Application to EN 361 (Fig. 8a – e):
The harness is safely connected to a rescue or fall
arrest system at the catch eyes (A or A/2); the con-
nectors employed (karabiners should withstand a
lateral force of ≥ 15 kN) must conform to EN 362 and
are fastened to the catch eyes (marked A or A/2).
When using the front catch eyes A/2 both eyes must
be attached to the connector conforming to EN 362.
Catch systems may be used with or without energy
absorbing elements. In case of a fall, the fall arrest
systems must reduce the fall arresting force to a
value that can be born by the human body (6 kN).
Only one fall arrest harness to EN 361 may be used
in each fall arrest system! Before using a fall arrest
system, ensure that sufficient free room for a fall
from the work position is available below the user.
Free room for fall below the user
The elongation (Hs) of the harness upon a fall load is
max. 27 cm. Observe the corresponding instructions
supplied with the lanyard (energy absorbing lan-
yards, height securing devices, guided-type fall ar-
resters on movable or stationary guide) as well as
those of other components that may be used.
Application to EN 361 + EN 353-1 (Fig. 10a – b):
The harness is securely connected to the guid-
ed-type fall arrester with stationary guide (EN 353-1,
climbing protection guide) by means of the gliding
catch eye (A + climging ladder). Connect the harness
to a guided-type fall arrester with movable guide as
specified by the manufacturer of the fall arrest
system. Before using a fall arrest system, ensure that
sufficient free room for a fall from the work position
is available below the user.
Application to EN 358 (Fig. 10c):
Connectors of positioning systems must be fastened
to the lateral eyes (D). These eyes must be used for
positioning purposes only. The positioning system
must be kept well tensioned. The attachment point
must be positioned higher than the person´s hip and
the free-fall height must be limited to 0.5 m. Hip
harnesses to EN 358 are approved for users weigh-
ing up to 150 kg including any tools or equipment
carried along.
The need for a fall arrest system must be considered
in each case.
Fig. 2 Putting on of the harness
2a Aligning the harness to the shoulder cushion
2b – c Putting the harness on laterally (like a jacket)
Fig. 3a – d When closing the Triple Lock buckles on
the legs and the hip be sure to assign them correctly.
Note the marking! (Legs – left & right)
Fig. 4 Use of different buckle types
4a On TripleLock buckles flip the frame up to attach
it to the hook. To loosen the buckle, force the frame
into the buckle housing and lift the buckle up at the
same time.
4b To loosen EasyGlider buckles flip them up. To
close, pull the outbound webbing. Pull the covers
over the buckles upon closing.
Fig. 5 a – c Tightening the shoulder, leg and breast
straps
Fig. 5d Tightening the hip belt. The belt should be
adjusted so that a hand width air remains under-
neath the belt.
Fig. 5e Positioning of the eye ((L) EN 361 + EN
353-1) centrally at the height of the navel.
Fig. 5 f – g Stowing the excess strapping in the strap
keeper