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The instruction manual for this device consists of general and specific instructions,
both must be carefully read and understood before use. Attention! This leaflet
shows the specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS XARRIER / TOP X / TOP Y.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following pro-
duct/s: Xarrier / Top X / Top Y. Attention! Top X and Top Y chest harnesses must
never be used by themselves: they must always and only be used in conjunction
with Xarrier seat harness (Fig. 5). The correct integration of a chest harness and a
seat harness produces an EN 361 fall arrest harness.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
This product is a personal protective device (P. P. E.). It is compliant with the Reg-
ulation (EU) 2016/425. EN 361:2002 - Full body harnesses against falls from
a height. EN 358:2018 - Belts for work positioning and restraint. EN 813:2008
- Sit harnesses. EN 12277:2015+A1:2018 - Mountaineering equipment: har-
nesses. Attention! Verify the regulations according to which the equipment in your
possession has been approved (Fig. 1). Attention! Some models of harness have
integrated devices (e.g. connector; positioning elements): please read the relevant
instructions for use thoroughly and respect the limits of use. Attention! This product
is intended to be integrated into fall protection systems, for example connectors
and ropes. Attention! For this product (with the exception of the use in accordance
with EN 12277-C) the indications of the standard EN 365 must be respected
(general instructions / paragraph 2.5). Attention! For this product (with the excep-
tion of the use in accordance with EN 12277-C) a periodic thorough inspection
is compulsory (general instructions / paragraph 8).
1.1 - Intended uses. The equipment is designed for the following applications:
prevention of falls from a height (EN 358 / EN 813); protection against falls from
a height (EN 361/ EN 12277-C).
2) NOTIFIED BODIES. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
9 / table D): M2; N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE (Fig. 4).
A) Label with marking. B) EN 361 sternal attachment element. C) EN 358 lateral
attachment element. D) EN 358 / EN 813 / EN 12277-C ventral attachment
element. E) A capital letter, indicating the EN 361 attachment elements. F) R
capital letter, indicating the EN 358 attachment element, intended for use in
work restraint only. G) Adjustment buckle. H) Waistbelt/chest harness (Top Y)
connection buckle. I) Waistbelt/chest harness connection strap. L) Chest harness
adjustment buckle. M) Waistbelt/chest harness (Top X/Top Y) connection loop.
N) Leg-loop support straps. O) Fastening straps for ventral rope clamp. P) Support
strap for Hook Rest. Q) Waistbelt gear loops. R) Loops for tool-holder pouch. S)
Loops for tool-carrying carabiner. T) Loops for work-positioning seat connection. U)
EN 362 connector. V) Positioning element. Z) Spacer.
3.1 - Main materials. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
2.4): 1 / 3 (attachment points and buckles); 7 / 10 / 12 (webbings and seams).
4) MARKING.
Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general instructions
(paragraph 5).
4.1 - General (Fig. 2-3). Indications: 1; 2; 4; 6; 7; 8; 11; 12; 15; 17; 18; 30)
Pictogram showing how to close and fix the adjustment buckles; 31) Pictogram
showing incorrect attachment point (Equipment-carrying loop). 32) Area to fill
in for the identification of the device; 33) Diagram showing the correct use of
attachment points. 34) Indication of webbing intended only for the insertion of the
Hook Rest support. 35) Caption indicating the loops intended for the connection
of a work-positioning seat. 36) Pictogram indicating that the chest harness must
never be used by itself. 37) Information about the compatibility that determines
compliance with the EN 361 standard.
4.2 - Traceability (Fig. 2-3). Indications: T2; T3; T8; T9.
5) COMPATIBILITY.
For the connection of either Top X or Top Y model to Xarrier seat harness, besides
the supplied connector, any EN 362 connector equipped with an anti-rotation
positioning element can be used.
6) CHECKS.
Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indicated in the general
instructions (paragraph 3). During each use: it is important to check regularly the
buckles and/or the adjustment devices.
7) INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT. Choose a harness of a suitable size, by con-
sulting the chart (Fig. 1), containing the following data: A) Height of the user; B)
Circumference of the belt; C) Circumference of leg loops; D) Chest circumference.
Attention! Before use, perform a test for fitting and adjustability in a safe place,
in order to make sure that the harness is of the correct size, it enables adequate
adjustment and it has an acceptable level of comfort for its intended use.
7.1 - Xarrier installation. The harness features two different-coloured signs that
identify each side on both waistbelt and leg loops (green colour: right side; red
colour: left side). Make sure that the harness is orientated the right way by check-
ing the corresponding coloured signs (Fig. 7.1). Put the harness on so that the
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waistbelt and leg loops are positioned at the correct height (Fig. 7.5). Adjust the
waistbelt using the adjustment buckles (Fig. 7.3) until it achieves a snug fit over the
body, without being too tight. Adjust the leg loops using the adjustment buckles
(Fig. 7.4) and the dedicated straps, until there is space enough to insert a hand
between the leg loop and the leg (Fig. 7.7). Pass any excess strap through the
appropriate retainers.
