Instructions / Assembly
WARNING!
PLAN THE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM:
Before installation plan your system. Consider all factors that will affect your safety during use of this equipment. The following list gives important points to
consider when planning your system:
Anchorage: Select a rigid anchorage capable of supporting the loads no less than 5,000 lbs. per worker attached.
Sharp Edges: Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, or abrade against, unprotected sharp edges.
After a Fall: Components which have been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from service and destroyed.
Rescue: The employer must have a rescue plan when using this equipment. The employer must have the ability to perform a rescue quickly and safely.
USING THE ANCHOR POINTS:
The Guardian anchor points provided with the kits all have the same requirements for installation. Each anchor is designed for:
Installation into a sheathed wood roof structure capable of withstanding 5,000lbs.
Each anchor must be installed over and into a truss or equivalent structural member with ALL fasteners penetrating the truss.
Each anchor is designed for use as a component of a personal fall protection system, for use with ONE person.
DO NOT use the anchors for HORIZONTAL LIFELINE attachment points.
Work as directly underneath the anchors as possible to avoid a swing fall (pendulum fall).
Inspect tie off anchor placement structure for integrity and 5,000lbs. load capability in the direction of a fall before installation.
Make only stable and compatible interfaces and connections.
Avoid physical and chemical hazards that will deteriorate the equipment.
MAXIMUM user weight capacity (including tools) is 310lbs. for safe use of PFAS.
Reusable Anchor
(Designed for installation and removal for temporary, reusable
application)
:
Attach the Reusable Anchor to qualified sheathed truss structures using the provided #12x14 2” screws.
DO NOT USE NAILS!
Reusable anchor is made of type 304 Stainless Steel.
Reusable anchors are rated as 5,000lb. anchors at any pitch.
Anchor can be removed and reused for multiple installations.
Do not reuse fasteners.
Temper Anchor: (Designed for installation and removal for temporary, reusable
application)
:
Attach the Temper Anchor to qualified sheathed truss structures using the provided #12x14 2” screws or 16d
galvanized or duplex (double headed nails)
WHEN USING SCREWS PROVIDED SCREWS:
ANY PITCH 5,000lb. rated anchor for FALL ARREST
WHEN USING NAILS:
5/12 pitch through 12/12 pitch: 5,000lb. rated anchor for FALL ARREST
4/12 pitch or less: 3,000lb. rated anchor for FALL RE STRAINT or POSITIONING.
Temper anchor is made of zinc chromate plated steel.
Anchor can be removed and reused for multiple installations.
Do not reuse fasteners.
Snappy Anchor (Designed for temporary, ONE TIME USE):
Attach the Snappy anchor to qualified sheathed truss structures using the provided 16d galvanized nails or
equivalent.
Snappy anchor is made of steel (unfinished).
Snappy anchors are rated as 5,000lb. anchors for use on any pitch EXCEPT FLAT.
Anchor is DISPOSABLE and CANNOT be used for more than one installation. Destroy anchor by
hammering tab flat after 1
st
installation.
Do not reuse fasteners.
SP-Anchor (Designed for installation and removal for
temporary, reusable application)
:
Attach the Reusable Anchor to qualified sheathed truss structures using
the provided #14 screws.
Also attachment can be made using qty. 20 16d galvanized nails (regular
or duplex) (not provided)
SP-Anchor is made of galvanized steel.
SP-Anchors are rated as 5,000lb. anchors at any pitch.
Anchor can be removed and reused for multiple installations.
Do not reuse fasteners.