CMC Rescue Harness User manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ AND S AV E
C MC I Roco Co bra
Rescue H arnes sTM
Made in USA
of US and foreign components
WAR NI NG
o FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS OR IMPROPER USE
OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
o MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE
USER.
o USE, INSPECT, AND REPAIR ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
o READ ALL OF THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS.
o THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED
FOR USE BY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS ONLY.
• FOLLOW RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR DONNING AND
ADJUSTING THE HARNESS.
o DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPER
TRAINING. .
• T
HE USER SHALL HAVE A RESCUE PLAN AND A MEANS TO
IMPLEMENT IT WHEN USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
• FOLLOW THE EMPLOYER'S SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES
AT
ALL TIMES WHEN USING THE HARNESS.
• THE USER SHALL KNOW AND FOLLOW
ALL APPLICABLE OSHA
AND OTHER REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY.
o DO NOTAL TER OR MISUSE THIS EQUIPMENT.
o ASSURE THAT ANY COMBINATION OF COMPONENTS OR
SUBSYSTEMS, OR BOTH,
DO NOT INTERFERE WITH TH E SAFE
FUNCTION OF EACH OTHER. .
o DO NOT EXPOSE THE HARNESS TO CHEMICALS WHICH ARE
HARMFUL TO NYLON. IF
IN DOUBT, CONTACT THE
MANUFACTURER.
o AVOID CONTACT WITH SHARP EDGES OR ABRASIVE SURFACES.
e USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN USING THE HARNESS AROUND
MOVING MACHINERY OR ELECTRICAL HAZARDS.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES LIFE SAFETY HARNESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 1983-2006
AND ANSI/ ASSE Z359.1- 2007
THIS HARNESS MEETS THE LIFE SAFETY HARNESS
REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1983, STANDARD ON LIFE SAFETY
ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES,
2006 EDITION, CLASS Ill
CM C Rescue, Inc.
P.O . Box 6870, Santa Barbara, CA 93160
USA
[phone]
www.cmcrescue.com
ISO 9001:2008 Certified
© 2012, CMC Rescue, Inc. Control No: 20264X. OO .OI 04 12

HARNESS CERTIFICATION AND USE
Rescue: NFPA 1983 (2006 edition) Standard on Life Safety Rope and
Equipment for Emergency Services provides specifications for a
rescue harness. All front and back D-ring connection points are
dynamically and statically tested to this standard. The side D-rings are
tested as pairs
in the manner of use.
Fall Protection: The CMC I Roco Cobra Harness™ is designed to
provide work positioning with extended seating comfort whether you
are tending a patient or rigging an amphitheater. The user shall refer
to these standards for the proper use of and limitations
on the use of
fall-arrest systems and equipment.
Rope Access Work: A harness selected for rope access work needs
comfort and support very similar to a rescue harness, features usually
not available in a harness designed primarily for fall arrest use.
Depending
on the applicable regulations, fall protection may also be
required.
THE USER INSTRUCTIONS
NFPA Standard 1983 recommends separating the user instructions
from the harness and retaining the instructions
in a permanent record.
The standard also recommends making a copy of the instructions to
keep with the harness and that the instructions should be referred to
before and after each use.
Additional information regarding life safety harnesses can be found
at least
in NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety
Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services.
INSPECTING YOUR HARNESS
Inspect the harness according to your department's policy for
inspecting life safety equipment. The harness should be inspected
after each use and at least once a year by an inspector that meets
your department's training standard for inspection of life safety
equipment. Record the date of the inspection and the results in the
equipment log or on a tag that attaches to the harness. Each user
should be trained in equipment inspection and should do a cursory
inspection and check component compatibility before each use.
When inspecting the harness, check the webbing for cuts, worn
or
frayed areas, broken fibers, soft or hard spots, discoloration, or melted
fibers. Check the stitching for pulled threads, abrasion, or breaks.
Check the hardware for damage, sharp edges, and improper
operation. If any of the above are noted, or if the harness has been
subjected to shock loads, fall loads,
or abuse other than normal use,
remove the harness from service and destroy
it. If there is any doubt
about the serviceability of the harness, remove the harness from
service and destroy it.
The harness is equipped with a dorsal connection point fall
arrest load indicator. This indicator is located on the rear of the
harness and serves to indicate that the harness was subjected to
a fall. If the load indicator is exposed the harness should be
removed from service immediately.
