Product Name: First-Man-Up System
Part #: 01840
Instruction Manual
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
Table of Contents
Introduction
Applicable Safety Standards
Worker Classifications
Safety Information
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Inspection
Product Specific Applications
Limitations
Components and Specifications
Installation and Use
Labels
Inspection Log
Notes
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection First-Man-Up System. 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 First-Man-Up System, and all fall
safety equipment used in combination with the First-Man-Up System.
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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 and OSHA 1910 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
CAUTION
!
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.
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
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Safety Information
Failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in
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.
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.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the maximum allowable free fall distance for lanyards must
not exceed 6’. No free fall allowed for non-LE SRLs. SRLs must arrest falls within 54”.
Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a Competent Person.
Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions, and
must be of compatible size and configuration.
A pre-planned rescue procedure in the case of a fall is required. The rescue plan must be projectspecific. 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.
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NEVER use fall protection equipment of any kind to hang, lift, support, or hoist tools or
equipment, unless explicitly certified for such use.
Maintenance of equipment must be done according to manufacturer’s instructions. Equipment
instructions must be retained for reference.
Prior to EACH use, all equipment in a fall protection system must be inspected for any potential
or existing deficiencies that may result in its failure or reduced functionality. IMMEDIATELY
remove equipment from service if any deficiencies are found.
Equipment must be inspected by a Competent Person at least every six months. These
inspections must be documented in equipment instruction manual and on equipment inspection
grid label.
Equipment must be inspected for defects, including, but not limited to, the absence of required
labels or markings, improper form/fit/function, evidence of cracks, sharp edges, deformation,
corrosion, excessive heating, alteration, excessive wear, fraying, knotting, abrasion, and absence
of parts.
Equipment that fails inspection in any way must immediately be removed from use, or repaired
by an entity approved by the manufacturer.
No on-site repair of equipment unless explicitly permitted by Guardian Fall Protection.
Equipment subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately be removed from use.
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.
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.
Allowable individual worker weight limit (including all equipment), unless explicitly stated
otherwise, is 130-310 lbs.
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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Repairs to First-Man-Up Systems can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative
or an entity authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at:
1-800-466-6385. If a First-Man-Up System 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 First-Man-Up Systems.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from First-Man-Up Systems before and after each
use. If First-Man-Up System cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then
rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean First-Man-Up Systems 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.
Inspection
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record Date of First Use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect First-Man-Up System for deficiencies, including, but not limited to,
corrosion, deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup,
excessive heating, alteration, broken stitching, fraying, bird-caging, and missing or illegible
labels. IMMEDIATELY remove First-Man-Up System 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 First-Man-Up
Systems. 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 First-Man-Up Systems have been
subjected to.
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Product Specific Applications
WARNING
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Personal Fall Arrest: The Aluminum Hook component of the First-Man-Up System may
be used in Personal Fall Arrest applications to support a MAXIMUM 1 Personal Fall
Arrest System (PFAS). Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions
permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 6‘. MAXIMUM
combined length of fall arrester, lanyard extension, and D-ring is 36”. Applicable D-ring:
Dorsal.
The Guardian Fall Protection First-Man-Up System IS NOT a complete PFAS. It is used ONLY to
assist in the connection of the Aluminum Hook anchorage connector component (that must be
attached to an independent PFAS) to an approved anchor point not otherwise reachable by the
worker. Its purpose is to help facilitate the protection of the first worker up during their ascent.
After it is attached to the anchor, the Aluminum Hook anchorage connector component of the
First-Man-Up System may be used as component of a complete and compatible PFAS. The
remaining PFAS components include some or all of the following: a compatible vertical lifeline
(VLL) or self-retracting lifeline (SRL), fall arrester, extension lanyard, and full-body safety harness
with dorsal D-ring. All PFAS equipment must be selected and deemed compatible with the
First-Man-Up anchorage connector by a Competent Person.
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.
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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 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.
FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION
Lanyard length
(6’ total)
Required
distance
from
anchorage
(19’ total)
Deceleration
distance (4’ total)
Height of harness
dorsal D-ring from
worker’s feet
(6’ total)
Safety factor
(3’ total)
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.
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Compatibility: When making connections with First-Man-Up Systems, 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 First-Man-Up Systems 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.
Two or more
snap hooks or
carabiners
connected to
each other. NO.
Two connectors
to same
D-ring. NO.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
Connector
directly to
webbing.
NO.
Application
that places
load on gate.
NO.
Connector
directly to
horizontal
lifeline. NO.
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Correct Anchorage Positioning:
This chart details allowable working zones required
to reduce risk of swing falls and improper side loading.
ALWAYS adhere to information specified by chart.
