Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - Manual (Page 3)

HARNESS USE INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
• ALERT! Under no circumstances should the sailing harness be used in
any climbing task or related activity. Failure to comply with this
restriction in use may result in death or injury.
• Always adjust harness snugly around your body. Failure to adjust
properly may increase chance of injury.
• Only use a tether that is less than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.
• This harness is not suitable for fall arrest.
• Refer to page 6 for donning information.
Always use both D-Rings
for securing to a quick release
under load tether
(see illustration).
HARNESS FIT AND SIZING INFORMATION
Sailing Harnesses are designed to be worn at the chest area to ensure
the least injury potential, should the wearer be subject to sudden high
shock loads.
Fit - This harness is to be used by wearers 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) and
taller. This restriction is intended to locate the bottom of the harness belt
at least 5 cm (2 inches) above the bottom of the rib cage or higher.
Please verify that you can achieve this fit with the PFD adjusted
comfortably snug. DO NOT USE AS A SAILING HARNESS IF THE
HARNESS WEBBING DROPS BELOW THE RIB CAGE.
Sizing - This PFD fits chest size range of 30 to 52 inches (76-132 cm), for
wearers over 90 pounds (41 kg) and height restriction as stated above.
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