BUCKINGHAM MFG Ergovation Series, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...vation Doc 11 3 08 Rev 8 26 09 P a g e 1 PN 230216 Designed in Conjunction with B Bu uc ck ki in ng gh ha am m M Mf fg g C Co o I In nc c E ER RG GO OV VA AT TI IO ON NT TM M Ergonomic Innovation Elevation ...

Page 2: ...buckle J Quick connect leg strap K 3 1 waist adjustment friction buckle L 1 Elastic webbing keepers M Adjustable suspension point for customizable balance N Interchangeable lower suspension assembly O Velcro attached load bearing webbing P Snap webbing keepers Q 6 Gear loops R Leg Strap retainer adjustment buckle S Carabiner attachment loop for chainsaw or retro harness attachment T Rear attachmen...

Page 3: ...the user should size the back pad to their own body The wings of the back pad should wrap around the front of the hips by about 2 3in 5cm 7 6 cm to allow for adequate adjustment of the work positioning D rings If the wings of the back pad sit flush with or behind the hip area the user should go up one size to allow for adequate adjustment and maximized comfort Note Addition of the lumbar support c...

Page 4: ...ollectively with fall arrest systems such as safety nets or personal fall arrest systems conforming to EN 363 or ANSI Z359 EN 358 EN 358 EN 358 EN 358 EN 813 Sit harnesses Only use equipment compatible and rated for life support Attachment points conforming to CE standard EN 813 These attachment points are for sit harnesses that are used in work positioning suspension and rope access systems when ...

Page 5: ... lbs 15 Kg Gear Loops and Equipment Storage Warning Do NOT attach for positioning or suspension Gear loops must only be used to attach and support equipment Designated slots in webbing accommodate accessory carabiners Equipment like chainsaws should be attached to accessory carabiners supported by load bearing webbing Warning Never attach load bearing attachments to gear loops or accessory attachm...

Page 6: ...ny of these warnings can result in serious injury or death Responsibility WARNING specific training MUST be received prior to use This product must only be used by competent individuals or individuals receiving training under the direct supervision of a competent individual Gaining adequate experience in appropriate tools and techniques and protective methods is the users responsibility The user p...

Page 7: ...rap w quick connect buckle female end M Waist adjustment buckles E Quick connect buckle frame male end N 1 Elastic web keepers F Quick connect buckle frame adjuster bar O Suspension Bridge Assembly G Ergonomic non rigid leg pads P 1 75 Snap elastic web keepers H Leg strap retainers man rated Q Quick connect buckle female end I Leg strap retainer anchor man rated R 1 75 Elastic web keepers Do not c...

Page 8: ...30216 Ergovation back pad C with long loop J and short hook K pieces of Abdominal Stabilizer Abdominal Stabilizer Assembly Instructions Insert Abdominal Stabilizer J and K through designated slots in Back Pad C Step 1 Step 2 See next page Step3 C J K ...

Page 9: ...nap web keepers through the designated slot in the Back Pad C as pictured Repeat with loop side J facing down on opposite wing of Back Pad Step 3 Pull Abdominal Stabilizer K through elastic band on end of Back Pad C as pictured Repeat with loop side J on opposite wing of Back Pad Step 4 See next page Step5 ...

Page 10: ... do not over tension to increase snugness of fit If stabilizer is too loose or tight you may need to go up or down a size in the Back pad or loop side J short medium or long of the stabilizer When attaching the elastic Abdominal Stabilization System tighten the abdominal muscles by tightening the abdomen as if you were doing a crunch then secure the Velcro Be sure not to hold your breath when you ...

Page 11: ...ece must be threaded through webbing loop on wing of Back Pad for proper securement see callout left Warning Do not cut short D Piece ERGOVATION Assembly Instructions D Pieces Assembly Pictured left Right Side Long D Piece A Note Webbing of D Piece must be threaded through webbing loop on wing of Back Pad for proper securement see callout below center Step 1 Step 2 ...

Page 12: ... the permanently attached slide bar buckle of the Short D Piece B Note Thread the webbing through the lower slot of the slide bar buckle first Notice the bar of the buckle is slid up to allow easy threading Step 3 Step 4 Thread Long D Piece A through tail piece on Back Pad as pictured below Pull through the entire length of webbing from the long D Piece A through the tail piece ...

Page 13: ... 09 P a g e 13 PN 230216 Step 5 Thread webbing back through top slot of the slide bar buckle to secure the Long and Short D Pieces together A and B Now pull the excess webbing through the slot in the tail piece of the Back Pad Step 6 ...