7.2 - Top X installation. Put the chest harness on and insert the connector into
the waistbelt connection loop (M), making sure to lock the screwgate (Fig. 8.1-
8.2). Adjust the chest harness using the adjustment buckles (Fig. 8.3-8.4) until it
achieves a snug fit over the body, without being too tight. Pass any excess strap
through the appropriate retainers.
7.3 - Top Y installation. Insert the waistbelt/chest harness connection strap (I) into
the dedicated buckle (H) on the waistbelt and thread it back into the adjustment
buckle (L) on the chest harness, as shown (Fig. 9.1÷9.3). Next, insert the con-
nector into the waistbelt connection loop (M), making sure to lock the screwgate
(Fig. 9.4-9.5). Adjust the chest harness using the adjustment buckles (Fig. 9.6-9.7)
until it is positioned at the correct height (Fig. 10.1) and achieves a snug fit over
the body, without being too tight. Pass any excess strap through the appropriate
retainers. Attention! The supplied connector is only to be used for the connection
of waistbelt and chest harness and for the installation of the ventral rope clamp
(paragraph 8.1): do not use it to connect anything else!
8) XARRIER / TOP Y - ACCESSORIES.
8.1 - Ventral rope clamp. Top Y model is equipped with two fastening straps for
a ventral rope clamp. To install the ventral rope clamp, use the supplied connector
and insert the spacer (Mod. Spacer - Ref. No. 6V845) as shown (Fig. 9.8).
8.2 - Work positioning seat. Xarrier model is equipped with two loops specifically
dedicated to the connection of a work-positioning seat (Fig. 19.1). This solution
increases the comfort during use and leaves free the ventral attachment point for
other manoeuvres. Alternatively, it is anyway possible to attach the work position-
ing seat to the ventral attachment point (Fig. 19.2).
9) EN 361 / EN 358 / EN 813 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
Any activity carried out at height requires the use of Personal Protection Equipment
(PPE) as a protection against the risk of a fall. Before accessing the work station,
all the risk factors must be evaluated (environmental, concomitant, consequential).
9.1 - EN 361:2002. The device complies with EN 361 standard and the tests
were carried out and passed using a 140 kg dummy. Attention! In case of use
by users weighing more than 100 kg (equipment included) always check the
compatibility of the energy absorbers used in terms of declared load. The sternal
attachment element is marked with the letter A and is intended for the connection
to fall arrest equipment covered by EN 363 (e.g. energy absorber, guided type
fall arrester on rope, etc.). A full body harness against falls from a height is a
component of a fall arrest system, and it must be used in combination with an-
chorages EN 795, shock absorbers EN 355, connectors EN 362 etc. Attention!
To connect to a reliable anchor point or to a connection subsystem, only use EN
362 connectors. Attention! Please check the value of the clearance distance of
the fall arrest device used in the instruction manual. Attention! Only anchor points
that comply with the EN 795 standard can be used (minimum strength 12 kN or
18 kN for non-metallic anchors) that do not have sharp edges. Attention! The user
must always be positioned below the anchor point.
9.2 - EN 358:2018. The belt is approved for use by a user of 140 kg, tools and
equipment included. The lateral attachment elements are intended for the user's
positioning at the work station and must be used to connect a work-positioning
lanyard. The ventral attachment element, certified to EN 358 or EN 358 / EN
813, can also be used to connect a work-positioning or restraint lanyard. Make
sure it is possible to rest the feet to work in a comfortable way. Adjust the posi-
tioning lanyard in such a way that it is in tension; that the anchor point is at a
height equal to or greater than the height of the waist belt. Attention! Attachment
elements EN 358 are not suitable to arrest a fall. A work positioning belt should
not be used where the foreseeable risk of the user being suspended from the belt
or exposed to an involuntary tension through the belt itself exists. Attention! Using
a work positioning system, the user is normally supported by the equipment. As
a consequence, it is essential to consider using a backup system such as a fall
protection system. Attention! The two lateral attachment elements must always
be used together, by linking them with a positioning lanyard. Attention! The rear
attachment point, identified by the letter R, is intended for use in a restraint system
and thus it can only be used to prevent the user from entering an area where a
fall is possible.
9.3 - EN 813:2008. Maximum rated load: 140 kg. The ventral attachment ele-
ment is intended for use in work positioning and restraint systems and rope access
systems. It can be used to connect a positioning lanyard, a restraint lanyard, a
descender, etc. Attention! The attachment element EN 813 is not suitable to arrest
a fall. Attention! The user must always be positioned below the anchor point.
10) EN 12277-C INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
A type C harness can be used in conjunction with a type D chest harness. Atten-
tion! The use of a type D harness by itself, not combined with a type C harness, is
prohibited and may expose the user to the risk of serious injury or death.
10.1 - Tying in. The harness must be connected to the rope via a figure eight knot
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