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1. XXX XXX Size Label Size Label Full Body Harness BODY HARNESS Harnais de s curit DBI A WARNING Harnais de s curit ex pe po eas S I A POLYESTER WEB Sangle polyester AND UNDERSTOOD PRIOR TO USE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WTH THIS SIZE GRANDEUR SEE LABEL PRODUCT AT TIME OF SHIPMENT MUST BE FOLLOWED FAILURE TO DO SO es ie Canada 800 387 7484 DO REMOVE THIS LABEL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CONTACT DBI SALA IF ongie polyester Ne pas enlever cette tiquette INSTRUCTION SHEET IS NEEDED INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE DO NOT USE IF WEAR OR DAMAGE IS PRESENT THIS BODY HARNESS IS INTENDED TO BE USED TO ARREST THE MOST SEVERE FREE FALLS ITEMS SUBJECTED TO FALL ARREST OR IMPACT FORCES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND DESTROYED CONNECTING SNAP AND D RING MUST BE COMPATIBLE IN SIZE SHAPE AND STRENGTH THIS ITEM IS NOT FLAME OR HEAT RESISTANT REPAIRS ONLY TO BE PERFORMED BY DBI SALA Made in Canada Re EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION OR MISUSE VOIDS WARRANTY Fabriqu au Canada Ge CSA STANDARD Z259 10 06 CSA STANDARD Z259 10 06 Size See Label Grandeur Voir tiquette www capitalsafety com HARNESS CLASSIFICATION Capital Safety Classe de Harnais Do not remove label Red Wing MN USA Ne pas enlever cette tiquette 1 800 328 6146 Harness classification Classe de harnais BODY HARNESS POLYESTER WEB A WARNING AVERTISSEMENTI A WARNING INSTRUCTIONS E READ AA C2. 12 Vest Style Harness If your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt the belt should be installed through the four loops in the harness as shown in Figure 14 The hip pad if used is secured to the belt by passing the belt through the hip pad loops Don the vest style full body harness by following these steps see Figures 14 16B NOTE Vest Style harnesses contain different harness buckle connections See Figure 16A for the style that applies to your harness Step 1 Locate back D ring held in position by the D ring pad lift up harness and hold by this D ring Ensure the straps are not twisted Step 2 Grasp the shoulder straps and slip harness onto one arm D ring will be located on your back side Ensure straps are not tangled and hang freely Slip free arm into harness and position shoulder straps on top of shoulder Chest strap buckle will be positioned on front side when worn properly Pass excess strap through the loop keepers Step 3 Reach between your legs and grasp the leg strap on your left side Bring the strap up between your legs and connect it as shown in Figure 16A Pull the free end of the strap away from the buckle to make a snug fit on each leg strap To loosen the leg strap grasp the buckle and pull away from your leg to allow the strap to pull through the buckle A plastic end keeper on the end of the strap will stop it from pulling completely out of the buckle To release the buckle Repeat this
3. MAKING CONNECTIONS Use only self locking snap hooks and carabiners with this equipment Use only connectors that are suitable to each application Ensure all connections are compatible in size shape and strength Do not use equipment that is not compatible Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked Capital Safety connectors snap hooks and carabiners are designed to be used only as specified in each product s user s instructions See Figure 9 for inappropriate connections Capital Safety snap hooks and carabiners should not be connected To a D ring to which another connector is attached A To a D ring to which another connector is attached B In a manner that would result in a load on the gate NOTE Large throat snap hooks should not be connected to standard size D rings or similar objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook or D ring twists or rotates unless the snap hook complies with ANSI Z359 1 or ANSI 2359 12 and is equipped with a 3 600 Ib 16 KN gate Check the marking on your snap hook to verify that it is appropriate for your application C In a false engagement where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point To each other E Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie back unless the manufacturer s instructions for both the lanyard and connector specifically allows such a c
4. v g EFA AF x Full Body Harness LAY Full Body Harness Fall Arrest Restraint CZ Ladder Anchorage Anchor Se Connector Cable Sleeve Arrest System k Cross over i Full Body Restraint Lanyard Harness Anchorage Full Body ig ao NS S E Harness Anchorage Connector Work Positioning SEE adder Climbing WORK POSITIONING The full body harness is used as a component of a work positioning system to support the user at a work position Work positioning systems typically include a full body harness positioning lanyard and a back up personal fall arrest system For work positioning applications connect the work positioning subsystem example lanyard Y lanyard etc to the lower hip level side or belt mounted work positioning attachment anchorage elements D rings Never use these connection points for fall arrest LADDER CLIMBING The full body harness is used as a component of a climbing system to prevent the user from falling when climbing a ladder or other climbing structure Climbing systems typically include a full body harness vertical cable or rail attached to the structure and climbing sleeve For ladder climbing applications harnesses equipped with a frontal D ring in the sternal location may be used for fall arrest on fixed ladder climbing systems These are defined in Z259 2 1 in Canada and ANSI A14 3 in the United States RESCUE The full body harness is used as a component of a rescue syste
