EDELRID FLEX PRO Bedienungsanleitung Seite 29

Application to EN 361, ANSI Z359.11 (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,
ANSI Z359.12 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, ANSI Z359.12. Catch systems
may be used with or without energy absorbing ele-
ments. 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, ANSI Z359.11 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. If the
harness is used for a load above 100 kg the fall arrest
system must be compatible with this specific load.
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 guided-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 guid-
ed-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, ANSI/ASSP Z359.11
(Fig. 10c):
Connectors of positioning systems must be fastened
to the waist attachment point (D). These 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
weighing up to 150 kg including any tools or equip-
ment 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 correct-
ly. 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.
closures and adjusting elements.
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
Regularly check all