Vertical Lifeline Assembly USER’S MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT! Guardian Fall Protection Kent, WA 800-466-6385 www.guardianfall.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................... USER INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………… GENERAL SYSTEM SELECTION CRITERIA……………………………………………………………………………. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………….. RESCUE PLAN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. DESCRIPTION OF VERTICAL LIFELINE ASSEMBLY………………………………………………………………..
WARNING! DO NOT: 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.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 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.
INSPECTION: 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.
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.
USING THE VERTICAL LIFELINE ASSEMBLY: 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.
PROPER USE: 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.
INSPECTION LOG: USER MUST INSPECT EQUIPMENT BEFORE EACH USE. COMPETENT PERSON TO INSPECT AND INITIAL AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS. Date of First Use_________________ YR. J F M A M J J A S O N 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, Inc. 800-466-6385 26609 79th Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 www.guardianfall.com Guardian Fall Protection Kent, WA 800-466-6385 www.guardianfall.