DBI SALA Exofit, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tions as required by ANSI Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA Copyright 2008 DB Industries Inc Instructions for the following series products ExoFit Ful...

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Page 3: ...serious injury or death IMPORTANT If you have questions on the use care or suitability of this equipment for your application contact DBI SALA IMPORTANT Before using this equipment record the product...

Page 4: ...4 Figure 1 ExoFit Vest Style Full Body Harness Chest Strap Shoulder Strap Parachute Buckle Quick Connect Buckle Leg Strap Quick Connect Buckle Product Warning and Identification Labels Dorsal D ring...

Page 5: ...Fit Cross Over Style Full Body Harness Leg Strap Quick Connect Buckle Parachute Buckle Shoulder Strap Front Attachment Element D ring Or Web Loop Side D rings Dorsal D ring Product Warning and Identif...

Page 6: ...emergency use of this equipment A PERSONAL FALL ARREST The full body harness is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system Personal fall arrest systems typically include a full body harness...

Page 7: ...or two frontal mounted D rings or a pair of connectors originating below the waist such as a seat sling may be used for connection to a descender or evacuation system E RESTRAINT The full body harnes...

Page 8: ...must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 18 inches 5 m or less Rescue systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible See subsystem manufacturer s instructions for more informat...

Page 9: ...tions to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment Hazards may include but are not limited to heat chemicals corrosive environments high voltage power lines gases moving machinery and shar...

Page 10: ...DBI SALA connectors snap hooks and carabiners are designed to be used only as specified in each product s user instructions See Figure 3 for inappropriate connections DBI SALA snap hooks and carabine...

Page 11: ...ded by the manufacturer F To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and lock or where roll out could occur Other Restrictions Do not make connect...

Page 12: ...NSI 359 1 for these application types A Fall Arrest Anchorages selected for fall arrest systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the syst...

Page 13: ...ive times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages When more than one rescue system is attached to an anchorage the strengths set forth in 1 and 2 above shall be multiplied by the number of syst...

Page 14: ...arness See Figure 9 for front and back views of the ExoFit Vest style full body harness Your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt The belt can be installed through the two loops in th...

Page 15: ...15 Figure 10 Donning ExoFit Vest Style Full Body Harness Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5...

Page 16: ...the tab engages properly The chest strap should be 6 in 15 cm down from the top of your shoulders Pass excess strap through the loop keepers The strap may be tightened to a snug fit by pulling the fre...

Page 17: ...17 Figure 13 Donning ExoFit Cross Over Style Full Body Harness Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 5...

Page 18: ...the buckle on the leg straps Adjust the waist belt if present B ExoFit Cross Over Style Full Body Harness Your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt The belt can be installed through...

Page 19: ...straps to a snug fit At least 3 in 8 cm of webbing must extend past the buckle on the leg straps Adjust the waist belt if present 3 4 USE OF FALL ARREST D RING OR ATTACHMENT ELEMENT For fall protecti...

Page 20: ...handheld reading device and the web based portal to simplify inspection and inventory control and provide records for your fall protection equipment See Figure 15 5 2 FREQUENCY Before each use inspec...

Page 21: ...discoloration Inspect stitching check for pulled or cut stitches Broken stitches may be an indication that the harness has been impact loaded and must be removed from service When performing the annua...

Page 22: ...harness straps Step 3 Place the harness in the supplied laundry bag The bag is designed to prevent entanglement of harnesses and to protect the washing machine from damage Use of the laundry bag to w...

Page 23: ...and clean each side using a mild bleach free detergent with a sponge or light brush so as not to damage or bulk up the filaments Rinse throroughly Important ASTM F887 2004 rated harnesses should use a...

Page 24: ...rization must be in writing Do not attempt to disassemble the unit 6 3 Store the full body harnesses in a cool dry clean environment out of direct sunlight Avoid areas where chemical vapors may exist...

Page 25: ...rd otherwise referred to as user for the purpose of these instructions Rescuer Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a rescue system Cert...

Page 26: ...1 Labels are enclosed in an attached fabric wrap located on the back right shoulder strap as the harness is being worn If a waist belt is to be worn with the harness be careful not to enclose the belt...

Page 27: ...27 Cover Instruction Label Vest Style Cover Instruction Label Cross Over Style Inspection Label Web Loop Harness Label 9 1 Labeling continued...

Page 28: ...R DATE PURCHASED INSPECTION DATE INSPECTION ITEMS NOTED CORRECTIVE ACTION MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved...

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Page 32: ...fective items DBI SALA reserves the right to elect to have any defective item returned to its plant for inspection before making a repair or replacement This warranty does not cover equipment damages...