BASHLIN Lineman's Manuel utilisateur

Important Safety

Information for Users of

Bashlin Lineman’s

Climbing Equipment

- WARNING -

For your personal safety, this booklet must be

completely read and all of the information under-

stood completely before using these products.

No. BLCE-405-A Rev. 11-11

119 WEST PINE ST., P. O. BOX 867, GROVE CITY, PA 16127-0867

(724) 458-8340 FAX (724) 458-8342 www.bashlin.com

BASHLIN INDUSTRIES INC.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information ................................................... 3

General Information for Bashlin Climbing Equipment ..................... 3

Lineman’s Climbing Belts .......................................................... 4

Sizing ................................................................................................ 4

To determine Your “D” Size .............................................................. 4

Stock and Special Belts ................................................................... 4

Tips for Using Bashlin Tool Belts ..................................................... 5

Inspecting Your Bashlin Tool Belt..................................................... 6

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Bashlin Tool Belt ............................ 7

Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ............................................... 7

Sizing Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ................................ 7

Styles of Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses............................ 8

Tips for Using Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ................... 8

Inspecting Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harness............................. 9

Maintaining Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harness......................... 10

Styles of Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harness.............................. 10

Donning Bashlin Harnesses ........................................................... 10

Buckles on Bashlin Harnesses....................................................... 11

Proper Use of Bashlin’s Hook and Loop

Body Harness Chest Closure ......................................................... 12

Pole Straps and Adjustable Positioning Lanyards......... 12

Tips for Using Bashlin’s Pole Straps and Adjustable

Positioning Lanyards ...................................................................... 12

Inspecting Bashlin Pole Straps and Adjustable

Positioning Lanyards ...................................................................... 13

Maintaining Your Bashlin Pole Straps and Adjustable

Positioning Lanyard........................................................................ 14

Climbers ......................................................................................... 15

Sizing Your Bashlin Climbers.......................................................... 16

Climber Pads .................................................................................. 16

Strap Climber Pad Attachment ...................................................... 16

Hook-n-Loop Pad Attachment ....................................................... 17

Wearing Hook-Loop Pads .............................................................. 18

Tips for Using Bashlin Climbers ..................................................... 18

Inspecting Your Bashlin Climbers and Pads.................................. 19

Using the Bashlin Gaff Guage ........................................................ 21

Maintenance of Bashlin Climbers .................................................. 22

Sharpening the Gaffs on Your Bashlin Climbers............................ 22

Shaping the Gaffs on Your Bashlin Climbers ................................. 23

Before Returning Your Climbers to Service ................................... 23

Pole Cut Out Test............................................................................ 23

Replacing Bashlin Gaffs ................................................................. 24

Installing the New Bashlin Gaff ...................................................... 24

Replacing Bottom Straps on Bashlin Climbers ............................. 25

Installing 89N Bottom Straps ......................................................... 25

Installing 87N Bottom Straps ......................................................... 25

Inspection Record ...................................................................... 27

Se hable Espanol, (Para una versió espanola de este folleto de la

seguridad, contacta las Industrias de Bashlin S.a. por favor.)

Nous parlons Français (Pour une version française de ce livret

de sûreté, contacter les Industries de Bashlin Inc s’il vous plaît.)

Other languages upon request

This information is intended for the user of the products indicated. It must

be included with the product, read and understood by the user prior to

placing this product into service. This equipment is to be used by prop-

erly trained, professional workers. The information in this booklet, manu-

facturer’s demonstrations, sales seminars, catalog information or other

promotional materials may be a part of but does not constitute proper or

complete training in the use of these products.

The user must inspect this equipment before each use. Any equipment

found to be worn out, damaged, subject to shock loading or in any way

questionable, must immediately be removed from service or accident,

injury and even death could result. Speciﬁc guidelines for inspection are

included in this information booklet.

General Information for Bashlin Climbing Equipment

These products are fabricated from leather and synthetic woven materials

and rated metal hardware. They are assembled by riveting and/or sew-

ing. The thread used in assembly is of a contrasting color to permit easy

inspection.

