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HARNESS USE
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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. Use caution when using this equipment around moving machinery, electrical and chemical hazards, and sharp
edges.
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WARNING:
Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your fi tness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest. Age and fi tness
seriously affect a worker's ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not be exposed to fall hazards or fall arrest forces.
3.1
BEFORE EACH USE of this equipment inspect it according to the "Inspection and Maintenance Log" (Table 1).
3.2
PLAN your system before use. Consider all factors that will affect your safety during use of this equipment. The following
list gives important points to consider when planning your system:
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ANCHORAGE: Select an anchorage that meets the requirements specifi ed in "Limitations and Requirements".
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SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, or abrade against, unprotected
sharp edges.
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AFTER A FALL: Components which have been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from
service and destroyed.
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RESCUE: The employer must have a rescue plan when using this equipment. The employer must have the ability to
perform a rescue quickly and safely.
3.3
BUCKLES: ExoFit Strata™ Full Body Harnesses are equipped with various buckles for fastening Leg Straps, Chest Straps,
Body Belts, etc. See Figure 1 for the buckle types on your ExoFit Strata Harness. Figure 8 illustrates operation of each of
the following buckles:
1.
Tri-Lock Revolver™ Buckles:
A. To fasten the Tri-Lock Revolver Buckle: Insert the Tab on the Revolver End in the Access Slot on the Receptor. Pull
the Tab back in the slot until it clicks into locked position.
B. To tighten the Web Strap, rotate the Revolver Ratchet Knobs away from your body. To loosen the Web Strap,
pull out and rotate the Revolver Ratchet Knob toward your body while pulling the Web Strap out of the Revolver
Spindle.
C. To release the Tri-Lock Revolver Buckle: Squeeze the Lock Levers on each side of the Receptor. Slide the Tab
forward and then pull it out of the Access Slot.
2.
Duo-Lok™ Quick Connect Buckles:
A. To fasten the Duo-Lok Quick Connect Buckle, insert the Tab into the Receptor until a click is heard.
B. To adjust the attached Web Strap: Rotate the Webbing Lock to the Unlocked position
forward or backward through the Buckle Slot to tighten or loosen. After adjustment, rotate the Webbing Lock to
the Locked position
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IMPORTANT:
prevents or allows passage of the excess Web Strap through the Buckle Slot.
C. To release the Duo-Lok Quick Connect Buckle: Squeeze the Lock Levers on each side of the Receptor. Pull the Tab
out of the Receptor.
3.
Tongue Buckles: Fasten and adjust Tongue Buckles by passing the Tongue through the Buckle Frame and inserting
the Prong through the desired Grommet in the webbing.
3.4
ADJUSTMENTS: ExoFit Strata Harnesses are equipped with an adjustable LIFTech™ Weight Distribution System that
redistributes harness weight from the wearer's shoulders to their hips. They also have a pair of Revolver™ Torso Adjusters
for adjusting the Shoulder Straps. Figure 9 illustrates adjustment of the LIFTech Weight Distribution System and Revolver
Torso Adjusters:
1.
LIFTech™ Weight Distribution System: To adjust the LIFTech system:
A. Unzip the Back Pad to expose the LIFTech Adjustment Bar.
B. Grasp the Adjustment Bar, depress the Adjustment Button, and slide the Adjustment Bar up or down until the
Adjustment Button aligns in the desired hole. Maximum gap between the Shoulder Pads and wearer's shoulders
should not exceed 1/4 in. (0.6 cm).
C. Zip the Back Pad closed.
2.
Revolver™ Torso Adjusters: To adjust the Shoulder Straps with the Revolver Torso Adjusters:
A. Rotate the Revolver Ratchet Knobs as illustrated to tighten the Shoulder Straps.
B. Pull out and rotate the Revolver Ratchet Knobs as illustrated to loosen the Shoulder Straps.
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The Webbing Lock does not lock or unlock engagement or disengagement of the buckle end. It only
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. Pull the Web Strap
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