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3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 PLANNING: Plan your Fall Protection system before installation. Account for all factors that may affect your safety
before, during, and after a fall. Consider all requirements, limitations, and specifications defined in these instructions.
Additionally, the following points should be considered when planning your system:
• Anchorage: Select an anchorage capable of sustaining the Static Load requirements of the intended Fall Protection
application. See the manufacturer instructions for each component of your Fall Protection system for more
information. The anchorage location should address all limitations described in Section 1.4.
• Sharp Edges: Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, or scrape against, unprotected
sharp edges and abrasive surfaces.
• After a Fall: If the Full Body Harness is subjected to fall arrest or impact force, remove the Full Body Harness from
service immediately. Clearly tag the system "DO NOT USE". See Section 5 for more information.
• Rescue Harness: Rescue Harnesses are intended to be worn during normal work activities. Before using rescue
attachment elements for the first time, the user should carry out a suspension test in safe conditions to ensure the
harness is sized and fitted for optimal comfort during suspension.
3.2 BUCKLES: 3M Harnesses are equipped with various Buckles for fastening and adjusting Leg Straps and Chest Straps.
Harness Body Belts have a Tongue Buckle. See Figure 1 for the buckle types on your Harness. Figure 9 illustrates
operation of each of the following buckles:
1. Quick Connect Buckles:
A. To fasten the Quick Connect Buckle, insert the Tab into the Receptor until a click is heard.
B. To adjust the attached Web Strap: Pull the Web Strap forward or backward through the Buckle Slot to tighten or
loosen.
C. To release the Quick Connect Buckle: Squeeze the Lock Levers on each side of the Receptor. Pull the Tab out of
the Receptor.
2. Tongue Buckles: Fasten and adjust Tongue Buckles by passing the Tongue through the Buckle Frame and inserting
the Prong through the desired Grommet in the Tongue.
3. Pass-Thru Buckles:
A. Insert the Male Buckle through the slot in the Female Buckle.
B. Tighten the free strap so the the Male Buckle is flush against the Female Buckle. Secure the free strap in the Strap
Keeper.
3.3 ADJUSTMENTS: Harnesses are equipped with a pair of Torso Adjusters for adjusting the Shoulder Straps. Figure 10
illustrates adjustment of the Torso Adjusters:
1. Revolver Torso Adjusters: To adjust Shoulder Straps with Revolver Torso Adjusters:
A. Tightening: Rotate the Revolver Ratchet Knob as illustrated in Figure 10 to tighten the Shoulder Strap.
B. Loosening: Pull out and rotate the Revolver Ratchet Knobs as illustrated in Figure 10 to loosen the Shoulder
Straps.
2. Parachute Torso Adjusters: To adjust the Shoulder Straps with the Parachute Torso Adjusters:
A. Adjustment: Pull on the free strap to tighten the Shoulder Strap. To loosen the Shoulder Strap, pull on the free
strap and then back the strap through the Parachute Adjuster.
B. To secure: When properly adjusted, secure the free strap in the Strap Keeper.
3.4 DONNING AND FITTING THE DELTA VEST™ HARNESS: Figure 11 illustrates the Delta Vest Full Body Harness. Prior
to each use, inspect the harness per the checklist on the "Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 1)". To don and fit the
harness:
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Procedures for buckling and adjusting the straps on you Delta Harness will vary with the harness model. See
Sections 3.3 thru 3.4 and Figures 9 thru 10 for details.
1. Lift harness by the back D-ring and untangle the straps. Allow leg straps to hang free.
2. Don the Vest Harness as you would a jacket. Do not zip the vest at this time.
3. Connect chest strap by passing the male buckle through the female buckle. Pass excess webbing through the loop keepers.
4. Reach between your legs and grasp the leg strap on your left side. Bring the strap up between your legs and connect
to the buckle attached to the yellow strap (orange on high visibility models; black on flame resistant models).
Connect right leg strap using the same procedure.
5. Reach inside the vest and adjust shoulder straps to a snug fit. Left and right shoulder straps should be adjusted to the
same length. Re-adjust leg straps, chest strap, and shoulder straps as necessary for a snug fit.
6. Zip the vest closed.
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