PUTTING ON YOUR HARNESS
1) Loosen the adjusting buckle
on each side of the waist belt to
make the waist larger (one or both waist quick-connect buckles
may be disconnected to facilitate donning the harness).
2) Holding the harness by the right shoulder strap, unhook the
shoulder and thigh quick-connect buckles. With the shoulder strap
in the right hand, step through the waist belt.*
3) Pull the waist belt up around your waist while sliding the shoulder
strap over your right shoulder (re-connect the waist buckles if
necessary).
4) Tighten both waist straps until the waist is snug, and the front
D-ring is centered. Fold the ends
of the waist straps under the
Web-Keepers
™ and secure them tightly.
5) Connect the shoulder strap quick-connect buckle.
6) Adjust the shoulder straps by sliding the webbing through the
adjusting buckle until the straps are snug.
7) Connect the thigh quick-connect buckles and adjust until snug.
* An optional donning technique is to leave the shoulder strap
connected and disconnect either the left or right waist belt
quick-connect buckle. Step through the space between the connected
side
of the waist belt and the leg loop while placing the shoulder
straps over your head.
A suspension test should be carried out in a safe place prior to
putting the harness
in service. A suspension test will verify that the
harness is the correct size, has sufficient adjustment and is of
an
acceptable comfort level for the intended use.
WARNING: Make sure the straps are snug. This increases the
comfort when sitting in the harness and helps prevent the
quick-connect buckles from disconnecting. When wearing the
harness,
double-check the buckles, adjusters , and fit of the
harness immediately prior to relying on it for support.
ATTACHMENT POINTS
o The dorsal D-ring is the attachment point for the personal fall arrest
system (PFAS) as specified
in ANSI Z359.1 . Follow your industry's
protocol for selecting compatible connectors and system
components such as energy absorbers.
o The front waist D-ring is the primary rescue/work positioning
attachment point. It allows the user to
be in a sitting position which
provides the most comfort and freedom
of movement.
o The front sternum D-ring holds the user in a more upright position
which may provide easier access during a vertical entry or exit. It
can also be use for limited fall arrest (maximum 2ft free fall
distance).
" The side D-rings are for work positioning and must always be used
in pairs.
To
prevent roll out when using carabiners to connect to an
attachment point, use only locking models. If using manual
locking carabiners, verify that they are locked before use.
USING YOUR HARNESS
The PFAS should be attached to an anchor situated above the user
capable
of sustaining static loads of 3,600 pounds when certification
exists, or 5,000 pounds
in the absence of certification. For additional
information, refer to the ANSI Z359 standard.
CMC/Roco Harnesses are not intended for rock climbing. Lead
climbing ropes should not be tied into the D-ring or connected into
it
with a carabiner.
MAXIMUM PERMITTED FREE-FALL DISTANCE
Consult with the current edition of
ANSI Z359 or appropriate State or
Provincial regulations for maximum permitted free-fall distance. The user
should consider all component extensions and allow clearance for
an
arrest to take place a safe distance away from the ground or structure.
CARRYING, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
During use, carrying, and storage keep the harness away from
acids, alkalis, exhaust emissions, rust and strong chemicals. Do not
expose the harness to flame or high temperatures. Carry the harness
where it will be protected as the harness could melt
or burn and fail il
exposed to flame
or high temperatures.
Ifthe harness becomes soiled, it can be washed in cold water with a
mild detergent. CMC Rescue recommends the use
of Lifeline
Cleaner. Dry out of direct sunlight. Do not dry in an automatic dryer.
Store in a cool, dry location.
REPAIRS
CMC Rescue recommends that all repair work be done by
the
manufacturer. All other repair work or modification of the harnes~
performed elsewhere may void the warranty, and releases CMC
Rescue from all liability and responsibility as the manufacturer.
SAMPLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG
The sample log suggests records that should be maintained by the
purchaser or user of rescue equipment.
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Log
Item
#
Date in Service
Brand/Model Strength
Date How Used
or Maintained Comments Name

LABELS
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A WARNING
o YOU COULD BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU
DO NOT READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS LABEL BEFOR E
USING THIS LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
o SPECIAL TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE ARE REQUIRED TO
USE THIS LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
o YOU MUST THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE.
o USE AND INSPECT THIS LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIO N S.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL!