Newtec NT06 Informationsblatt Seite 5

HOW FASTEN STRAPS
THE HARNESS IS PUT ON CORRECTLY IF:
- All straps are correctly adjusted (you can thread your hand between the harness and your clothes);
- Dorsal attaching ring is correctly positioned at the level of the shoulder blades;
- Attaching/adjusting buckle is correctly positioned at the middle of the abdomen;
- The free ends of all the straps are threaded through the loops;
CONNECTING OTHER FALL ARREST DEVICES
The fall arrest device must be connected only to the
attaching elements of the harness marked by capital letter
A. So it can be connected directly to: the dorsal attaching
ring , its extension or to both the sternal attaching loops. It is
strictly forbidden to attach the fall arrest device to only one
sternal attaching loop. The dorsal attaching ring is marked
by capital letter A, marked on the crossing plate with arrows
indicating the ring. Extension of the back hook is marked by
the letter A on the label sewn inside the end loop.
Sternal attaching loops are marked by an half of the capital
letter A placed on the label sewn into each loops. See
drawing.
NOTES
Before using a fall arrest system, of which the full body harness is a component, you have to check that all devices are
correctly connected. They can work without any trouble and they are certified with the obligatory standards:
- EN 353-1, EN 353-2, EN 354, EN 355, EN 360, EN 361, EN 362: for fall arrest system.
- EN 795: for anchor devices.
- EN 341: for descender devices.
USE
During use, the device should be protected from a contact with oils, acids, solvents, basics, open fire, hot metal drops and
sharp edges. You should avoid using the device in the dust laden and greasy environment.
WITHDRAWN FROM USE
The PPE must be withdrawn from use immediately when:
- any doubt arises about its good condition or its right functioning
- it has been used to arrest a fall
The PPE must be sent to the device manufacturer or to his certified representative to carry out a detailed inspection and to
value its eventual repair or destruction.
PERIODIC REVIEWS
After each 12 months of utilization the PPE must be withdrawn from use for carrying out the periodic review.
During this inspection will be established admissible time for the PPE use till next periodic review. After this period, it is
strictly forbidden to use the PPE without carrying out next periodic review. All the information concerning the periodic review
must be recorded in the Identity Card. The periodic reviews and the updating of the Identity Card can be carried out by the
manufacturer or by his authorized representative only.
ADMISSIBLE TIME OF USE
The expected average life of the PPE, if it is kept as specified in this informative note and it is subjected to all periodic reviews,
is 5 years from first use date.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF USE OF PPE AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
- PPE shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
- PPE must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal
and emergency use.
- A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
- It is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the PPE without the manufacturer's prior written consent.
- Any repair shall only be carried out by the equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.
- PPE shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
- PPE should be a personal issue item.
- Before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system.
- Periodically check connecting and adjusting of the equipment components to avoid accidental loosening or disconnecting
of the components.
- It is forbidden to use combinations of PPE in which the safe function of any items is affected by or interferes with the safe
function of another.
- Before each use of PPE it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to ensure that it is in a serviceable
REGULATION OF STRAPS LENGTH
TO SHORTEN
TO LENGTHEN
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cod.121034 - mod. NT06
REGULATION OF SHOULDER
BRACES
TO SHORTEN
TO LENGTHEN
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