These products are manufactured in accordance with OSHA,ANSI, ASTM

F887, and/or CSA standards and are labeled as such. Please contact us

for information regarding speciﬁc applicable standards for each product.

Important Safety Information

- WARNING -

Bashlin equipment must not be altered. Altering or modifying these

products voids all warranties, may affect performance, and could

cause accident, injury or death to the user.

- WARNING -

Lack of proper training or the incorrect use and/or abuse of these

products may cause accidents, injury or death.

- WARNING -

Shock loading is extremely damaging to climbing equipment. Any

belt, harness pole strap, APL or climber that has been shock loaded

must be removed from service.

Sizing

Proper sizing is one of the most important considerations in the purchase

of a lineman’s tool belt. An improperly sized belt is uncomfortable and

may cause an accident or injury.

Bashlin tool belts are measured by

the “D” size, which is the distance be-

tween the heels of the D-rings. On 4

D-Ring belts (GD, GXD, GXDMP, G4D,

GX4D, and GX4DMP) this is the lower

belt assembly.

All linemen’s tool belts must be or-

dered according to the “D” size.

To Determine Your “D” Size

1. Locate the point where the heel

of the “D” ring should rest. As the

photo illustrates, this is approxi-

mately 4” down from the top of the

hip bone.

2. Begin to measure from this point. Measure

around the buttocks to the same point on

the opposite side.

When a properly sized tool belt is worn, the

D-rings will point nearly straight ahead and

the tongue adjustment will be in the center holes as shown in photo 3.

For the Padded Rest-A-Back (ex. 88BP) or Hip-Grip (ex. 88GP) tool belts,

add 2” to your standard “D” measurement.

Stock and Special Belts

Bashlin stocks right handed belts, in sizes D-18 to D-28 of the most pop-

ular belts. Belt sizes may vary on different style belts. Larger belts, up to

D-32, may be ordered. There is an additional cost for sizes D-29 to D-32.

Belts and holsters with left hand design are available at no additional

cost. Add “LH” to the part number.

Lineman’s Climbing Belts

Sizing Range for Bashlin

2 D-Ring Tool Belts - Per ASTM F887

D Size Center Tool

In. Minimum Hole Maximum Loops

D18 32 36 40 3

D19 33 37 41 3

D20 34 38 42 3

D21 36 40 44 4

D22 37 41 45 4

D23 38 42 46 4

D24 40 44 48 4

D25 41 45 49 4

D26 42 46 50 4

D27 44 48 52 4

D28 45 49 53 4

Sizing Range for Back Support

and 4 D-Ring Tool Belts

D Size Upper Tongue

In. B-Series G-Series/4D

D18 29-36 33-39

D19 30-37 35-41

D20 31-38 35-41

D21 32-39 37-43

D22 33-40 37-43

D23 34-41 39-45

D24 35-42 39-45

D25 36-43 41-47

D26 37-44 41-47

D27 38-45 43-49

D28 39-46 45-51

Tips for Using Bashlin Tool Belts

• Neverclimborworkwhileengagingbothendsofyourpolestrap

into one “D-Ring” of your tool belt.

• Alwaysvisuallyverifythesnap-hooksorcarabinersareengagedand

the gates fully closed and locked before allowing the equipment to

support your weight. Don’t rely on the “click”…for more than a few

guys that was the last thing they heard before they heard the sound

of the ambulance.

• Neverstorebelts,harnessstraps,orpadsnearstoves,steamcoils,

radiators, truck exhaust, etc...this will dry and weaken the materials.

Store your belt in a clean, dry location.

• Neverconnectatwistedstraporlanyardtothe“D-Rings”

• Alwaysclimbwiththesnapkeepersfacingoutwardandthepole

strap ﬂat, with no twists, against the pole with the buckle side out.

• When“free”climbingneverletgoofthepoleorstructurewhile

repositioning your strap or lanyard.

