Qualcraft Parapet Anchor System User Manual

Product Name: Parapet Anchor

Part #: 15171

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 Parapet Anchor. 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 Parapet Anchor, and all fall
safety equipment used in combination with the Parapet Anchor.

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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, 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-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

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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. Class A SRLs must arrest falls within 24”;
Class B 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.

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Training must include the ability to recognize fall hazards, minimize the likelihood of fall hazards,
and the correct use of personal fall arrest systems.

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 Parapet Anchors 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 Parapet Anchor 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 Parapet Anchors.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Parapet Anchors before and after each use. If
Parapet Anchor cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and
wipe dry. NEVER clean Parapet Anchors 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 Parapet Anchor for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion,
deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive
heating, alteration, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Parapet Anchor 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 Parapet Anchors.

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 Parapet Anchors have been subjected to.

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Product Specific Applications

WARNING

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WARNING

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Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious

injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.

Personal Fall Arrest: Parapet Anchors 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: Parapet Anchors 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.

For all applications: worker weight capacity range

(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-310 lbs.

Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. NEVER make any connections to guardrail systems.

Fall Prevention: Parapet Anchor Systems may be used in Fall Prevention
applications. Fall Prevention Systems are placed around the leading edges of any
and all fall hazards to prevent a worker from going over an edge, and may be
used in substitute of Fall Protection or safety netting systems. Installation
requirements for Parapet Anchor Systems set forth in this manual MUST be
adhered to. Personal Fall Arrest, Work Positioning, Climbing, Rescue, and any other
systems must NEVER be connected to Fall Prevention Systems.

WARNING

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DO NOT use simultaneously as Fall Arrest anchor and Fall Prevention system.

WARNING

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Surfaces more than 6’ above lower levels require the use

of a Fall Prevention or Fall Protection system.

NEVER lean or climb on guardrail systems.

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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 Parapet Anchors, 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 Parapet Anchors 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: zinc-plated steel, stainless steel, and rubber.

Guardrail Post

Installation Location

Arm Assembly

Locking Pin

Frame Assembly

Clamps Screws

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Adjustment Holes

(spaced in 4” increments)

Clamp Plate

D-ring

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Installation and Use

Parapet Anchor adjusts to fit parapet walls between 4” - 20” in width.
Minimum parapet wall height: 12”.
MAXIMUM spacing between Parapet Anchors: 8’.

Prior to use, plan your system:

In Fall Prevention applications, all leading edges of fall hazards must be blocked, or a
supplemental Fall Arrest system MUST be used in combination with, but never connected to, the
applicable Fall Prevention system. NEVER use Parapet Anchors simultaneously in Fall Prevention
and Fall Arrest applications.

1. Selected work area must be free of all hazards, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. NEVER install Parapet Anchors over gravel or other loose or
slippery surfaces. Guardrail systems must be installed a MINIMUM 10’ from power lines and all
other electrical hazards.

2. All guardrail posts, guardrails, and all other equipment must be selected and deemed
compatible by the jobsite Competent Person. All guardrails MUST be compatible 2” x 4“ or
2” x 6“ construction grade lumber, or compatible snap-on metal rails. Lumber guardrails MUST
overlap at least 12” at each end.

3. Toprails must be 42” (+/- 3”) above the work surface (not the parapet) or, if used in stilt work
applications, 42” plus height of stilts.

4. Midrails must be halfway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the work surface
(not the toeboard).

5. All intermediary rails (not the top rail or the midrail) must not allow for gaps greater than 19”.

6. Toeboards are REQUIRED on surfaces with slopes more than 4/12 (vertical/horizontal).

7. Toeboards are REQUIRED if a risk exists for tools, equipment, materials, or other substances to
fall down to a lower level.

8. Toeboards must be a minimum 3½” from their top edge to the work surface, and must not
have greater than ¼” clearance between their bottom edge and the work surface. A parapet
wall may function as a toeboard if deemed permissible by a Competent Person.

9. Lay out the job by measuring and spacing the location of Parapet Anchors on the work
surface. Failure to properly measure and plan ahead may result in having to move and reinstall
system components.