Anchor Distance
From
Leading Edge (Y)
6’
10’
15’
20’
25’
30’
35’
40’
45’
50’
55’
60’
For example, if the anchorage connector is 6’ from the leading
edge (Y), the working distance (X) is 8’ in each direction from
the perpendicular, which translates to a 53° working angle.
Key:
X: Working Distance
Along Roof Edge
Y: Distance From
Leading Edge
Ø: Total Working
Angle
Working Distance
Along Roof Edge
(Either Direction) (X)
8’
9’ - 9”
11’ - 7”
13’ - 3”
14’ - 6”
16’
17’ - 2”
18’ - 3”
19’ - 4”
19’ - 10”
21’ - 4”
22’ - 3”
Y
Working Angle
From
Perpendicular (Ø)
53°
45°
38°
33°
30°
28°
26°
24°
23°
21°
21°
21°
Ø
X
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Components and Specifications
Materials: PVC, high-strength ABS, stainless steel, aluminum.
Hook Opener
Attachment Point
Eyelet
Gate
Aluminum Hook
Hook Opener
Telescopic Pole
Telescopic Pole Extension
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Installation and Use
Prior to installation, plan your system:
1. Ensure PFAS equipment (full-body harness, VLL/SRL, extension lanyard, and fall arrester) is
selected and deemed compatible with the First-Man-Up System Aluminum Hook by a Competent
Person. ALWAYS follow all manufacturer’s instructions for all PFAS equipment.
2. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall hazards.
3. Determine desired location for Aluminum Hook; ensure location is free of debris, rot, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. NEVER install on structure incapable of withstanding
application minimum loads.
Installation:
1. From ground level and away from all fall hazards, attach VLL/SRL snap hook or carabiner to
Aluminum Hook Eyelet. If VLL/SRL has integral shock absorber, shock absorber end must be
attached to Aluminum Hook Eyelet.
2. Attach Hook Opener to top of Telescopic Pole.
3. Attach Hook Opener to Aluminum Hook.
4. Extend Telescopic Pole to height of anchor
to which Aluminum Hook is to be attached, and lock all levers
into place so Telescopic pole will not accidentally retract.
5. Apply mild tension to VLL/SRL to keep Aluminum Hook upright
while it is lifted up to anchor.
Locked Unlocked
6. Raise Telescopic Pole to height of anchor.
7. While maintaining tension on VLL/SRL, lift up Telescopic Pole to
unlock Aluminum Hook Gate.
8. Push Aluminum Hook Gate against anchor so that Gate opens and
Aluminum Hook attaches to anchor. Ensure Aluminum Hook Gate is
fully closed and locked to anchor.
9. Detach Hook Opener from Aluminum Hook, lower Telescopic Pole,
and collapse Telescopic Pole to its fully retracted state.
10. Attach VLL/SRL to applicable harness D-ring. VLL requires use of
compatible rope grab and extension lanyard.
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Compatible
anchor point
Use Hook Opener
to open Aluminum
Hook Gate
Telescopic
pole extended
to height of
anchor point
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Aluminum Hook
fully closed and
locked around
anchor point
Compatible
fall arrester
attached to VLL
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Labels
90116
(Rev. B)
First-Man-Up System
6305 S. 231st St.
Kent, WA 98032
Prior to use, read and understand all manufacturer’s
instructions provided with equipment at time of shipment.
Aluminum Hook is compliant with OSHA 1910
Materials: PVC, high-strength ABS, stainless steel, aluminum.
Components: (1) Telescopic Pole, (1) Aluminum Hook,
Capacity Range (Aluminum Hook Only): 130-310 lbs.
ONLY use Aluminum Hook for purposes of fall protection.
All other components must only be used to raise/lower
Aluminum Hook, and attach/detach it from anchor point.
All PFAS equipment must be selected and deemed compatible
with First-Man-Up Aluminum Hook by a Competent Person.
Refer to instructions for proper methods of connection and use.
Prior to use, ensure all levers on Telescopic Pole are fully
locked according to instruction manual, and that no risk
exists for Telescopic Pole to accidentally retract.
Part #: 01840
1-800-466-6385
www.guardianfall.com
and OSHA 1926 Subpart M regulations.
Date of Manufacture:
(1) Hook Opener, (1) Pole Extension.
Ensure selected anchor point will withstand
minimum loads of at least 5,000 lbs.
WARNING
!
ALWAYS wear head and eye
protection when using this product.
INSPECTION GRID
User must inspect prior to EACH use. Competent
Person must complete formal inspection every
6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite as long as
equipment passes pre-use and
Competent Person inspections.
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IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
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Inspection Log
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.
Date of First Use: __________________. Product lifetime is indefinite as long as it passes
pre-use and Competent Person inspections.
This inspection log must be specific to one First-Man-Up System. Separate inspection logs
must be used for each First-Man-Up System. All inspection records must be made visible
and available to all users at all times.
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Notes
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