Ultra-safe UX-96305NQL, UPF-96305WSQL, UPF-96305NQL, UPF-96305FBQL, UPF-96305QL User Instruction Manual

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1-800-850-5914

PHO E NIX, AZ USA

WWW.ULTRASAFEUSA.COM

MODEL:

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SIZE: ____________________

DATE: ___________________

WARNING!

This product is part of a personal fall
arrest system. The user must read and
follow the manufacturers instructions
for each component of the system.
These instructions must be provided to
the user of this product. The user must
read and understand these instructions
before using this product. Manufactures
instructions must be followed for proper
use and maintenance of this product.
Alteration or misuse of this product, or
failure to follow instructions may result
in serious injury or death.

MODEL:

UX-96305NQL, UPF-96305WSQL,
UPF-96305NQL, UPF-96305FBQL, UPF-96305QL,
UPF-96305WSQL, UPF-96096BFQL, UPFX-96305NQL,
UPFX-96305WSQL, UPFX-96096BFMSQL, 96305EQLMX,
UPFX-96305NQLTPTS, 96400QLNP

DESCRIPTION: QUICK RELEASE HARNESS

Anchorage: The anchorage to which this product
is attached must be capable of sustaining a static
load in the direction applied by the personal fall
arrest system of at least 3600 lbs. With

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certification of a qualified person or 5000 lbs.
without certification. When more than one
personal fall arrest system is attached to the
same structure, the strength requirements stated
above must be multiplied by the number of

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personal arrest systems attached to the
structure.

Plan: Your personal fall protection system.
Before installing and using this equipment,
consider all factors affecting your safety during
use of this equipment.

Warning: manufacturer's instructions supplied
with this product at time of shipment must be
followed. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death. Contact manufacturer if
instructions are needed.

• Warnings and instructions must be read and
understood before using equipment.

• Equipment must be used by trained
personnel only.

• Users must understand all OSHA regulations,
ANSI standards, and other relevant
regulations and standards pertaining to fall
protection equipment.

This product is part of a
personal fall arrest
system; a fall arrest
system is required if
there is any risk that a
worker may fall from an
elevated position. It is a
requirement that the fall
arrest system be used
any time a working
height of six feet or more
is reached. Working

height is defined as the
distance from the walking/working surface to a
grade or lower level.

The following is recommended as part of fall
arrest system.

A. Full Body Harness Material: Nylon

Note: see additional instructions on buckle adjustment

for proper fit. Maximum free-fall distance six feet or
maximum fall arrest force of 1800 lbs. Avoid lower level
contact.

B. Shocks Absorbing Lanyard Material: Nylon

• Energy absorber resting force 900 lbs.
Plus 42 inch maximum extension.

• Rig lanyard to allow a maximum free fall distance
of not more than six feet.

• Connectors and anchorage points must be
compatible and able to support 5,000 lbs.

• Do not allow lanyard to contact sharp or abrasive
surfaces, sparks or temperature above 180 degrees.

• Snap hooks with gate openings larger than
one inch (1") must not be connected to d-rings
on harnesses and belts.

• Remove from service if any damage is detected.

C. Anchorage connector material: Nylon

when hazard of free fall can occur.

• Connectors and anchorage points must be compatible
and able to support 5,000 lbs. Always work directly
under anchorage to avoid a swing fall injury.

• Anchorage and tie off points must be at a height
that will not allow a lower level to be struck should
a fall occur. Do not allow product to contact sharp
or abrasive surfaces, sparks or temperatures
above 180 degrees.

• Snap hooks with gate openings larger than
one inch (1”) must not be connected.

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Remove from service if any damage is detected.

1. Back D-ring is for fall arrest

2. Shoulder D-rings (if present) are
for retrieval use only.

3. Side D-rings (if present) are
for positioning only.

4. Warning tags.

Warning tags located
in front and back of
shock absorber or
located towards hook,
D-ring or eye end.

Warning tags are
located towards hook,
D-ring or eye end.

Use energy absorbers

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or retractable lanyards

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Quick release buckle harnesses come in different styles, pads on back, no tool belt, etc.,

but proper adjustment and fit is critical. Refer to these instructions for key adjustment points.

1. Hold harness by back
D-ring. Shake harness

to allow all straps to

fall into place.

5. Pull leg straps around
to the outside of leg

and fasten.

2. Slip straps over

shoulders so D-ring

is located at

middle of back.

6. Properly worn harness.

3. Adjust strap for the
correct torso length.

7. To remove harness,
reverse procedure.

4. Pull chest strap around
shoulder strap and fasten

at mid chest. Tighten to

keep shoulder straps taut.

8. Light weight quick

release buckles allow

for getting in and out

of the harness quickly.

Note: For more on proper fit, refer to our website. Click on Download DVD’s and refer to Video #12.

