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instructions provided with your i-Safe handheld reader or on the
web portal to transfer your data to your web log.
IMPORTANT:
If the full body harness has been subjected to fall
arrest or impact forces it must be immediately removed from service
and destroyed.
IMPORTANT:
Extreme working conditions (harsh environments,
prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of
inspections.
5.3 INSPECTION STEPS:
Step 1. Inspect harness hardware (buckles, D-rings, back pad,
loop keepers); these items must not be damaged, broken,
distorted, and must be free of sharp edges, burrs, cracks,
worn parts, or corrosion. PVC coated hardware must
be free of cuts, rips, tears, holes, etc. in the coating to
ensure non-conductivity. Ensure that the release tabs of
the buckle work freely and that a click is heard when the
buckle engages. Inspect parachute buckle spring.
Step 2. Inspect webbing; material must be free of frayed, cut, or
broken fibers. Check for tears, abrasions, mold, burns,
or discoloration. Inspect stitching; check for pulled or cut
stitches. Broken stitches may be an indication that the
harness has been impact loaded and must be removed
from service. When performing the annual formal
inspection on the XP models of the ExoFit harness, remove
the back pad and leg strap pads to facilitate inspection of
the webbing.
Step 3. Inspect the labels: All labels should be present and fully
legible. See section 9.0.
Step 4. Inspect each system component or subsystem according
to manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 5. Record the inspection date and results in the inspection
and maintenance log in section 10.0.
Step 6. On the XP models of the ExoFit, inspect the impact
indicator. See Figure 16. If the dorsal D-ring of the
harness has experienced an impact, a red-colored area at
the base of the D-ring will become visible and indicate that
an impact has occurred. The impact indicator cannot be
reset and the harness must be removed from service and
destroyed.
5.4
If inspection reveals a defective condition, remove the unit from
service immediately and destroy it.
NOTE:
Only DBI‑SALA or parties authorized in writing may make
repairs to this equipment.
