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 Trench Box Guardrail System fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact
Guardian to inquire about its return or repair. Field serviceability testing is not required, and should not be
done by the end user.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of Trench Box Guardrail System.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Trench Box Guardrail System before and after each use. If
Trench Box Guardrail System cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and
wipe dry. NEVER clean Trench Box Guardrail System 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 Trench Box Guardrail System 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 Trench Box Guardrail System 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 12 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Trench Box Guardrail System.
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 Trench Box Guardrail System 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 it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. User must
inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least
every 12 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one Trench Box Guardrail System. Separate inspection logs must
be used for each Trench Box Guardrail System. All inspection records must be made visible and
available to all users at all times.