ATTACH ENERGY

ABSORBER

ONLY TO DORSAL

D-RING

DO NOT

ATTACH ENERGY

ABSORBER

TO ANCHOR

WITH HOOK WITHOUT HOOK

ACCEPTABLE DESIGNED RETAINER

MAXIMUM ATTACHMENT DISTANCE

When using lanyards commonly referred to
as "100% tie-off”, "Y" type, "double" or "twin
leg" shock absorbing lanyards. This
supplement provides additional information
on the use of these types of lanyards that are
used with a personal fall arrest systems.

Practices that must be followed in order to
use a 100% tie-off lanyard safely.

1. The shock absorber pack portion of the
lanyard assembly MUST be connected
to the back dorsal D-ring ONLY, by way
of a double locking lanyard snap hook
(other connectors provided, consult
ULTRA-SAFE, INC.) connect shock
absorber directly to the dorsal D-ring.

2. Do not connect shock absorber to the
anchorage point at any time.

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3. Do not connect the unused leg of the
lanyard assembly to any portion of the
full body harness, unless a specifically
designed lanyard snap hook loop
retainer is provided for this purpose.

4. When connecting from one anchorage
point to the next (traversing a vertical or
horizontal structure) do not connect to
an anchorage point further apart than,
the length of the lanyard.

5. When using a 100% tie-off lanyard
assembly, do not allow any part of the
lanyard to pass under arms or legs.

6. Connection of both lanyard legs to
separate anchorage points is
acceptable, as long as anchorage
points are within the length of the
lanyard.

Harness System Inspection Procedures

General -

1. Check for wear and deterioration.

Before each use, carefully inspect your harness for
signs of wear, deterioration, or evidence of impact
loading. Visually inspect for loose threads, pulled
rivets, burns, cuts, distortions, abrasions, or any other
evidence of chemical or physical deterioration that
may have weakened the material or assembly.

2. Inspect hardware for malfunctions and cracks.

Check all snap hooks, buckles and D-Rings.

3. Remove from service and replace all worn
or damaged equipment.

If any part does not pass inspection, immediately

remove the harness from service and destroy.

Specific -

1. Stitching and webbing.

Check stitching for broken, burned, cut or pulled
stitches. Broken strands appear as tufts on the surface.
To inspect, hold the webbing with your hands six to
eight inches apart. Bend the webbing in an inverted
U to cause surface tension, exposing problem areas.
Inspect all web areas. Damage from cuts, abrasion,
corrosives, heat or chemicals should be apparent.

2. Buckle and belt ends.

Inspect the ends of all straps. They are subject to
wear as a result of repeated opening and closing.
Enlargement or distortion of holes may indicate
excessive wear or possible damage through impact
loading. Harnesses with unusually enlarged or
distorted holes should fail inspection.

3. D-Rings.

All D-Rings should be checked for distortion. D-ring
attachment points should be checked for unusual
wear or damaged Fibers. Badly pitted D-rings indicate
chemical corrosion, and the equipment should
fail inspection.

4. Stitching or rivets at hardware attachment points.

For stitched attachment points, check that stitching
is not broken, burned, cut or pulled. Check all riveted
attachment points for tightness. Badly pitted rivets
indicate chemical corrosion, and the equipment
should fail inspection.

5. Tongue buckles.

All tongue buckles should be checked for distortion,
sharp edges and cracks. The tongue should move
freely and overlap the frame. Rollers should not be
distorted and should roll freely.

6. Friction slide adjusters.

Friction slide adjusters should be checked for sharp
edges, distortion. Make sure that the outer bars and
center bars are straight. Also check corners and
attachment points for wear and cracks.

7. Easy-connect buckle.

Easy-connect buckle (square rings) should be checked
for distortion, sharp edges and cracks. For stitched
attachment points, check that stitching is not broken,
burned, cut or pulled.

8. Friction style buckle.

Friction style buckles should be checked for sharp
edges, cracks and distortion. Make sure outer bars
and center bar are straight. Also check corners
and attachment points for wear.

9. Leather.

Leather should be soft and supple. Visually check
leather for cracks tears, burns, brittleness or other
signs of damage age or abuse. While the leather
components of the system are not load bearing,
damage to the leather is a sign that the entire harness
MAY NOT be in acceptable condition. Re-inspect
entire system. Leather should both look and feel good.

1O. Destroy or replace worn or damaged Harnesses.

If evidence of excessive wear, deterioration or
mechanical malefaction is observed; the harness
should be destroyed. Never work with worn or
damaged equipment. Using damaged or worn
equipment can cause serious injury or death.

11. The inspector is the most important part
of any inspection procedure.

Check all equipment thoroughly and follow all safety
procedures and guidelines. Don't take any shortcuts.

IMPORTANT NOTE: OSHA specifies that all employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act are responsible for inspection and
maintenance of all tools and equipment used by employees, whether owned by the employees or by the company. All Ultra-Safe equipment
should be inspected before each use, and immediately removed from service if equipment does not pass inspection.

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WARNING!

The user must read and understand these
instructions or have them explained to
them, before using this equipment. Failure
to follow instructions may result in serious
injury or death.

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