Field of application
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This equipment is personal
protective equipment (PPE).
Seat harness, work positioning
belt, lightweight harness
designed for rescue or diffi cult
access.
This product must not be
loaded beyond its strength
rating, nor be used for any
purpose other than that for
which it is designed.
WARNING
Activities involving the use of
this equipment are inherently
dangerous.
You are responsible for your
own actions and decisions.
Before using this equipment,
you must:
- Read and understand all
instructions for use.
- Get specifi c training in its
proper use.
- Become acquainted with its
capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the
risks involved.
Failure to heed any of these
warnings may result in severe
injury or death.
Responsibility
WARNING, specifi c training
in the activities defi ned in the
fi eld of application is essential
before use.
This product must only be used
by competent and responsible
persons, or those placed under
the direct and visual control of
a competent and responsible
person.
Gaining an adequate
apprenticeship in appropriate
techniques and methods
of protection is your own
responsibility.
You personally assume all
risks and responsibilities for all
damage, injury or death which
may occur during or following
incorrect use of our products in
any manner whatsoever. If you
are not able, or not in a position
to assume this responsibility or
to take this risk, do not use this
equipment.
Only the techniques
shown in the diagrams
that are not crossed out
and/or do not display
a skull and crossbones
symbol are authorized.
Check our Web site
regularly to fi nd the
latest versions of these
documents:
www.petzl.com
Contact PETZL if you
have any doubt or
diffi culty understanding
these documents.
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Nomenclature of parts
Seat harness
(1) Belt, (2) EN 813
ventral attachment
point, (3) EN 358 lateral
belt attachment points,
(4) EN 358 rear travel
restraint attachment
point, (5) Rear buckle for
attaching a chest harness,
(6) Textile ventral point
for attaching a chest
harness, (7) DoubleBack
adjustment buckles,
(8) Equipment loops,
(9) Slot for tool carrier,
(10) System for stowing
excess webbing,
(11) Adjustable elastics,
(12) Marking label
that stows in the belt
reinforcement.
Principal materials
- Polyester, nylon (textile),
- Steel (adjustment
buckles),
- Aluminum alloy
(attachment points).
1
5
4
12
2
3
7
6
8
9
11
10
3
4
Inspection, points to verify
Compatibility
Before each use
Check the webbing at the attachment points, at the
adjustment buckles and at the safety stitching.
Look for cuts in the webbing, wear and damage due
to use, to heat, and to contact with chemical products,
etc. Be particularly careful to check for cut threads.
Verify that the DoubleBack buckles operate properly.
During each use
It is important to regularly inspect the condition of
the product. Make sure that all pieces of equipment
are properly connected and positioned with respect to
each other.
Consult the details of the inspection procedure to be
carried out for each item of PPE on the Web at www.
petzl.com/ppe or on the PETZL PPE CD-ROM.
Contact PETZL if there is any doubt about the
condition of this product.
Verify that this product is
compatible with the other
elements of the system in your
application (compatible = good
functional interaction).
An incompatible connection can
cause accidental disconnection,
breakage, or affect the safety
function of another piece of
equipment.
Any equipment attached to
your harness (anchors, locking
connectors, absorbers etc.)
must conform to current
standards.
