Guardian Fall Protection 01512 Instruction Manual

Product Name: Cable Grab

(for use with Schindler systems)

Instruction Manual

Part #: 01512

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

6

Product Specific Applications

2

Limitations

2-3

Components and Specifications

3

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

5

Inspection

5

Installation and Use

4

Inspection Log

5

Labels

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection Cable Grab. 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
Grab, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Cable Grab.

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 personal fall arrest 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.

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Product Specific Applications

Restraint: Cable Grab 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.

!

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.

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 Grab 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 6‘. Maximum
distance between harness D-ring and fall arrester is 6’. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.

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Components and Specifications

Compatibility: When making connections with Cable Grab, 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 Cable Grab 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:

Materials: stainless steel and galvanized steel.

Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.

Connector
to integral
lanyard.

NO.

Two or more
snap hooks or
carabiners
connected to
each other. NO.

Two connectors
to same
D-ring. NO.

Connector
directly to
horizontal
lifeline. NO.

Connector
directly to
webbing.

NO.

Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.

Carabiner

Connection Point

Cable Channel

Cable Grab

Handle

Carabiner/Aircraft Cable

Assembly

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Installation and Use

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WARNING

For use in up to 45° from the vertical ONLY.

NEVER use with incompatible lifelines.

Prior to installation:

1. Cable Grab for use in combination with compatible vertical lifeline (VLL). Ensure VLL on which Cable Grab is
to be installed is compliant with all applicable OSHA and ANSI regulations.

2. Eliminate all risk of lower end termination. Either ensure VLL will prevent user from striking next lower level
and that there is always adequate fall clearance, or that VLL will not reach the leading edge of any fall hazard
when used at its full length. NEVER tie knots in VLL.

3. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall.

Installation:

1. Push Cable Grab handle up, rotate Cable Grab, and place around cable.

2. Reposition Cable Grab in line with cable, ensuring that cable is
threaded through both top and bottom of Cable Grab. Arrow on Cable
Grab must point up towards top of cable.

3. Release Cable Grab handle to set Cable Grab in trailing mode.

VLL MUST be steel aircraft cable.

Compatible VLL cable diameter: 5/16” (8mm).

45°

MAX

VLL

1. 3.2.

4. Connect Carabiner/Aircraft Cable Assembly to Cable Grab connection point.

NEVER use Cable Grab without connecting Carabiner to Cable Grab
connection point. Aircraft Cable is not a load bearing component.

5. Attach complete and compatible PFAS to Carabiner, ensuring
maximum distance of lanyard between Cable Grab and applicable
harness D-ring does not exceed 6’. Gated connector to gated
connector attachments such as this are typically considered
incompatible, however Cable Grab Carabiner is designed for such use.

• If VLL does not include shock absorber, extension lanyard must
include shock absorber.

DO NOT Connect

PFAS to Carabiner

NO

OK to Connect

PFAS to Carabiner

YES

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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

If Cable Grab fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to inquire
about its return or repair.

Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of Cable Grab. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from Cable Grab before and after each use. If Cable Grab cannot be cleaned
with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Cable Grab with corrosive
substances.

When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.

Prior to EACH use, inspect Cable Grab for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation,
pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, and
missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Cable Grab from service if defects or damage are found, or
if exposed to forces of fall arrest.

Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.

At least every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Cable Grab. Competent

Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment
inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box corresponding to the
month and year the inspection took place.

During inspection, consider all applications and hazards Cable Grab has been subjected to.

Inspection

Inspection Log

If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.

Date of First Use: __________________.

Product lifetime is indefinite as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. User must
inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least
every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.

This inspection log must be specific to one Cable Grab. Separate inspection logs must be used for
each Cable Grab. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times.

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Safety Information

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.

!

WARNING

Do not alter equipment. Do not misuse equipment.

Workplace conditions, including, but not limited to, flame, corrosive chemicals, electrical shock, sharp objects,
machinery, abrasive substances, weather conditions, and uneven surfaces, must be assessed by a Competent
Person before fall protection equipment is selected.

The analysis of the workplace must anticipate where workers will be performing their duties, the routes they
will take to reach their work, and the potential and existing fall hazards they may be exposed to. Fall
protection equipment must be chosen by a Competent Person. Selections must account for all potential
hazardous workplace conditions. All fall protection equipment should be purchased new and in an unused
condition.

Fall protection systems must be selected and installed under the supervision of a Competent Person, and used
in a compliant manner. Fall protection systems must be designed in a manner compliant with all federal, state,
and safety regulations. Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a Competent Person.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the maximum allowable free fall distance for lanyards must not exceed 6’.
No free fall allowed for non-LE SRLs. Class A SRLs must arrest falls within 24”; Class B SRLs must arrest falls
within 54”.

Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions, and must be of
compatible size and configuration. Snap hooks, carabiners, and other connectors must be selected and applied
in a compatible fashion. All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap hooks and carabiners must be
self-locking and self-closing, and must never be connected to each other.

A pre-planned rescue procedure in the case of a fall is required. The rescue plan must be project-specific. The
rescue plan must allow for employees to rescue themselves, or provide an alternative means for their prompt
rescue. Store rescue equipment in an easily accessible and clearly marked area.

Training of Authorized Persons to correctly erect, disassemble, inspect, maintain, store, and use equipment
must be provided by a Competent Person. Training must include the ability to recognize fall hazards, minimize
the likelihood of fall hazards, and the correct use of personal fall arrest systems.

NEVER use fall protection equipment of any kind to hang, lift, support, or hoist tools or equipment, unless
explicitly certified for such use.

Equipment subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately be removed from use.

Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall occur. Consult a doctor if there
is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces or perform set-up of
equipment. Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment.

Physical harm may still occur even if fall safety equipment functions correctly. Sustained post-fall suspension
may result in serious injury or death. Use trauma relief straps to reduce the effects of suspension trauma.

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