Figure 1 page 2, 3 : Harness - EN 361-EN 358-EN 813
1. Shoulder pad.
2. Shoulder strap.
3. Adjustable shoulder strap.
4. Chest buckle.
5. Quick fitting buckle.
6. Label.
7. Elastic keeper.
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8. Gear rucking.
9. Ring attaching point.
10. Thigh strap.
11. Buttock strap.
12. Back support.
13. Quick fitting adjustable .
14. Back anchorage.
15. Chest anchorage.
16. Stomach anchorage.
17. Lateral anchorage.
A. "A" mark, fall arrest anchorage points, on D or strap.
A/2.Marking "A/2", fall-arrest anchorage points, on D-ring or strap:
chest anchorage points of harness to be coupled using a
connector (EN 362) with its symmetrical device.
M. work positionning point.
S. Suspension point for work on tensioned lanyard.
Figure 3 page 4.
Assemble all the harness adjustment loops when the user is
dressed.
Adjust the lengths of the various straps: they should not be over
or undertightened to obtain maximum comfort when using the
system and for optimum fall-arrest protection. The harness will
ensure efficient protection under these conditions.
For sizes, see figure 4, page 5.
As far as possible, the structural anchorage point should be at a
height of between 1.5 and 2 metres above the feet of the user.
The anchoring point must withhold a minimal resistance of 10 kN.
The connection to the anchoring point or to the structure must be
done using an EN 362 connector.
For connection of the fall-arrester to the safety harness, refer to
the manuals for the harness and fall-arrester in order to use the
proper anchorage point and the proper procedure for attaching.
Before and during use, it is necessary to plan out how
possible rescue can be efficiently and safely conducted,
within less than 15 minutes. Beyond such time, the person's
life is in danger.
• Strap + seam threads : polyester,
• Loops made of galvanized steel and aluminum,
• Cordura-covered foam back piece,
• Back plate, loops : polyethylene, thermoplastic elastomer.
Permissible attachments
Fall arrester system (EN 363):
EN 795 Anchorage.
An end connector (EN 362).
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Components
Installation
CAUTION
Materials
A fall arrest system (EN 353-1/2 - EN 355 - EN 360).
A connector (EN 362).
A fall arrest harness (NF EN 361).
Before use of a fall-arrest system (EN 363), check that each of
the components is usable and operates correctly.
Maintenance and storage
• If a harness becomes dirty, wash it in clean cold water,
possibly with a detergent for delicate fabrics, using a
synthetic-fiber brush.
• When the harness becomes wet, either during use or
washing, leave it to dry naturally in the shade and away from all
sources of heat.
See figure 3 on page 2.
• During stocking and transport, protect the equipment against
any danger (cutting edge, direct heat source, chemical
substances, UV, etc.).
Conformity of the equipment
Tractel S.A.S. RN 19-Saint Hilaire sous Romilly-F-10102
Romilly-sur-Seine France hereby declares that the safety
equipment described in this manual.
• complies with the requirements of European Directive
89/686/EEC of December 1989.
• is identical to the PPE, having been subject to the "CE"-type-
examination certificate issued by the Apave SUDEUROPE,
B.P.193, F-13322 Marseille cedex 16, identified under the
number 0082, and tested in accordance with standards 361
dated 2002, 358 dated 2000 and 813 dated 1997.
• is subject to the procedure referred to in Art. 11B of Directive
89/686/EEC, under the control of a notified body: TÜV
Rheinland Product Safety GmbH - Am Grauen Stein D - 51105
Köln, identified under the number 0197.
Marking
The label on each of the harnesses indicates :
a: The trade name: Tractel,
b: The name of the product: eg: LCA (Rope lanyard with shock
absorber),
c: The reference standard followed by the year of application,
d: The product reference: eg: 010642,
e: The EC logo followed by the n° of the Article 11 B notified
body for 0197 production inspection,
f: Year and week of manufacture,
g: The serial number,
h: A pictogram showing that the manual must be read before use,
Periodical inspections and repairs
• For safety purposes, the operator shall carry out regular
periodical inspections of the equipment to ensure its efficiency
and resistance.
• An annual service is obligatory, though depending on the
amount of use, the environmental conditions and the company
regulations or the legislation of the country of use, periodical
inspections can be more frequent.
• Periodical inspections must be carried out by a competent
person and by respecting the manufacturer's recommendations
for inspection procedures.
• Check the readability of the product's marking during periodical
inspections.
Harnesses are products that cannot be repaired.
harness show the least sign of damage, it must be destroyed.
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