Qualcraft Velocity Harness User Manual
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DONNING THE HARNESS:
Step 1: Inspect the equipment for cuts, abrasions, and structural or functional defects. Failure to follow
proper methods of assembly and use can result in serious injury or death. Review inspection criteria above.
Step 2: Located back D-ring and lift up the harness. Make sure that the straps are not twisted and that all
buckles are unfastened.
• The back (dorsal) D-ring is located where the back webbing straps cross each other and is
held in placed by a placard.
• At this point, no adjustments are made.
• This stage allows users to identify any twisted webbing or disoriented straps.
Step 3: Slip the harness over your shoulders like a jacket. The dorsal D-ring (with the plastic placard)
should be between your shoulder blades.
• Some steps may require initial help from another person.
• Ensure that all straps are oriented correctly, with no twisting or inversion.
• Allow leg straps to hang (do not fasten yet). This step is another opportunity to ensure that no
straps or webbing are twisted.
Step 4: Buckle the leg straps hanging behind you into their front connector on the same side. Adjust to a
tight, but comfortable fit around the thigh.
• A snug fit provides protection during a fall.
• Leg straps should not dangle or hang loose. Loose straps will increase likelihood of injury.
• Leg straps may be Pass-Thru style, Tongue Buckle Style, or Quick Connect Style.
Step 5: Buckle and adjust the chest strap. Chest strap should be located approximately 6 inches from the
top of the shoulders at the lower chest level.
• Chest buckles must not hang below the chest (except for Front Loop Crossover styles)
• Chest buckles should be adjusted for comfortable movement. Excess webbing should be
stowed using provided web keepers.
• Chest buckles may be Pass-Thru style or Quick Connect style.
Step 6: Adjust the shoulder straps (left and right side) to a comfortable fit. Shoulder straps allow vertical
adjustments for height.
• The shoulder straps should be adjusted fit snugly in the shoulders with the leg straps already
fastened.
• The sub-Pelvic (seat) strap should be located comfortably below the buttocks to properly
distribute the force of a fall.
• Shoulder straps may be Quick Adjust Friction buckles or Sliding Bar
Adjusters.
• For Front Loop Crossover Harnesses, adjust the Pass-Thru buckles
below the front loop.
Step 7: For models with a waist belt, fasten the belt so that it fits comfortably
around the waist.
• Waist belts are designed to provide support for work positioning.
• Waist belts incorporate features for utilizing tool bags.
• Waist belts may be Tongue Buckle style or Quick Connect Style.