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7. ON L5S 1Y9 Phone 905 795 9333 Toll Free 800 387 7484 Fax 888 387 7484 info ca capitalsafety com CSG Australia amp New Zealand 95 Derby Street Silverwater Sydney NSW 2128 AUSTRALIA Phone 61 2 8753 7600 Toll Free 1 800 245 002 AUS Toll Free 0800 212 505 NZ Fax 61 2 8753 7603 sales capitalsafety com au www capitalsafety com 200 TOPA CSG Northern Europe 5a Merse Road North Moons Moat Reditch Worcestershire UK B98 9HL Phone 44 0 1527 548 000 Fax 44 0 1527 591 000 csgne capitalsafety com CSG Asia Singapore 16S Enterprise Road Singapore 627666 Phone 65 65587758 Fax 65 65587058 inquiry capitalsafety com Shanghai Rm 1406 China Venturetech Plaza 819 Nan Jing Xi Rd Shanghai 200041 P R China Phone 86 21 62539050 Fax 86 21 62539060
8. Self locking snap hooks and carabiners should be used to reduce the possibility of roll out Do not use hooks or connectors that will not completely close over the attachment object See subsystem manufacturer s instructions for more information on making connections CONNECTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS After fitting the full body harness the user may then connect to other system components Follow the guidelines in section 3 4 on selecting the correct attachment element 15 Figure 18 Donning Cross over Style Harness Figure 19A Cross over Style Harness Buckle Connections Tongue Buckle Pass webbing Pass Buckle Pass male buckle through buckle and insert tongue through female buckle and pull through grommet free end of webbing to tighten Quick Connect Buckle Insert the tab of the buckle into the receptor of the quick connect buckle until a click is heard 16 Figure 19B Revolver Torso Adjuster To Tighten Turn Ratchet Knob in direction A To Loosen Pull Ratchet Knob out and turn in direction B NOTE After adjustment tug upwards on the shoulder straps to ensure that each adjustor is locked in place 4 0 TRAINING 4 1 It is the responsibility of the user and the purchaser of this equipment to assure that they are familiar with these instructions trained in the correct care and use of and are aware of the operating characteristics application limits and the consequences of improper use of this equipment IM
9. procedure for the right side Step 4 Adjust the waist belt by inserting the buckle tongue into the grommet on the left side as shown in Figure 16A Step 5 Attach the chest strap by connecting the buckle See Figure 16A Chest strap should be six inches down from the top of shoulders Pass excess strap through the loop keepers The strap may be tightened to a snug fit by pulling the free strap end to the left away from the buckle To loosen the chest strap grasp the buckle and pull away from the body to allow the strap to pull through the buckle A plastic end keeper on the end of the strap will stop it from pulling completely out of the buckle Step 6 Adjust shoulder straps to a snug fit Figure 16B Left and right sides of shoulder straps should be adjusted to the same length and the chest strap should be centered on your lower chest six inches down from shoulder The front D ring on vest style harness is moved up or down by adjusting the shoulder straps and leg straps Center the back D ring between shoulder blades Adjust leg straps to a snug fit At least three inches of webbing must extend past buckle on leg straps Adjust the waist belt if present Center retrieval D rings if present on top of each shoulder Figure 14 Removable Waist Belt amp Hip Pad 13 Chest Strap Pass male buckle through female buckle and pull free end of webbing to tighten Pass Buckle Pass male buckle through female buckle and pull free end
10. this equipment around moving machinery electrical and chemical hazards and sharp edges WARNING Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest Age and fitness seriously affect a worker s ability to withstand falls Pregnant women or minors must not use any DBI SALA full body harness 3 1 BEFORE EACH USE of this equipment inspect it according to section 5 0 of this manual 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 that meets the requirements specified in sections 1 2 and 2 5 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 3 3 DONNING AND FITTING THE HARNESS Delta Vest Harness See Figure 11 for front and back views of the Delta Vest harness Don the Delta Vest full body harness by following these steps See Figures 12 and 13 Step 1 Lift harness by the back D ring and untangle straps Allow leg straps to hang free Step 2 Don the
