A150
Viking
Work Seat
Rated for one person load
150kg
Skater Comfort Seat
The Skater Comfort Seat is an adjustable comfort seat intend-
ed to provide additional comfort for the user when wearing a
harness for a prolong amount of time. The comfort seat is not
Personal Protective Equipment.
The seat must only be used in combination with a harness and
need to be attached to the Ventral D-ring when descending
or when used in rope access where you will be ascending as
well descending you can clip in to the ventral D-ring and the
Quicklink that comes with the harness and attaches the Sternal
D-ring to the ventral D-ring. Be aware that in this mode you
could damage the webbing of your harness and therefore it is
Important to monitor the webbing closely and stop using the
harness if it does get damaged.
The seat can not be used on its own!
Use only as instructed and with compatible items of equip-
ment. These should conform to relevant standards in the coun-
try you are in. Check that the safe function of any one com-
ponent within a system will not interfere with safe function of
another, twists in the webbing and buckles fastened incorrectly
can cause problems, weakness, serious injury or death.
User should be trained, competent or under the supervision
of such person.
Use
Preparing the Skater Comfort Seat for use:
• Do a pre-use inspection of the seat and make sure it is in good
condition.
• Check that this product can be used with the equipment your
about to use.
• Use a rated & certified connector to connect to your harness.
After connecting make sure the gates are locked.
• Make sure there is no entanglement of any components so
they will work properly.
• There should be 5cm of webbing left after the buckle, if not
do not use the seat.
• Do not tighten the straps when not on rope to prevent the
seat from breaking due to overloading. The angle forces you
learned from rigging apply here too!
Adjustment
• To adjust the seat suspension straps remove the load first.
• To shorten the suspension strap pull the free end of the straps
upwards through the buckle.
• To lengthen the strap push the buckle outwards.
• It is best to keep the straps a long as possible as the seat will
be more stable. The tighter the seat the more movability you
get.
• Place the seat directly under the top of the thigh. Positioning
the seat further down, the thigh can have negatives effects on
the stability of the user.
• For walking loosen up the straps and hang up the harness to
the accessory loop with a connector.
Safety
Do not alter the product in any way. Any product subjected to
a minor fall should be examined and discarded if there is any
sign of defect or any doubts about safety.
Lifespan
This is difficult to estimate but we advise as follows:
Do not use more than ten years after the date of manufacture
or five years after its first use, whichever come first. The work-
ing life can be a single use. This list is not exhaustive.
Inspection
Before each use visually inspect to ensure the product is in
serviceable condition and operates correctly.
An examination should be carried out at least every 12 month
by a competent person. These inspections should be recorded
paying particular attention to areas of potentially high wear
and sewn joints. See our info page on PPE Inspection --> www.
maxgear.ca
Maintenance
Always keep the product clean and dry. Any excess moisture
should be removed with a clean cloth and then allowed to dry
naturally in warm room away from direct heat.
Cleaning
Rinse in clean cold water. If still soiled wash in clean warm wa-
ter (max. 40oC) with a soft detergent (within pH range of 5.5 to
8.5). You can use a washing machine but first place the product
in a washing bag to protect against mechanical damage. Rinse
properly in clean cold water.
Chemicals
Avoid any contact with any chemicals which could affect the
performance of the product. If contact occurs or is suspected
then remove the product form service immediately. If used in a
seawater environment rinse clean soft water after use.
Storage
After cleaning, store unpacked in a cool, dry, and dark place
away from excessive heat sources or other possible causes of
damage. Do not store when wet. If a long shelf life is required
it is advisable to store in a moisture proof package, like a poly-
ethylene bag.
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