Harken 2234 Bosun's Chair - Manual (Page 3)

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GENERAL Applications
Limitations
Capacity: This system is designed for use by one person with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no
more than 100 kg (220 lbs).
No Free Fall: A separate full-body, fall-arrest harness restraint system must be rigged so that no vertical
free fall is possible.
Training: This equipment must be used by persons trained and competent in its correct application and safe use.
If you are in doubt about the correct use of the bosun’s chair, have a rigging professional do the aloft work.
WARNING: Do not use this product for fall-arrest purposes. Use of bosun's chair for fall-arrest could
fail to sufficiently restrain a falling person, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
This chair is designed to be used as a work positioning platform to ensure comfortable seating while suspended. It
must be used in conjunction with a separate full-body, fall-arrest harness. The bosun's chair and harness must each
have its own separate suspension system led and secured as instructed below. This chair is only to be used for
work purposes. Do not use this chair for sport.
Training
It is the responsibility of the purchaser and user of this bosun's chair to assure that they are familiar with
the instructions; are trained in the correct care and use of the equipment; and are aware of the operating
characteristics, application limits, and consequences of its improper use.
Inspection
Inspection should be recorded in inspection and maintenance log.
Inspection Check List
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Inspect the chair carefully for wear or abrasion to webbing and cut or
worn threads. See photo at right and Service section on Page 4.
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Inspect triangle attachment points carefully for signs of wear, fatigue,
or corrosion. Expose welded area to make sure it is secure.
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Inspect belt and buckle to ensure locking device is secure and unworn
and strap is correctly fastened.
See Service section on Page 4.
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Before going aloft, inspect all other equipment that will be used for
damage or wear. Inspect all halyards and standing rigging. Do not rely
on any equipment that is suspected of being worn, damaged, corroded,
needs replacement, or is out of date. If there is any doubt about the
condition of standing rigging at masthead, do not go aloft. Be especially
wary of going aloft on a boat with a furler that has had a halyard wrap
around top of stay.
WARNING! If wear or damage is detected, do not go aloft.
Do not use chair if there are cut or worn threads.
WARNING! Failure to perform inspection steps each time chair and hoisting equipment are used could
lead to a fall, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Go through inspection check list below each
time chair is used.
INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE