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Personal Gear

HARNESSES

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SG51263- Standard

SG51264- Large

Manufacturer’s Instructions

AVATAR DELUXE 

HARNESSS

Содержание Avatar Deluxe

Страница 1: ...Personal Gear HARNESSES PMIROPE COM 1 800 282 ROPE T SG51263 Standard SG51264 Large Manufacturer s Instructions AVATAR DELUXE HARNESSS ...

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Страница 3: ...erials Nylon Steel and Aluminum Congratulations on purchasing the most versatile comfortable and useful harness you re ever likely to wear The Avatar Deluxe builds on the outstanding reputation of our traditional Avatar harness with enhancements that satisfy the most demanding applications The Avatar Deluxe is ideal for rescue rope access fall arrest and confined space applications KEY FEATURES Pa...

Страница 4: ...is ideal for use in rope access rescue fall arrest and confined space applications FEATURES OF THE AVATAR DELUXE HARNESS BACK VIEW OF HARNESS If Fall Arrest Indicator has been deployed and is showing any part of the red indicator label then do not use the harness and retire it immediately SIDE VIEW OF DORSAL ATTACHMENT ...

Страница 5: ...substitute for appropriate training by a qualified instructor The techniques employed in the safe and proper use of this equipment may only be learned through training from an instructor who is well qualified in all phases of vertical rope work Such instruction will include evaluation of your comprehension of and ability to perform the task required to safely and efficiently use this equipment Nev...

Страница 6: ... a pair with an appropriate work positioning lanyard The side D rings are NOT to be used as life safety attachment points The accessory loops are designed to attach equipment only and should NEVER be used for life safety applications such as belaying anchoring a person or tying in to a life safety system DO NOT alter or repair this product in any way Any attempt will cancel the manufacturer s warr...

Страница 7: ...uick Connect Buckle and wrap waist belt around waist and reconnect the buckle not shown a If connected disconnect the AustriAlpin COBRA Quick Connect Buckle on the shoulder b Loosen waist buckles Disconnect the AustriAlpin COBRA Quick Connect Buckles on the leg loops continued on next page WARNINGS continued If Fall Arrest Indicator has been deployed and is showing any part of the red indicator la...

Страница 8: ... and position pad on left shoulder as shown Next position RIGHT shoulder pad on right shoulder Tighten firmly around waist by pulling waist straps out and away from body centering the waist attachment D ring in the front Secure the leg loops by connecting the AustriAlpin COBRA Quick Connect Buckles and tighten until snug but not binding and ensure leg loops are not twisted and fit comfortably ...

Страница 9: ... Once this adjustment is made it should not need to be changed if the same person is using the harness subsequently Tighten the shoulder straps until the upper harness section is snug on the shoulders 10 Secure all loose ends of straps in their respective holders 11 Double check all connectors and buckles 12 Have a partner perform a secondary safety check of all connectors and buckles ...

Страница 10: ...cture Date in Service Size Lot SerialNumber PurchasedFrom Purchase Date ID Markings Pigeon Mountain Industries Inc PO Box 803 LaFayette GA 30278 PMIROPE COM 1 800 282 ROPE T ROPE INSPECTION LOG Date Used Use Maintenance EQUIPMENT INSPECTION LOG ...

Страница 11: ...Comments Name Fax 706 764 1531 Email custserv pmirope com Personal Gear HARNESSES ...

Страница 12: ...ckles are connected and aligned correctly leg straps and shoulder straps are kept snug at all times chest straps are located in the middle chest area and leg straps are positioned and snug to avoid contact with the genitalia should a fall occur 4 Full Body Harnesses which meet ANSI ASSE Z359 11 are intended to be used with other components of a Personal Fall Arrest system that limit maximum arrest...

Страница 13: ...ough the shoulder straps supporting the user and around the thighs Supporting the user post fall by the dorsal attachment will result in an upright body position with a slight lean to the front with some slight pressure to the lower chest Considerations should be made when choosing a sliding versus fixed dorsal attachment element Sliding dorsal attachments are generally easier to adjust to differe...

Страница 14: ...d for fall arrest It is recommended that the shoulder attachment elements be used in conjunction with a yoke which incorporates a spreader element to keep the Full Body Harness shoulder straps separate 14 Waist Rear The waist rear attachment shall be used solely for travel restraint The waist rear attachment element shall not be used for fall arrest Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use t...

Страница 15: ... or damage to strap or ropes including fraying unsplicing unlaying kinking knotting roping broken or pulled stitches excessive elongation chemical attack excessive soiling abrasion alteration needed or excessive lubrication excessive aging and excessive wear 2 Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the user s organization Such criteria for the equipment shall equal or exceed the cri...

Страница 16: ... for the end user 1 Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user s organization in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Unique issues which may arise due to conditions of use shall be addressed with the manufacturer 2 Equipment which is in need of or scheduled for maintenance shall be tagged as unusable and removed from service 3 Equipment shall be stored in a man...

Страница 17: ...g a diluted solution of household bleach to clean rescue gear Add 60 ml of household bleach per 4 liters of tap water That s about one quarter 1 4 cup of bleach per gallon of water Be aware that some commercial bleach solutions are stronger than the recommended 1 5 that is typical for household bleach Soak the gear in the diluted solution for ten minutes then rinse thoroughly with tap water The ri...

Страница 18: ...nment including harsh environments with extreme temperatures marine salty or highly corrosive environments chemical contact contact with sharp edges etc Textiles can become dry and brittle plastics can weaken in areas small cracks can form etc The best way to know when a change has occurred is to implement frequent detailed inspections before each use Use the following Retirement Criteria as guide...

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Страница 20: ...osed by law in connection with the sale of PMI products are also limited in duration to a period of one year PMI expressly excludes and shall not be liable for any consequential damages arising out of any breach of the express or implied warranties on sales of PMI products Because of the high risks involved in high angle rope work such as but not limited to rescue rope access caving rappelling roc...

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