Vertiqual Engineering V9 SQUIRREL Instruction Manual Download Page 2

Edition: 20.02.2019 

DESCRIPTION: The V9 SQUIRREL is made of high tensile PES webbings having as main components: the leg loops, the waist belt and the ventral attachment ring. The 
adjusting buckles are made of coated high tensile steel and the ventral ring is made of high tensile aluminum alloy. The adjustable shoulder straps “V9 TOP” can be at-
tached to the V9 SQUIRREL in order to offer additional protection when accidentally rolling upside down. V9 SQUIRREL is approved for users weighing up to 150kg and 
is available in two sizes: “Adults” (waist 74 – 130 cm) and “Kids” (waist < 74cm).     

The equipment can be supplied in 3 configurations:    - V9 SQUIRREL (sit harness only - EN 12277 type C);   
                                                                                     - V9 TOP (shoulder straps only);   
                                                                                     - V9 SQUIRREL + V9 TOP (sit harness with pre-assembled shoulder straps);

 

 

 

 

ATTACHEMENT POINT: Ventral D-Ring 

 

ACCESSORY LOOP 

 

   

 

            

 

 

 

“V9-TOP”  INSTALATION 

 

I. 

      Webbing attachment                 CHECK & hold free ends 

II. 

III. 

OK

          

Ventral D-ring  

(EN 12277 type C) 

 
  

● a certified connector (EN 362)      ●   a proper figure 8 knot

 

]  
 

 

 

 
Use this loop to park equipment or accessories that 
you need (e.g. a carabiner, a descender and other 
handheld gear)!  
 

WARNING!  
The accessory loop is not suitable for support-
ing a person!  NEVER use the accessory loop as 
an attachment point!  

 

 

TIE IN

 using:  

 

WARNING!  Before use, make sure that the knot is done 
correctly and tightened well or, if a connector is used, 
check if it is closed and locked properly!  
If there are any doubts, seek advice before using it!  

 

1→2→3→R→4→R 

1→R→2→R 

Check!  

Summary of Contents for V9 SQUIRREL

Page 1: ... must be carried out in advance in accordance with current regulations and legal provisions EN standards or specific national rules that will provide adequate measures for safety and rescue WARNING Instructions for use are updated when technical or legislative changes occur The latest version of the instructions overwrites previous versions and is the only valid version Please make sure you follow...

Page 2: ...ions V9 SQUIRREL sit harness only EN 12277 type C V9 TOP shoulder straps only V9 SQUIRREL V9 TOP sit harness with pre assembled shoulder straps ATTACHEMENT POINT Ventral D Ring ACCESSORY LOOP V9 TOP INSTALATION I Webbing attachment CHECK hold free ends II III OK Ventral D ring EN 12277 type C a certified connector EN 362 a proper figure 8 knot Use this loop to park equipment or accessories that yo...

Page 3: ...ved in a fall arrest or had been subjected to heavy loading 5 The integrity of the equipment is questionable and the inspection log is incomplete or missing 6 The equipment was in service longer than 10 years FITTING THE HARNESS A Loosen all buckles and then depending on the configuration you have dress the harness as follows V9 SQUIRREL The sit harness V9 SQUIRREL will be dressed similar to a tro...

Page 4: ...use it is important to monitor your equipment in order to identify possible damages inflicted in use without being aware of it The equipment must be inspected at least once every 12 months or more often if required depend ing on the working conditions and compulsory after every incident it has been involved in Inspections can be carried out only by the manufacturer or by an authorized inspections ...

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