Technical Characteristics; Suitability For Use; Verification Procedure - KRATOS SAFETY EN 361 Notice D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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This notice must be translated (eventually), by the retailer, into the language of the country of use.
For your safety, comply strictly with the instructions for use, verification, maintenance and storage.
KRATOS SAFETY cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect accident occurring as a result of use other than provided for in this notice; do not use this
equipment beyond its capabilities!
USE AND PRECAUTIONS:
A harness is a piece of personal protection equipment; it should be allocated to a single user (it can only be used by one person at a time). A harness should first be
adjusted to the size of the operator. The straps should be adjusted once and for all so that the sub-pelvic strap is in position and the back plate is properly
positioned between the shoulder blades. A harness should be adjusted as close as possible to the body, without excess, so as to leave the operator freedom of
movement. Observe the following steps:
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On a harness the anchorage points marked A can accept a fall arrest system, anchorage points marked A/2 can be connected together to be connected to a fall
arrest system. In general, it is recommended to use the back anchorage point whenever possible because this is the best configuration for the human body to
absorb forces. Anchorage points that are not marked A or A/2 must not be used for connecting a fall prevention device.
A harness should be connected to a fall arrest system by EN362 connectors.
SPECIAL CASE: harnesses with special marking.
E.g. II2GcT6: Harness complying with Directive 94/9/CE according to standards NF EN 13463- :2009 and NF EN 13463-5:2003 for use in zone 1, in potentially
explosive atmospheres for gas, working temperature T6. Category II group 2 appliance. The use of a harness in a zone for which it has not been certified is
entirely at the user's risk.
EN1149-5: 2008. Harness serving to release the electrostatic charges that may accumulate on an item of clothing, thus preventing spark discharges (fire and / or
explosion risks) provided that the wearer is connected to the ground (for instance by antistatic clothes and footwear).
Product markings should be checked periodically for legibility.
A harness may include a work positioning belt. Observe the instructions applying to it.
The harness anchorage point should be situated above the user (minimum strength: 10 kN). Make sure that the work is done in such a way as to limit the
pendulum effect, as well as the risk and the height of a fall. For safety reasons and before each use, make sure that in the event of a fall there is no obstacle
obstructing the normal deployment of the fall arrest system (free space under the user's feet). The clearance under the user's feet should be a minimum of: refer to
the fall arrest system manual.
Before and during use we advise you to make the necessary arrangements for a safe rescue if the need should arise.
A harness is for the sole use of people trained, skilled and in good health, or under the supervision of a trained and skilled person. Warning! Certain medical
conditions may affect user safety, if in doubt, consult your doctor.
Check the condition of the harness before every use: visual inspection to check the condition of the straps (no signs of cuts, burns or abnormal shrinkage), the
seams (no visible damage), the metal parts (no deformation or rust) and that the connectors work properly. In the event of deformation or doubt the harness
should be withdrawn from service.
Do not remove, add or replace any component of the harness.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Strap material: polyester and/or polyamide. Buckle material: heat treated steel, stainless steel and/or aluminium.

SUITABILITY FOR USE:

The harness must be used as part of a fall arrest system as defined in the product data sheet (EN363). A fall arrest harness (EN361) is the only body-gripping
device that may be used. It may be dangerous to create one's own fall arrest system where each safety function can interfere with another safety function. Read the
recommendations on using each component in the system before use.

VERIFICATION PROCEDURE:

The equipment has a service life of ten years (in accordance with the annual examination by a competent person authorized by KRA TOS SAFETY), but this
duration may increase or decrease depending on how it is used and/or the results of annual checks.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative must systematically check the harness in case of doubt or after a fall, and at least every year, to guarantee its
condition and thus the safety of the end-user.
The product data sheet should be completed after each annual product verification.
SERVICING AND STORAGE: (Comply strictly with these instructions)
During transport, keep the harness in its packaging, well away from any cutting surface. Clean it with water and soap, wipe it with a dry rag and hang it up in a
well-ventilated location, to let it dry naturally and away from a naked flame or heat source; follow the same procedure for components that have become damp
during use. The metal parts should be wiped with a cloth impregnated with paraffin oil. Never use bleach or detergents. The harness should be stored in its
packaging in a warm, dry, ventilated place, protected from sunlight, heat and chemicals.
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