Instructions for the following series products: DELTA™ Full Body Harnesses (See back pages for specific model numbers.) USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL DELTA™ FULL BODY HARNESS This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by ANSIZ359.1 and CSA 259.10 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA Form: 5903124 Rev: F © Copyright 2012, DB Industries, Inc.
Figure 1 Shoulder Strap (inside vest) Chest Strap Attachment Element for Fall Arrest (D-ring or Web Loop) Leg Strap Labels and RFID Tag (inside vest) 2
Figure 2 Shoulder Strap Chest Strap Leg Strap Attachment Element for Fall Arrest (D-ring or Web Loop) D-ring Pad Labels and RFID Tag 3
Figure 3 Shoulder Strap Front Attachment Element (D-ring or Web Loop) Leg Strap Attachment Element for Fall Arrest (D-ring or Web Loop) D-ring Pad Labels and RFID Tag 4
Figure 4 Shoulder Strap Front D-ring Leg Strap Attachment Element for Fall Arrest (D-ring or Web Loop) D-ring Pad Labels and RFID Tag 5
WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, personnel riding, climbing, or rescue system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment.
Figure 5 - Applications Anchorage Anchorage Connector Anchorage Anchorage Connector Connecting Subsystem (Self Retracting Lifeline Shown) Full Body Harness Full Body Harness Restraint Fall Arrest Anchorage Ladder Anchorage Connector Cable Sleeve Back-up Fall Arrest System Restraint Lanyard Full Body Harness Restraint Lanyard Anchorage Cross-over Full Body Harness Cable Anchorage Connector Work Positioning 1.2 Ladder Climbing B.
Figure 6 - Fall Clearance Figure 7 - Swing Falls RD = LL + DD + HH + C RD Required Fall Clearance Distance LL Length of Lanyard (Specified on labeling) DD Deceleration Distance = 4 ft (1.2 m) except: • for ANSI/OSHA Lanyards with Free Fall greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) up to 12 ft (3.7 m), or user weights greater than 310 lbs (141 kg) up to 420 lbs (191 kg); add 1 ft (0.3 m): DD = 5 ft (1.5 m) • for CSA E6 Lanyards, add 1.7 ft. (0.5 m): DD = 5.7 ft (1.
2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2.1 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: Capital Safety equipment is designed for use with Capital Safety approved components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect the safety and reliability of the complete system. 2.
Figure 10 - Web Loop Connections Figure 11 - Front and Back of Delta Vest™ Harness Insert lanyard web loop through web loop or D-ring on harness Harness Web Loop or D-ring Web Loop on Energy Absorbing Lanyard Insert appropriate end of lanyard through the lanyard web loop Pull the lanyard through the connecting web loop to secure 2.5 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH: The anchorage strength required is dependent on the application type. The following are the requirements of ANSI 359.1 for these application types: A.
3.0 DONNING AND USE WARNING: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult DBI‑SALA when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. Some subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment. Use caution when using this equipment around moving machinery, electrical and chemical hazards, and sharp edges.
Figure 12 - Donning the Delta Vest™ Harness Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Figure 13B - Revolver™ Vertical Torso Adjuster Figure 13A - Delta Vest™ Harness Buckle Connections Right A Chest Strap: Pass male buckle through female buckle and pull free end of webbing to tighten. Tongue Buckle: Pass webbing through buckle and insert tongue through grommet. Pass Buckle: Pass male buckle through female buckle and pull free end of webbing to tighten.
Vest Style Harness: If your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt, the belt should be installed through the four loops in the harness as shown in Figure 14. The hip pad, if used, is secured to the belt by passing the belt through the hip pad loops. Don the vest style full body harness by following these steps (see Figures 1416B): NOTE: Vest Style harnesses contain different harness buckle connections. See Figure 16A for the style that applies to your harness. Step 1.
Figure 15 - Donning Vest Style Harness Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Figure 16A - Vest Style Harness Buckle Connections Chest Strap: Pass male buckle through female buckle and pull free end of webbing to tighten. Chest Strap: Attach chest strap by inserting the tab of the buckle into the receptor of the quick connect buckle until a click is heard. Tongue Buckle: Pass webbing through buckle and insert tongue through grommet.
CROSS-OVER STYLE HARNESS: If your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt, the belt should be installed through the four loops in the harness as shown in Figure 17. The hip pad, if used, is secured to the belt by passing the belt through the hip pad loops. Don the cross-over style full body harness by following these steps (see Figures 17-19B): NOTE: Cross-Over Style harnesses contain different harness buckle connections. See Figure 19A for the style that applies to your harness. Step 1.
Figure 18 - Donning Cross-over Style Harness Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 4 Figure 19A - Cross-over Style Harness Buckle Connections Step 5 Figure 19B - Revolver Torso Adjuster To Tighten: Turn Ratchet Knob in direction A. Left To Loosen: Pull Ratchet Knob out and turn in direction B. Tongue Buckle: Pass webbing through buckle and insert tongue through grommet. Pass Buckle: Pass male buckle through female buckle and pull free end of webbing to tighten.
4.0 TRAINING 4.1 It is the responsibility of the user and the purchaser of this equipment to assure that they are familiar with these instructions, trained in the correct care and use of, and are aware of the operating characteristics, application limits, and the consequences of improper use of this equipment. IMPORTANT: Training must be conducted without exposing the user to a fall hazard. Training should be repeated on a periodic basis. 5.0 INSPECTION 5.
5.4 DEFECTS: If inspection reveals a defective condition, remove unit from service immediately and destroy. NOTE: Only DBI‑SALA or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment. 5.5 PRODUCT LIFE: The functional life of DBI-SALA harnesses is determined by work conditions and maintenance. As long as the product passes inspection criteria, it may remain in service. 6.0 MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, STORAGE 6.
8.0 LABELING 8.
This instruction applies to the following models: 1100373 1100374 1100379 1100380 1100389 1100390 1100391 1100392 1100393 1100394 1100395 1100396 1100517 1100518 1100519 1100523 1100632 1100633 1100634 1100635 1100636 1100637 1100638 1100639 1100680 1100681 1100682 1100683 1100696 1100697 1100698 1100699 1100700 1100701 1100702 1100703 1100745 1100746 1100747 1100748 1100785 1100786 1100787 1100788 1100795 1100796 1100797 1100798 1100821 1100822 1100823 1100824 1100834 1100835 1100836 1100837 1100840 110084
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Warranty to End User: D B Industries, Inc., dba CAPITAL SAFETY USA (“CAPITAL SAFETY”) warrants to the original end user (“End User”) that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty extends for the lifetime of the product from the date the product is purchased by the End User, in new and unused condition, from a CAPITAL SAFETY authorized distributor.