11. way increase the scope of this warranty CAPITAL SAFETY will not accept liability for defects that are the result of product abuse misuse alteration or modification or for defects that are due to a failure to install maintain or use the product in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions CAPITAL SAFETY S WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE END USER THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO OUR PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CAPITAL SAFETY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS REVENUES OR PRODUCTIVITY OR FOR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CONTRACT WARRANTY STRICT LIABILITY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY The Ultimate in Fall Protection CSG USA amp Latin America 3833 SALA Way Red Wing MN 55066 5005 Toll Free 800 328 6146 Phone 651 388 8282 Fax 651 388 5065 solutions capitalsafety com CSG EMEA Europe Middle East Africa Le Broc Center Z I l re Avenue 5600 M B P 15 06511 Carros Le Broc Cedex France Phone 33 497 10 00 10 Fax 33 4 93 08 79 70 information capitalsafety com CSG Canada 260 Export Boulevard Mississauga
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13. 12404 1112450 1112450H 1112451 1112452 1112453 21 22 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED DATE OF FIRST USE INSPECTION ITEMS CORRECTIVE ACTION MAINTENANCE NOTED PERFORMED INSPECTION DATE Approved By ee Approved By Sy Approved By ee Approved By ee Approved By ee Approved By a Approved By fe Approved By FEE Approved By fe Approved By FEE Approved By fe Approved By FEE Approved By fee Approved By FEE Approved By FEE Approved By fe Approved By FEE FE Approved By LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Warranty to End User D B Industries Inc dba CAPITAL SAFETY USA CAPITAL SAFETY warrants to the original end user End User that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service This warranty extends for the lifetime of the product from the date the product is purchased by the End User in new and unused condition from a CAPITAL SAFETY authorized distributor CAPITAL SAFETY S entire liability to End User and End User s exclusive remedy under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement in kind of any defective product within its lifetime as CAPITAL SAFETY in its sole discretion determines and deems appropriate No oral or written information or advice given by CAPITAL SAFETY its distributors directors officers agents or employees shall create any different or additional warranties or in any
14. A CONTACT DBI SALA FOR MORE INFORMATION locuments N gliger de le faire peut causer des blessures graves voire mortelles Communiquez L UTILISATION LES INSTRUCTIONS FOURNIE TAU MOMENT DE L EXPEDITION DOIVENT ETRE SUIVIES NEGLIGER CES RECOMMANDA TIO ENTRAINER DES BLESSURES avec Capital Safety si on a besoin d une fiche d instructions Inspecter avant chaque utilisation Sil y a des dommages dus de l usure ne pas utiliser Ce harnais de s curit est destin tre ENG utilis pour arr ter les pires chutes Le mousqueton et l anneau en D de fixation doivent tre GRAVES VOIRE MORTELLES CONTACTER CAPITAL SASE CAS DE BESON DE NOTICE compatibles en taille forme et r sistance Ce dispositif ne r siste ps aux flammes ou la chaleur PECTER AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION METTRE HORS SERVICE APRES LARRET DUNE CHUTE Les r parations doivent tre effectu es seulement par le Capital Safety Group Une modification RE HORS SERVICE SI L INSPECTION R V LE DES DOMMAGES DUS L USURE EFFECTUER ou un usage abusif de l quipement annule la garantie ULEMENT DES FIXATIONS COMPATIBLES NE PAS MODIFIER OU R PARER LE HARNAIS Made in Canada Made in USA 9503437 Rev B 9503352 Rev A 1 FALL ARREST CLASS A AND RESCUE ARRET DES CHUTES LADDER ACCESS ACCES AUX ECHELLES RE AE M oak cies a 2 SUSPENSION OR CONTROLLE
15. APACITY 420 LBS NDERSTOOD PRIOR INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS italsafet Any unit which has seen a fall arresting service should not be used after such service Before use PRODUCT AT TIME OF SHIPMENT MUST BE E 10 DO SO COULD RESULT IN bel dg H le A WARNING read and comply with all labels and separate instructions Failure to do so could result in serious injury SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CONTAC E INGTRUCTION SHEET IS NEEDED USA 800 328 6146 DO NOT EXCEED CAPACITY OF THIS OR OTHER or death Contact Capital Safety if written instruction sheet is needed Inspect before each use I INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE REMOVE Fi FALL ARREST REMOVE FROM SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAPACITY IS THE wear damage exists do not use This body harness is intended to be used to arrest the most severe i DO NOT REMOVE LABEL COMBINED WEIGHT FOR WHICH THE COMPONENT falls Connecting snap and D ring must be compatible in size shape and strength This item is not men EN DA RD MAKE ONLY COMPATIBLE IS DESIGNED TO BE USED COMBINED WEIGHT flame or heat resistant Repairs only to be performed by Capital Safety Group Equipment modification f MADE IN XXXX INCLUDES THE USER S BODY WEIGHT or misuse voids warranty On ne doit pas utiliser un dispositif apr s qu il a servi arr ter une chute AVE RTISSEMENT L U S DU FABRIQUANT DOIVENT ETRE CLOTHING TOOLS AND ANY OBJECTS CARRIED iia oe uti on ot ie et oe pag bile sur toutes les Stiquettes g dons les autres F SES PREALABLEMENT
