Utilisation; Check Before Use; Putting On And Using The Harness; Components - Tractel PROMAST Manual De Empleo Y De Mantenimiento

5 - Utilisation

5.1. Checks before use:
IMPORTANT: On the harness, check that:
• The webbing and the stitching is in perfect condition.
• The webbing and the stitching does not show any signs
of abrasion, fraying, burns or cuts.
• The adjustment components and buckles do not show any
sign of corrosion or deformation and operate and lock
correctly.
• The Elastrac units operate correctly, the webbing
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stretches and retracts over a length of 4 cm.
In case of doubt, withdraw the HT harness from use or destroy it
for safety purposes.
DANGER: Check that the fall indicator labels on the
harness are not visible: see figure 2.a. The fall indicators
are placed on the shoulder straps and on the chest and
thoracic fall arrest points. Refer to the photos of the
various harnesses at the beginning of this manual to
determine their exact location. If they are visible, the
HT harness has served to arrest a fall. The harness must
be withdrawn from use and destroyed for safety purposes.
• On the associated components, check that:
The fall arrest system, the lanyard, the connectors and any
other associated systems do not show any utilisation hazard.
For this purpose, refer to the manuals specific to each product.

5.2. Putting on and using the harness:

Putting the harness on:
• Select the harness which is most appropriate in accordance
with the risk analysis performed for the work to be carried out.
• Slip on the harness by pressing the webbing flat against the body.
• Lock all the harness closing buckles: see figure 3.
• Adjust the lengths of the various straps: do not over- or under-
tighten to obtain maximum comfort in use and optimum fall
protection. This is the condition by which the harness will
effectively protect you: see figure 3.
To tighten the straps, pull on the free strand A: figure 3, to loosen
the straps, pull on the adjustment buckle B.
For sizes: see figure 4.
• Select the anchorage point on the harness which is best suited
to receive your fall arrest system in accordance with the work
to be performed (figure: 7a to 7f).
NOTE: As far as possible, the anchor point should
be located above the user. The anchor point must
have a minimum strength of 10 kN or be compliant with
standard EN 795.
Before using the harness:
• Perform a first suspension test in a safe location to make sure
that the harness is properly adjusted and that it provides an
acceptable level of comfort for the work to be performed.
• Check that the connection to the anchor point or to the structure
is made using an EN 362 connector.
• Check that the fall arrest system is fastened to the harness
by an EN 362 connector on an anchorage point marked "A" or
with two anchorage points marked "A/2".
• The HT harness anchorage points marked "A/2" are symmetrical
and must be connected together by an EN 362 connector:
see figures at the beginning of this manual; the assembly must
be connected to the fall arrest system.
DANGER: The points not marked "A" or "A/2" are work
position holding points or suspension points. These must
not be used for fall protection.
DANGER: Before use, check that all the buckles and
connectors are properly locked. Figs 6a and 6 b.
DANGER: Check that the fall clearance is sufficient and
that there is no risk of collision with an obstacle on the fall
trajectory. The fall clearance is that of the fall arrest
system used (refer to the manual of the fall arrest system
used) to which you must add an additional safety length
of 1 m. see figure 6.c.
DANGER: Before and during use, you must consider the
way a possible rescue operation would be carried out in
the safest, most efficient way within a period of less than
15 minutes. Beyond this period, the person to be rescued
will be in danger.
Use in suspension:
• Work in suspension is reserved for operators that have
undergone special training and are specifically certified for this
kind of use.
• The height of work, and the presence of the drop can be
traumatising. The operator must have been declared medically
apt for this kind of work.
• When using a harness equipped with thigh straps, the operator
must change the position of the straps on the thighs to prevent
any risk of cutting off blood flow and subsequent pins and
needles.
• When using a harness equipped with thigh straps in suspension,
the adjustment and attachment points should be checked
regularly during use.
Installing the saddle:
• Fasten the two connectors (EN 362) at the end of the saddle
straps to the suspension work system. (fig. 8b).
• Adjust the length of the straps to obtain optimum work comfort.
• Always use the saddle in association with a fall arrest harness.
(fig. 8c - 8d).
Fastening the saddle for walking:
• Fasten the saddle to the harness belt by the plastic buckle.
(fig. 8a).
DANGER: Before using a saddle, check that it is
compatible with the associated equipment If you have any
doubt, contact Tractel
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6 - Components

6.1. Designation of components:

1. X-Pad.
2. Shoulder strap.
3. Shoulder strap adjustment.
4. Thoracic buckle.
5. Automatic buckle.
6. Label.
7. Elastic loop.
8. Tool holder.
9. Thigh strap.
10. Sub-pelvic strap.
11. Back pad.
12. Back anchorage point.
13. Chest anchorage point.
14. Belly anchorage point.
15. Side anchorage point.
16. Service ring.
17. Chest fall indicator area.
18. Back fall indicator area.

6.2. Designation of anchorage points

References used on HT harnesses to designate the various
anchorage points:
• A: Designates the "A" marking on anchorage points intended
for fall arrest systems.
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