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EN
Flex Lite
Fall Arrest Harness according to EN 361, ANSI/
ASSP Z359.11
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USAGE, SAFETY, LIFESPAN,
STORAGE AND CARE
This product is part of personal protective equipment
for protection (PPE) against falls from heights and
should be allocated to one individual.
These instructions for use contain important notes,
a control card and a proof of inspection (test book).
Before using this product, all documents must have
been read and their content understood. This docu-
ment must be provided to the user by the retailer in
the respective country's language and must be kept
with the equipment while it is in use.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
These instructions must be carefully read and fol-
lowed. This product especially manufactured for
working at great heights or depths does not release
users from the risk borne personally. Work and
sporting activities carried out at great heights or
depths are potentially dangerous. Errors and care-
lessness can lead to serious injuries or even to
death. Experience is required in order to select the
correct equipment. Equipment may only be used by
trained and experienced persons or under instruc-
tion and supervision. Users must be aware that poor
physical and/or mental health can jeopardise safety
under normal conditions and in emergencies. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable if the equipment
has been abused or used incorrectly. In all cases, the
users or the persons responsible bear the responsi-
bility and the risk. When using this product in the
areas of rescuing and personal protective equip-
ment, we recommend that the relevant national
regulations be observed. Before using the equip-
ment, the user must ensure that, in the event of
falling into the PPE-system, the person caught can
be rescued immediately, safely and effectively. Mo-
tionless suspension in a harness may cause severe
injury and even death (suspension trauma)
Personal protection equipment products may only
be used to belay people.
Product specific notes
Fig. 1a/b designations of relevant elements:
A Sternal fall arrest attachment point
B Dorsal fall arrest attachment point
C Adjustable shoulder straps/Easy Glider buckle
D Tear-off/freely positionable lanyard parking ele-
ment up to max. 5 kg
E Tripel Lock buckle
F Removable leg cushion
G Visual fall indicator
H Elastic keepers
I Individual labelling field
J Bag for RFID (chip)
K Labelling
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.
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 – c 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. Regularly check all
closures and adjusting elements.
Fig. 5 a – c Tightening the shoulder, leg and breast
straps
Fig. 5 d – e Stowing the excess strapping in the strap
keeper
Fig. 6
6a The shoulder cushion should align flush with the
nape of the neck.
6b Shoulder cushion too low
6c – e Position of the textile hip joint
Fig. 9 Lanyard parking element
9a Free positioning
9b Lanyard parking element
9c Detach if the load exceeds 5 kg
Fig. 7 Upon adjustment but before using the harness
you should try being suspended in it for at least 5
minutes in the planned usage situation. The harness
must fit comfortably. When properly selected (Fig.
12 size table) and adjusted the suspension test must
not result in hindered breathing and/or pain. When
the harness has been applied, its metal parts should
not contact genitals or arm pits. Free suspension in
the harness must not lead to excessive arching of the
back, tensioning of the body, pressure on the geni-
tals, loins or arm pits. Women's lymphatic vessels of
the breast should not be constricted if at all possible.