Miller Easy Lift Harness User Guide

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1 Miller Easy Lift Harness User Guide Document P/N Miller Diving 1430 Jason Way Santa Maria, CA 93455, USA Telephone (805) FAX (805) Web Site: Miller and Miller Diving are all registered trademarks of Morgan Diving Corp. Use of these terms to describe products that are not manufactured by Miller Diving is not permitted. The two dimensional images (such as photographs and illustrations) of our products are copyrighted and trademarks of Morgan Diving Corp. The three dimensional forms of our products are trademark/trade dress protected. ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Morgan Diving Corp. All rights reserved. This manual is made available for the express use of owner of this Miller Diving product. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted, or used in any form or by any means, whether graphic, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, or otherwise by technology known or unknown, without the prior written permission of Miller Diving. Document #

2 Warranty Information Miller Easy Lift Harness Warranty Information Miller Diving warrants every new harness and helmet to be free from defects in workmanship for a period of three hundred sixty five (365) days from date of purchase. This warranty covers all metal and plastic nylon webbing. Should any part become defective, contact the nearest authorized Miller Diving dealer. If there is no dealer in your area, contact Miller Diving directly at (805) You must have a return authorization from Miller Diving prior to the return of any item, Upon approval from Miller Diving, return the defective part, freight prepaid, to the Miller Diving plant. The part will be repaired or replaced at no charge as deemed necessary by Miller Diving. This warranty becomes null and void if: 1. The product has not been properly serviced and/or maintained according to the appropriate Miller Diving manual. In addition, the user is responsible to ensure that all product updates as recommended by Miller Diving have been performed. 2. Unauthorized modifications have been made to the product. 3. The product has been abused or subjected to conditions which are unusual or exceed the product s intended service. 4. The harness has been used in polluted waters B WARNING Do not use the Miller Easy Lift harness in petroleum. The petroleum will attack the nylon material of the webbing which will result in the deterioration of the webbing and equipment failure. II ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

3 Miller Easy Lift Harness Table Of Contents Warranty Information II IV V VI Warranty Information Definitions of Signal Words Used in this Guide Miller Easy Lift Harness Terminology Miller Diving 1 General Information 1 Pre-Donning Checks 1 Donning the Easy Lift Harness 3 Installing the leg straps 4 Weaving the vertical leg straps through the 3 hole adjustment buckle 6 Inserting the leg buckles 7 Disconnecting the leg buckles 7 Maintenance of the Miller Easy Lift Harness 8 ANSI Compliance 8 ADCI Standards 9 Notes ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document # III

4 Definitions of Signal Words Used in this Guide Miller Easy Lift Harness Definitions of Signal Words Used in this Guide B CAUTION This word indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. B WARNING This word indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This user guide contains important safety information and should always be available to those personnel using this equipment. Read, understand, and retain all instructions before using this equipment to prevent injury or equipment damage. If you sell or loan this equipment to another person, be sure that this manual accompanies the gear when you transfer possession to them. B WARNING Do not use the Miller Easy Lift harness in petroleum. The petroleum will attack the nylon material of the webbing which will result in the deterioration of the webbing and equipment failure. IV ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

5 Miller Easy Lift Harness Miller Easy Lift Harness Terminology Miller Easy Lift Harness Terminology main lift ring (red to head) right shoulder strap chest strap shoulder strap buckles left shoulder strap chest D-rings rubber backpack waist D-rings waist strap seat webbing leg lift ring (yellow) leg strap buckles adjustment sleeves 3 hole adjustment buckle vertical leg straps leg lift ring (yellow) Leg strap Replacement Assemblies Leg Strap, Left, Sm- Med Leg Strap, Right, Sm-Med Leg Strap, Left, Lrg-XL Leg Strap, Right, Lrg-XL ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document # V

6 Miller Diving Miller Diving Miller Easy Lift Harness Ben Miller Ben Miller is the man behind the original designs of Miller Diving Equipment and a man dedicated to craftsmanship, quality and principles too often lost in today's world of mass production and imitation. Miller, a deep-sea commercial diver for over 11 years in the offshore oil fields of Louisiana, designed each piece of equipment with the concern and expertise of a seasoned diving veteran. He personally tested each design in the field as he earned his living as a commercial diver, a career that started in Louisiana in The Legend Begins The Miller bronze series of Diving Helmets were developed in the 1960 s and 1970 s. In 1971 Ben designed the first heavy-duty diving harness, constructed with stainless steel rivets & washer plates and all stainless hardware. Several more harness models followed in 1973 thus creating a state-of-the-art Harness, Backpack and Bell Backpack models for the commercial diving industry. In the following 30 years the designs of the Helmets, Harnesses and Weight Belts help create and set the standard for the industry, keeping with the tradition of safety, durability and easy maintenance. Looking Ahead The world is constantly changing around us, in order for Miller Diving to continue to thrive as a business we must look ahead, understand the needs of our customers and shape our business to prepare for what is to come. New Beginnings Miller Diving is dedicated to continuing Ben Miller s legacy of providing the commercial diver with the highest quality, most rugged and reliable diving equipment that can be produced. Miller Diving is now located in Santa Maria, California and is proud to manufacture and support the Miller Diving line of products. Ben s traditions of high quality craftsmanship and innovative designs to keep the Miller Diver at the forefront of safety and technology will continue. Honoring The Past Miller Diving engineers are completing the development of many of Ben s original concepts and utilizing new manufacturing processes and techniques to help bring his ideas to the market and produce the highest quality commercial diving products possible. Honoring the past by moving into the future. VI ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

