Vertiqual Engineering SRL V41, V53, V4, V5, V56 Instruction Manual

Edition: 20.02.2019

* C4 – Without positioning lanyard
C41 – With integrated positioning lanyard

* V4 – Without positioning lanyard
V41 – With integrated positioning lanyard

C4 / C41

V4 / V41

C5

V5

V6

V53

V55

V56

V57

EN

Instruction manual for Combined-Full Body Harnesses

V4, V41, V5, V53, V55, V56, V57, V6, C4, C41, C5 certified according to EN 361 and EN 358

Thank you for choosing a VERTIQUAL® harness! You have purchased a high quality product that will reliably protect you and will be your companion for a long time
when working at heights and depths.

This manual must be read and understood before using the product! This product will be used with other equipment (components) thus forming a system for working at
heights. Please refer to the instruction manual of each component in your system for compatibility and correct use! Following these instructions accordingly is essential
for your safety. Failure to do so can result in serious or even fatal accidents! Keep these instructions together with the product, accessible to all users, so they can consult
them whenever is needed!

WARNING!

These instructions are a basic comprehensive guide to the safe use of the purchased equipment. They contain general information about the product, intended to help
the user, but cannot cover all the situations that may occur in the daily activities and cannot in any case replace the specialized training courses for safety at heights. This
PPE against falls from heights can only be used by well-trained users, who are familiar with the relevant legislation and who have successfully completed a special safety
training course for working at heights.

Edition: 20.02.2019

FRONTAL RING

FRONTAL LOOPS

DORSAL RING

LATERAL RINGS

The rings and textile loops marked with “A” or „A/2” are the only attachment
points that can be used for arresting a fall! Only to these points it is allowed to
connect one of the following fall arrest equipment:

- Retractable type fall arresters (EN 360)

- Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line (EN 353-2)

- Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line (EN 353-1)

- Descent and rescue devices (EN 341 and EN 1496)

- Energy absorbing lanyards (EN 354 + EN 355)

Dorsal extension (*available on „SCAFF” versions)

The dorsal extension strap can be used only if
the D-ring at the free end is connected to a
retractable type fall arrester (EN360) or to an
energy absorbing lanyard (EN 354 + EN355).
The length of the energy absorbing lanyard
used must not exceed 1,5 m !

WARNING!

For works with risk of falling from heights or in depths, a risk assessment must be carried out in advance in accordance with current regulations and legal provisions (EN
standards or specific national rules) that will provide adequate measures for safety and rescue!

WARNING!

Instructions for use are updated when technical or legislative changes occur. The latest version of the instructions overwrites previous versions and is the only valid
version. Please make sure you follow the instructions of the most recent version. You can download the most recent instructions from our website

www.vertiqualsafety.com by accessing the section of each product. For help or additional questions, please contact us at [e-mail] or Tel. (+40)

0365/882143.

FIELD OF USE

Along with other tested and certified components, the Combined-Full Body Harnesses are used in fall arrest systems. The purpose of this systems is to stop the free fall
of the user, absorbing most of the shock and distributing the remaining force evenly, while holding the users body in a proper position until he or she is rescued.
The product must be used exclusively as a PPEaF (Personal Protective Equipment against Fall), in usual environments with temperatures between -30℃ and +50℃,
without potentially explosive atmospheres, far away from flames, sparks or hot metal splash. Avoid contact with sharp edges, electricity, chemicals, corrosive solutions
and substances, excessive heat, oils, paints or any other contaminants. The structures used for anchoring have to meet the requirements of EN 795-2012, must have NO
sharp edges and must be capable to withstand minimum 12 kN. The anchor point must be located as high as possible above the user and as close as possible to the
vertical axis of the user’s position, thus reducing the fall distance and prevent pendulum accidents. The minimum free space below the user (fall clearance) must be
ensured to prevent hitting the ground or any obstacles while the fall is arrested.

DESCRIPTION

VERTIQUAL® Combined-Full Body Harnesses are made of 45 or 85 mm wide, special high tensile webbings. The webbings used for the EVO, Power&Comfort and
Galaxy series are treated against oil and dirt impregnation. Webbings used for the Galaxy series have an additional treatment called Ag+ Ions, which offers anti-microbial
and anti-fungal properties. The anchor rings and the buckles are made of high tensile steel or high tensile aluminum alloy. The buckles used for opening/closing the
straps can have manual locking (classic type) or automatic locking (click type). The harnesses can also be equipped with different types of fall indicators.

A Combined-Full Body Harnesses is comprised of shoulder straps, waist strap, chest straps and leg straps. The dorsal attachment ring (marked with “A” symbol) is locat-
ed at the intersection of the webbings, between the shoulder blades. The SCAFF version of the C5 and V5 harnesses is fitted with a dorsal extension strap which has a
total length of 0,5m. The frontal attachment ring located in the chest area can have various configurations. For the V6 model is comprised of two metal rings (marked
„A/2) which can be used only when both rings are connected together! The C5 and V5 have two textile loops (marked „A/2”) which also need to be connected together.
The V53, V56 and V57 models have in the chest area a single central ring (marked „A”). Harnesses belonging to the EVO, Power&Comfort and Galaxy series are fitted
with paddings for legs and shoulders for improved comfort. The waist strap is fitted with two lateral rings that will be used only for work positioning and restraint.

For work positioning a certified positioning lanyard (EN 358) must be connected to the waist belt. This lanyard must be connected to the lateral rings of the waist belt and
can be used only in work positioning systems or restraint systems. Any other use is forbidden! The positioning lanyard must be passed around the anchor structure and
the lanyard ends will be connected to each lateral ring using a certified connector. The length and position of the lanyard must be chosen in such way that the maximum
fall distance, in case of slippage, does not exceed 50cm. The V53 and V56 models have an additional D-ring located on the waist belt (front side, centered) which may
be used only in restraint systems or work positioning systems (EN 358).
VERTIQUAL® harnesses are manufactured in two main series. CHANTIER series, which have the “C” identifier in the beginning of the name (eg. C4 Dinamic, C5 Univer­sal) and VERTIQUAL series which have the “V” identifier in the beginning of the name (eg. V5 Endeavour, V53 Orbiter). All VERTIQUAL® harnesses (Chantier & Ver­tiqual series) have a minimum breaking load of 15 kN. Harnesses belonging to CHANTIER series are tested according to EN 361 requirements using a dummy weighing
100 kg and are approved for users up to 100 kg (including equipment).
Harnesses belonging to VERTIQUAL series are tested additionally with a dummy weighing 150 kg, being subjected to greater loads than required by the actual EN 361
standard. The harnesses belonging to the VERTIQUAL series can be used by persons weighing up to 140 kg (including equipment). In this case the shock
absorbing lanyard used (or other fall arrest device) must be approved for higher user weight of 140 kg. The energy absorber must also be capable to offer the
same performance and to reduce the shock force below 6 kN, in case of a fall, while working with higher user weight. For this purpose, we recommend using shock ab-