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The rear reception eyelet
(D-ring with back plate) should
always be at shoulder height
and the breast belt should rest
centrally on the breast.
Important:
Become familiar with the function of the full body
harness before first use.
In this case, put on the full body harness as
described above and, as a trial, attach at ground
level with fastening (e.g. safety rope). Load the
belt through body weight; leg loops must
enclose the thighs trouble-free. Hanging in the
belt should usually not cause any difficulties,
otherwise check the belt adjustment. With the
loading of the full body harness, the webbing
settles into the respective hardware parts and
any yielding of the webbing is thus minimized.
3. Notes on use
Any labeling or identification of this
equipment with a solution-content
Textmaker/Edding on supporting webbing or
ropes is forbidden, since the textile woven
fabric can be damaged by that.
This equipment may be used only within
the in-service conditions as stipulated and the
planned intended purpose.
The use of this equipment is permitted to
instructed and expert persons only, or use is
subject to direct expert monitoring.
There must be no health problems
present (alcohol, drugs, medication, heart or
circulation problems).
Furthermore, it must be considered
before the use of this equipment how a possibly
necessary rescue can be realized safely
(emergency - rescue plan).
Personal Protective Equipment against
fall from a height should be made available to
the user in person.
B
efore every use, test the overall
Personal Protective Equipment against fall from
a height and do not use damaged devices
(function test). For your own safety, have it
checked by from another person whether your
full body harness is adjusted correctly.
In case of utilization in a fall arrest
system (EN363), always note that there is
sufficient open space below the user.
Limit possible fall paths to a minimum
through guided-type fall arresters and similar.
Note the correct composition of the
overall PPE, since incorrect combinations of
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equipment parts with regard to each other
(compatibility) can impair secure functioning.
Changes or extensions may not be carried out
without prior written approval from the
manufacturer. In the same way, all repairs may
be carried out only in agreement with the
manufacturer.
Do not expose to acids, oils or corrosive
chemicals, and if this is unavoidable rinse off
immediately after use and have equipment
tested by an expert.
Protect against sharp-edged objects.
Textiles are to be protected against heat
higher than 60°C. Attention is to be paid to
melting of the webbing. Weld bead markers are
also to be considered as melting.
Avoid any corrosion danger and extreme
heat and cold.
Anchor point:
The anchor point according to EN 795 (minimum
strength 10 kN) is to be selected (as far as
possible above the head) so that free fall and
the fall height is limited to a minimum. The max.
angle to the vertical should never exceed 30° in
this case (swinging).
3.1 Use of the reception eyelet
(Identification A)
The reception eyelet is determined exclusively
for use with a fall arrest system according to EN
363 e.g.:
In combination with the following:
Fastenings with fall energy absorber EN
354/355
Retractable-type fall arresters EN 360
Guided-type fall arresters EN 353-2
Abseiling and rescue devices EN 341 and
1496
3.2 Use of the rear reception eyelet in the
Var. B 3 as a back eyelet extension:
In the implementation Var. B3, full
body harness is provided with a
fastenings of Type Band B3 with a
maximum fastening length of 0.5 m.
This fastening is fixed-sewn on at the
back-reception eyelet and is used to
facilitate operation of this back-
reception eyelet (e.g. in case of
utilization with retractable-type fall arresters).
The Type Band B3 webbing employed here has
been tested successfully over an edge. A steel
edge with radius R = 0.5 mm, without burr, was
employed in this case. Based on this test, the
equipment in corresponding composition is
suitable for use over similar edges (inquire with
the manufacturer about this), such as exist for
example on rolled-steel profile sections, on