Guardian Fall Protection 10785, 10786, 10787, 10788, 10790 Instruction Manual

Product Name: Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker

Instruction Manual

Part #: 10785; 10786; 10787; 10788; 10790; 10791; 10792; 10793; 10794; 10420; 10421;
10422; 10460; 10461; 10462; 10430; 10431; 10432; 10470; 10471; 10472; 10410; 10411;
10412; 10450; 10451; 10452; 10400; 10401; 10402; 10440; 10441; 10442; 01640; 01630;
01625; 01620; 01641

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

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker. 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 Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker, and all fall safety equipment
used in combination with the Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker.

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 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: Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker 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‘, or up to 12’ if used in
combination with equipment explicitly certified for such use. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.

Restraint: Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker 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.

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, 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.

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)

Compatibility: When making connections with Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker, 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 Cross Arm
Strap/Cable Choker 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.

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Connector
to integral
lanyard.

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