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PROTECTA FIRST Certified to Certified by FULL BODy HARNESS AS/NZS 1891.1:2007 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Harnesses and USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ancillary equipment Lic: BMP 689960 BSI Certi ed Product Attachment Models Elements Features 1390061 1390062 1390063 - 1390064 1390061 √...
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Only competent users should use this equipment Manufacturers instructions Item: Fall Arrest Harness must be followed Part number: XXXXXXX Fall not to exceed 2m BSI Certi ed Product Serial Number: XXXXXX Quality AS/NZS 1891.1 ISO 9001 Date of manufacture: (yy/mm/dd): YY/MM/DD Lic: BMP 689960 Date to be removed: (yy/mm/dd): YY/MM/DD 1.
Avoid surfaces and objects that can damage the user or equipment. Ensure there is adequate fall clearance when working at height. Never modify or alter your fall protection equipment. Only 3M or parties authorized in writing by 3M may make repairs to the equipment.
Before using this equipment, record the product identification information from the ID label in the “Inspection and Maintenance Log” at the back of this manual. DESCRIPTION Figure 1 defines available Full Body Harness models. Harness Models are available with various combinations of the following features: Figure 1 Reference: Description: Sizes...
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3M recommends a seat board, suspension work seat, seat sling, or a boatswain chair. Contact 3M Fall Protection for more information on these items.
Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. 3M connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each product’s user’s instructions. See Figure 6 for inappropriate connections. 3M snap hooks and carabiners should not be connected: To a D-Ring to which another connector is attached.
DONNING AND FITTING THE PROTECTA FIRST FULL BODy HARNESS: Figure 10 illustrates donning and fitting of the Protecta First 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: Procedures for buckling and adjusting the straps on you Protecta First Harness will vary with the harness model.
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The harness and pads may be air dried or tumble dried on low heat not exceeding 90° C (200° F). More information on cleaning is available from 3M. If you have questions concerning the condition of your harness, or have any doubt about putting it into service, contact 3M.
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Table 1 – Inspection and Maintenance Log Serial Number(s): Date Purchased: Model Number: Date of First Use: Inspection Date: Inspected By: Inspection: (See Section 2.2 for Inspection Frequency) Component: User Competent Person Harness Hardware Inspect harness hardware including buckles (1), adjusters (2), D-rings (3), etc. These items must not be (Diagram 1) damaged, broken, or distorted, and must be free of sharp edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion.
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3M’s option, to the repair or replacement of the goods or the refund of the purchase price of the goods. 3M will not be liable for any Equipment damage resulting from wear, abuse, damage in transit, failure to maintain the product or other damage beyond the control of 3M.