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IMPORTANT: If the full body harness has been subjected to fall arrest or impact
forces it must be immediately removed from service and destroyed.
IMPORTANT: Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.)
may require increasing the frequency of inspections.
INSPECTION STEPS:
Step 1. Inspect harness hardware (buckles, D-rings, back pad, loop keepers);
these items must not be damaged, broken, distorted, and must be free of
sharp edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion. PVC coated hardware
must be free of cuts, rips, tears, holes, etc. in the coating to ensure non-
conductivity. Ensure that the release tabs of the buckle work freely and that
a click is heard when the buckle engages. Inspect parachute buckle spring.
Step 2. Inspect webbing; material must be free of frayed, cut, or broken fibers.
Check for tears, abrasions, mold, burns, or discoloration. Inspect stitching;
check for pulled or cut stitches. Broken stitches may be an indication that
the harness has been impact loaded and must be removed from service.
When performing the annual formal inspection on the XP models of the
ExoFit harness, remove the back pad and leg strap pads to facilitate
inspection of the webbing.
Step 3. Inspect the labels: All labels should be present and fully legible.
Step 4. Inspect each system component or subsystem according to manufacturer's
instructions.
Step 5. Record the inspection date and results in the inspection and maintenance
log in the General Instruction (5902392).
Step 6. Inspect the impact indicator on the XP models of the ExoFit. See Figure
G. G-1 shows the harness in a normal condition. The D-ring (12) is seated
in the pivot (13). If the dorsal D-ring of the harness has experienced an
impact (14)(G-2), a red-colored area at the base of the D-ring will become
visible (15) indicating that an impact has occurred. The impact indicator
cannot be reset and the harness must be removed from service and
destroyed.
If inspection reveals a defective condition, remove the unit from service immediately
and destroy it.
NOTE: Only DBI-SALA or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this
equipment.
MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, STORAGE
A. WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FULL BODY HARNESS:
(See B. for Arc Flash Full Body Harness Washing Instructions)
Step 1. Spot clean the ExoFit full body harness with water and a mild soap solution.
The harness may be laundered by using a bleach-free detergent. Water
temperature for wash and rinse must not exceed 70° C (160° F).
Step 2. To launder the ExoFit XP, remove the pads. See Figure H. To remove the
pads, undo the snaps and zippers (16). The pads will fall away from the
harness straps. Only one leg pad is shown for clarity (17).
Step 3. Place the harness in the supplied laundry bag. The bag is designed to
prevent entanglement of harnesses and to protect the washing machine
from damage. Use of the laundry bag to wash the pads is optional.
Note: Use a bleach-free detergent when washing both the harness and the
pads.
Step 4. Harness and pads may be air dried or tumble dried on low heat (not greater
than 90° C (200° F).
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