Northern Diver BELL SAFETY HARNESS User manual

BELL SAFETY HARNESS MANUAL
EN 15333-1:2008

Northern Diver Manual | East Quarry Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AE, UK
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NORTHERN DIVER BELL SAFETY HARNESS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Northern Diver Bell Safety Harness. To help ensure
your future diving safety, do not use this product before reading this manual. It is
important to fully understand its proper handling for safe usage. This manual is
supplied as a guideline for equipment use and care. It is not a substitute for proper
qualified instruction and is not supplied as such.
QUALITY YOU CAN COUNT ON - TESTED AND COMPLIANT.
We’ve had it independently tested against the European Standard 15333-1:2008
clauses 5.11.2 (Lifting Harness), 6.2 (Visual Inspection), 6.8 (Lifting Harness),
6.9 (Sea Water Resistance), 6.13.3 (Basic Testing) and 6.13.4 (Functional Testing
when Diving). The Bell Safety Harness meets Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the
European Parliament and of the Council.
This means our Bell Safety Harness:
• Can be used to lift an unconscious diver from the water.
• Doesn’t need to be removed along with any diving gear attached to it in an
emergency.
• Has lifting points on both the back and front.
• Each lifting point (and the adjustment buckles) can withstand a tensile force of
1000kg.
• Had no tearing or indication of failure when subjected to a tensile force of
1000kg for 5 minutes in a direction of lift on each lifting point.
• Passed a sea water resistance test. This test means it was submerged for 8
hours in seawater and then, without being cleaned in fresh water, left in air for
16 hours with a relative humidity of no more than 75%, all at a temperature of
between 15°C - 25°C. This cycle is completed four times for the test.
The testing our harness underwent was done independently from Northern Diver.
The tests were performed using at least six test subjects working in pairs as an
observer/ operator and as a wearer. They tested the security of the fastenings and
couplings, the comfort and checked that there were no sharp edges or protrusions
that could injure a diver wearing it. They checked how the harness functioned out
of the water and made sure that it was easy to don and doff without help on land -
this included the adjusting of all the straps.
Notified Body No. 2452
Vojenský technický ústav, s.p.
odštěpný závod VTÚPV
Víta Nejedlého 691
682 01 Vyškov, Czech Republic
Declaration of Conformity can be found on
the Northern Diver (Int) Ltd product pages
in the documents section, please visit our
website : www.ndiver-commercial.com/
bell-safety-harness.

Northern Diver Manual | East Quarry Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AE, UK
HARNESS PARTS BREAKDOWN.
1. Stainless steel slide lock
adjustment buckles (qty 6)
2. Certified diver recover lifting
points - special triangular shaped
stainless steel d-rings (qty 5)
D1: UK umbilical D-ring
D2: USA umbilical D-ring
3. Approved stainless steel
equipment d-rings (qty 4)
4. Highly visible 50mm wide heavy
duty, durable webbing build
5. Easily adjustable shoulders,
chest, waistband and leg straps
6. All straps are secured with hook
and loop Velcro so there is no risk
of snag hazards
7. Reinforced red stitched areas
provides additional strength and is
easily identifiable for inspections
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
D1
D2
SIZE CHART.
The harness is available in SMALL and STANDARD sizes.
Bell Safety Harness Size Chart
CHEST (CM) CHEST (IN)
SMALL
STANDARD
91-116
121-162
36-46
48-64