7 Miller Easy Lift Harness General Information General Information The Miller Easy Lift harness includes a rubber backpack to mount a bail-out cylinder, shoulder strap, chest strap, waist strap, leg straps, seat support straps and D-rings for umbilical and tool attachment. There are also three color coded D-rings to which the Miller Extraction Bridle, with matching color coded clips, can be attached for retrieving disabled divers. Each harness has an identification plate attached to the backpack with serial number, part number, manufacture date and other pertinent information. Pre-Donning Checks Inspect condition of webbing, rivets and proper weaving of webbing through buckles. For correct orientation of the harness and leg straps, make sure the round head of the rivet is facing towards the diver. Donning the Easy Lift Harness Have an assistant hold the harness in the upright position behind the diver. Slip the right arm through the right shoulder strap and left arm through the left shoulder strap. Shoulder strap buckles should be at mid-chest level. Slip right arm through right shoulder strap Slip left arm through left shoulder strap ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

8 Donning the Easy Lift Harness Miller Easy Lift Harness Pass the waist strap around the waist and run the free end though the double D-rings on the opposite end of the strap. Tighten strap until snug. Waist strap should be positioned between the lower chest to mid-stomach level. Adjust shoulder straps to obtain proper positioning if necessary. Run the free end though the double D-rings Tighten strap until snug. Adjust shoulder straps to obtain proper positioning Snap together and adjust the buckle on the chest strap. This will hold the shoulder straps together. Snap together the 1 cross-chest strap The chest strap holds the shoulder straps together Note: The D-ring on the waist should hang freely on the outside of the lower arm strap webbing. Remove the harness and add the leg straps. 2 ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

9 Miller Easy Lift Harness Installing the leg straps Installing the leg straps Weave the right horizontal leg strap and hardware through the right leg loop on the bottom of the seat webbing, by folding the buckle for easier passage. Repeat this procedure with the left leg strap through the left leg loop on the bottom of the seat webbing. Fold leg strap buckle for easier passage through leg loop Slide leg strap buckle and webbing through bottom leg loop Pull buckle and webbing fully through bottom leg loop Note: This will put the short end of the leg strap on the inside of the leg. Pull sleeve up over the loose ends of both straps, it will keep the end from coming out ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

10 Weaving the vertical leg straps through the 3 hole adjustment buckle Miller Easy Lift Harness Weaving the vertical leg straps through the 3 hole adjustment buckle SLot #2 SLot #3 Slot numbering on the 3 hole adjustment buckle SLot #1 male leg strap buckle female leg strap buckle Female and male leg strap buckles on the leg straps a. Place the horizontal leg strap with the rivet heads towards the diver s leg and the female buckle towards the inside thigh, bring vertical leg strap up behind and through slotted hole #1. b. Make a loop with the strap and push strap down through slotted hole #3 on the inside of the existing buckle strap that holds the buckle to the harness. 4 ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

11 Miller Easy Lift Harness Weaving the vertical leg straps through the 3 hole adjustment buckle Bring the leg strap up through slotted hole #1 Make a loop and push strap down through slotted hole #3 c. Make a loop in the strap between #1 and #3 slotted holes. Bring the strap up from behind and through #2 slotted hole. d. From the #2 slot push the strap down through #1 slotted hole on the inside of the existing vertical strap. e. Tighten strap and pull sleeve over both straps. The vertical strap will have the short end behind the vertical strap. ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

12 Inserting the leg buckles Miller Easy Lift Harness Bring the strap up through #2 slotted hole Push the strap down through #1 slotted hole Tighten strap and tuck the loose end into the adjustment sleeve B CAUTION The male buckle must be inserted in the correct direction into the female buckle, failure to do so will result in the inability to interlock the two buckles. Inserting the leg buckles Wrap leg strap and buckle around the leg, back to front. Push the male buckle up through the female buckle and lock it. Incorrect male buckle direction Correct male buckle direction The leg straps should fit comfortably snug. Adjust these straps as necessary. 6 ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

13 Miller Easy Lift Harness Disconnecting the leg buckles Push the male buckle up through the female buckle Lock buckles together Disconnecting the leg buckles To disconnect buckle, tilt the male end towards the rivets on the female side of the buckle. Fit it into the female slot and push buckle through. This will release the leg strap. Maintenance of the Miller Easy Lift Harness The Easy Lift harness is made using high tensile strength nylon webbing and heavy duty stainless buckles and D-rings thereby minimizing maintenance. However, it is essential to thoroughly inspect the harness for damage and wear before and after each dive. DO NOT USE the harness if its serviceability has been compromised or if there is any doubt about its serviceability. Wash the harness in clean fresh water after each use and hang or lay out to dry in a clean dry shaded area out of direct sunlight. If the harness has been exposed to any pollutants thoroughly clean with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly before storing. Do not use bleach or any harsh chemicals on the harness. B WARNING DO NOT USE the harness in polluted water. Failure to follow this instruction may result in equipment failure and serious injury. ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

14 ANSI Compliance Miller Easy Lift Harness B WARNING DO NOT USE bleach or any harsh chemicals on the harness. Bleach or harsh chemicals will attack the nylon material of the webbing which may result in the deterioration of the webbing and equipment failure. ANSI Compliance The Miller Easy Lift Harness and Extraction Bridle have been tested and meets all criteria for ANSI Z359.1 standards ADCI Standards The Miller Easy Lift Harness and Extraction Bridle meet the ADCI Consensus Standards 6 th Edition, section harnesses. 8 ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #

15 Miller Easy Lift Harness Notes Notes ⅯⅯⅩⅡ Miller Diving. All rights reserved. Document #