The harness is to be worn by individuals that are at least 5 feet 5 inches
tall. The harness should be worn as high on the chest as possible.
However, in all cases, the belt should be worn at least 2 inches above
the lowest rib measured from the bottom of the belt and should not be
used if it does not fit in this manner. Adjust the harness by donning the
harness and using the sliders so that it is as snug as tolerable. Failure
to adjust the harness properly could result in injury. The harness may
now be inserted into the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
(MD0450 only, see
INSERTING THE MA1900 SAILING HARNESS, p. 22).
When attached to the boat; use a tether of less than 6 feet 6 inches in
length with quick-release under-load hardware.
Ensure that a tether, if used, is secured to both harness rings (MD0450
only).
WARNING: Use of a sailing harness to prevent falls overboard
presents several risks. In case of capsizing or sinking, the boat
may take you down. As such, ensure that any tether used has
quick-release under-load hardware. This harness has not been
designed for fall arrest, lifting or climbing and should not be
relied upon in any of these instances.
US Coast Guard approval does not apply to this harness and the
potential for injury has not been assessed.
INSERTING THE MA1900 SAILING HARNESS
Use this section if you are using a MA1900 Sailing Harness with the
Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
(Model MD0450 only).
1) Put the MA1900 Sailing Harness on as you would a vest, and fasten
and adjust the belt to fit (see Adjusting the MA1900 Sailing Harness,
p. 27). The label should be facing towards the body (not visible).
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