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3.0 HARNESS USE
3.1
BEFORE EACH USE
of this equipment inspect it according to the
“Inspection and Maintenance Log” (Table 1)
.
3.2
PLAN
your system before use. Consider all factors that will affect your safety during use of this equipment. The following
list gives important points to consider when planning your system:
• Anchorage:
Select an anchorage capable of sustaining the Static Load requirements of the intended fall protection
application (see Section 1.1). The anchorage location should address Free Fall, Fall Clearance, Swing Fall, and
Environmental limitations described in Section 1.4.
• Sharp Edges:
Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, or abrade against, unprotected
sharp edges.
• After A Fall:
Components which have been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from service
and destroyed.
• Rescue:
The employer must have a rescue plan when using this equipment. The employer must have the ability to
perform a rescue quickly and safely.
• Rescue Harness:
Rescue Harnesses are intended to be worn during normal work activities. Before using rescue
attachment elements for the first time, the user should carry out a suspension test in safe conditions to ensure the
harness is sized and fitted for optimal comfort during suspension.
3.3 BUCKLES:
ExoFit Strata Full Body Harnesses are equipped with Duo-Lok Quick Connect Buckles for fastening and
adjusting Leg Straps and Chest Straps. Harness Body Belts have a Tongue Buckle. See Figure 1 for the buckle types on
your ExoFit Strata Harness. Figure 9 illustrates operation of each of the following buckles:
1. Duo-lok™ Buckles:
A. To fasten the Duo-Lok Quick Connect Buckle, insert the Tab into the Receptor until a click is heard..
B. To adjust the attached Web Strap: Rotate the Webbing Lock to the Unlocked position. Pull the Web Strap forward
or backward through the Buckle Slot to tighten or loosen. After adjustment, rotate the Webbing Lock to the
Locked position
C. To release the Duo-Lok Quick Connect Buckle: Squeeze the Lock Levers on each side of the Receptor. Pull the Tab
out of the Receptor.
2. Tongue Buckles:
Fasten and adjust Tongue Buckles by passing the Tongue through the Buckle Frame and inserting
the Prong through the desired Grommet in the Tongue.
3.4 ADJUSTMENTS:
ExoFit Strata Harnesses are equipped with an adjustable LIFTech™ Weight Distribution System that
redistributes harness weight from the wearer’s shoulders to their hips. They also have a pair of Revolver™ Torso Adjusters
for adjusting the Shoulder Straps. Figure 10 illustrates adjustment of the LIFTech Weight Distribution System and
Revolver Torso Adjusters:
1. LIFTech™ Weight Distribution System:
To adjust the LIFTech system:
A. Unzip the Back Pad to expose the LIFTech Adjustment Bar.
B. Grasp the Adjustment Bar, depress the Adjustment Button, and slide the Adjustment Bar up or down until the
Adjustment Button aligns in the desired hole. Maximum gap between the Shoulder Pads and wearer’s shoulders
should not exceed 0.6 cm (1/4 in.).
C. Zip the Back Pad closed.
2. Revolver™ Torso Adjusters:
To adjust the Shoulder Straps with the Revolver Torso Adjusters:
A. Rotate the Revolver Ratchet Knobs as illustrated in Figure 10 to tighten the Shoulder Straps.
B. Pull out and rotate the Revolver Ratchet Knobs as illustrated in Figure 10 to loosen the Shoulder Straps.
3.5
EZ-LINK™ ATTACHMENTS:
ExoFit Strata Full Body Harnesses are equipped with a patented Easy-Link™ System that
integrates the Dorsal D-Ring with attachment elements for Harness-Mounted Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs). Figure 11
illustrates attachment of the following 3M and Protecta Self-Retracting Devices: (A) 3M Nano-Lok™ Edge SRDs, (B) 3M
Twin Nano-Lok™ SRDs, (C) 3M Single Nano-Lok™ SRDs, (D) Protecta Twin Rebel™ SRDs,
(E) 3M Twin Talon™ SRD. Other manufacturers’ SRDs can also be mounted on the ExoFit Strata Harness in similar
fashion. See the SRD manufacturer’s instructions for requirements and installation instructions specific to the SRD.
;
Contact 3M with any questions or concerns regarding compatibility of your SRD with the Easy-Link System.
3.6
STORE-AWAY STERNAL D-RING ADJUSTMENT:
Some ExoFit Strata Harness models are equipped with a Store-Away
Sternal D-Ring (see Figure 12). The Store-Away D-Ring folds flat against the Chest Strap when not in use, folds out
perpendicular to the Chest Strap when in use. It can slide from side to side along the Chest Strap for proper positioning.
3.7
TOOL BAG ATTACHMENT:
Figure 13 illustrates attachment of a Tool Bag on the ExoFit Strata Harness. To mount the
Tool Bag on the harness, thread the Waist Belt on the harness through the Belt Loops on the Hip/Lumbar Pad and Tool
Bag.
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