16. D DESCENT SUSPENSION OU DESCENTE ig CLASS D CLASSE D ANS 7350 1 MAY BE USED OR FALL ARREST 2 FT MAXIMUM S UMITED ACCESS RESCUE ACCES UMITE SAUVETAGE FREEFALL PEUT UUSE POUR L ARRET DES CHUTES 2 FT 0 6m CLASS E CLASSE E ANSI 2350 4 DE CHUTE LIBRE MAXMUN WORK EN POSTRON DE TRAVAL ER ALANS MAY BSED FR FAL AEST PENT ERE CLASS P CLASSE P ANS 7360 3 L ARRET DES CHUTES 9503011 REV B U S PATENT No 6 668 434 9503320 REV C YJIAYYN LNINVNY Id INGNVAd UNENOYVA NA JAY 31130003 7 NOV N A ININVNNJd HLM 7191 VA YMGLYSTIILA 1 30 NOLVOHLNIOI ANOLVALHILNION NISN c a z gt a RO m gt z m T 39 gt THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH THE FOLLOWNG STANDARDS ONLY IF MARKED WITH THE CORRESPONDING LETTER CODE UNDER STDS SECTION BELOW A ANSI Z359 1 B C ANSI A10 32 2004 D E ANSI 7359 3 F M MFRDvrmo LOT OSHA ASTM F887 2005 ODEL NO STDS INSPECTION LOG RELEVE D INSPECTION SERIAL NO NUM RO DE S RIE SEE RFID TAG IN CLEAR POUCH VOIR L ETIAUETTE DE RFID DANS LA POCHE TRANSPARENTE SERIAL NO SEE RFID TAG IN CLEAR POUCH ERE sal MODEL NO MODELE 9503020 Rev B DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL NE PAS ENLEVER CETTE ETIQUETTE 9502095 Rev A INSPECTION LOG DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL 19 This instruction applies to the following models 1100373 1100374 1100379 1100380 1100389 1100390 1100391 1100392 1100393 1100394 1100395 1100396 1100517 1100518 1100519 1
17. Instructions for the following series products DELTA Full Body Harnesses See back pages for specific model numbers USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL DELTA FULL BODY HARNESS This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer s Instructions as required by ANSIZ359 1 and CSA 259 10 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA Form 5903124 Rev F Copyright 2012 DB Industries Inc Figure 1 Shoulder trap inside vest Attachment Element for Fall Arrest D ring or Web Loop Labels and Figure 2 Shoulder Strap Chest Strap Leg Strap Attachment Element for Fall Arrest D ring or Web Loop D ring Pad Labels and RFID Tag Figure 3 Shoulder Strap Front Attachment Element D ring or Web Loop Leg Strap Attachment Element for Fall Arrest D ring or Web Loop D ring Pad Labels and RFID Tag Figure 4 Shoulder Strap Front D ring Leg Strap Attachment Element for Fall Arrest D ring or Web Loop D ring Pad Labels and RFID Tag WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest restraint work positioning personnel riding climbing or rescue system The user must follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component of the system These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipme
18. NG POSITIONING Anchorages selected for work positioning systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 1 3 000 Ibs 13 3 KN for non certified anchorages or 2 Two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages When more than one work positioning system is attached to an anchorage the strengths set forth in 1 and 2 above shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage D RESCUE Anchorages selected for rescue systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 1 3 000 Ibs 13 3 kN for non certified anchorages or 2 Five times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages When more than one rescue system is attached to an anchorage the strengths set forth in 1 and 2 above shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage E CLIMBING The structure to which a climbing system is attached must sustain the loads required by that particular system See instructions for climbing system for requirements 10 3 0 DONNING AND USE WARNING Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment Consult DBI SALA when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual Some subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment Use caution when using
19. PORTANT Training must be conducted without exposing the user to a fall hazard Training should be repeated on a periodic basis 5 0 INSPECTION 5 1 The i Safe RFID tag on this harness can be used in conjunction with the i Safe handheld reading device and the web based portal to simplify inspection and inventory control and provide records for your fall protection equipment See Figure 20 5 2 FREQUENCY Before each use inspect the full body harness according to sections 5 3 and 5 4 The harness must also be inspected by a competent person other than the user at least annually Record the results of each Competent Person inspection in the inspection and maintenance log in section 9 0 or use the i Safe inspection web portal to maintain your inspection records If you are a first time user contact a Customer Service representative See Back Cover or if you have already registered access isafe capitalsafety com Follow 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