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Installation:

Parapet Anchors MUST be installed flush against parapet, and must allow

guardrail posts to be positioned perpendicular to work surface.

Parapet wall MUST be deemed compatible with Parapet Anchor by a Competent Person.

1. Insert Parapet Anchor Frame Assembly through Arm Assembly, and adjust to closest possible
width of corresponding parapet wall. Insert Locking Pin through corresponding Adjustment Hole
in Arm Assembly.

Locking Pin inserted
through corresponding
Adjustment Hole in
Arm Assembly.

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2. Place Parapet Anchor over parapet wall so D-ring faces toward fall hazard, and Arm Assembly
faces in toward work surface.

3. Ensure Frame Assembly is flush against top and outside of parapet wall, then tighten both
Clamp Screws until snug. Clamp Plate must be flush against inside of parapet wall.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for all Parapet Anchors.

5. Parapet Anchor is now suitable for use in Fall Arrest Applications. Attach complete and
compatible PFAS to Parapet Anchor D-ring ONLY.

Clamp Plate flush
against parapet wall.

Arm Assembly flush
against parapet wall.

Fall Hazard Work Surface

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If Parapet Anchors are to be used in Fall Prevention applications, continue with the following
guardrail installation instructions:

1. Install all guardrail posts in Parapet Anchor Guardrail Post Installation Locations. Guardrail
post rungs MUST face in toward work surface.

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Fall HazardWork Surface

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2. Install all guardrails. Guardrails may be 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” construction grade lumber, or
compatible snap-on metal rails. If using lumber guardrails, lap guardrails in a continuous
direction. Lumber guardrails must overlap a minimum of 12” at each end between consecutive
guardrail posts.

Clamp Plate flush
against parapet wall.

Arm Assembly
flush against
parapet wall.

Fall Hazard

Work Surface

Minimum
12” overlap

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Labels

90074
(Rev. A)

Parapet Anchor

Part #: 15171

Date of First Use/
Fecha del Primer Uso: __________

For reference only. No color on label.

Date of manufacture to be: mo/year.

1-800-466-6385

www.guardianfall.com

6305 S. 231st St.

Kent, WA 98032

Date of Manufacture/
Fecha de Fabricación:

Compliant with all OSHA 1910,

OSHA 1926 Subpart M, ANSI Z359.1-2007,

and ANSI A10.32-2012 regulations.

Rated for 5,000 lbs. in load angles
indicated by arrows. Do not apply
load in a manner other than
directed. Consult instruction manual
for proper connections.

Capacity Range/Amplia Capacidad: 130-310 lbs. (59-140 kg).

Materials: Zinc-coated steel. Forged steel alloy D-ring.

Materiales: Acero-zincado. Aleación de acero forjado D-ring.

WARNING

!

Prior to use, read and understand all instructions

provided at time of shipment from manufacturer.

ADVERTENCIA

!

Antes de su uso, lea y comprenda todas las

instrucciones que al momento del envío del fabricante.

Guardrail bracket slides
down into post as
indicated by arrow.

Inspection: Inspect prior to each use. This product must be inspected at least monthly by a

Competent Person, as defined by instruction manual. Remove product from service if inspection

reveals product to be defective or unsafe. Not user repairable.

Inspección: Inspección antes de cada uso. Este producto debe ser inspeccionado al menos una vez

al mes por una persona competente, según se define en el manual de instrucciones. Retirar el producto

de servicio si la inspección revela producto resulta defectuoso o inseguro. El usuario no puede reparar.

Proper Use: Refer to instruction manual regarding making proper connections. Keep lifeline

away from all sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces. Do not use product near chemical, electrical,

or thermal hazards. See instruction manual for additional information.

El Uso Correcto: Consulte el manual de instrucciones en cuanto a hacer las conexiones correctas. Manténgase

lejos línea de vida de todos los bordes afilados o abrasivos y superficies. No utilice el producto cerca de los

peligros químicos, eléctricos o térmicos. Consulte las instrucciones del manual para obtener información adicional.

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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 Parapet Anchor. Separate inspection logs must
be used for each Parapet Anchor. 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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1785090 (Rev. B)