The harness is fully adjustable as to its position, which allows divers of
different sizes to position and lock it in the most suitable place.
BACKGROUND.
Diver harnesses are for work safety. If a diver becomes unconscious or
incapacitated they will be rescued and recovered to the diving bell via a
recovery hoist. The recovery hoist will be attached to the divers harness
and the diver would be raised into the diving bell to receive treatment. The
harness acts as the strong point to attach the divers umbilical.
Lifting can be via the rear of neck recovery lifting point or using a spreader
bar across the two front recovery lifting points (certified triangular shaped
D-rings)
MAINTENANCE.
As per other lifting equipment is it strongly recommended that the Bell Safety
Harness is added to the users/companies planned maintenance schedule.
The harness should be inspected by a competent person every 6 months
for any signs of abrasion or stitching failure, as well as signs of any other
damage to component parts or straps.
You may also use IMCA’s policy on such life support equipment as a guide to
ensure the harness continues to be fit for purpose. Refer to IMCA document
DESIGN D018 detail sheet 34.
STORAGE.
The harness should be stored in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
The harness should be thoroughly dried before storage.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION.
After use the harness should be washed with clean water to remove salt and
prevent build up of grime over time.
Should the harness need to be disinfected i.e. after use in contaminated
water, a diluted bleach/water solution can be used. This should be
thoroughly rinsed off after washing and harness allowed to completely dry.

Northern Diver Manual | East Quarry Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AE, UK
ACCESSORIES.
The Bell Safety Harness is a stand alone piece of lifting equipment.
It is designed to be used with any recovery hoist that can be attached to one of the ‘D’
rings on the harness.
The Bell Safety Harness may also be used with a spreader bar attached to the two front
recovery lifting points (certified triangular shaped D-rings).
The harness is intended to be used as a strong point to attach the divers umbilical.
There are no other accessories required or designed for use with this product.
BEFORE USE
Please ensure that a visual inspection is performed on the Bell Safety
Harness before each dive.
The operator should check the webbing, thread and d-rings to make sure
they show no signs of damage.
AFTER USE
Rinse the Bell Safety Harness in fresh warm water making sure that any
dirt / salt is removed and leave to dry.

Northern Diver Manual | East Quarry Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AE, UK
LABEL.
The below label is stitched to the inside chest strap webbing of the harness.
CORRECT FITTING OF THE HARNESS.
In order to don the harness: step into the leg holes, pull the harness over shoulders, tighten
the straps (see highlighted green above) evenly at each adjustment point so that the harness
is snug but comfortable.
In order to doff the harness reverse the above procedure.
FILE// R6-HARNESS-LABEL AUTHORISATION // MATT S
DESCRIPTION // LABELS DATE // 04/11/2020
55mm
240mm
EN 15333-1:2008
W L L ( Working Load Limit) : 1000 kg
BELL SAFETY HARNESS SMALL
Designed & developed in the UK.
Northern Diver International Ltd, East Quarry, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge,Wigan,WN6 9AE
Tel: +44 (0) 1257 25 44 44, email: neil@ndiver.com, visit website www.ndiver-commercial.com
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURE DATE
IN SERVICE DATE
(MONTH) (YEAR)
(MONTH) (YEAR)
2452
FILE// R6-HARNESS-LABEL AUTHORISATION // MATT S
DESCRIPTION // LABELS DATE // 04/11/2020
55mm
240mm
EN 15333-1:2008
W L L ( Working Load Limit) : 1000 kg
BELL SAFETY HARNESS STANDARD
Designed & developed in the UK.
Northern Diver International Ltd, East Quarry, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge,Wigan,WN6 9AE
Tel: +44 (0) 1257 25 44 44, email: neil@ndiver.com, visit website www.ndiver-commercial.com
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURE DATE
IN SERVICE DATE
(MONTH) (YEAR)
(MONTH) (YEAR)
2452

FIND US.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We are located in Appley Bridge, Lancashire,
UK - only 5 mins from the M6 motorway (J27). Manchester & Liverpool international airports are only
40 mins away. Wigan North Western rail station is 2 hrs & 3 mins from London Euston. We are more
than happy to collect clients and return them after their visit
View our full commercial product range
www.ndiver-commercial.com
Call our ofce
+44 (0) 1257 25 44 44
Email any enquiries to
info@ndiver.com
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Northern Diver International Ltd
Unit 5, East Quarry, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9AE, UK
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