EDELRID FLEX PRO Bedienungsanleitung Seite 34

ers. Snap hooks should not be used unless ap-
proved for the application by the manufacturer.
Sections 10-16 provide additional information
concerning the location and use of various attach-
ments that may be provided on this FBH.
10. Dorsal: The dorsal attachment element shall be
used as the primary fall arrest attachment,
unless the application allows the use of an alter-
nate attachment. The dorsal attachment may
also be used for travel restraint or rescue. When
supported by the dorsal attachment during a fall,
the design of the full body harness shall direct
load through 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 attach-
ment element. Sliding dorsal attachments are
generally easier to adjust to different user sizes,
and allow a more vertical rest position post fall,
but can increase FBH stretch.
11. Sternal: The sternal attachment may be used as
an alternative fall arrest attachment in applica-
tions where the dorsal attachment is determined
to be inappropriate by a competent person, and
where there is no chance to fall in a direction
other than feet first. Accepted practical uses for
a sternal attachment include, but are not limited
to, ladder climbing with a guided type fall arres-
tor, ladder climbing with an overhead self-re-
tracting lifeline for fall arrest, work positioning,
and rope access. The sternal attachment may
also be used for travel restraint or rescue. When
supported by the sternal attachment during a
fall, the design of the full body harness shall
direct load through the shoulder straps support-
ing the user, and around the thighs. Supporting
the user, post fall, by the sternal attachment will
result in roughly a sitting or cradled body posi-
tion with weight concentrated on the thighs,
buttocks and lower back. Supporting the user
during work positioning by the sternal attach-
ment will result in an approximate upright body
position. If the sternal attachment is used for fall
arrest, the competent person evaluating the ap-
plication should take measures to ensure that a
fall can only occur feet first. This may include
limiting the allowable free fall distance. It may be
possible for a sternal attachment incorporated
into an adjustable style chest strap to cause the
chest strap to slide up and possibly choke the
user during a fall, extraction, suspension... The
competent person should consider full body har-
ness models with a fixed sternal attachment for
these applications.
12. Frontal: The frontal attachment serves as a
ladder climbing connection for guided type fall
arrestors where there is no chance to fall in a di-
rection other than feet first, or may be used for
work positioning. Supporting the user, post fall or
during work positioning, by the frontal attach-
ment will result in a sitting body position, with the
upper torso upright, with weight concentrated on
the thighs and buttocks. When supported by the
frontal attachment, the design of the full body
harness shall direct load directly around the
thighs and under the buttocks by means of the
sub-pelvic strap. If the frontal attachment is used
for fall arrest, the competent person evaluating
the application should take measures to ensure
that a fall can only occur feet first. This may in-
clude limiting the allowable free fall distance.
13. Shoulder: The shoulder attachment elements
shall be used as a pair, and are an acceptable