Guardian Fall Protection G-Bolt Installation Manual

Product Name: G-Bolt

Part #: 00235

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

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Introduction

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

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 Z359.18-2017, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection. This product
has been tested in compliance with the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.7. Testing only covers hardware and
does not extend to the anchorage or substrate to which this product is attached. 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

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.

Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com

Product Specific Applications

WARNING

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Personal Fall Arrest: G-Bolt 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: G-Bolt 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.

Rescue/Confined Space: G-Bolt 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 130-420 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 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.

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

6’ Free Fall

12’ Free Fall

Lanyard

Lanyard

12’

*Eliminate Swing Fall whenever

possible! If Swing Fall exists,

always account for additional

fall clearance.

2’

1.5’

Anchor Point
at Foot Level

5’

2’

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