PETZL SEQUOIA Arborist Seat Harness Instructions

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SEQUOIA

0082       TP TC 019/2011

EN 358:2018
EN 813:2008

Arborist seat harness

WARNING

Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.

Before using this equipment, you must:
– Read and understand all Instructions for Use.
– Get specific training in its proper use.
– Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
– Understand and accept the risks involved.

FAILURE TO HEED ANY OF THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.

Traceability and markings

1. Field of application (text part)

2. Nomenclature

3. Inspection, points to verify

4. Compatibility (text part)

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Warning symbols

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5. How to put the harness on

a. Belt waist

Webbing stowage

b. Leg loops

c. Adjusting the height of the attachment bridge

Webbing stowage

d. Installing the attachment bridges

6. 358:2018 harness for work positioning and restraint

7. Seat harness EN 813: 2008

8. Equipment loops

9. Additional information

A. Lifetime                   B. Markings        C. Acceptable T

D. Precautions for use

E. Cleaning-Disinfection

F. Drying

G. Storage – Transport

H. Modifications – Repairs

I. FAQ-Contact

Spare parts & accessories

Attachment bridge S
C069CA00

Attachment bridge M
C069CA01

Attachment bridge L
C069CA02

Adjustable attachment bridge
SEQUOIA / SEQUOIA SRT
C69R

Size 0
A 65 – 80 cm
25 – 31 inch
B 47 – 62 cm
18 – 24 inch

Size 1

A 70 – 93 cm
27 – 36 inch
B 47 – 62 cm
18 – 24 inch

Size 2

A 83 – 120 cm
32 – 47 inch
B 50 – 65 cm
19 – 25 inch

EAC SPECIFICATIONS

rOCT P EH 358: 2008
rOCT P EH 813: 2008

This product is compliant with the Regulation 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment as brought into UK law and amended.

Approved body performing the UKCA type examination and the production control of this PPE :

SGS United Kingdom Ltd
Inward Way
Rossmore Business Park
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 3EN
United Kingdom
N° 0120

Authorized Representative in UK : PE ILL UK Agency, Unit 3-7, Tebay Business Park, Old Tebay, Penrith, CA10 3SS, United Kingdom

These instructions explain how to correctly use your equipment. Only certain techniques and uses are described.
The warning symbols inform you of some potential dangers related to the use of your equipment, but it is impossible to describe them all. Check Petzl.com for updates and additional information.
You are responsible for heeding each warning and using your equipment correctly. Any misuse of this equipment will create additional dangers. Contact Petzl if you have any doubts or difficulty understanding these instructions.

1. Field of application

Personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall protection.
Seat harness, work positioning and restraint belt for tree care work.
Nominal maximum load: 140 kg.
This product must not be pushed beyond its limits, nor be used for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.

Responsibility

WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions, decisions and safety.
Before using this equipment, you must:
– Read and understand all Instructions for Use.
– Get specific training in its proper use.
– Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
– Understand and accept the risks involved.

Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in severe injury or death.
This product must only be used by competent and responsible persons, or those placed under the direct and visual control of a competent and responsible person.
You are responsible for your actions, your decisions and your safety and you assume the consequences of same. If you are not able, or not in a position to assume this responsibility, or if you do not fully understand the Instructions for Use, do not use this equipment.

2. Nomenclature

(1) Waistbelt strap, (2) Leg loops, (3) FAST LT PLUS buckles, (4) FAST buckle, (5) Side attachment points, (6) Attachment bridge, (7) Gated attachment points, (8) Bridge height adjustment straps, (9) DOUBLEBACK buckles for bridge height adjustment, (10) Chainsaw holder, (11) Equipment loops, (12) Slot for tool carrier, (13) Elastic band for first-aid kit, (14) Attachment hole for additional attachment bridge, (15) Attachment hole for seat, (16) Excess strap winder, (17) Buckle lock.
Principal materials:
Straps: polyester.
Adjustment buckles: steel.
Attachment points: aluminum alloy.

3. Inspection, points to verify

Your safety depends upon the integrity of your equipment. Petzl recommends a detailed inspection by a competent person at least once every 12 months (depending on current regulations in your country, and your conditions of usage).
Warning: your intensity of use may cause you to inspect your PPE more frequently. Follow the procedures described at Petzl.com. Record the results on your PPE inspection form: type, model, manufacturer contact info, serial number or individual number, dates: manufacture, purchase, first use, next periodic inspection; problems, comments, inspector’s name and signature.

Before each use

Check the condition of the waistbelt and leg loop straps, especially at the attachment points, the adjustment buckles and the safety stitching.
Look for cuts, wear and damage due to use, to heat, to chemicals… Be particularly careful to check for cut or loose threads.
Verify that the FAST and FAST LT PLUS buckles function properly. Check the gated attachment points: body, spacer, screw securely tightened.
Check the condition of the attachment bridge: make sure the rope has no cuts, burns, frayed strands, fuzzy areas, or signs of chemicals…

During use

It is important to regularly monitor the condition of the product and its connections to the other equipment in the system. Make sure that all items of equipment are correctly positioned with respect to each other. Regularly check the adjustment buckles.
Regularly check that the buckles are locked. Avoid any pressure or rubbing that could damage or unlock the buckle.