20. Personnel riding systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible Climbing systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 18 in 46 cm or less Rescue systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible See subsystem manufacturer s instructions for more information Figure 6 Fall Clearance Figure 7 Swing Falls D LL DD HH C pe ee ee ee Required Fall Clearance Distance Length of Lanyard Specified on labeling of Lanyard Specified on labeling Deceleration Distance 4 ft 1 2 m except e for ANSI OSHA Lanyards with Free Fall greater than 6 ft 1 8 m up to 12 ft 3 7 m or user weights greater than 310 Ibs 141 kg up to 420 Ibs 191 kg add 1 ft 0 3m DD 5 ft 1 5 m e for CSA E6 Lanyards add 1 7 ft 0 5 m DD 5 7 ft 1 7 m Height of Suspended Worker Safety Factor 1 5 ft 0 5 m Factors in D Ring Slide and Harness Stretch Example Assuming a 6 ft 1 8 m tall user with a typical 6 ft 1 8 m lanyard with 6 ft 1 8 m Free Fall Fall Clearance calculation would be as follows RD LL DD HH C RD 6 ft 4 ft 6 ft 1 5 ft 17 5 ft RD 1 8mM 1 2mM 1 8mM 0 5m 5 3m e FALL CLEARANCE See Figure 6 There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other obstruction The clearance required is dependent on the following factors e Elevation of Anchorage e Free f
21. Vest Harness as you would a jacket Do not zip the vest at this time Step 3 Connect chest strap by passing male buckle through female buckle Pass excess webbing through loop keepers Step 4 Reach between legs and grasp the leg strap on your left side Bring the strap up between your legs and connect to buckle attached to yellow strap orange on high visibility models black on flame resistant models as shown in Figures 12 and 13 Connect right leg strap Step 5 Reach inside the vest and adjust shoulder straps to a snug fit Left and right shoulder straps Should be adjusted to the same length Readjust leg straps chest strap and shoulder straps as necessary to a snug fit Step 6 Zip the vest 11 Figure 12 Donning the Delta Vest Harness Figure 13B Revolver Vertical Torso Adjuster To Tighten Turn Ratchet Knob in direction A To Loosen Pull Ratchet Knob out and turn in direction B 2 lt lt NOTE After Chest Strap Pass male buckle Tongue Buckle Pass webbing Ne adjustment tug through female buckle and pull free through buckle and insert tongue OY upwards on the end of webbing to tighten through grommet shoulder straps to ensure that each adjustor is locked in place Pass Buckle Pass male buckle Quick Connect Buckle Insert the tab of through female buckle and pull free the buckle into the receptor of the quick end of webbing to tighten connect buckle until a click is heard
22. YSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 If the connecting element to which a snap hook shown or carabiner attaches is undersized or irregular in shape a situation could occur where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or carabiner This force may cause the gate of either a self locking or a non locking snap hook to open COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS Capital Safety equipment is designed for use with Capital Safety approved components and subsystems only Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect the safety and reliability of the complete system COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented Contact Capital Safety if you have any questions about compatibility Connectors hooks carabiners and D rings must be capable of supporting at least 5 000 Ibs 22 2 kN Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components Do not use equipment that is not compatible Non compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage See Figure 8 Connectors must be compatible in size shape and strength Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 1 and OSHA
23. all distance e Connecting subsystem length e Worker height o Deceleration distance e Movement of harness attachment element See subsystem manufacturer s instructions for more information e SWING FALLS See Figure 7 Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death Minimize swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point as possible Do not permit a swing fall if injury could occur Swing falls will significantly increase the clearance required when a self retracting lifeline or other variable length connecting subsystem is used e EXTENDED SUSPENSION A full body harness is not intended for use in extended suspension applications If the user is going to be suspended for an extended length of time it is recommended that some form of seat support be used DBI SALA recommends a seat board suspension workseat seat sling or a boatswain chair Contact DBI SALA for more information on these items e ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require additional precautions to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment Hazards may include but are not limited to heat chemicals corrosive environments high voltage power lines gases moving machinery and sharp edges e HARNESSES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS Harnesses with Kevlar webbing are designed for us
24. 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 buckles work smoothly If present inspect the quick connect buckles by ensuring that the release tabs 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 IMPORTANT On Delta Vest harnesses inspection should include the webbing inside the vest Step 3 Inspect labels All labels should be present and fully legible See section 8 0 Step 4 Inspect each system component or subsystem according to manufacturer s instructions Step 5 Inspect the Stitched Impact Indicator Figure 21 The Stitched Impact Indicator A is a section of webbing that is lapped back on itself and secured with a specific stitch pattern holding the lap The stitch pattern is designed to release when the harness arrests a fall or has been subjected to an equivalent force If the impact indicator has been activated the harness must be removed from service and destroyed NOTE Some harnesses are equipped with a s