• Nevercarryanywire,tools,orotheraccessoriesonthe“D-Rings”of

your tool belt. Any foreign objects carried on the “D” could interfere

with the operation of the snap-hook, or carabiner, causing an ac-

cidental disengagement resulting in a fall.

• Neverattachyourhand-linedirectlytoyourtoolbelt.Useahand-

linecarriersuchastheNo.33.WhenMrs.Smithaccidentally

catches your hand-line on the bumper of her car, she won’t drag you

off the pole.

- WARNING -

Bashlin’s 80 Suspenders, 81 Gut Straps, and 83 Detachable

Rest-a-Back are designed only to carry the weight of the tools and

belt you are wearing. They are not tested for or designed to support

your body weight. Incorrect use, such as using these products in

combination with a tool belt to fashion a saddle and loosening the

tool belt is very dangerous. The components of the 80, 81 and 83

could break under these circumstances. The result will be your belt

sliding off of your hips and your falling to the ground.

- WARNING -

Bashlin tool belts must be worn tightly and on, but not below the

hips. Incorrectly wearing a tool belt may cause accident, injury or

death.

• Onlylineman’sholstersaretobeattachedtoandusedontheclimb-

ing belt. Attach it to the belt correctly with the screwdriver pocket

toward your back. This will keep the tools in your holster separated

from the “D-ring” and reduce the chance of accidentally hooking

your snap or carabiner into a tool.

• Neverpuncturethecushionsectionofthebelttohangtoolsonthe

belt.

- WARNING -

A Lineman’s tool belt, even one with 4 D-Rings is not a saddle and

must not be worn as one. The belt should be worn snugly with the

lower D’s on, not below the hips. The upper belts on the wide (B

and G) series belts as well as the upper straps on the 4 D-Ring belts

are not to be worn on the hips. Wearing the belt incorrectly may

cause you to be ejected from the belt, causing injury or death.

Inspecting Your Bashlin Tool Belt

This equipment should be inspected

before each use. Your tool belt must be

inspected for the following;

• Electricalburns,cracks,or

deformation of the “D-rings” or

buckles.

• Looserivetsorbroken

stitching on the hardware

attachment points, and other

primary strength members.

(A)

• Degradedortornnylon

strength members, as well as

other physical, chemical, heat

or age related damage.

• Brokenorloosetoolloops,snapsor

a worn holster attachment point. (B)

• Dryrottedleather.(C)

• Elongatedholesinthetongue.

- WARNING -

Any belt displaying evidence of any one of these conditions must

be removed from service. The average useful life of a tool belt is

5-8 years of normal usage.

Cleaning and Maintaining your Bashlin Tool Belt

Regularly cleaning your climbing belt will improve its appearance, make

it last longer, and keep your clothes cleaner. Dirt can get into the leather

and nylon ﬁbers actually breaking them down. The cleaning process

will also help you to spot any worn components that could cause future

trouble.

These belts consist primarily of leather and nylon components. The

leather should be cleaned using a saddle soap, while the nylon is

cleaned better with mild soap and water. Avoid any petroleum based

cleaners that may damage nylon. After the dirt is removed, oil the leather

using a commercial leather preserver such as mink, Neatsfoot or bee

oil. The belt should be cleaned and leather oiled at least every 90 days,

more if the work conditions require it. After cleaning and oiling the belt,

let it dry overnight. Take a moment to wipe off the excess oil from the

leather, as it will stain your clothing and attract dirt. If the leather is

kept moist, it will last a long time. However, once the leather begins to

dry, no amount of oil will repair the damage. Preserve you belt and your

investment by regularly maintaining your belt.

Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses

Bashlin’s Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses merge a line belt with a full

body harness. They provide an extra level of comfort and security when

working on a pole, especially when using wood pole fall restricting

devices(WPFRD).TheseproductsmeettherequirementsoftheASTM

F887 for electric arc performance.

Sizing Bashlin Lineman’s

Climbing Harness

Proper sizing is essential for comfort

and performance in the event of a

fall. An improperly sized harness just

doesn’t feel good. In the event of an

incident requiring the equipment to

arrest a workers fall, the individual could fall out of an

improperly sized harness. To size the belt portion of the

harness, see page 4 of this booklet.

