SAR Kestrel 2 User manual

Specialist Access & Rescue Products Ltd.
Sarena House, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LQ
T: [phone] E: [email protected] W: www.sar-products.com
EU Declaration of Conformity No. SAR/H003
This declaration of conformity is issued by Specialist Access & Rescue Products Ltd.
Of Sarena House, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LQ
EN361:2002
EN358:1999
Notified body:
Notified Body No:
Performed the EU type examination and issued the EC type examination certificate number:
GB10/79625
The PPE is subject to the conformity assessment procedure. Conformity to type based on quality
assurance of the production process module D. Under the surveillance of the above Notified Body.
Signed by:
Name: Lee Allport
Position: Operations Director
Done At: SAR Products - Sarena House, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LQ
On: 17/10/18
We herby declare that:
Equipment: Kestrel Fall Arrest Harnesses
Models: Kestrel Fall Arrest Harness Range
is in conformity with PPE EU Regulations 2016/425, as well as the applicable requirements of
the following standards (where applicable)
Ref No.
Specialist Access & Rescue
Products Ltd.
SGS FIMKO OY, Takomotie 8, FI-00380 Helsinki, Finland.
0598

Specialist Access & Rescue Products Ltd.
Sarena House, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LQ
[phone] [email protected] www.sar-products.com
2 Std:
2 QC:
4 Std:
4 QC:
Serial No.:
sar-products.com
[phone]
[email protected]
Specialist Access & Rescue
Products Ltd.
Signature:…………………………………………………………… For SAR Products Ltd
User’s Name:
Inspection Record
Date Reason for entry:
Periodic examination or repair
Date Of Manufacture: Date Of Purchase:
Date First Used: Product Serial No.:
Name of
Inspector
Next date of
Inspection
Product Record
This documentation should be issued with and kept for each item or system. Please see
the product label for the details required below. Consult this guide for advice on
inspection, maintenance, lifespan, etc.
Certicate Of Conformity
We certify that the Kestrel 2 & 2QC Full Body Harness conforms to EN361:2002, and the
Kestrel 4 & 4QC conforms to EN361:2002 & EN358:1999.
User Guide:
Kestrel Full Body
Harnesses
Declaration Of Conformity
The EU Declaration of conformity is available by scanning the QR code or
visiting - www.sar-products.com/eu-doc/
Conforms to:
EN361:2002 & EN358:1999 0598

Cleaning:
Rinse in clean cold water. If still soiled wash in clean
warm water (max.40°C) with pure soap or a mild
detergent (within pH range of 5.5 to 8.5) You can use
a washing machine but first place the product in a
suitable bag to protect against mechanical damage.
Rinse properly in clean cold water.
Chemicals:
Avoid contact with any chemicals which could affect
the performance of the product. If contact occurs or is
suspected then discard the product immediately. If
used in a marine environment thoroughly rinse in
clean cold water and dry after each use.
Storage:
After cleaning, store unpacked in a cool, dry, dark
place away from excessive heat sources or other
possible causes of damage. Do not store wet. If a long
shelf life is required it is advisable to store in a
moisture proof package (e.g. polythene bag).
Maintenance:
Always keep the product clean and dry. Any excess
moisture should be removed with a clean cloth and
then allowed to dry naturally in a warm room away
from direct heat.
Warning:
Climbing or working at height is hazardous. It is the
user’s responsibility to ensure understanding of the
correct and safe use of this equipment, to use it only
for the purposes for which it is designed and to
practise all proper safety procedures. SAR recommend
that the back dorsal attachment only be used for
restraint. If used in fall arrest as with any other rear
attachment harness, there is a strong possibility that
suspension trauma can occur. We advise to always clip
into the front as you will have better control of any fall
and if conscious have a better chance of self rescue or
reduce pressure from the harness.
Meanings Of Markings:
• A = EN361 fall arrest connection point.
• The name, trademark or any other means of
identification provided by the manufacturer or
supplier.
• The batch or serial number
• The year of manufacture
• CE… EC logo followed by the number of the
notified body
• EN… European standard attributed to this PPE
• Product description and/or reference
• Evaluation of capacity in kN
Strengths quoted are when the product is tested new
and are in accordance with the manufacturer’s test
methods or to the appropriate standard. Any weights
and measurements are approximate.
Nothing in this document affects the consumer’s
statutory rights.
Notied body:
SGS FIMKO OY, Takomotie 8, FI-00380 Helsinki, Finland.
Notified body No: 0598
Front Attachment ‘A’
EN361 Must be used together
to form one attachment fall arrest.
Side Dee’s
EN358 Kestrel 4 Only.
Quick Clip (QC) Buckle Leg Adjusters
Adjustable Shoulder Buckles

