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marked components of personal protective equip-
ment (PPE) for protection against falling from a
height. If original components of the product are
modified or removed, the safety properties may be
influenced adversely. The equipment should not be
altered or remodelled or adjusted by use of addition-
al parts in any way not specifically recommended by
the manufacturer in writing. Before and after use,
check the product for possible damage. Ensure fit-
ness for use and correct function. If in doubt con-
cerning the safety condition of the product, remove
it from use immediately. In case of abuse and/or
improper use, the manufacturer refuses any liability.
In such cases, the responsibility and risk lie with the
users or persons responsible for the operation.
When using this product, we recommend additional-
ly observing the applicable national rules. Personal
protective equipment is exclusively designed for se-
curing of persons.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION,
FIGURE CAPTIONS
1 Correct operation of adjusting elements and buck-
les.
2a + b Correct adjustment of the harness size. After
the ribbons of the harness have been tightened, it
should be possible to push a flat hand underneath
the ribbon.
2c On some harness models the adjusting range can
be extended by removing the ribbons from the ribbon
support.
3 Upon purchasing or prior to initial use, correct fit
and proper adjustment must be verified by a hang-in
test in a safe place. When the harness has been ad-
justed correctly, a ten-minute hang-in test must not
result in impaired respiration or pain.
4a + b Ensure correct positioning of the tie-in loop.
The tie-in loop must not be twisted. Adjusting ele-
ments, tie-in point and connection knots must be
checked frequently during use.
5 The figure-of-eight knot (double fisherman's knot)
is recommended for roping up.
6a Correct roping up directly by means of hip har-
ness and thigh loop brace.
6b Correct roping up by means of tie-in ring.
6c Correct roping up with two karabiners with locks
installed in identical orientation.
6d Correct roping up on hip harnesses with two sym-
metric
tie-in points.
6e Correct roping up on full-body harnesses (type A)
with two symmetric tie-in points.
6f Correct roping up on hip harnesses with transver-
sal tie-in brace.
6g On securing harnesses with metallic D ring the
harness may be fastened to the D-ring.
7a Faulty roping up at the hip harness only.
7b Faulty roping up at the the thigh loop only.
7c Equipment attachment loops must in no case be
used as tie-in points.
7d Roping up at one tie-in point only on harnesses
with two symmetric tie-in points may cause fatal
accidents.
8a+b Full-body harnesses for children (type B) may
only be used for persons of up to 40 kg total weight.
8c+d If the rear tie-in eyelet is used for roping up, the
two front tie-in loops must be connected with a gate
locked karabiner.
9a If the upper part of the body could tilt forward
uncontrolled (especially when children or inexperi-