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Safety Notices
WARNING: The deck safety harness and safety
line are intented to prevent the user falling
overboard. They do not provide protection from
falls at height and for full guidance on the use of
the safety cutter please visit: www.spinlock.co.uk
FITTING ADJUSTMENTS (PAGES 3 & 4)
1. Check Size, 2. Adjust waist belt, 3. Put on over head,
4. Ensure buckle is correct way, 5. Pass buckles through
each other, 6. Pull waist belt tight – it is unsafe to wear
any lifejacket or harness loosely. Pass crotch strap through
legs before fastening plastic buckle on front.
Anchorage point should be located at the centre of the
chest. Ensure no sharp edges on safety line attachment
point. Use with an approved personal safety line only.
Attach to Jack line / fixed eyes. Anchorage points must
be able to withstand forces of more than 1 tonne. Never
attach to lifelines / standing or running rigging.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important notice: Specific training is essential
before use
Read this notice carefully before use. This technical notice
illustrates ways of using this product. Many types of
misuse exist which are impossible to list or even imagine.
All other uses are expressly excluded; danger of death. In
case of doubt or any problem of understanding, contact
Spinlock. Water sports are dangerous activities which may
lead to severe injuries or even death. Adequate training
in appropriate safety techniques and methods is essential
and acquiring this training is your own responsibility.
You personally assume all risks and responsibilities for
all damage, injury or death which may occur during or
following wrong use of our products in any manner
whatsoever. If you are not able, or are not in a position to
assume this responsibility or to take such risks do not use
this equipment.
USE
This product must only be used by competent and
responsible persons, or those placed under the direct
and visual control of a competent and responsible
person. Check that this product is compatible with other
components of your equipment. To prolong the life of this
product, care in use is necessary. Avoid rubbing against
abrasive surfaces or sharp edges.
A deck harness and safety line are intended to
prevent the user falling overboard: they do not
provide protection against falls from height. In a
fall the deck safety harness and safety line may
transmit very large forces to the anchorage point.
150N/275N: This level is intended for general application
or for use with foul weather clothing. It will turn an
unconscious person into a safe position and requires no
subsequent action by the user to maintain this position.
Full performance may not be achieved if using watertight/
waterproof clothing or in other circumstances. Gas
cylinders are dangerous goods and should be kept away
from children and not misused. Do not use as a cushion.
Train yourself in the use of the device. Compatible with
approved safety lines and clothing. This is not a PFD/
Lifejacket until fully inflated. Not suitable for use with
other safety harnesses.
MAJOR FALLS
In the event that your full body weight is dropped a
distance and then stopped, do not continue to use this
product. Even if no external changes are visible, internal
damage may have reduced its strength and its margin
of safety. Do not hesitate to contact Spinlock in case of
doubt.
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