The Bashlin harnesses are sized in accordance with

the torso of the worker. For the wearer, this involves

measuring their height and chest size to determine the harness size

based on those measurements. For most individuals, their overall height

will determine the correct size. However, if the chest measurement is too

large for the corresponding height, move to the larger size. If the chest

See our catalog or www.bashlin.com for leather care and cleaning products.

Need more information? Contact our customer service and

ask about our video “Donning Bashlin Harnesses”.

size is too small for the height, use the individual’s height to determine

the size. For 99% of the individuals, this method will determine the

proper size. For the other 1% of you, kindly contact us.

Sizing Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses

H Style Harnesses-662R and 662A

Size Height Chest

O One Size Fits Most 5’ 4” - 6’ 3” 34 in. - 48 in.

X X-Large 6’ 3” - 6” 6” 48 in. - 54 in.

2X Double X-Large 6’ 6” - 6’ 10” 54 in. - 60 in.

X-Style 683 Saddle Style 647/649 H-Style 662V

Size Height Chest

S Small 5’ 4” - 5’ 7” 34 in. - 36 in.

M Medium 5’ 8” - 5’ 11” 36 in. - 40 in.

L Large 6’ 0” - 6’ 3” 40 in. - 44 in.

X X-Large 6’ 3” - 6’ 6” 44 in. - 48 in.

2XL XX-Large 6’ 6” + 48 in. - 52 in.

3XL XXX-Large 6’ 6” + 52 in. - 56 in.

After determining the proper harness size, ﬁnd the tool belt size by

using the directions on page 4 of this booklet.

Tips for Using Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses

• Wearyourharnessassnuglyor,ifyouprefer,astightaspossible.

This will reduce strap slippage and help keep you in the harness in

the event of an arrested fall.

• Donotuseanimproperlysizedharness.

• Onlyuseaharnessmadefortheworkbeing

performed.

• Keepthebackattachmentpointpositioned

between the shoulder blades. This will allow

peak performance of the harness should it be

used to arrest a fall. It will also help keep the

straps on the shoulders during day to day use.

• Avoidexposingtheharnesstoexcessiveheat,

chemicals and prolonged sunlight that degrade

the material.

• Storetheharnessinaventilatedarea,andcleanitwithsoapand

waterregularly.Wesuggestacanvasornylonbagforstorageand

to carry as well as to protect the harness at the work-site.

• Don’tviolatesafetyrules.

Inspecting Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harness

The user must inspect the harness prior to each use. In addition, a

competent person, as deﬁned by the ANSI Z359, other than the user must

inspect the equipment annually. This inspection must be documented,

and a record of the inspection kept as long as the equipment is in service.

Werecommendthattheequipmentbetaggedwithaserialnumber,and

the same number noted on the enclosed inspection record (page 27).

These products must be inspected for the following;

• Hardware-Lookforcracks,deformation,electrical

burns and secure attachment points. Inspect

the snap hooks for easy and smooth operation,

and gates that close completely. If using a quick

release buckle, make sure it won’t open if only 1

tab is depressed.

• Nylonorpolyesterstrengthmembers-burns,

cuts, chemical or ultraviolet degradation,

worn ﬁbers, abrasion.

• Splices-Broken or cut stitches, fraying,

burns or worn ﬁbers.

• Rivets-Loose,bentorcorrodedrivets

• Evidence of shock loading - including deployed

tags on shock absorbers, broken stitches,

elongated grommets, bent hardware, or even

witnessing an incident that doesn’t appear to affect

the equipment.

• Inspectthetoolbeltpertheinformationfoundon

page 6 of this booklet.

- WARNING -

Any equipment with evidence of any one

of these conditions must be removed from

service immediately.

The average useful life of harnesses products

is 1-4 years, from the date of manufacture

depending on work conditions, care and

usage.

See the inspection record on the back cover

of this booklet.

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