Klein Tools Linemans Body Belts and Positioning Straps - Manual (Page 4)


1.
Know the job and regulations governing per-
formance requirements for the equipment needed.
2.
Select the belt style. Klein lineman’s body belts
are available in a choice of fixed, semi-floating and
full-floating styles, and feature the choice of belt pad
size. All Klein lineman’s body belts have chrome-
tanned leather cushions for greater comfort. Full-
floating belts allow lateral movement of the D-rings
during use. Semi-floating belts only allow lateral
movement prior to wearing. Fixed-style belts are
lightweight and the most economical.
3.
Select the proper belt size. The comfort of a
lineman’s belt depends on the construction of the
belt and the location of the D-rings. The D-rings should
be located about 1" (25 mm) in front of the hip bones.
Never order Klein lineman’s body belts by waist
size. Always order Klein lineman’s body belts by
the desired distance between D-rings.
Size your body belt using
a tape measure (Figure 1).
To obtain the correct D-to-D
(D-ring to D-ring) size, mea-
sure from hipbone to hipbone,
and then add 2" (51 mm).
The Lineman’s Belt Sizing
Table (shown below) contains
more information on selecting the proper belt size. For
non-standard sizes, please call the Klein Tools Sales
Department at 1-800-553-4676.
How to Select a Lineman’s Body Belt
Figure 1
D-to-D 18D 19D 20D 21D 22D 23D 24D 25D 26D 27D 28D 29D 30D
Distance** (46) (48) (51) (53) (56) (58) (61) (64) (66) (69) (71) (74) (76)
Minimum Length 32 33 34 36 37 38 40 41 42 44 45 46 47
(81) (84) (86) (91) (94) (97) (102) (104) (107) (112) (114) (117) (119)
Center Hole 36 37 38 40 41 42 44 45 46 48 49 50 51
Distance (91) (94) (97) (102) (104) (107) (112) (114) (117) (122) (124) (127) (130)
Maximum Length 40 41 42 44 45 46 48 49 50 52 53 54 55
(102) (104) (107) (112) (114) (117) (122) (124) (127) (132) (135) (137) (140)
* All measurements are listed in inches and (cm). This table shows the maximum and minimum lengths and center-hole
distances for the full range of standard D-to-D measurements. A belt sized for the proper D-to-D size will fit correctly
with buckle tongue engaged in the center hole.
** The following D-to-D sizes can be special ordered: 19" (48 cm), 25" (64 cm), 27" (69 cm) and 29" (74 cm).
Lineman’s Belt Sizing Table*
Maximum Length
Center Hole
Minimum Length
D-to-D size:
Hipbone to Hipbone + 2"