Guardian 01324, 01325, 01326, 01327, 11318 Instruction Manual
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Introduction
1
Applicable Safety Standards
1
Worker Classifications
1
Safety Information
6
Product Specific Applications
1-2
Limitations
2-3
Components and Specifications
3-4
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
5
Inspection
5
Installation and Use
4
Inspection Log
5
Labels
7
Product Name: Vertical Lifeline Assembly (VLA)
Instruction Manual
Part #: 01310; 01320; 01323; 01324; 01325; 01326; 01327; 11318; 11320; 01330; 01340; 01350;
01360; 01365; 01345; 11329; 11330; 11331; 11332; 11333; 11334; 11335; 11321; 11322; 11323;
11324; 11325; 11326; 11327; 11328
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection VLA. This manual must be read
and understood in its entirety, and used as
part of an employee training program as
required by OSHA or any applicable state
agency.
User Information
Date of First Use:
Serial #:
Trainer:
User:
Applicable Safety Standards
When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926
Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.1-2007, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection. Applicable
standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state regulations if
applicable. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated
components.
Worker Classifications
!
CAUTION
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
Qualified Person: A person with an accredited degree or certification, and with extensive experience or
sufficient professional standing, who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall
protection and rescue systems.
It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.
Product Specific Applications
!
WARNING
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
Personal Fall Arrest: VLAs 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.
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This and any other included instructions
must be made available to the user of the
equipment. The user must understand how
to safely and effectively use the VLA, and
all fall safety equipment used in combination
with the VLA.
Authorized Person: A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or
existing fall hazards.
Competent Person: A highly trained and experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be
responsible for all elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its regulation, management,
and application. A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and who has
the authority to stop work in order to eliminate
hazards.
Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 USA phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 www.guardianfall.com
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For all applications: worker weight capacity range
(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-310 lbs.
Restraint: VLAs may be used in Restraint applications. Restraint systems prevent workers from
reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard. Always account for fully deployed length of lanyard/VLA.
Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least
1,000 lbs. No vertical free fall is permitted. Restraint systems may only be used on surfaces with
slopes up to 4/12 (vertical/horizontal). Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Side, Shoulder.
FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION
Potential
free fall
(6’ total)
Safety factor
(3’ total)
Deceleration
distance (4’ total)
Height of harness
dorsal D-ring from
worker’s feet
(6’ total)
Required
distance
from
anchorage
(16’ total)
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.
Diagram shown is an example fall clearance calculation ONLY.
Swing Falls: Prior to installation or use, make considerations for eliminating or minimizing all swing fall
hazards. Swing falls occur when the anchor is not directly above the location where a fall occurs. Always work
as close to in line with the anchor point as possible. Swing falls significantly increase the likelihood of serious
injury or death in the event of a fall.
Compatibility: When making connections with VLA, eliminate all possibility of roll-out. Roll-out occurs when
interference between a hook and the attachment point causes the hook gate to unintentionally open and
release. All connections must be selected and deemed compatible with VLA by a Competent Person. All
connector gates must be self-closing and self-locking, and withstand minimum loads of 3,600 lbs. See the
following for examples of compatible/incompatible connections:
Anchor point
Free fall ends/
deceleration
begins
6’
free
fall
12’
free
fall
Max 48”
Deceleration
Standard 6’
lanyard shown
FREE FALL CALCULATION
Dorsal
D-ring
level with
anchor
Dorsal
D-ring
6’ above
anchor
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