Product Manual

Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com
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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Rope Grab fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to
inquire about its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of Rope Grab. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from Rope Grab before and after each use. If Rope Grab cannot be cleaned
with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Rope Grab with corrosive
substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Rope Grab for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation,
pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, and
missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Rope Grab from service if defects or damage are found, or
if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.
At least every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Rope Grab. Competent
Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment
inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box corresponding to the
month and year the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards Rope Grab have been subjected to.
Inspection
For part # 01506,
transition between
trailing and
positioning
functionality
by releasing
tension lever.
Trailing
1.
2.
Positioning
3. Depending on Rope Grab part #, attach complete and compatible PFAS to Rope Grab connection point, or
attach extension lanyard/shock absorber to applicable harness D-ring. Always ensure maximum distance of
lanyard between Rope Grab and applicable harness D-ring does not exceed 36”.
4. Ensure Rope Grab always travels along VLL as worker moves across work surface.
• For part # 01506, when used as positioning device, lift up D-ring to reposition along VLL.