True or False: The carrier and harness assembly can be used as a vertical raising or lowering device.

The carrier and harness assembly of the MSA G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is specifically designed to provide support and comfort for the wearer while ensuring a secure fit for the tank and other equipment. However, it is not intended to be used as a vertical raising or lowering device.

The harness assembly is built primarily to facilitate movement, provide stability, and enhance safety during operation in hazardous environments. Using it for vertical lifting or lowering could compromise the integrity of the equipment and pose significant safety risks to both the user and others nearby. Allowing improper use outside of its intended purpose would violate safety protocols and could lead to equipment failure or injury during critical operations.

Therefore, the statement is false; the carrier and harness assembly is not designed for vertical raising or lowering.