Product Name: Friction Fit Bracket Part #: 15026 Instruction Manual Do not throw away these instructions! Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
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Trainer: User: Applicable Safety Standards When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926 Subpart M and OSHA 1910 standards for fall protection. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state-specific regulations. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated components.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Guardian Fall Protection Safety Information ! WARNING Failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in serious injury or death. Regulations included herein are not all-inclusive, are for reference only, and are not intended to replace a Competent Person’s judgment or knowledge of federal or state standards. Do not alter equipment. Do not misuse equipment.
Prior to EACH use, all equipment in a fall protection system must be inspected for any potential or existing deficiencies that may result in its failure or reduced functionality. IMMEDIATELY remove equipment from service if any deficiencies are found. Equipment must be inspected by a Competent Person at least every six months. These inspections must be documented in equipment instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid label.
phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Repairs to Friction Fit Bracket can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative o an entity authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at: 1-800-466-6385. If a Friction Fit Bracket 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 Friction Fit Bracket.
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point. Friction Fit Bracket may be used in Fall Prevention applications ONLY. Fall Prevention Systems are placed around the leading edges of any and all fall hazards to prevent a worker from going over an edge, and may be used in substitute of Fall Protection or safety netting systems. Installation requirements for Friction Fit Bracket set forth in this manual MUST be adhered to.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Guardian Fall Protection Limitations Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient clearance below the anchorage connector to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or an obstruction. When calculating fall clearance, account for a MINIMUM 3’ safety factor, deceleration distance, user height, length of lanyard/SRL, and all other applicable factors.
Two or more snap hooks or carabiners connected to each other. NO. Connector directly to webbing. NO. Two connectors to same D-ring. NO. Incompatible or irregular application, which may increase risk of roll-out. NO. 8 Application that places load on gate. NO. Connector directly to horizontal lifeline. NO. www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Connector to integral lanyard. NO. 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Connector closed and locked to D-ring. OK.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Correct Anchorage Positioning: This chart details allowable working zones required to reduce risk of swing falls and improper side loading. ALWAYS adhere to information specified by chart.
www.guardianfall.com Clamp Plates Clamp Bolts Grip Tape Guardrail Post Installation Location 5” 4½” 10 phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Clamp Bolts: Zinc-plated steel. 1/2”-13 x 5”, Grade 5. 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Materials: zinc-plated steel.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Installation and Use Prior to use, plan your system: MAXIMUM spacing between Friction Fit Brackets: 8’. 1. Upon complete assembly and installation, all leading edges of fall hazards must be blocked, or a supplemental Fall Protection system MUST be used in combination with, but never connected to, the applicable Fall Prevention system. 2.
3. Tighten both Clamp Bolts to 30 foot-pounds. Use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to ensure both Clamp Bolts are torqued properly. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for all Friction Fit Brackets at all selected installation locations. 5. Install all required guardrail posts into Friction Fit Bracket Guardrail Post Installation Locations. Guardrail post rungs must face in towards work surface. Guardrail rungs face in towards work surface. Work Surface Minimum 12” guardrail overlap (for lumber guardrails).
Friction Fit Bracket Part #: 15026 Prior to use, read and understand all manufacturer’s instructions provided with equipment at time of shipment from manufacturer. Compliant with all OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 Subpart M regulations. Date of manufacture: Material: 100% steel. Compatible for installation onto 2x4” fascia boards ONLY. Torque Clamp Bolts: 30 foot-pounds. Install guardrail posts with rungs facing in towards work surface. Ensure toprail is 42” (+/- 3”) from top of work surface.
This inspection log must be specific to one Friction Fit Bracket. Separate inspection logs must be used for each Friction Fit Bracket. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times. If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE. Guardian Fall Protection Notes www.guardianfall.com Date of First Use: __________________. Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections.
