Guardian Fall Protection 01320 Installation guide

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DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT!

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Thank you for purchasing the Guardian Vertical Lifeline Assembly. This manual should be read and understood in

its entirety, and used as part of a training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state regulatory agency.

This and any other included instructions must be made available to the users of the equipment. The user must

understand the proper equipment use and limitations.

This product meets all applicable OSHA standards for Vertical Lifelines.

This manual covers the maintenance, installation, and use of Guardian Vertical Lifeline Assemblies (VLA), Guardian

Part Numbers:

01310 25’ VLA w/Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

01320 50’ VLA w/Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

01323 75’ VLA w/Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

01324 100’ VLA w/Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

01325 130’ VLA w/Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

01327 150’ VLA w/Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

01326 200’ VLA w/Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

11321 25’ VLA w/3 Strand Polydac Rope, Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

11322 30’ VLA w/3 Strand Polydac Rope, Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

11323 50’ VLA w/3 Strand Polydac Rope, Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

11324 75’ VLA w/3 Strand Polydac Rope, Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

11325 100’ VLA w/3 Strand Polydac Rope, Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

11326 130’ VLA w/3 Strand Polydac Rope, Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

11327 150’ VLA w/3 Strand Polydac Rope, Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

11328 200’ VLA w/3 Strand Polydac Rope, Shock Pack, Positioning Device & 18” Lanyard Extension

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WARNING!

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 Do not alter or misuse this equipment unless approved by manufacturer.

 Do not use combinations of components or subsystems that may affect or interfere with the

safe, compatible function of each other.

 Do not expose the equipment to chemicals which may produce a harmful effect or degrade

the equipment. Consult manufacturer in cases where doubt exists.

 Do not use the equipment around moving machinery or electrical hazards unless specifically

designed for such use.

 Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or abrasive surfaces unless intended for such

use.

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Date of First Use ________________________________

Serial # _______________________________________

Trainer _______________________________________

User __________________________________________

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Selection of fall protection shall be made by a Competent Person. All fall protection equipment

shall be purchased new and unused.

The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system. Components

shall not be used for any other operation other than that which it has been designed and approved.

Fall Protection Systems shall be designed to comply with OSHA or applicable state regulatory

limitations. Systems must be used in a compliant manner.

This is not a fall arrest or fall restraint system and is not designed for use as an attachment point

for a personal fall arrest system.

Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and safely absorb fall

arrest forces or perform setup of equipment. Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously

affect the worker should a fall occur. Pregnant women and minors should not use this equipment.

BOLT HOLE (GIRDER GRIP) ANCHOR

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The employer must ensure that each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards has been trained by a

Competent or Qualified Person. The training program must include the following:

 The ability to recognize the hazards of falling

 The procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.

 All Relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards

 Correct erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspection of the fall protection systems being used

 Use of personal fall arrest systems

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The user is required to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment. The

plan shall be project specific. Employees shall be trained in self-rescue or alternate means shall be provided for

prompt rescue in the event of a fall.

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The Veritcal Lifeline Assembly is intended for use as part of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).

Components include Polysteel, Polyester or Nylon 5/8” rope, component parts are made of durabale non-

corrossive steel, brass, and bronze.

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Repairs to equipment can be made only by a Guardian representative or person authorized in writing by Guardian.

Contact Guardian for maintenance and repair.

Remove from service all products subjected to fall arresting forces.

Guardian will replace any of its components involved in a fall arrest. Contact Guardian for policy specifics.

Cleaning after us is important for maintaining the safety and life of the equipment. Cleanse the equipment of all

dirt, corrosives, and contaminants.

If equipment cannot simply be wiped clean, use a mild commercial soap and water. Wipe and hang to dry.

Store equipment where it cannot be affected by excessive heat, light, moisture, oil, chemicals, or other degrading

elements.

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WARNING!

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Before each use of this equipment, inspect it according to the following guidelines.

A formal inspection of fall protection equipment must be performed at least every six months by a Competent

Person other than the user.

INSPECTING THE VERTICAL LIFELINE

1. Inspect Lifeline hardware, such as thimbles, protective covers, and snaphooks, for damage, deterioration,

or any wear that might affect strength and operation.

2. Inspect rope for excessive and concentrated wear. Rope must be free of cuts, abrasions, broken yarns,

frayed strands, burns, and discoloration. The rope must not show excessive soiling, paint build-up, or any

other wear that might affect strength and operation. Knots in ropes should only appear at the end of the

ropes as limiter knots.

3. Inspect labels for legibility. If there is no label attached, contact manufacturer.

4. Inspect the system components according to manufacturer’s instructions. Snaphooks and grabs should

function smoothly and lock up in the event of a fall. Snaphooks should open and close freely and properly.

