safety Product Centre, Northants,NN16 9JH. Identifi cation
No:0321
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Locate the rear fall arrest link.FIG1
2. Fit Jacket over both shoulders.
3. Attach waist strap, then zip up.FIG2
4. Attach chest strap.FIG3
5. Fit thigh straps – left strap to left buckle, right strap to
right buckle – DO NOT CROSS. FIG4 Adjust to a suitable
tension by pulling on free-length of webbing, FIG 7 and
slide webbing tidy back. FIG8
6. When standing upright the harness should be
comfortable, without undue pressure on chest, shoulders,
or pelvic area. FIG5
USING THE ERGO JACKET HARNESS
The harness is marked:-
MFG:
the year of manufacture.
SERIAL:
the unique serial number
Always inspect the harness, and all other parts of the system
immediately before use.
Spanset recommends wherever possible that the Jacket
harness be personal issue.
For fall arrest use either the rear fall arrest point fi g5-B or
front fall arrest point fi g5-A. Always use an energy absorbing
lanyard complying to EN 355:1992 (Energy Absorbers.)
Any anchorage point used should be able to withstand a
force of at least 10kN, and ideally be above the working
position of the user.
Work positioning links are only to be used with a Work
positioning lanyard to EN 358:1992 (Work positioning
system.) fi g5-C. Work positioning links must never be used
for fall arrest.
During use protect all equipment from sharp, or rough edges,
and any chemicals. Avoid contact with hot surfaces and
exposure to hot gases such as those from blowlamps or
welding torches.
The harness should be removed from service and responsibly
disposed of after being subjected to any fall. If you are in any
doubt withdraw the unit from service until its integrity can
be established.
Only use SpanSet approved components in combination with
this product.
The use of unapproved components may be dangerous, and/
or may interfere with the correct operation of the individual
products.
EXAMINATION
Please complete the equipment inspection card enclosed
with this product.
Keep these instructions, or a copy with the Jacket harness to
aid future inspection, and examination.
The equipment must be visually examined by a competent
person when delivered to site/works and thereafter at
regular intervals (at least every 12 months) the results from
the regular inspections should be recorded on the equipment
inspection card.
Particular attention should be paid to the following, and if
any damage found immediately remove the equipment from
service:-
Webbing:
Check for cuts, cracks, tears, abrasion* and
scorch marks, burns or chemical attack.
Stitching:
Look for broken stitch, loose or worn threads.
Metalware:
Buckles, links, etc. Inspect for signs of
damage, distortion, or corrosion.
* Local abrasion as distinct from general wear may be
caused by the passage of the webbing over sharp edges or
protrusions while under tension and may cause serious loss
of strength. Slight damage to outer fi bres and occasional
yarn may be considered harmless but serious reduction in
width or thickness of the webbing or serious distortion to the
weave pattern should lead to rejection.
CLEANING
The H Jacket may be cleaned if required by
washing with mild detergent in cool, or hand hot water,
max 40°C. It should then be thoroughly rinsed, and allowed
to dry naturally, out of direct sunlight. For further washing
information check care label inside Jacket pocket. If the
harness requires disinfecting use the procedure above,
utilising a disinfectant that is compatible with polyamide and
polyester.
