DBI SALA EXOFIT NEX - User Manual

WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest,
restraint, work positioning, climbing, controlled descent,
or rescue system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for each component of the system. These
instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment.
The user must read and understand these instructions before
using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be
followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment.
Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow
instructions may result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or
suitability of this equipment for your application, contact
Capital Safety.
IMPORTANT: Record the product identifi cation information
from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in
Section 9 of this manual.
DESCRIPTIONS:
The ExoFit NEX™ Full Body Harness is available in Vest (Figure 1)
and Cross-Over (Figure 2) styles confi gured with a variety of
features including the following:
Tech-Lite™ Aluminum D-Rings - Varied Locations: Front, Back, •
Hips, Shoulders
Duo-Lok™ Quick Connect Buckles•
Repel Technology Webbing•
Hybrid Comfort Padding•
Revolver™ Vertical Torso Adjusters•
Tongue Buckle Body Belt•
Suspension Trauma Straps•
NOTE: Some features may not be available on all models of
the ExoFit NEX™ Full Body Harness.
© Copyright 2009, DB Industries, Inc.
ExoFit NEX™
Full Body Harness
Model Numbers: (See back pages.)
USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EXOFIT NEX™ FULL BODY HARNESS
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by ANSI Z359 and
CSA 259.10 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA
Form: 5903027 Rev: A

Summary

2.0 SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

2.1 CAPACITY

2.2 FREE FALL LIMITATIONS AND CLEARANCE

Details free fall limitations and fall clearance requirements for safe use.

2.7-2.9 COMPONENT AND CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY

2.7 COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY

Stresses the importance of using DBI-SALA approved components for system safety.

2.8 CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY

Defines connector compatibility, strength requirements, and self-locking features.

2.9 MAKING CONNECTIONS

Provides guidelines for making secure connections using specific connector types.

2.10 CONNECTING SUBSYSTEMS

2.10 CONNECTING SUBSYSTEMS

2.11 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS

3.0 DONNING AND USE - OVERVIEW

3.1 BEFORE EACH USE

Instructs on performing pre-use inspections of the harness as per Section 5.

3.2 PLANNING

3.3 HARNESS DONNING PROCEDURES OVERVIEW

Provides step-by-step instructions for donning and fitting the Vest and Cross-Over harness styles.

3.3 DONNING PROCEDURES - SPECIFIC STYLES

Donning the Vest Style Harness

Step-by-step guide for donning and adjusting the ExoFit NEX™ Vest Style Full Body Harness.

Donning the Cross-Over Style Harness

Step-by-step guide for donning and adjusting the ExoFit NEX™ Cross-Over Style Full Body Harness.

3.4-3.7 USE AND SPECIAL FEATURES

3.4 D-RING USAGE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS

3.6 CONNECTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

3.7 SUSPENSION TRAUMA STRAP FUNCTIONALITY

4.0 TRAINING

5.0 INSPECTION

5.2 INSPECTION FREQUENCY

5.3 DETAILED INSPECTION PROCEDURES

Provides detailed steps for inspecting harness hardware, webbing, labels, and components.

7.0 SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

7.3 STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

DBI SALA EXOFIT NEX Specifications