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Depending on the model, a positioning
harness may be integrated into a fall arrest
harness (depends on type) to EN 361, note the
marking to this effect.
Attention! Positioning harnesses are not
meant for fall arrest purposes!
Harnesses with "Sliding-D-Kit" (e. g. tree-mending
harness)
On harnesses with an integrated "Sliding-D
webbing", the webbing is subjected to increased
wear. If the webbing shows strong sign of wear
(fibre broken, webbing edges frayed or torn, etc.),
the "Sliding-D webbing" must be replaced for
safety. Replace it only with an EDELRID Sliding-D
replacement set. All components required as
well as assembly instructions are supplied along
with the replacement set. Be sure to observe the
assembly instructions, otherwise fatal injury may
occur!
Adaptation and size adjustment
Before initial use, the fit – and on some adjustable
harnesses – the size must be adjusted (adjust by
using the buckles), test the adjustment in a hang-
in test (Fig. 5a – 5b) in a safe place. The size
chosen and the adjustments made must in no
case impair free motion of the user. The harness
must fit comfortably. When the correct size has
been chosen and adjustments have been made
properly, a 10-minute hang-in test must not result
in impaired breathing and/or pain. When the
harness has been applied, its metal parts should
not contact genitals or arm pits. Free suspension
in the harness must not lead to excessive arching
of the back, tensioning of the body, pressure on
the genitals, loins or arm pits. Women's lymphatic
vessels of the breast should not be constricted
if possible.
On fall arrest harnesses to EN 361 adjust the
position of the rear catch eye so it is located on
one level with the shoulder blade bones.
Thereafter adjust the front shoulder braces so the
harness sits close to the body without constraint.
Harnesses with Sliding-D webbing
Determine the desired working position (body
inclination) with the adjusting webbing; its length
can be adjusted with the buckle (S) (see Fig.
"Harnesses with Sliding-D webbing").
All adjustable parts need to be checked regularly
during use.
ATTACHMENT POINT
To prevent the high shock loads occurring in a
pendulum fall, the attachment points for securing
must always be located vertically above the
person to be secured. The lanyard from the
attachment point to the secured person must
be kept as tightly tensioned as possible. Avoid
sagging of ropes! The attachment point must
be designed such that attachment of a lanyard
will not result in influences reducing its loading
strength or causing damage to the lanyard. Sharp
edges, burrs and pinching may substantially
impair the loading strength. Spots causing such
damage may have to be covered with suitable