User Manual

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3.0 DONNING AND USE
WARNING: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult DBI-SALA 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.
WARNING: Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your tness to safely absorb the shock from a fall
arrest. Age and tness seriously affect a worker’s ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must
not use any DBI-SALA full body harness.
3.1 BEFORE EACH USE of this equipment inspect it according to section 5.0 of this manual.
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:
• ANCHORAGE: Select an anchorage that meets the requirements specied in sections 1.2 and 2.5.
• SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, or abrade against,
unprotected sharp edges.
• AFTER A FALL: Components which have been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be
removed from service and destroyed.
• 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 DONNING AND FITTING THE HARNESS:
Delta Vest™ Harness:
See Figure 11 for front and back views of the Delta Vest™ harness. Don the Delta Vest™ full body harness
by following these steps. (See Figures 12 and 13.)
Step 1. Lift harness by the back D-ring and untangle straps. Allow leg straps to hang free.
Step 2. Don the Vest Harness as you would a jacket. Do not zip the vest at this time.
Step 3. Connect chest strap by passing male buckle through female buckle. Pass excess webbing through
loop keepers.
Step 4. Reach between legs and grasp the leg strap on your left side. Bring the strap up between your
legs and connect to buckle attached to yellow strap (orange on high visibility models, black on
ame resistant models) as shown in Figures 12 and 13. Connect right leg strap.
Step 5. Reach inside the vest and adjust shoulder straps to a snug t. Left and right shoulder straps
should be adjusted to the same length. Readjust leg straps, chest strap, and shoulder straps as
necessary to a snug t.
Step 6. Zip the vest.