Qualcraft CB Swivel Top System User Manual
CB SWIVEL TOP
INSTRUCTIONS
General Description: The Guardian CB SWIVEL TOP is a roof mounted fall protection
system designed for use on CB Series raised anchors. It allows workers free movement
while tied o to an approved and already installed CB Series raised anchor.
WARNING:
The purchaser/user is solely responsible for attaching the Guardian CB SWIVEL TOP to
a proper point in the roof. The attachment point must meet all Federal, State and Local
regulations and OSHA (Fall Protection). The purchaser/user is also solely responsible
for obtaining and using a harness and connecting equipment, as well as enforcing safe
work practices when using this equipment.
1. Failure to install, use, and/or remove Guardian equipment in a safe and
responsible manner can result in serious injury or death.
2. Read and understand all instructions, warnings, cautions, notes, etc. regarding the
sage use of this safety equipment.
3. When installing, using and removing Guardian safety equipment, Federal, State and
Local Laws and Regulations must be followed. Consult OSHA and ANSI for more
information.
4. You must plan for and follow safe work practices for each installation and removal
of this equipment.
5. If you have any questions regarding the safe installation, use, or removal of the
equipment call Guardian at (800) 466-6385.
WARNING: Federal, State and Local standards and laws
must be followed at all times. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury or death.
INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION
1. Visually inspect the unit before installation:
a. CB Anchor
i. Assembly is free of damage including bends and welds.
b. CB SWIVEL TOP ANCHOR:
i. No physical damage to welds or pins.
2. WARNING: If the unit fails the visual inspection or test, do not use.
Return to Guardian for repair. DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE UNIT!
3. Attach the unit to a proper anchorage point which is in line with and
above the user (perpendicular to the edge). Never use an
anchorage point which is too far left or right of the user in order to
minimize fall swing type injuries from the pendulum eect after a fall.
4. The CB SWIVEL TOP fastens to the top of the CB Raised Anchor
(without attached horizontal lifeline) when the hole in the CB RAISED
ANCHOR is aligned with the CB Raised Anchor’s top attachment.
5. When the CB SWIVEL TOP’s lower attachment hole is aligned with the
CB Raised Anchor’s top attachment, insert the locking hitch pin and
secure the pin’s locking pin.
6. Ensure that the CB SWIVEL TOP is properly installed by attempting
to pull the CB SWIVEL TOP o of the CB Raised Anchor.
Installing the Retractable Lifeline
The Guardian CB SWIVEL TOP is designed to accept numerous
manufacturers’ retractable lifelines (fty (50) foot in length
maximum).
1. Remove clevis pin from retractrable receiver wings.
2. Slide retractable horizontally into position.
3. Reinsert clevis pin and insert hitch pin.
4. Inspect and operate the retractable as per manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE RETRACTABLE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
MAINTENANCE
The following periodic routine maintenance actions are recommended:
- Perform the visual inspection and test described under INSTALLATION
before use of each unit.
WARNING: WHENEVER UNIT HAS ARRESTED A FALL IT MUST BE
RETURNED TO GUARDIAN FOR DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION AND
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT FOR PARTS AS REQUIRED. DO NOT
DISMANTLE UNIT.
If you have any further questions please contact Guardian Fall
Protection, Kent WA at 800-466-6385.
G218.V0708
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