Guardian Fall Protection 01700, 01701, 01702, 01703, 01704 Instruction Manual
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Product Name: Velocity Harness
Part #: 01700; 01701; 01702; 01703; 01704; 01705; 01706; 01750; 01751; 01752; 01753; 01754; 01755;
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Instruction Manual
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
Introduction
Applicable Safety Standards
Worker Classifications
Product Specific Applications
Limitations
Components and Specifications
Installation and Use
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Inspection
Inspection Log
Safety Information
Labels
ANSI Z359.11 Annex A
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Velocity Harness. 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 Velocity Harness, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Velocity Harness.
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 Z359.11-2014, 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: Velocity Harness 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‘, or up to 12’ if
used in combination with equipment explicitly certified for such use. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
Restraint: Velocity Harness 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.
Work Positioning: Velocity Harness 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.
Rescue/Confined Space: Velocity Harness 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.
WARNING
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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.
Not all Velocity Harnesses may be used in every application type.
ALWAYS consider harness D-ring configuration and any other structural
components. A Competent Person MUST make a determination
regarding correct harness application and compatibility.
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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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 2’
safety factor, deceleration distance, user
height, length of lanyard/SRL, harness
stretch, 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 Velocity Harness, 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 Velocity Harness
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
ompatible/incompatible connections:
Fall clearance calculation shown based on standing
worker falling directly in-line with anchor point.
Always consider potential swing fall and other
hazards when calculating fall clearance.
Anchor Point
Level w/Dorsal D-ring
12’ Free Fall
6’ Free Fall
Lanyard
Lanyard
12’
*Eliminate Swing Fall whenever
2’
possible! If Swing Fall exists,
always account for additional
fall clearance.
1.5’
Anchor Point
at Foot Level
5’
2’
Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.
Two connectors
to same
D-ring. NO.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.
Two or more
snap hooks or
carabiners
connected to
each other. NO.
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Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
Connector
directly to
webbing.
NO.
Connector
directly to
horizontal
lifeline. NO.
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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