25. dding e Remove pads from harness for laundering Place the harness in the supplied laundry bag The bag is designed to prevent entanglement of harness and to protect the washing machine from damage Use of the laundry bag to wash the pads is optional e Launder flame resistant pads separately from harness or other non flame resistant garments Lint from other garments may affect flame resistance e Use a bleach free detergent when washing both the harness and the pads Do not use soap soap may leave a residue which could affect flame resistance e Do not use chlorine bleach Bleach may weaken fabric and reduce product life e Oily or greasy stains may be pre treated and washed in hot water 140 F max 60 C max e Use delicate permanent press or cotton sturdy wash cycle with cold or warm water Hot water can be used on heavily soiled items as long as it does not exceed 140 F 60 C Use extra rinse cycle to be sure all residual wash chemicals are removed e Air dry or tumble dry using permanent press cycle and low heat Drying temp should not exceed 200 F 93 C These fabrics dry quickly for lowest shrinkage do not over dry Additional maintenance and servicing procedures must be completed by a factory authorized service center Authorization must be in writing Do not attempt to disassemble the unit Store full body harnesses in a cool dry clean environment out of direct sunlight Avoid areas where chemical vapors may exist Th
26. e in high temperature environments with limitations Kevlar webbing begins to char at 800 to 900 Fahrenheit Kevlar webbing can withstand limited contact exposure to temperatures up to 1 000 F Polyester webbing loses strength at 300 to 400 F PVC coating on hardware has a melting point of approximately 350 F IMPORTANT When working with tools materials or in high temperature environments ensure that associated fall protection equipment can withstand high temperatures or provide protection for those items IMPORTANT Although PVC coated cadmium or zinc plated hardware exhibit excellent corrosion resistance in chemical acidic alkaline and atmospheric conditions frequent inspections may be required Consult with Capital Safety if you question the use of this equipment in hazardous environments e TRAINING This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application and use See section 4 0 1 3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS Refer to national standards including ANSI Z359 0 1 2 3 and 4 family of standards on fall protection ANSI A10 32 CSA Z259 10 and applicable local state and federal OSHA requirements governing occupational safety for more information about work positioning systems IMPORTANT Harnesses with Kevlar webbing do not meet ANSI 2359 1 Kevlar does not have equivalent abrasion resistance of polyamides Kevlar harnesses meet all other requirements of this standard 2 0 S
27. m Rescue systems are configured depending on the type of rescue For limited access confined space applications harnesses equipped with D rings on the shoulders may be used for entry and egress into confined spaces where worker profile is an issue CONTROLLED DESCENT For controlled descent applications harnesses equipped with a single sternal level D ring one or two frontal mounted D rings or a pair of connectors originating below the waist such as a Seat sling may be used for connection to a descender or evacuation system reference in Z259 10 in Canada RESTRAINT The full body harness is used as a component of a restraint system to prevent the user from reaching a fall hazard Restraint systems typically include a full body harness and a lanyard or restraint line 1 2 LIMITATIONS Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment CAPACITY These full body harnesses are designed for use by persons with a combined weight clothing tools etc for ANSI Z359 1 310 Ibs 141 kg CSA Z259 10 352 Ibs 160 kg Make sure all of the components in your system are rated to a capacity appropriate to your application FREE FALL Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to 6 feet 1 8 M ANSI Z359 1 Restraint systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible Work positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 2 feet 6 m or less