5. Record the inspection results in the inspection log at the end of this manual.

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The Vertical Lifeline Assembly is designed to work as part of a Personal Fall Arrest or Fall Restraint System.

 PERSONAL FALL ARREST: The Vertical Lifeline Assembly can be used as part of a Personal Fall Arrest

System, which includes a full body harness, lanyard, rope grab, and lifeline. Maximum permissible free fall

is six feet.

 RESTRAINT: The Vertical Lifeline Assembly can be used as part of a Personal Fall Restraint System to

prevent workers from reaching fall hazards. These systems typically include a full body harness, lanyard,

rope grab, and lifeline. No vertical free fall is permitted.

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Meets the performance requirements and standards of ANSI Z359.1, OSHA 1926.500, and CSA Z259.3. Other local

and state standards may also apply.

WARNING!

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ATTACH TO OVERHEAD ANCHORS!

SWING FALLS INCREASE FALL

ARREST DISTANCE.

LIMITATIONS:

Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment.

 Capacity: The anchorage connectors are designed for use by persons with a combined weight (clothing,

tools, etc.) of no more than 310lbs. No more than one personal protective system may be connected at

one time.

 Free Fall: Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall

to six feet as called out in ANSI Z359.1. Only qualified and trained personnel, on the proper use of fall

protection such as this anchor, are allowed to use this product. Restraint systems must be rigged that no

vertical free fall is possible. Work positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to two

feet or less. Rescue systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible.

 Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes

the ground or other obstruction. The clearance required is dependent on some or all of the following

factors. A hazard assessment by a trained and competent person is recommended before any work is

started that would include the use of fall protection.

Consider When Calculating Distance:

 Deceleration Distance

 Movement of harness attachment

element (D-ring)

 Free Fall Distance

 Worker Height (how tall the worker is

could affect the free fall distance)

 Elevation of Anchorage Connector

 Connecting Subsystems Length

Swing Falls: Swing falls occur when the anchorage

point is not directly above the point where a fall

occurs. The force of striking an object in a swing fall

may cause serious injury or death. Minimize the risk

of swing falls by working as close to the anchorage

point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall if injury

could occur. Swing falls will significantly increase

the clearance required when a self retracting

lifeline or other variable length connecting system

is used.

Total Fall Distance

(Free Fall + Deceleration Distance)

6 Feet Max

Free Fall

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 Guardian Vertical Lifeline Assemblies, and Guardian Rope Assemblies with fall arrest components such as

Rope Grabs and positioning devices, are designed for use as a Personal Fall Protection System (PFAS). The

equipment must be inspected before each use.

 Attach only to approved anchorages suited for the applications and meeting OSHA and any other

applicable standards.

 The maximum free fall distance allowed with this system is six (6) feet unless components are designed

for extended free falls. The system is rated for 5,000 lbs., although is a shock absorber pack is

incorporated in the system, the arrest forces on the body are limited to under 1,000 lbs. when properly

used.

 The maximum worker weight, including tools, for use with this lifeline is 310 lbs.

 The Positioning Device is locked until the cam lever is depressed, which allows the unit to slide along the

rope. Once the worker is at their location, they can release the Positioning Device so that it locks onto the

rope.

 DO NOT grab the Positioning Device in the event of a fall, accidentally depressing the cam lock can open

up the unit and cause it to slide on the rope.

 In order to work properly, the lanyard attached to the Positioning Device or Rope Grab must allow the

device to engage on the rope in its intended locking method. Users should familiarize themselves with the

Positioning Device before using.

 The shock absorber pack on the lifeline system, if your system has a shock absorber permanently attached

to the end of the rope, is designed for attachment at the anchor point. If the shock absorber is built into

the leg of the rope grab, positioning device, or fall arrester, that portion must be attached to the user’s

approved body harness.

 DO NOT tie knots in rope lifelines. Knots in rope significantly reduce the rope’s strength properties.

Limiter knots are permitted at the end of the system to limit the amount of Positioning Device travel.

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 The Positioning Device or Rope Grab fall arrester components must be adjusted during use to limit free

fall potential. Slack in the system can allow momentum to build that could generate a free fall of greater

than six (6) feet. Always adjust the Positioning Device to minimize potential slack (free fall) in the system.

 Do not work above the Positioning Device unless free fall is limited to six (6) feet or less.

 Do not remove components from lifeline assemblies.

 The system is designed so that there is adequate fall distance, and a lower level cannot be contacted.

 System and application is designed to prohibit the potential for a swing fall if injury can occur.

 One person per vertical lifeline system.

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USER MUST INSPECT EQUIPMENT BEFORE EACH USE.

COMPETENT PERSON TO INSPECT AND INITIAL AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS.

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The Vertical Lifeline Assembly has a five-year expiration from the date of first use.

A regular semi-annual inspection is required

Guardian Fall Protection 01320 Installation guide

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