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 Seraph Harness. 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 Seraph Harness, and all fall
safety equipment used in combination with the Seraph Harness.
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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
!
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 Seraph Harness 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 Seraph Harness 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 Seraph Harness.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Seraph Harness before and after each use.
If Seraph Harness cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and
wipe dry. NEVER clean Seraph Harness 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 Seraph Harness 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 Seraph Harness 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 Seraph Harness.
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 Seraph Harness have been subjected to.
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Product Specific Applications
WARNING
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Personal Fall Arrest: Seraph Harness 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: Seraph Harness 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.
Work Positioning: Seraph Harness may be used in Work Positioning applications.
Work Positioning systems allow a worker to be supported while in suspension and
work freely with both hands. Structure must withstand loads applied in the
directions permitted by the system of at least 3,000 lbs. Maximum allowable free
fall is 2’. Applicable D-rings: Side, Shoulder.
Rescue/Confined Space: Seraph Harness 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 130-310 lbs.,
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or up to 420 lbs. if used in combination with
equipment explicitly certified for such use.
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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 Seraph Harness, 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 Seraph Harness 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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HUV Reflective Harness w/Leg Tongue Buckles & Side D-Rings
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Installation and Use
ALL PFAS equipment must be selected and deemed compatible
ALWAYS ensure all product-specific application specifications are met and adhered to.
NEVER attach connector to any place on harness other than D-ring.
Connector gate must be self-closing and self-locking, and must
Any excess strap webbing MUST be stored in harness Webbing Keepers.
To connect Pass-Through Buckle, angle male buckle so
it is positioned to pass up and through female buckle.
Fully insert male buckle so that it lies flat on top of
female buckle.
Roller and Friction Adjustments allow the user to make
adjustments to Velocity Harness straps. Feed webbing through
buckle, and slide the buckle down on the strap to tighten, or
slide the buckle up on the strap to loosen.
with Seraph Harness by a Competent Person.
ALWAYS follow all instructions of all equipment used
in combination with Seraph Harness.
withstand minimum load of 3,600 lbs.
To connect Tongue Buckle, pull webbing strap through
framed tongue component, and insert framed tongue
through grommet to secure.
To adjust dorsal D-ring, slide placard up or down webbing.
Dorsal D-ring must rest between the middle of the
shoulder blades.
Dorsal D-ring, chest strap, shoulder straps, and leg straps
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MUST be fitted for each individual user.
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1. Hold at dorsal D-ring,
and Fully inspect harness
according to specifications
of this instruction manual.
Ensure all straps are not
twisted and all buckles
are unfastened.
4. Adjust chest strap
height to lower chest
level, approximately 6”
from top of shoulders.
Connect chest strap.
Ensure there is no
twisting of webbing.
2. Place harness shoulder
straps over shoulders.
Ensure dorsal D-ring faces
out, and is adjusted to
rest between the middle
of the shoulder blades.
5. Adjust chest, leg,
and shoulder straps
so they fit snugly,
but still allow for a
full range of
movement.
3. Connect leg straps
around thighs. Ensure
there is no twisting of
webbing. Leg straps
should never dangle
or hang loose.
Some steps of adorning a
harness may require assistance
from another person.
Upon completely adorning
a harness, Guardian Fall
Protection recommends that
another person, with knowledge
of the safe and correct
use of the harness, inspect
to ensure the harness is
being worn correctly.
WARNING
!
Any twisting of webbing, or
straps that are fitted too loose
or too tight, can significantly
increase the risk of serious
injury or death in the
event of a fall.
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Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions included with the equipment at time
of shipment from the manufacturer before using.
Improper use of this equipment could result in
serious injury or death.
Seguir las instrucciones de
fabricación incluidas con el equipo, al tiempo del
transporte, de la fábrica, antes de usar. Uso
impropio de este equipo puede resultar en heridas
serias o muerte.
REMOVE FROM SERVICE if subject to a fall
arrest or if unit fails inspection.
QUITE DE SERVICIO si súbdito a una caída
accesorio o si la unida falla la inspección
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ADVENTENCIA
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ADVENTENCIA:
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6305 S. 231st St.
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Meets ANSI Z359.1-2007.A10.32-2012
Capacity including tools: 130-310 lbs.
Max Capacity 420lbs. when used with a GFP Big
Boss extended capacity lanyard. Contact GFP
for details.
Make only compatible connections:
Dorsal D-ring for fall arrest attachment.
If present:
Side D-rings for positioning only.
Front Loop for use with ladder systems.
Retrieval D-rings for rescue & retrieval.
Before use inspect equipment for rips, tears,
fraying, or any possible structural deficiency that
might compromise the equipment in a fall. See
instruction manual for installation procedures.
Avoid contact with sharp and abrasive surfaces.
CumplirANSI Z359.1-2007.A10.32-2012
Máximo Capacidad: 310 libras (incluye
herramientas).
Maxima capacidad 420 libras con uso de GFP
Big Boss lanyard comunicarse a GFP para
detalles.
Nomás haga compatible conexiones:
El anillo D Dorsal para paro de caída accesorio.
Si presente:
D-anillo de lado, nomás para posionisar.
El rizo de frente para usar con escalera sistemas.
D-anillo de recuperar para salvar y recuperar.
Inspeccionar el equipo antes de usar; que no este
desgarrado, deshilachado, deshebrado o cual es
quiere estructural incapacidad que pueda
comprometer el equipo en una caída. Mere el
manual de instrucción para instalación
procedimiento. Evitar contacto con orillas
filosas o abrasivo.
WARNING
!
WARNING:
REMOVE FROM SERVICE if
subject to a fall arrest or if unit
fails inspection.
ADVENTENCIA
!
ADVENTENCIA:
QUITE DE SERVICIO si súbdito
a una caída accesorio o si la unida
falla la inspección.
DO NOT REMOVE LABEL
NO QUITE ESTE ETIQUETA
90044 (Rev. E)
INSPECTION GRID
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YR J F M A M J J A S O N D
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 5 years from
Date of First Use, or if not recorded, from Manufacturing Date.
If equipment fails inspection
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE
DO NOT REMOVE LABEL
Size Tag
LG
All labels located
on harness strap
beneath Label
Cover.
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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 5 years from Date of First Use,
or, if not recorded, from Date of Manufacture, as long as it passes pre-use and Competent
Person inspections.
This inspection log must be specific to one Seraph Harness. Separate inspection logs must
be used for each Seraph Harness. All inspection records must be made visible and
available to all users at all times.
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Notes
1485049 (Rev. C)
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