Robertson CRC 500 Series User manual

Robertson Harness
Fort Collins, Colorado
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www.robertsonharness.com
[phone]
These instructions are provided to the user by the manufacturer and
should be saved for future reference.
Requirements
▪This harness was designed to connect the user to a suitable fall protection
anchor to avoid or limit a fall, and may also allow for safe attachment
to appropriate pulley's used in zip line and canopy tours.
▪Anchorages selected for personal fall arrest systems must be capable
of sustaining a 5,000 lb. (22.2 kN) static load or twice the maximum arrest ▪
force permitted on the system.
▪These items are designed for a single user unless otherwise specified. ▪
▪Lanyard connections to the harness must be approved connectors to the ▪
appropriate fall arrest attachments on the harness.
▪A cursory inspection by a "Qualified Person" is essential before each use of ▪
all equipement.
▪Robertson Harness recommends an annual examination of general ▪
condition and function be carried out and recorded by a Third Party
"Qualified Person" to ensure servicability and proper use.
▪Product should not exceeding 10 years from the date of first use.
See Service Life & Retirement Document for more details.
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Qualifications
This product has been pull tested to 5000 lb. (22.24 kN)
Complies to PRCA/ANSI 1.0-1.3 5000 lb. (MBS) minimum breaking strength
Complies to ANSI Z359.1 required 5000lb. Breaking strength.
Tested to ASTM F-1772 12.1.2 / 12.2.2 Standard specification
for harnesses used in Rescue, Safety and Sport Activities.
For full body harnesses, sit harnesses, and chest harnesses. Date Inspected Pass/Fail Comments Signature
Meets and exceeds CE qualifications and standards.
WARNING ▪
▪Serious injury death may result from misusing or improper use of this
equipment.
▪This equipment has been designed and manufactured for use by ▪
experienced professionals only.
▪Do not attempt to use this equipment without proper training. ▪
▪Do not alter this equipment in any way.
▪Do not use equipment on abrasive surfaces or around sharp objects.
▪Do not store or use this nylon webbing near chemicals. ▪
▪Do not use this equipment for anything designed to purposely create a ▪
reoccurring free fall.
▪Only connect to the manufactures designed main belay in the front
of the harness or structural weight bearing Cypress Loop on rear of the
harness, do not attempt to tie in anywhere else on this harness.
▪Contact manufacturer before using in swing applications. Swing defined
as a pendulum in motion from a fixed pivot point.
▪Participant weight should not exceed 310 LBS.
Do not wash webbing in Woolite.
Repairs or modifications made by anyone other than Robertson
Harness Inc. will void all warranties and liability.
Service Life
Please see the our Service Life Documentation for more detail.
Service Life is “One minute to Ten Year Service Life or condition, with a Fifteen
Year Shelf Life.” Terms and Conditions do apply on Shelf Life. Contact the
manufacturer for details.
tacked patterns.
Remove from service and destroy if the equipment has been exposed
to flame or high temperatures.
Remove immediately and destroy if the equipment has been exposed
to caustic chemicals such as: acids, alkalis, petroleum
or bleach.
Users and Operators need to maintain a log of identifying
Sample Maintenance and Inspection Log
Hand wash the harness in cool water with small amounts of mild soap.
Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue. Failure to remove all the
soap will leave webbing stiff and will need to rinsed again.
SM. # CRC501 up to 30" Red
the history record of the equipment.
alkalis, oxidizing agents, petroleum products and bleach.
Product Record Card
Product Type:
ID /Serial #:
Purchase Date:
Date of 1st Use:
Maintenance
Protect and store the equipment from direct sunlight or extreme heat
sources. Webbing should never be exposed to temperatures above
120° F (62° Celsius) or below -80° F. (Above 48° Celsius).
Protect the equipment from nylon damaging chemicals such as acids,
MED. # CRC500 up to 47" Blue
L/XL # CRC502 up to 56" Grey
Robertson Harness
Proudly Made In The USA
CRC 500 Series Full Body Harness
w/ Dorsal D-Ring
tearing or ripping on the abrasions.
Look for fraying on the edges, burns or other possible damage.
Carefully inspect the wear and any possible broken stitches in the
Inspect harness for visible signs of wear and tear such as: Fading, cuts
Inspection

Robertson Harness
Fort Collins, Colorado
www.RobertsonHarness.com
[e-mail]
970-682-4470
Revised 09/2019
CRC500 Series Full Body Harness w/ Rear D-ring
CRC501 Small (red) CRC500 (blue) CRC502 Large (gray)
For your own safety, please read and understand all information included with this product.
Retain the instructions for future use and reference as needed. Provide this sheet to anyone using
or supervising the use of this harness.
Installation Instructions
Loosen all buckles and expand the webbing. You will not need to totally
unfasten the ends.
Step down through the waist belt and leg loops. Pull the harness up
and slip on the shoulder straps.
Tighten waist belt until snug. Tighten leg straps until they are ½” larger
than your thigh when tensed. (You should be able to slide your fingers
between the leg strap and your thigh.)
The quick-adjust buckle is laced with the web coming in the back of the
buckle, around the slider, then out under the buckle again. Figure 1
A minimum of 4 inches of web tailing must extend from the buckle once
secured on waist, legs and chest adjust pieces.
The shoulder straps can then be tightened to a snug fit.
Adjust the chest strap height and snugness so that the shoulder straps
will stay on the shoulders in a dynamic fall.
The rear D-ring should rest between the shoulder blades under load.
To tie-in, simply clip into the colored belay loop provided in the front of
the harness. See figure 2.
The rear colored loop is a structural loop for tying off at a work station
or platform.
Do not attempt to tie-in anywhere other than the intended colored
belay loop or rear tie off loop.
This product has been designed, tested, and manufactured in accordance with
ASTM-F 1772 testing which meets PRCA/ANSI 1.0-1.3 and ANSI/ACCT 03-2016
standards in effect on the date of manufacture.
This Harness is not intended for Fall Arrest Applications.
WARNING! Never adjust the web tailing in the buckle to its absolute extended
length, keep a 4 inch minimum requirement. Understand rock climbing, ice imbing
climbing, mountaineering and other related activities are extremely dangerous y very
by their very nature. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer and the user of allll of all
climbing equipment to get the proper instruction and to practice caution when imbing
climbing or otherwise using this equipment.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Frequently inspect every piece of climbing equipment for possible damage or
signs of wear. Climbing equipment cannot be expected to last forever, and it is
up to the individual user to determine when to retire a piece of equipment.
CLIMB SMART! Seek qualified instruction, and take responsibility for yourself.
Inspect this product regularly and retire it immediately if it shows signs of wear
or damage. Do not attempt to use this product if you are not fully competent in
its use and care. Treat this product as though your life depends on it. Improper
care or use of this product can result in serious injury or death.
Roberts
Figure 3
Clip into
the
Structural
tie-ins
only