4. Compatibility

Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the system in your application (compatible = good functional interaction).
Equipment used with your harness must meet current standards in your country (e.g. EN 362 carabiners)

5. Harness setup

– Be sure to correctly stow the excess strap (folded flat) in the keepers, or wrap it on the provided winders.
– Beware of foreign objects that could impede the operation of the FAST LT PLUS buckles (e.g. pebbles, sand, clothing…). Verify that they are correctly fastened.

5a. 5b. Adjustment and suspension test

Your harness must be adjusted to fit snugly to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a fall. In a safe environment, you must move around and hang in the harness from each attachment point, with your equipment, to verify that the harness fits properly, provides adequate comfort for the intended use and that it is optimally adjusted

5c. Adjusting the sitting position

Use the DOUBLEBACK buckles for bridge height adjustment, then lock them with the buckle locks.

5d. Attachment bridges

Carry out the mounting in a suitable location to avoid losing the spacer or screw. Make sure the O-ring is present on the screw. This O-ring helps prevent the screw from loosening in the event it is not properly tightened. If the O-ring is missing, contact Petzl after-sales service. Tighten the screw well and verify there is no play in the spacer. A gated attachment point is secure only if the screw is completely tightened.

6. EN 358: 2018 belt for work positioning and restraint

These attachment points are designed to either hold the user in position at the workstation, or to prevent the worker from entering a zone where a fall is possible.
Do not use a work positioning belt if there is a foreseeable risk of the user becoming suspended or exposed to uncontrolled tension on the belt. For work positioning, use an anchor point situated at or above waist level.
These attachment points are not designed for fall arrest usage. It may be necessary to supplement work positioning or restraint systems with collective or personal fall arrest systems. The waist belt is approved for one user, including his/her tools and equipment, for a maximum total weight of 150 kg.

6a. Gated attachment points
The two gated attachment points must always be used together.
6b. Waist belt side attachment points
The two side attachment points must always be used together.

7. EN 813: 2008 seat harness

Designed for progression on rope and work positioning.
Use the attachment bridge to attach a descender, positioning lanyards or progression lanyards.
This attachment point is not suitable for fall arrest.

8. Equipment loops

Equipment loops must only be used for equipment.
WARNING – DANGER: never use equipment loops for belaying, rappelling, tying in, or anchoring a person.

9. Additional information

This product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment. The EU declaration of conformity is available at Petzl.com.
– The melting point of high-modulus polyethylene (140° C) is lower than that of nylon and polyester.
– You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly implement it in case of difficulties encountered while using this equipment.
– The anchor point for the system should preferably be located above the user’s position and should meet the requirements of the EN 795 standard (12 kN minimum strength).
– In a fall arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance below the user before each use, in order to avoid hitting the ground or an obstacle in the event of a fall.
– Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order to limit the risk and the length of a fall.
– A fall arrest harness is the only device allowable for supporting the body in a fall arrest system.
– When using multiple items of equipment, a dangerous situation can arise in which the safety function of an item of equipment can be affected by the safety function of another item of equipment.
– WARNING: ensure that your products do not rub against abrasive or sharp surfaces.
– Users must be medically fit for activities at height. WARNING: inert suspension in a harness can result in serious injury or death.
– The Instructions for Use for each item of equipment used in conjunction with this product must be followed.
– The Instructions for Use must be provided to the user of this equipment, in the language of the country where the equipment is used.
– Make sure the markings on the product are legible.

When to retire your equipment:

WARNING: an exceptional event can lead you to retire a product after only one use, depending on the type and intensity of usage and the environment of usage (harsh environments, marine environments, sharp edges, extreme temperatures, chemicals…).

A product must be retired when:
– It is over 10 years old and made of plastic or textiles.
– It has been subjected to a major fall or load.
– It fails to pass inspection. You have any doubt as to its reliability.
– You do not know its full usage history.
– When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or incompatibility with other equipment…
Destroy these products to prevent further use.

Icons:

A. Lifetime: 10 years – B. Marking – C. Acceptable temperatures – D. Usage precautions – E. Cleaning/disinfection – F. Drying – G. Storage/transport – H. Maintenance – I. Modifications/repairs (prohibited outside of Petzl facilities, except replacement parts) – J. Questions/contact

3-year guarantee

Against any material or manufacturing defect. Exclusions: normal wear and tear, oxidation, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, poor maintenance, negligence, uses for which this product is not designed.

Warning symbols

1. Situation presenting an imminent risk of serious injury or death. 2. Exposure to a potential risk of accident or injury. 3. Important information on the functioning or performance of your product. 4. Equipment incompatibility.

Traceability and markings

a. Meets PPE regulatory requirements. Notified body performing the EU type examination – b. Number of the notified body responsible for the production control of this PPE – c. Traceability: datamatrix – d. Serial number – e. Year of manufacture – f. Month of manufacture – g. Batch number – h. Individual identifier – i. Standards – j. Read the Instructions for Use carefully – k. Model identification – l. Manufacturer address – m. Date of manufacture (month/year) – o. Nominal load – p. Size

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