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CSA Z259.10 USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this User Manual carefully before using the associated products. The Ultimate in Fall Protection Fu ll Bo d y H arn ess Figure 1 – ExoFit Strata™ Full Body Harness Models Belt & Attachment Models Size...
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DANGER: This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, personnel riding, climbing, or rescue system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment.
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APPLICATIONS PURPOSE: Full Body Harnesses are to be used as components in Personal Fall Protection System designed to prevent a fall or safely arrest a fall. Full Body Harnesses are used in the following applications: Application CSA Class Description Personal Fall Arrest Class A The full body harness is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system.
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• FALL CLEARANCE: Figure 3 illustrates the components of a Fall Arrest. There must be suffi cient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other obstruction. Clearance is affected by a number of factors including the following parameters: Elevation of Anchorage Free Fall Distance...
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SYSTEM USE RESCUE PLAN: When using this equipment and connecting subsystem(s), the employer must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement and communicate that plan to users , authorized persons , and rescuers INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The Full Body Harness shall be inspected by the user before each use and by a competent person other than the user at intervals of no more than one year .
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CONNECTING SUBSYSTEMS: Connecting subsystems (self-retracting lifeline, lanyard, rope grab and lifeline, cable sleeve, etc.) must be suitable for your application (See section 1.1). See the subsystem manufacturer’s instructions for additional information. Some harness models have web loop connection points. Do not use snap hooks to connect to web loops.
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HARNESS USE CAUTION: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult Capital Safety when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. Some subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment.
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Figure 9 – Adjustments Max. Gap 1/4 in (0.6 cm)
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EASY-LINK™ ATTACHMENTS: ExoFit Strata Full Body Harnesses are equipped with an Easy-Link™ System that integrates the Dorsal D-Ring with attachment elements for Harness-Mounted Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs). Figure 10 illustrates attachment of various DBI-SALA and Protecta Self-Retracting Devices. Other manufacturers’ SRDs can also be mounted on the ExoFit Strata Harness in similar fashion.
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STORE-AWAY STERNAL D-RING ADJUSTMENT: Some ExoFit Strata Harness models are equipped with a Store-Away Sternal D-Ring (see Figure 11). The Store-Away D-Ring folds fl at against the Chest Strap when not in use, folds out perpendicular to the Chest Strap when in use. It can slide from side to side along the Chest Strap for proper positioning. ...
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Reach between your legs and grasp the Leg Strap on your right side. Bring the strap up between your legs, buckle to the mating receptor on your right hip, and adjust the Leg Strap for a snug comfortable fi t (see Section 3.3 for buckle operation).
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USE OF FALL ARREST D-RING OR ATTACHMENT ELEMENT: For Fall Arrest applications connect to the Dorsal D-Ring or attachment element on your back, between your shoulder blades. Side D-Rings, if present, are for Positioning or Restraint applications only. Shoulder D-Rings are for Rescue or Retrieval applications only. The front Sternal D-Ring is for Ladder Climbing or Positioning.
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MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, STORAGE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS: Clean the ExoFit Strata™ Full Body Harness as follows: Spot clean the harness with water and a mild soap solution. IMPORTANT: Use a bleach-free detergent when washing the harness and pads. Fabric softener or dryer sheets SHOULD NOT be used when laundering and drying the harness and pads.
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LABELING: Figure 16 illustrates product labels and their location on the ExoFit Strata™ Full Body Harness. All labeling must be present and fully legible. Figure 16 – Labeling...
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Table 1 – Inspection and Maintenance Log Serial Number(s): Date Purchased: Model Number: Date of First Use: Inspection Date: Inspected By: Component: Inspection: (See Section 2.2 for Inspection Frequency) User Competent Person Harness Hardware Inspect harness hardware including buckles (1), adjusters (2), D-rings (3), Easy-Link (4), LIFTech (5), (Diagram 1) loop keepers (6), lanyard parking (7), etc.
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GLOBAL PRODUCT WARRANTY, LIMITED REMEDY GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE DU PRODUIT, RECOURS LIMITÉ AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ET LIMITATION DE RESPONSABILITÉ WARRANTY: THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS GARANTIE : CE QUI SUIT REMPLACE TOUTES LES GARANTIES OU CONDITIONS, EXPRESSES OU OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLICITES, Y COMPRIS LES GARANTIES OU LES CONDITIONS IMPLICITES RELATIVES À...