Important:
Please read, study and understand these instructions
before use. The materials used in this product are
high spec polyesters.
Use:
This harness has been designed for your protection
and therefore is (PPE) personal protective equipment.
It is a full body harness for fall arrest with front sternal
and back dorsal attachments. The Kestrel 4 has two
side Dee’s for work positioning. Use only as instructed
and with compatible items of equipment. These
should conform to the relevant European standards or
those your country follows. Check that the safe
function of any one component within a system will
not interfere with the safe function of another. Twists
in the webbing and buckles fastened incorrectly, can
cause problems, weakness, serious injury or death.
Neatness is strength. Users should be trained,
competent or under the supervision of such a person.
Note: The information in this guide meets the PPE EU
Regulations 2016/425. It is not comprehensive and
cannot be substituted for the correct training, which
can be provided if required. If in any doubt please
don’t hesitate to contact us.
Safety:
The safety provided by this harness depends on its
strength and skill of the user. The strength will be
reduced through age, wear and tear, abrasion, cuts,
high impact loads, tight/sharp edges, knots, some
chemicals (e.g. alkalis, etc.), UV or failure to store and
maintain as recommended. This list is not exhaustive.
The SAR harnesses have a higher strength rating than
a sports climbing harness and will help against the
above however, there are exceptions, which include
chemical attack or very high temperatures. Do not
alter the product in any way. Any harness subjected to
a minor fall should be examined and discarded if
there is any sign of defect or any doubts about its
safety.
Lifespan:
This is difficult to estimate but we advise as follows:
Do not use more than ten years after the date of
manufacture, assuming it is used correctly and
correctly stored. The working life can vary between a
single use in extreme circumstances (e.g. highly
chemical environment, serious fall) to the maximum
of ten years, depending on how the product is used.
The working life will be reduced through age, general
wear and tear, abrasion, cuts, damage to component
parts, inappropriate ancillary equipment, high impact
load, prolonged exposure to UV light including
sunlight, elevated temperature (50° C max) exposure
to some chemicals (e.g. alkalis, etc.) or failure to store
and maintain as recommended. This list is not
exhaustive.
Inspection:
Before each use visually inspect to ensure the product
is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly.
An examination should be carried out at least every 6
months by a competent person authorised by the
manufacturer.
These inspections should be recorded paying
particular attention to areas of potentially high wear
such as attachment points, buckles, connectors and
sewn joints. Inspect as follows:
Textiles: Check for cuts, tears, and abrasions, damage
due to deterioration, contact with heat,
alkalis or other corrosives.
Sewing: Check for broken, cut or worn threads.
Metals: Check for cracks,distortion, corrosion, wear
by abrasion, burrs, worn or loose rivets or
screws, discolouration caused by extreme
heat (greater than 100° C) broken springs,
frays or cuts, seizure of moving parts,
broken or missing components.
Immediately withdraw from service any items
showing defects. The user’s life depends on it. All
repair work should be carried out by the
manufacturer or with their authorisation.
Anchorage
Anchor points should always be strong enough to
hold the user particularly in the event of a fall. They
should be at least 15kN. A webbing lanyard or rope
should be effectively sleeved to protect against
damage if structural members with sharp edges
cannot be avoided as anchorage points.
Anchor points, wherever possible, should be
above the user to limit Any fall to less than the
length of The safety line or lanyard.
Distance of a possible fall should be considered so as
to keep clear of contact with ground or other objects
below the work place. Check all user manuals of
ancillary equipment.
Back Attachment
EN361 Fall Arrest‘A’
Side Dee’s
EN358 Kestrel 4 Only.

Fitting Instructions:
Hold harness from back Dee Fig 1.
Take hold of each shoulder strap and Swing harness around
your shoulders like a cloak and pass your arms through the
shoulder straps ensuring that the webbing straps are not
twisted Fig 2.
Connect clip buckle to hold chest straps in position Fig 3.
Pull leg straps through legs from the back and check there
are no twists Fig 4 & 5. Check the adjuster buckle is correct
way round and fit into square buckle on thigh Fig A,B,C.
For Quick Clip buckle check it is the correct way around and
push both sides of clip buckle together. Check the finger
releases have sprung back out and the buckle is securely
locked Fig D,E.
Connect two front connection loops A+A together using
delta maillon supplied Fig 6.
WARNING DO NOT use loops as single attachment
points always use the maillon.
Adjust all straps to fit comfortably on body so that the front
sternal connection is set at the centre of the chest then tidy
all strap ends into elastic strap tidies.
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Fig 2 Fig 3
Fig 4 Fig 5
Fig 6
A D
E
F
B
C
Fig 1