3M EXOFIT NEX Instrucciones página 4

2.2 FaStenInG BucKleS: ExoFit NEX Suspension Harnesses are equipped
with Quick-Connect Buckles for the connection and adjustment of
harness straps. See Figure 3 for reference.
• to fasten the buckle: Insert the Tab (B) into the Receptor (A) until
a click is heard.
• to adjust the harness strap: Rotate the webbing lock to the
Unlocked (U) position. Pull the web strap forward or backward
through the buckle slot to tighten or loosen. Rotate the webbing lock
back to the Locked (L) position to secure.
• to release the buckle: Squeeze the Lock Levers (C) on either side
of the Receptor (A). Then, pull the Tab (B) out of the Receptor.
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Locking and unlocking the webbing lock prevents or allows the strap
to slide between the sliding bar and slot on the female end of the quick
connect buckle. It does not control engagement or disengagement of
the buckle ends and will not affect the buckle connection during a fall.
2.3 FIre anD reScue - DonnInG tHe Belt aSSemBlY: The following instructions apply specifically to the "Fire
and Rescue" classification of the ExoFit NEX Suspension Harness, which may be used for Work Positioning or Rescue
applications. The Fire and Rescue Suspension Harness includes additional specifications for use in environments where the
harness could be exposed to flame or high temperature. See Section 1 for more information. The Class II belt assembly
must be donned appropriately for the specific application. After the belt assembly has been donned, the Class III portion
of the harness can be donned, if applicable.
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The Fire and Rescue Harness meets the requirements of NFPA 1983 (2017) and the Optional Flame Resistance
Requirements of NFPA 1983, Class II. When used in conjunction with product model 1114000, 1114000H, 1114001,
1114001H, 1114002, or 1114002H, the Fire and Rescue Harness meets the requirements of Class III but is not flame
resitant. See harness labels 5909121 and 5909122.
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After securing the belt of the harness, the user should then secure the shoulder straps. See Section 2.4 and Figure
6 for instructions, if applicable.
a. WorK poSItIonInG: The ExoFit NEX™ Fire and Rescue Harness includes leg straps that permit the harness to be
used for Work Positioning applications. See Figure 4 for reference. To configure the harness for Work Positioning:
1. Suspend the harness by holding each end. D-Rings and the carabiner should be facing forward. Ensure all straps
are not twisted.
2. Grasp the quick connect buckle at the end of the web belt and bring it around your waist so that the buckle is just
behind your left hip. Lock ( ) the tab located at the opposite end of the web belt into the quick connect buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
3. Grasp the quick connect buckle located at the bottom of the strap that is hanging nearest your left leg. Bring that
quick connect buckle around the back of your left leg. Lock ( ) the tab located at the end of the short web strap
on your left hip into the quick connect buckle. You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
4. Grasp the quick connect buckle located at the bottom of the strap that is hanging nearest your right leg. Bring
that quick connect buckle around the back of your right leg. Lock ( ) the tab located at the end of the short web
strap on your right hip into the quick connect buckle. You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
5. Grasp the waist-level strap ends on right and left sides of the harness. Pull both ends forward until all slack is
removed from the waist strap and the strap is comfortably tight around your waist. Insert strap ends into the
waist strap keeper loops on the right and left sides of the harness.
B. reScue: The ExoFit NEX™ Fire and Rescue Harness includes leg straps that permit the harness to be used for
Rescue applications. See Figure 5 for reference. To configure the harness for Rescue:
1. Suspend the harness by holding each end. D-Rings and the carabiner should be facing forward. Ensure all straps
are not twisted.
2. Grasp the quick connect buckle at the end of the web belt and bring it around your waist so that the buckle is just
behind your left hip. Lock ( ) the tab located at the opposite end of the web belt into the quick connect buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
3. Reach between your legs and grasp the leg strap on your left side. Bring the strap up around the back of your left
leg. Insert the tab on the strap handing from the left side of the belt into the quick connect buckle of the strap.
You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
4. Reach between your legs and grasp the leg strap on your right side. Bring the strap up around the back of your
right leg. Insert the tab on the strap handing from the right side of the belt into the quick connect buckle of the
strap. You will hear a click when the tab engages properly.
To adjust the leg straps, unlock ( ) the webbing lock on the quick connect buckle and pull on the strap. A plastic
end keeper on the end of the strap will stop it from pulling completely out of the buckle. When the strap is
properly adjusted, lock ( ) the webbing lock. To release the buckle, press the silver-colored tabs on the buckle
towards each other with one hand, while pulling on the tab portion of the buckle with the other hand.
5. Grasp the waist-level strap ends on right and left sides of the harness. Pull both ends forward until all slack is
removed from the waist strap and the strap is comfortably tight around your waist. Insert strap ends into the
waist strap keeper loops on the right and left sides of the harness.
Figure 3 – Quick-connect Buckles
U
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C
B
A
C
L