Product Name: First-Man-Up System Part #: 01840 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.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Repairs to First-Man-Up Systems can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative or an entity authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at: 1-800-466-6385. If a First-Man-Up System fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to inquire about its return or repair.
Personal Fall Arrest: The Aluminum Hook component of the First-Man-Up System may be used in Personal Fall Arrest applications to support a MAXIMUM 1 Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 6‘. MAXIMUM combined length of fall arrester, lanyard extension, and D-ring is 36”. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
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.
www.guardianfall.com 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. 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Connector to integral lanyard. NO. Guardian Fall Protection 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 Materials: PVC, high-strength ABS, stainless steel, aluminum. Hook Opener Attachment Point Eyelet Gate Aluminum Hook phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Components and Specifications Telescopic Pole Telescopic Pole Extension 10 Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Guardian Fall Protection Installation and Use Prior to installation, plan your system: 1. Ensure PFAS equipment (full-body harness, VLL/SRL, extension lanyard, and fall arrester) is selected and deemed compatible with the First-Man-Up System Aluminum Hook by a Competent Person. ALWAYS follow all manufacturer’s instructions for all PFAS equipment. 2. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall hazards. 3.
Aluminum Hook fully closed and locked around anchor point Compatible fall arrester attached to VLL 12 www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Telescopic pole extended to height of anchor point 6305 S. 231st St.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Labels 90116 (Rev. B) First-Man-Up System Part #: 01840 6305 S. 231st St. Kent, WA 98032 1-800-466-6385 www.guardianfall.com Prior to use, read and understand all manufacturer’s instructions provided with equipment at time of shipment. Aluminum Hook is compliant with OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 Subpart M regulations. Date of Manufacture: Materials: PVC, high-strength ABS, stainless steel, aluminum.
This inspection log must be specific to one First-Man-Up System. Separate inspection logs must be used for each First-Man-Up System. 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.
