Product Manual

Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 USA phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com
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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker 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 Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker before and after each use. If
Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and
wipe dry. NEVER clean Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker 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 Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker for deficiencies, including, but not limited to,
corrosion, deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive
heating, alteration, broken stitching, fraying, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Cross Arm
Strap/Cable Choker 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 Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker.
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 Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker has been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as
product passes all inspection requirements.
User must inspect prior to EACH use.
Competent Person other than user must
complete formal inspection at least every
6 months. Competent Person to inspect and
initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one
Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker. Separate
inspection logs must be used for each
Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker. All inspection
records must be made visible and available
to all users at all times.