Page 14: ...unraveling of webbing carefully use a small flame such as that from a cigarette lighter to melt the webbing fibers WARNING DO NOT CUT WAIST STRAP END Step 8 Now insert the Leg Strap Retainer Anchor I through the designated slot on the tail piece of the Back Pad Note Shift buckle sideways to allow for easier sliding through slot in tail piece Note Consider additional length to accommodate for heavy...

Page 15: ...08 Rev 8 26 09 P a g e 15 PN 230216 Step 9 Step 10 Shift the Leg Strap Retainer Anchor into place and align snaps Snap the Leg Strap Retainer Anchor to the tail piece of the Back Pad for both security and ease of movement ...

Page 16: ...B and the Long D Piece A together as in the D Piece assembly instructions on page 11 Once the D Pieces are threaded together you can begin assembly of the waist strap Start by threading the two sections of the male end of the Quick Connect Buckle J onto waist strap of D Piece A or B Use waist strap A or B depending on desired right or left handed connection Step 1 Step 2 ...

Page 17: ... and pass the web back through the second slot of buckle F and then back through buckle E as shown Once the Quick Connect Waist Buckles E F are properly threaded insert the waist strap back through the elastic keeper and then through the permanently attached larger half of the Waist Adjustment Buckle Note Be sure curves of Waist Adjustment Buckles both slope down when threading webbing through the...

Page 18: ...e M Then make a loop and thread the web through the second slot of the buckle to create the waist adjustment point Step 6 Now insert webbing back through the permanently attached half of the Waist Adjustment Buckle This creates the 3 to 1 ratio waist tensioning system Note Hook side of Velcro should be facing up on waist adjustment strap ...

Page 19: ...waist assembly is secured and tensioned Once assembled place Back Pad on your waist To ensure proper fit 1 Connect two halves of Quick Connect Waist Buckle for proper securement Note Visually inspect that buckle is secured Do not rely on hearing the click Look for both sides to be locked 2 Now pull on straps as pictured to the right until waist strap feels snug on waist Note Be sure not to over ti...

Page 20: ...he slot of the work positioning D ring Secure the waist strap by mating the Velcro hook on the waist strap to the Velcro loop on the D piece WARNING NEVER CUT WAIST STRAP ENDS OF D PIECES Final assembly should look like this If user would like to keep waist adjustment consistent the webbing can be secured under the webbing keepers of the abdominal stabilizer ...

Page 21: ...e your leg straps D to hook on the OUTSIDE of your thigh set them up as pictured in 1 If you would like your leg straps D to hook on the INSIDE of your thigh set them up as pictured in 2 Place the Velcro loop side of the leg strap D down securely matching up with the Velcro hook side of the leg pad G Note Be sure to orient leg pad G with long narrow portion going towards inside of thigh Inside of ...

Page 22: ... to the inside of the thigh and the buckle on the outside This indicates the leg strap buckle connecting on the outside of the thigh as set up in picture 1 Step 2 Step 4 Insert leg strap through the 2 sections of the male end of the Quick Connect Buckle as pictured Note It may be difficult to thread leg strap through quick connect adjustment buckle but the leg strap will stay in place when properl...

Page 23: ...o just pull on strap for adjustment You must feed slack through buckle then take the slack out until Leg Strap is snug Step 6 Leg Straps are over sized for one size fits all Once strap is snug around thigh fold back over to secure Velcro hook to Velcro loop WARNING You must have at least 2 stitch seams past the buckle to keep it from slipping approximately 6 ...

Page 24: ...st 2 stitch seams approximately 6 past the buckle to keep it from slipping Make sure you have at least 2 stitch seems as indicated in picture before cutting excess webbing Step 8 Now insert Leg Strap Retainer H through slot in Leg Strap and Leg Pad as indicated in picture Note Make sure webbing loop of Leg Strap retainer is facing up towards the hump in the leg pad Also make sure to capture both t...

Page 25: ...girth hitch webbing of Leg Strap Retainer around webbing of Leg Strap and Leg Pad Note Slide Elastic keeper on to Leg Strap Retainer before attaching to Saddle Sit Harness Step 10 Now layout Back Pad and Leg Straps with pads as pictured to the left Right side pad shown ...

