Buckingham K9RETRO User manual

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HARNESS RETROFIT PAD ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
HARNESS RETROFIT BACK PAD & LEG PADS
HARNESS RETROFIT BACK PAD
Buckingham’s retrofit pads are designed to be attached to an existing new or used harness. These pads can be easily attached or
removed and replaced as needed. Buckingham’s retrofit back pad is designed to be attached to the harness shoulder straps and
includes built in lanyard parking attachment elements required by the ANSI Z359.11 standard. If the back pad is removed and is not
replaced, compliance to the ANSI Z359.11 standard would no longer apply unless the harness is retrofitted with a Lanyard Parking
Attachment meeting the ANSI standard requirements. i.e. Buckingham’s Retro Web Breakaway Lanyard Parking Attachment (PN
N16).
These products must be used ONLY as outlined by these instructions.
ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS: (Fig. 1)
1. Place the back pad down on a flat surface such that the inside of the pad (Fig. 1) is facing down and the Logo side is facing up as
shown in Fig 2.
2. Detach all of the back-pad attachment loops by pulling apart the snaps and the hook and loop fasteners The top four loops attach with
snap fasteners and hook and loop. The bottom, large pad attachment loop attaches only with snap fasteners (Fig 3).
Fig. 1 (Inside of Back Pad) Fig. 2 (Outside of Back Pad) Fig. 3
3. Disconnect the harness chest strap, open the harness up and ensure there are no twists in the webbing.
4. Lay the harness back side straps on top of the back pad, with the inside of the harness against the outside of the back pad (The fall
arrest attachment of the harness must be to the outside of the pad. As shown in Fig.4
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5. Align the harness shoulder straps and the fall arrest attachment to the center of the back pad.
6. Wrap the top four pad attachment loops of the pad around the harness shoulder straps and attach them at all four locations (Fig.5).
7. If needed, re-align the fall arrest attachment to the center of the back pad and align the lower sections of shoulder straps so the bottom
two snap fasteners are to the inside of the straps. Connect the three snap fasteners of the large attachment loop (Fig 6).
8. Ensure there are no twists or kinks in the harness shoulder straps.
9. Ensure the back pad is properly positioned, snuggly attached to the shoulder straps and there is no excessive movement. (If
improperly positioned or excessive movement is noted, detach all of the pad attachment loops, re-adjust and re-attach until properly
installed).
10. Inspect the fall arrest attachment to ensure the pad is not hindering its function in any way prior to each use.
NOTES: When properly attached, the Harness Retrofit Back Pad should appear as shown in Figure 7. The top outermost back pad
attachment loops are also intended to be used as lanyard parking attachment elements designed to meet the applicable criteria of
ANSI Z359.11. (Fig. 8).
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To remove the back pad, simply detach all of the pad attachment loops, and remove the pad.
2. Properly store the back pad for future use.
HARNESS RETROFIT LEG PADS
Buckingham’s retrofit leg pads are designed to be attached to the harness leg straps and can be easily attached or removed as needed.
These pads are supplied in pairs and each pad can be used on either the left or right leg strap.
ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Detach both of the leg pad attachment loops on each pad by pulling apart the snaps and the hook and loop (Fig. 11).
Fig. 9 (Inside of Leg Pads) Fig. 10 (Outside of Leg Pads) Fig. 11 (Inside of Leg Pads with Snaps Unsnapped)
2. Open the harness up and ensure there are no twists in the webbing. Lay the harness back side straps and fall arrest attachment
facing down on a flat surface (Fig. 12).
3. Align the outside of the leg pad over back side of the leg strap webbing (Fig. 13) so the ribbed side of pad faces the inside of the
leg strap and the point of the leg pad facing downward.
4. Fold the leg pad attachment loops over the leg strap and attach the snap fasteners (Fig. 14).
5. Repeat the above steps for the opposite side leg pad.
6. Ensure there are no twists or kinks in the harness leg straps.
7. Ensure the leg pad is properly positioned, snuggly attached to the leg straps and there is no excessive movement. (If improperly
positioned or excessive movement is noted, detach the pad attachment loops, re-adjust and re-attach until properly installed).
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NOTES: When properly attached the Harness Retrofit Leg Pads should appear as shown in Figure 15.
It is also possible to attach the leg pads when you are wearing the harness, however reaching behind the leg and properly attaching
the snap fasteners may prove difficult for some users.
Fig. 12 (Harness Shown with Fall Arrest Fig. 13 (Lower Harness Section, Back Strap and Below
Attachment Facing Down) with Leg Pads (Shown for Clarity))
Fig. 14 (Leg Pad Attached to Leg Strap) Fig. 15 (Leg Pads Attached to Both Leg Straps)
(Lower Harness Section, Back Strap and Below
Shown for Clarity)
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To remove the leg pads, simply detach all of the pad attachment loops, and remove the pads.
2. Properly store the leg pads for future use.
CLEANING & STORAGE:
Clean pads with mild soap & water. Allow to air dry completely (not in sunlight). Your equipment should be stored and transported so that it
does not come into contact with moisture, ultra violet rays, extreme temperatures, or chemical agents. Warnings pertaining to cleaning,
storage, and transportation should be strictly adhered to.
BUCKINGHAM MFG. CO.
BINGHAMTON, NY
www.buckinghammfg.com
1-800-937-2825
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