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DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT!
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UUSSEERR’’SS MMAANNUUAALL
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WARNING!
DDOO NNOOTT::
Do not alter or misuse the equipment unless approved by manufacturer.
Do not use combinations of components or subsystems that may affect or interfere with the safe, compatible
function of each other.
Do not expose the equipment to chemicals which may produce a harmful effect or degrade the equipment.
Consult manufacturer in cases where doubt exists.
Do not use the equipment around moving machinery or electrical hazards unless specifically designed for such
use.
Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or abrasive surfaces unless intended for such use.
TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS::
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... Page 3
USER INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 3
GENERAL SYSTEM SELECTION CRITERIA……………………………………………………………………………. Page 3
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 4
RESCUE PLAN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 4
DESCRIPTION OF GUARDIAN SKYHOOK SWIVEL TOP…….………………………………………………….. Page 4
MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND STORAGE………………………………………………………………………… Page 5
INSPECTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 5
PRIOR TO EACH USE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5
PRODUCT APPLICATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 6
APPICABLE STANDARDS……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 6
LIMITATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 7
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 8
ANCHORAGE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………. Page 8
BEFORE INSTALLING THE GUARDIAN SKYHOOK SWIVEL TOP………………………..………………….. Page 9
SKYHOOK SWIVEL TOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………………………. Page 9
INSTALLING THE RETRACTABLE LIFEINE……………………………………………………………………………. Page 9
INSTALLING THE RETRACTABLE SWIVEL ADAPTER……………………………………………………………. Page 10
LABELS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 10
INSPECTION LOG………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 11
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IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN::
Thank you for purchasing the Guardian Skyhook Swivel Top. This manual should be read and understood in its
entirety, and used as part of a training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state regulatory agency.
This and any other included instructions must be made available to the users of the equipment. The user must
understand the proper equipment use and limitations.
This manual covers the maintenance, installation, and use of the Guardian Skyhook Swivel Top.
Guardian Part Number: 00380
UUSSEERR IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN:
Date of First Use ________________________________
Serial # _______________________________________
Trainer _______________________________________
User __________________________________________
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GGEENNEERRAALL SSYYSSTTEEMM SSEELLEECCTTIIOONN CCRRIITTEERRIIAA::
Selection of fall protection shall be made by a Competent Person. All fall protection equipment shall be purchased
new and unused.
The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system. Components shall not be used for
any other operation other than that which it has been designed and approved.
Fall Protection Systems shall be designed to comply with OSHA or applicable state regulatory limitations. Systems
must be used in a compliant manner.
Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces or
perform setup of equipment. Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall
occur. Pregnant women and minors should not use this equipment.
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TTRRAAIINNIINNGG RREEQQUUIIRREEMMEENNTTSS:
The employer must ensure that each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards has been trained by a
Competent or Qualified Person. The training program must include the following:
The ability to recognize the hazards of falling
The procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.
All Relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards
Correct erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspection of the fall protection systems being used
Use of personal fall arrest systems
RREESSCCUUEE PPLLAANN::
The user is required to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment. The
plan shall be project specific. Employees shall be trained in self-rescue or alternate means shall be provided for
prompt rescue in the event of a fall.
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DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONN OOFF GGUUAARRDDIIAANN SSKKYYHHOOOOKK SSWWIIVVEELL TTOOPP:
The Guardian Skyhook Swivel Top is a roof mounted fall protection system designed for use on Skyhook Rooftop
Anchors. It allows workers free movement while tied off to an approved and already installed Skyhook Anchor.
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