This product is to be used for positioning and suspension only,
NOT
FOR FALL ARREST UNLESS USED
WITH OPTIONAL RETROFIT HARNESS
. Therefore, it may be necessary to supplement arrangements
for work positioning / suspension with collective means (i.e. safety nets) or personal means of protection
against falls from a height (i.e. fall arrest system).
Destroy any and all equipment subjected to impact loading.
Never work without independent fall arrest protection if there is danger of a fall.
Keep equipment from coming into contact with abrasive surfaces, sharp edges, extreme temperatures,
excessive ultra violet rays and chemical agents, moving machinery, electrical hazards, and hazardous
atmospheres. Exposure to these elements may have a detrimental effect on the integrity of
the equipment.
Always visually check that all buckles are properly closed before use. (If making a connection to a point
that cannot be seen by the wearer, either ensure the connection is made before donning the equipment or
the connection is made and checked for security by a second person).
Attach only connecting devices meeting standards/regulations for intended use for positioning and
suspension to belt D-rings and attachment points.
Only positioning connecting devices should be attached to side D-rings, as side D-rings are not intended
for fall arrest or suspension.
The rear loop centered at the top of the back pad on Buckingham arborist saddles is not to be used for belay,
suspension or work positioning due to the potential of the user being inverted in the event of a fall.
As outlined by OSHA 1926.502 (e)(2) positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of
supporting at least twice the potential impact load of an employee's fall or 3,000 lbf. (13.3 kN), whichever is
greater versus fall arrest anchor points which must support a minimum of 5,000 lbf. (22.2 kN) per attached
worker and be Independent of worker support.
As a minimum, the materials used in the manufacture of this product are acceptable for use under all
normal environmental conditions tolerable to humans.
Always visually check that each snap hook freely engages D-ring or anchor point and keeper is
completely closed with each use.
Never
rely solely on the feel or sound of a snap hook engaging. (If
making a connection to a point that cannot be seen by the wearer, either: Ensure the connection is made
before donning the equipment or the connection is made and checked for security by a second person).
Before each use check that: 1) fabric or belt strap is free of burns, cuts, broken stitches or excessive wear,
2) rivets are not bent, loose or missing, 3) buckles and D-rings are not distorted, cracked and function
properly, 4) if there is a tongue buckle, that the tongue does not bind on the buckle and buckle holes are
not damaged. Always remove from service, destroy and discard belt or harness if it fails inspection.
Always use locking snap hooks or locking carabiners as outlined in the ANSI Z133-12 standards for
suspension, work positioning and fall arrest.
When in the work position, ensure there is no pressure on the snap hook locking mechanism sufficient to depress it as this
will, due to its length, render it incompatible with currently designed D-rings and make it very susceptible to rollout.
During use, all fastening and adjusting elements must be regularly checked to ensure adjustment and closure.
Never attach multiple snap hooks to a D-ring unless they are of the locking type and designed for such attachment.
Never disable locking keeper on snap hook or carabiner.
Never punch additional holes in or alter any belt or harness in any way.
Product covered under these instructions / warnings should not be resold / redistributed or re- used after
use by original user.
Employer - instruct your employees as to proper use, warnings and cautions before use of this equipment.
Additional Instructions / Warnings for Suspension Bridge
The Rope Suspension Bridge attached to this saddle is designed to be replaced by the user at regular intervals. This interval
should be dictated by the amount of use the product receives rather than a set time frame. Therefore the manufacturer does not
place a time limit on replacement of the suspension bridge. Due to the rigorous strain the Rope Suspension Bridge endures, it
should be replaced at the earliest signs of wear.
Suspension bridge inspection is
extremely important and must be performed
prior to each use. This inspection should include but not be limited to: webbing and rope cuts, nicks, tears, kinks, abrasions,
burns, excessive swelling, excessive wear, discoloration, cracks, charring, broken, fraying or unraveling fibers, loose stitching
chemical or physical exposure.
Failure to regularly inspect and replace the Rope Suspension Bridge could result in injury or death due to Suspension Bridge
failure.
Note: Only authorized replacement parts from Buckingham Mfg. should be used on this product. The use of unauthorized
replacement parts will void Buckingham Mfg’s Warranty.
Ergovation.Doc 11-3-08 (Rev. 8-18-17)
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