Guardian 15206, 15208, 15207, 15210, 15211 Instruction Manual
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Product Name: Metal Energy Absorber
Part #: 15206; 15207; 15208; 15209; 15210; 15211; 15212; 15213; 15214
Instruction Manual
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
Introduction 1
Applicable Safety Standards
Worker Classifications
Product Specific Applications
Limitations
Components and Specifications
Installation and Use
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Inspection
Inspection Log
Safety Information
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection Metal Energy Absorber. 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 Metal
Energy Absorber, and all fall safety
equipment used in combination with the
Metal Energy Absorber.
Date of First Use:
Serial #:
Trainer:
User:
User Information
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 fall protection systems and associated components.
Worker Classifications
CAUTION
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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.
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
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Product Specific Applications
WARNING
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Personal Fall Arrest: Metal Energy Absorber may be used as a component in a Horizontal
Lifeline (HLL) system in Personal Fall Arrest (PFAS) applications. Maximum 2 users per Metal
Energy Absorber HLL system when working in Fall Arrest. Structure must withstand loads applied
in the directions permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. per PFAS in system. Maximum free
fall is 6’, or up to 12’ if used in combination with equipment explicitly certified for such use.
Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
Restraint: Metal Energy Absorber may be used as a component in a HLL system in Restraint
applications. Restraint systems prevent workers from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard.
Maximum 4 users per Metal Energy Absorber HLL system when working in Restraint. Always
account for fully deployed length of lanyard/SRL. Structure must withstand loads applied in the
directions permitted by the system of at least 1,000 lbs. No 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.
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 130-420 lbs.
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, harness stretch, lifeline deflection, and all
other applicable factors.
Diagram shown is an example fall clearance calculation ONLY.
TOTAL FALL CLEARANCE = DEFLECTION + FREE FALL + DECELERATION + STRETCH + Safety MARGIN + Swing Fall
Anchor Point
Metal Energy Absorber HLL with 6” Sag
Anchor Point
Clearance data determined based on HLL level with harness dorsal D-ring (from a standing working position).
DEFLECTION
SPAN =
DEFLECTION = 94.83”
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Always account for additional free fall if HLL is below dorsal D-ring.
10’
20’
52.01”
39.05”
62.18”
Work Surface
Work Surface
Lifeline Deection
Free Fall Distance
Deceleration Distance
Harness Stretch (1.5’)
Safety Margin (3’)
Swing Fall (If Applicable)
What’s the length of your HLL span?
30’
40’
71.00”
50’ 70’
79.14”
60’
86.99”
80’
102.89”
90’
111.35”
100’
120.38”
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Compatibility: When making connections with Metal Energy Absorber, 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 Metal
Energy Absorber 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:
Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.
Two connectors
to same
D-ring. NO.
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.
Anchor Distance
From
Leading Edge (Y)
6’
10’
15’
20’
25’
30’
35’
40’
45’
50’
55’
60’
For example, if the anchorage connector is 6’ from the leading
edge (Y), the working distance (X) is 8’ in each direction from
the perpendicular, which translates to a 53° working angle.
Working Distance
Along Roof Edge
(Either Direction) (X)
8’
9’ - 9”
11’ - 7”
13’ - 3”
14’ - 6”
16’
17’ - 2”
18’ - 3”
19’ - 4”
19’ - 10”
21’ - 4”
22’ - 3”
Perpendicular (Ø)
Working Angle
From
53°
45°
38°
33°
30°
28°
26°
24°
23°
21°
21°
21°
Ø: Total Working Angle
X: Working Distance
Along Leading Edge
Y: Distance From
Leading Edge
X
Leading Edge
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
Connector
directly to
webbing.
NO.
Two or
more snap
hooks or
carabiners
connected
to each
other. NO.
Y
ø
X
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.
As shown in following image, there are potential danger zones for swing falls when using a single HLL span.
Use multiple HLL spans to expand area of coverage.
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