28. nt Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death IMPORTANT If you have questions on the use care or suitability of this equipment for your application contact Capital Safety IMPORTANT Before using this equipment record the product identification information from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log of this manual DESCRIPTIONS Delta Vest Full Body Harness See Figure 1 Vest Style Full Body Harness See Figure 2 Cross Over Style Full Body Harness See Figure 3 Step In Style Full Body Harness See Figure 4 OPTIONS DBI SALA Full Body Harnesses are available with options and accessories Following is a partial list of commonly used options and accessories some options may not be available on all harnesses Shoulder D rings Side D rings Hip pad with side D rings Quick Connect buckles Tongue buckle body belt Loops on harness for body belt Kevlar webbing High visibility webbing Non sparking Non conductive PVC coated hardware Shoulder pads Tool belt support straps Seat sling Lanyard attached directly to D ring or attachment element Snap fastener on shoulder strap for retaining lanyard Delta Vest e Tool holders 1 0 APPLICATIONS 1 1 PURPOSE DBI SALA full body harnesses are to be used as components in personal fall arrest res
29. of Delta Vest Harness Insert lanyard web loop through web loop or D ring on harness Harness Web Loop or D ring Web Loop on Energy Absorbing Lanyard Insert appropriate end of lanyard through the lanyard web loop Pull the lanyard through the connecting web loop to secure 2 5 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH The anchorage strength required is dependent on the application type The following are the requirements of ANSI 359 1 for these application types A FALL ARREST Anchorages selected for fall arrest systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining Static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 1 5 000 Ibs 22 2 KN for non certified anchorages or 2 Two times the maximum arresting force for certified anchorages When more than one fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage the strengths set forth in 1 and 2 above shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage B RESTRAINT Anchorages selected for restraint and travel restraint systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 1 1 000 Ibs 4 5 KN for non certified anchorages or 2 Two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages When more than one restraint and travel restraint system is attached to an anchorage the strengths set forth in 1 and 2 above shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage C WORKI
30. of webbing to tighten Figure 15 Donning Vest Style Harness Chest Strap Attach chest strap by inserting the tab of the buckle into the receptor of the quick connect buckle until a click is heard Quick Connect Buckle Insert the tab of the buckle into the receptor of the quick connect buckle until a click is heard 14 To Tighten Turn Ratchet Knob in direction A To Loosen Pull Ratchet Knob out and turn in direction B NOTE After adjustment tug upwards on the shoulder straps to ensure that each adjustor is locked in place 3 4 3 5 3 6 CROSS OVER STYLE HARNESS If your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt the belt should be installed through the four loops in the harness as shown in Figure 17 The hip pad if used is secured to the belt by passing the belt through the hip pad loops Don the cross over style full body harness by following these steps see Figures 17 19B NOTE Cross Over Style harnesses contain different harness buckle connections See Figure 19A for the style that applies to your harness Step 1 Locate back D ring held in position by the D ring pad lift up harness and hold by this D ring Ensure the straps are not twisted Step 2 Grasp shoulder straps between back and front D ring and slip harness over your head from the left side Position shoulder straps on top of shoulder Ensure straps are not tangled and hang freely The D ring will be positioned on you
31. onnection F To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and lock or that roll out could occur G In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load CONNECTING SUBSYSTEMS Connecting subsystems self retracting lifeline lanyard rope grab and lifeline cable sleeve must be suitable for your application See Section 1 1 See subsystem manufacturer s instructions for more information Some harness models have web loop connection points Do not use Snap hooks to connect to web loops Use a self locking carabiner to connect to a web loop Ensure the carabiner cannot cross gate load load against the gate rather than along the backbone of the carabiner Some lanyards are designed to choke onto a web loop to provide a compatible connection see Figure 10 Lanyards may be sewn directly to the web loop forming a permanent connection Do not make multiple connections onto one web loop unless choking two lanyards onto a properly sized web loop Figure 8 Unintentional Disengagement Figure 9 Inappropriate Connections allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the connecting point f Small ring or other non compatibly Force is applied to the The Gate presses against The Gate opens allowing Snap Hook the Connecting Ring the Snap Hook to slip off Figure 10 Web Loop Connections Figure 11 Front and Back
