6
;
Before using this equipment, record the product identification information from the ID label in the “Inspection and
Maintenance Log” at the back of this manual.
Table 1 - Product Specifications
System Specifications
Standards:
Each product model is certified to, or conforms with, the applicable standards and
regulations listed within Figure 1.
Component Specifications
Figure 1
Category
Figure 1
Reference
Description
Materials
Attachment
Elements
1
Dorsal D-ring
Alloy steel - 22.2 kN (5,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
2
Sternal D-ring
Alloy steel - 22.2 kN (5,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
3
Hip D-rings
Alloy steel - 22.2 kN (5,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
4
Shoulder D-rings
Alloy steel - 22.2 kN (5,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
5
D-ring extension (Dorsal)
Alloy steel and polyester - 22.2 kN (5,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
Buckles and
Adjusters
6
Quick Connect Buckles
Steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel - 18 kN (4,000 lbf) Tensile
Strength
7
Tongue Buckles
Steel and alloy steel - 18 kN (4,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
8
Pass-Through Buckles
Alloy steel - 18 kN (4,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
9
Revolver Adjusters
Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, alloy steel, and nylon - 18 kN
(4,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
10
Parachute Adjusters
Alloy steel - 18 kN (4,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
Other Elements
11
Suspension Trauma Straps
Polyester webbing with polyester thread
12
Lanyard Keeper
Injection-molded nylon
13
Seat Sling
Blend of nylon and polyester
14
Weight Distribution System
(WDS)
Injection-molded nylon
15
Belt
Polyester
Pads
16
Hip Pad
Blend of nylon and polyester
17
Back and Shoulder Pad
Blend of nylon and polyester
Additional Materials
Description
Materials
Webbing
Polyester - 27 kN (6,000 lbf) Tensile Strength
Stitching
Polyester thread on polyester webbing
Label Covers
Blend of nylon and polyester
Performance Specifications
Maximum Free Fall Distance:
See the instruction manual of your connecting subsystem for more information on Maximum Free Fall
Distance requirements.
Maximum Arresting Force:
See the instruction manual of your connecting subsystem for more information on Maximum
Arresting Force requirements.
Maximum Harness Stretch:
1.5 ft. (0.45 m)