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85652-A (ENGLISH - UK)
XPLORER
FULL-BODY HARNESS
Instruction Manual
Do not throw instructions away.
Read and understand instructions before
using this equipment.
Contents
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Declarations of Conformity
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Specifications and Materials
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7
Lifespan and Quality
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Risk Statement
This harness is designed to protect against
falls from height when the approved fall arrest
anchorage points are used. In addition, certain
variants with side D-rings are designed to
prevent falls from height when used as detailed
in this manual.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
85652-A (ENGLISH - UK) XPLORER FULL-BODY HARNESS Instruction Manual Contents Declarations of Conformity Worker Definitions Product Applications Applicable Safety Standards Specifications and Materials Compatibility Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage Lifespan and Quality Limitations Donning and Use Safety Information Inspection Inspection Log... - Page 2 (Module D) of the Regulation under surveillance of Notified Body: SGS Fimko Oy (0598) Takomotie *, FI-30080, HELSINKI, Finland Signed for and on behalf of: Checkmate Lifting & Safety Ltd t/a Guardian Fall Name: Peter Upcott Place: Sheerness, Kent Position: Interim Compliance Manager Date: 30/03/22...
- Page 3 Notified Body: SGS United Kingdom (0120) Rossmore Industrial Estate, Inward Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 3EN, United Kingdom Signed for and on behalf of: Checkmate Lifting & Safety Ltd t/a Guardian Fall Name: Peter Upcott Place: Sheerness, Kent Position: Interim Compliance Manager...
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Page 4: Worker Definitions
Worker Definitions Product Specific Applications Competent Person Definition May be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 in a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) The job site safety supervisor, referred to in this for use in Fall Arrest applications only manual as the Competent Person (CP), must be when used in combination with an energy a highly trained and experienced person who absorbing device rated to reduce fall arrest forces... -
Page 5: Applicable Safety Standards
Description Buckle Size 48070/48071/48072 Xplorer w/front, side, & rear D-rings. XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL 48074/48075/48076 Xplorer w/front, side, & rear D-rings. Dual RTFA connector. XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL Materials PT: Pass-Through QC: Quick-Connect Polyester, polyethylene, aluminium, and steel. Fall Arrest Point A Dual RTFA Connector Backpad &... -
Page 6: Compatibility
150 kg, ensure all PPE equipment in the PFAS for use in fall arrest, restraint, or work positioning is rated to the maximum permitted user weight for the applicable standards as listed above. Please contact Guardian with any questions regarding product compatibility. -
Page 7: Limitations
Limitations Lifespan Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient Guardian products consisting entirely of non- clearance below the work surface to arrest a textile components do not have a fixed lifespan. fall before the user strikes the ground or an Guardian products that consist of textile obstruction. -
Page 8: Donning And Use
Donning and Use Roller and Friction Adjustments allow the user to adjust harness straps. Pull on webbing strap to PFAS equipment must be selected and tighten or pull down on buckle to loosen. deemed compatible with harness by a Competent Person (CP). ALWAYS follow instructions of equipment used in combination with this harness. - Page 9 WARNING! Lanyard keepers provided Step 3 on harness chest strap are intended for Pass male buckle (PT or QC) through front chest the storage of an unused connector leg ring. Fold chest strap back over ring and connect only, and are designed to break away if to female buckle.
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Page 10: Safety Information
Safety Information WARNING! Any twisting of webbing, or straps that are fitted too loose or WARNING! Failure to understand and too tight, can significantly increase comply with safety regulations may result the risk of serious injury or death in in serious injury or death. - Page 11 Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions, and must be of compatible size and configuration. Snap hooks, karabiners, and other connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible fashion. All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap hooks and karabiners must be self-locking and self-closing, and must never be connected to each other.
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Page 12: Inspection
Inspection corrosion. Sewing: Inspect for loose or damaged threads Prior to EACH use, inspect the equipment and and general integrity of stitching. connection points for signs of deficiencies, including, limited corrosion, Labelling: Ensure product labelling is present deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp and entirely legible. -
Page 13: Inspection Log
Inspection Log Serial No: Date: Model #: User: Date: Condition: Inspected by:... -
Page 14: Labels
XPLORER HARNESS included with equipment at time of shipment. 0598 Compliant with: EN 361:2002 guardianfall.com Inspect equipment for rips tears, fraying, or any possible structural deficiency that might compromise the equipment in the event of a fall. 0598 guardianfall.com 0120 Assembled in United Kingdom Maximum 1 direct connection. -
Page 15: Diagrams
Diagram A - Fall Clearance Diagram B - Connections Fall clearance calculation shown below is based on a standing worker falling directly in-line with anchor point. 1.8m 3.6m Diagram C - Lanyard Keepers Anchor 1.75m Point 0.5m 1.75m Lanyard Keeper 0.5m Swing Fall Swing Fall... - Page 16 Checkmate Lifting & Safety Ltd t/a Guardian Fall +44 (0) 1795 580 333 enquiries@guardianfall.com New Road, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1PZ guardianfall.com United Kingdom Guardian® and its logo are registered trademarks of Pure Safety Group, Inc. dba Guardian Fall in the US and other countries.
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