Guardian Fall Protection 11200, 11201, 11202, 11203, 21215 Instruction Manual

Product Name: Internal Shock Lanyard

Part #: 11200; 11201; 11202; 11203; 21215; 01295; 01296; 01297; 01298; 11211; 11212;
11213; 11260; 11261

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 Internal Shock Lanyard. 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 Internal Shock Lanyard, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Internal Shock Lanyard.

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 Z359.13-2009, 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

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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.

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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: Internal Shock Lanyard may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 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 6‘. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.

Restraint: Internal Shock Lanyard 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/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.

Work Positioning: Internal Shock Lanyard may be used in Work Positioning applications. Work
Positioning systems allow a worker to be supported while in suspension and work freely with
both hands. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of
at least 3,000 lbs. Maximum allowable free fall is 2’. Applicable D-rings: Side, Shoulder.

Rescue/Confined Space: Internal Shock Lanyard may be used in Rescue/Confined Space
applications. Rescue systems function to safely recover a worker from a confined location or after
exposed to a fall. There are various configurations of Rescue systems depending on the type of
rescue. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at
least 3,000 lbs. No free fall is permitted. Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, 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 130-310 lbs.

Not all Guardian Internal Shock Lanyards may be used in every

WARNING

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application type. ALWAYS consider lanyard length, design, and

any other structural components. Competent Person MUST make a

determination regarding correct lanyard application and compatibility.

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.

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Required

distance

from
anchorage
(19’ total)

FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION

Lanyard length

(6’ total)

Deceleration

distance (4’ total)

Height of harness

dorsal D-ring from

worker’s feet

(6’ total)

Safety factor

(3’ total)

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