Page 26: ...y of the Leg Straps D and to the Leg Pads G Note For best security place one Snap Webbing Keeper on each side of each Leg Pad for a total of 4 Step 12 With Leg Pads laid out as pictured in Step 10 insert the webbing from the Leg Strap Retainer H into the adjustment buckle located on the Leg Strap Retainer Anchor I Note Be sure buckle is threaded properly as pictured at right ...

Page 27: ...ep 13 The Back Pad with Leg Strap Retainer Anchor should look like this when Leg Strap Retainers are properly inserted and oriented Step 14 Final assembly of Back Pad with Leg Straps Leg Pads Leg Strap Retainers and Leg Strap Retainer Anchor Leg Strap Retainer ...

Page 28: ...e Note The Omega Suspension Bridge is supplied from the manufacturer with the minimum required tail length labels as shown below These labels are not shown throughout this document for clarity purposes Climbing Plate Approved Tree Climbing Rope Load Rated Ring Loop for leg straps Step 1 Start by inserting the leg straps through the loops of webbing that is attached to the climbing plates as pictur...

Page 29: ...Be sure to visually inspect that both sides of Quick Connect Buckle are secured do not rely on hearing just the click of the buckle Step 3 Once both leg straps are threaded through the loops and buckles are secured you may begin the attachment of the Suspension Bridge Assembly to the waist strap as outlined in steps 4 through 9 ...

Page 30: ...ert buckle which is attached to the small D ring of the waist strap through the triangular slot in the climbing plate as pictured to the right Once the buckle is through the climbing plate pull excess webbing as pictured to the right Buckle Climbing plate Large buckle frame ...

Page 31: ...ut to fit through large buckle frame as pictured to the left Repeat steps 4 6 for opposite side Step 7 Now pull on the webbing to adjust the Suspension Bridge Assembly up or down A 3 to 1 ratio is created on the climbing plate of the Suspension Bridge Assembly and makes adjustment quick and easy Large buckle frame Buckle ...

Page 32: ...yourself more upright shorten suspension adjustment straps To lower your center of balance lengthen your suspension adjustment straps Step 9 Tuck excess webbing out of the way Slide it underneath the elastic to keep it from interfering with the bridge of the suspension assembly ...

Page 33: ...Ergovation Doc 11 3 08 Rev 8 26 09 P a g e 33 PN 230216 Assembly Completed Front View Left Side View ...

Page 34: ...bels are not shown throughout this document for clarity purposes ERGOVATION Assembly Instructions Omega Suspension Bridge Replacement Step 1 To tie the termination knots in the Omega Suspension Bridge start the knots according to the picture left Start by wrapping the working end towards the long side of the rope Assembled View Front Climbing Plate Load Rated Ring Approved Tree Climbing Rope ...

Page 35: ...n Doc 11 3 08 Rev 8 26 09 P a g e 35 PN 230216 Step 2 Wrap the working end twice to form a round turn around the standing part of rope Step 3 Then insert the working end back through the two crossed round turns ...

Page 36: ... P a g e 36 PN 230216 Step 4 Once the termination knot is tied dress and set the knot Step 5 Pull the knot tight until all slack is removed from the two turns WARNING THREE INCHES MINIMUM OF TAIL IS REQUIRED EXITING THE TERMINATION KNOT ...

Page 37: ... appropriate hardware onto the rope Repeat steps 1 5 for opposite side Step 7 3 in Warning Make sure Suspension Bridge has adequate tail to prevent accidental slippage Three inches minimum of tail exiting the termination knot is required Make sure to cross turns and not have them parallel as in the upper right photo This knot in the upper right photo is tied incorrectly ...

Page 38: ...10 lbs when fully equipped Weight when fully equipped relates to the individuals body weight in addition to that of his clothing fall protection equipment and all tools Fall protection equipment i e fall arrest work positioning belts climbers retrieval suspension etc should not be resold or provided to others for re use after use by original user as assurance cannot be granted that a used product ...

Page 39: ... feel or sound of a snap hook engaging Before each use check that 1 fabric or belt strap is free of burns cuts broken stitches or excessive wear 2 rivets are not bent loose or missing 3 buckles and D rings are not distorted or cracked 4 if there is a tongue buckle that the tongue does not bind on the buckle and buckle holes are not damaged Always remove from service destroy and discard belt or har...

Page 40: ... serious injury or death CLEANING STORAGE and TRANSPORTATION Proper maintenance storage and transportation of your equipment will prolong its useful life and contribute toward its performance Nylon and polyester should be cleaned and disinfected with water and mild soap and be allowed to air dry thoroughly without using excessive heat Your equipment should be stored and transported so that it does...