Guardian 04810, 04820, 04830 Instruction Manual

Product Name: Cable Ladder System

Instruction Manual

Part #: 04810; 04820; 04830

Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!

Introduction 1

Applicable Safety Standards

1

Worker Classifications

1

Safety Information

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Product Specific Applications

2

Limitations

2-3

Components and Specifications

4

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

5

Inspection

5

Installation and Use

4-5

Inspection Log

6

Labels

7

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection Cable Ladder System. 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.

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 Cable Ladder System, and all fall
safety equipment used in combination
with the Cable Ladder System.

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-specific
regulations. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on fall protection systems and associated
components.

Worker Classifications

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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.

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.

Authorized Person: A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or
existing fall hazards.

It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.

Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com

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Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com

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Product Specific Applications

FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION

Lanyard length

(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
(19’ 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.

Personal Fall Arrest: Cable Ladder Systems may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 Personal Fall
Arrest System (PFAS) for use in Fall Arrest applications. Structure must withstand loads applied in
the directions permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 18”. Maximum
distance between harness D-ring and fall arrester is 9”. Applicable D-ring: Chest.

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WARNING

Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious

injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.

For all applications: worker weight capacity range

(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-310 lbs.

MAXIMUM 9”

When connecting to Cable Ladder System, NEVER use any connector

that will allow a distance of more than 9” from front D-ring to cable grab.

Guardian recommends using carabiner part #: 01813-S-HS to connect to cable grab.

MUST be used in combination with compatible fall arrester, such as a

Guardian Fall Protection Cable Grab (#01510).