AS 3989-1992

1 - AS 3989-1992 YACHTING HARNESSES AND LINES-REMOTE-RELEASE LINES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.3.1 Remote-release function
7 - SECTION 2 DESIGN AND REQUIREMENTS
7 - 2.1 HARNESS
7 - 2.2 REMOTE-RELEASE LINES
7 - 2.2.1 General
7 - 2.2.2 Remote-release lines
7 - 2.3 MATERIALS
7 - 2.3.1 Remote-release line
7 - 2.3.2 Remote-release trigger cord
7 - 2.3.3 Thread
7 - 2.3.4 Fittings
7 - 2.3.5 Hooks
8 - 2.3.6 Snap shackles
8 - 2.3.7 Castings
8 - 2.4 SEWING AND FINISHING
8 - 2.4.1 Sewing
8 - 2.4.2 Finishing
9 - SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
9 - 3.1 NON-MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
9 - 3.2 DYNAMIC LOAD
9 - 3.3 OPERATION OF REMOTE-RELEASE FUNCTION
9 - 3.4 SECURITY OF REMOTE-RELEASE FUNCTION
10 - SECTION 4 DOCUMENTATION AND MARKING
10 - 4.1 INSTRUCTIONS
10 - 4.2 MARKING
12 - APPENDIX A - METHOD OF TEST FOR NON-MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
12 - A1 SCOPE
12 - A2 PRINCIPLE
12 - A3 APPARATUS
12 - A4 PROCEDURE
12 - A5 TEST REPORT
13 - APPENDIX B - METHOD OF TEST FOR DYNAMIC LOAD
13 - B1 SCOPE
13 - B2 PRINCIPLE
13 - B3 APPARATUS
13 - B4 PROCEDURE
13 - B5 TEST REPORT
16 - APPENDIX C - METHOD OF TEST FOR OPERATION OF REMOTE-RELEASE FUNCTION FOR REMOTE-RELEASE LINES
16 - C1 SCOPE
16 - C2 PRINCIPLE
16 - C3 APPARATUS
16 - C4 PROCEDURE
16 - C5 TEST REPORT
18 - APPENDIX D - METHOD OF TEST FOR SECURITY OF REMOTE-RELEASE FUNCTION FOR REMOTE-RELEASE LINES
18 - D1 SCOPE
18 - D2 PRINCIPLE
18 - D3 APPARATUS
18 - D3.1 Pull force test
18 - D3.2 Snagging test
18 - D4 PROCEDURE
18 - D4.1 Pull force test
19 - D4.2 Snagging test
19 - D5 TEST REPORT
20 - AMENDMENT CONTROL SHEET

Specifies design, performance and marking requirements for adult yachting harnesses with remote-release lines which have both manual declipping and remote-release functions. Includes requirements for individual components and the finished article. Performance tests are included in the appendices.

This Standard specifies requirements for harnesses and lines with both manual declipping and remote-release functions for use by yachtsmen, excluding children. It includes general design requirements, constructional requirements, test methods and requirements for individual components, together with a dynamic load test for the finished article.This Standard applies to harnesses and lines for use by yachtsmen engaged in both offshore and inshore (including trailerable yacht) activities.NOTE: Harnesses and lines for yacht racing and for children are specified in AS 2227.

First published as AS 3989-1992.