32. oroughly inspect the full body harness after extended storage SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE Maximum Free Fall Distance No greater than 6 feet 1 8 m per federal law and ANSI Z359 1 Maximum Arresting Force 1 800 Ibs 8 KN Capacity ANSI Z359 1 310 Ibs 141 kg CSA Z259 10 352 Ibs 160 kg Approximate Weight e Harness only 3 Ibs 1 4 kg e Harness with Side D rings Add 1 2 Ib 23 kg e Harness with Back Pad or Belt Add 1 Ib 45 kg Cross over Style Harness Patent numbers United States 5 203 829 Canada 2 080 643 All harnesses excluding Kevlar harnesses meet ANSI Z359 1 and OSHA requirements MATERIALS Standards All harnesses marked with ASTM F887 2004 meet all testing requirements of the standard Webbing Materials 6 000 Ibs 27KN Tensile Strength Polyester 7 000 Ibs 31 kN Tensile Strength Nylon 7 000 Ibs 31 kN Tensile Strength Nomex covered Kevlar Pad and Label Cover Materials e All outer fabric is Nomex and Kevlar blend fabric Fire resistant hook and loop fasteners Optional Accessories e Hip Pad with side D ring e Arc rated hip leg and back pads e Nomex covered Kevlar webbing e Polyurethane coated arc rated dorsal web loop e Non sparking Non conductive PVC coated hardware 18 8 0 LABELING 8 1 The following labels must be present and completely legible ANSI SD Sarre INTELLIGENT SAFETY SYSTEM XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX L D SS RFID Tag RFID Tag
33. r back when worn properly Step 3 Grasp the buckle below the front D ring and connect Figure 19A Ensure straps are not tangled or crossed Step 4 Reach between legs and grasp blue leg strap on your left side Bring strap up between legs and connect to buckle Connect right leg strap Figure 19A Step 5 Adjust shoulder straps to a snug fit Figure 19B Left and right sides of shoulder straps should be adjusted to the same length and the front D ring should be centered on your lower chest The back D ring should be centered between your shoulder blades Adjust leg straps to a snug fit Adjust the waist belt if present Center retrieval D rings if present on top of each shoulder Figure 17 Removable Waist Belt and Hip Pad USE OF FALL ARREST D RING OR ATTACHMENT ELEMENT For fall protection applications connect to the D ring or attachment element on your back between your shoulder blades Side D rings if present are for positioning or restraint applications only Shoulder retrieval D rings are for rescue or retrieval applications only Front D ring is for ladder climbing or positioning D rings on seat sling are for suspension or positioning applications only MAKING CONNECTIONS When using a hook to connect to an anchorage or when coupling components of the system together ensure roll out cannot occur Roll out occurs when interference between the hook and mating connector causes the hook gate to unintentionally open and release
34. tand up D ring in the dorsal back D ring location If the spring in the D ring is damaged or lost and the D ring no longer stands up this does not compromise the harness integrity As long as the D ring passes inspection criteria in Step 1 it is safe to use Figure 20 i Safe RFID Tag Figure 21 Stitched Impact Indicator 17 5 4 5 5 6 0 6 1 6 2 6 3 7 0 7 1 7 1 DEFECTS If inspection reveals a defective condition remove unit from service immediately and destroy NOTE Only DBI SALA or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment PRODUCT LIFE The functional life of DBI SALA harnesses is determined by work conditions and maintenance As long as the product passes inspection criteria it may remain in service MAINTENANCE SERVICING STORAGE WASHING INSTRUCTIONS Full body harness Clean full body harness with water and a mild soap solution Do not use bleach or bleach solutions Wipe off hardware with a clean dry cloth and hang to air dry Do not force dry with heat An excessive buildup of dirt paint etc may prevent the full body harness from working properly and in severe cases degrade the webbing to a point where it weakens and should be removed from service More information on cleaning is available from DBI SALA If you have questions concerning the condition of your harness or have any doubt about putting it into service contact DBI SALA Fire Resistant Pa
35. traint work positioning or rescue systems See Figures 1 2 3 and 4 for harness styles Harnesses included in this manual are full body harnesses and meet ANSI Z359 1 OSHA and CSA Z259 10 requirements See Figure 5 for application illustrations e Full body harnesses with Kevlar web should be used when working with tools materials or environments of high temperature foundries chemical manufacturing steel fabrication emergency rescue services fire services welders oil industry nuclear industry explosives e Harnesses with PVC coated hardware should be used when working in explosive or electrically conductive environments or where surfaces must be protected from the hardware e Harnesses with high visibility webbing should be used when increased visibility of the user is required A PERSONAL FALL ARREST The full body harness is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system Personal fall arrest systems typically include a full body harness and a connecting subsystem energy absorbing lanyard Maximum arresting force must not exceed 1 800 Ibs 8 kN For fall protection applications connect the fall arrest subsystem example lanyard SRL energy absorber etc to the D ring or attachment element on your back between your shoulder blades Figure 5 Applications Anchorage Anchorage Connector Anchorage Anchorage Connector i Restraint Lanyard Connecting Subsystem Self Retracting Lifeline Shown H
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