Guardian Fall Protection 00691 User manual

Product Name: 4-Way Plate Anchor
Instruction Manual
Part #: 00691
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
Introduction 1
Applicable Safety Standards 1
Worker Classifications 1
Safety Information 10
Product Specific Applications 2
Limitations 2-3
Components and Specifications 4
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 9
Inspection 9
Installation and Use 4-8
Inspection Log 9
Labels 11

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection 4-Way Plate 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 4-Way
Plate Anchor, and all fall safety equipment
used in combination with the 4-Way Plate
Anchor.
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
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
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.
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Product Specific Applications
Personal Fall Arrest: 4-Way Plate Anchor may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 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: 4-Way Plate Anchor may be used to support a MAXIMUM 2 PFAS for use 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.
!
WARNING
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 130-420 lbs.
FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION
Lanyard length
(6’ total)
Safety factor
(3’ total)
Deceleration
distance (4’ total)
Height of harness
dorsal D-ring from
worker’s feet
(6’ total)
Required
distance
from
anchorage
(19’ total)
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.
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.

Ø: Total Working Angle
X: Working Distance
Along Leading Edge
Y: Distance From
Leading Edge
X
Y
ø
X
Leading Edge
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Compatibility: When making connections with 4-Way Plate Anchor, 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 4-Way Plate
Anchor 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:
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)
Working Distance
Along Roof Edge
(Either Direction) (X)
Working Angle
From
Perpendicular (Ø)
6’
10’
15’
20’
25’
30’
35’
40’
45’
50’
55’
60’
8’
9’ - 9”
11’ - 7”
13’ - 3”
14’ - 6”
16’
17’ - 2”
18’ - 3”
19’ - 4”
19’ - 10”
21’ - 4”
22’ - 3”
53°
45°
38°
33°
30°
28°
26°
24°
23°
21°
21°
21°
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.
Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
Two or more
snap hooks or
carabiners
connected to
each other. NO.
Two connectors
to same
D-ring. NO.
Connector
directly to
horizontal
lifeline. NO.
Connector
directly to
webbing.
NO.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.

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Installation and Use
Components and Specifications
MINIMUM substrate requirements:
Wood: 5/8” CDX or better.
Metal: 24 gauge.
Concrete: 6”.
Materials: Powder-coated steel.
Connection Point
(20) 73/200” (.365”)
wood/metal fastener
installation locations
(4) ½” Concrete
fastener installation
locations
Prior to installation, plan your system:
1. Selected installation location must be MINIMUM 6’ from leading edge of fall hazard(s). Installation location
must be free of debris, rot, rust, cracking, and hazardous materials.
2. Make considerations for eliminating or minimizing swing fall.
3. 4-Way Plate Anchor must lie flush with substrate.
4. Substrate must support minimum application loads as specified by this instruction manual.
5. Substrate must allow all fasteners to be fully embedded as specified by this instruction manual.

MINIMUM 5/8”
thick CDX
(20) #14-10 wood
screws
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Wood Installation:
1. Use (20) #14-10 wood screws, or fasteners deemed compatible by a Competent Person, at all wood/metal
fastener installation locations (see image on pg. 4).
2. All fasteners MUST be fully embedded in substrate.
3. DO NOT apply torque to fasteners.
4. All fasteners MUST be used.
MINIMUM 24 gauge
(16 to 20) #14-10, 2”
metal screws
Metal Installation:
1. Use (20) #14-10, 2” metal screws, or fasteners deemed compatible by a Competent Person, at all
wood/metal fastener installation locations (see image on pg. 4).
2. All fasteners MUST be fully embedded in substrate.
3. DO NOT apply torque to fasteners.
4. Guardian Fall Protection recommends all (20) fasteners be used for installation, however a MINIMUM 16
fasteners MUST be used. ONLY use fewer than 20 fasteners if valley exists in metal substrate that prevents all
20 fasteners from being fully embedded.

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Concrete Installation:
1. Use (4) ½” concrete fastener installation locations (see image on pg. 4). Guardian Fall Protection
recommends using ½“ x 3½” Threaded ROD assemblies.
2. Follow manufacturer’s fastener instructions for limitations and installation procedure.
3. All fasteners MUST be embedded in substrate a MINIMUM of 3½”.
4. DO apply torque (specific to fastener manufacturer specifications) to secure anchor to substrate. Compact
washer to anchor surface.
MINIMUM 6”MINIMUM 3½”
embedment
Anchor flush with substrate
Washers compressed
against 4-Way Plate Anchor

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Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) Applications:
All stages of design, installation, and use of HLL MUST be done under the supervision of a Qualified Person.
HLLs MUST be used in combination with complete and compatible PFAS, and achieve a 2:1 safety factor.
Please refer to Guardian Fall Protection’s Absorbinator instructions for complete details and regulations for
Cable HLL applications, or contact Guardian for more information. HLL must possess integral shock absorbing
functionality, or be used in combination with additional HLL shock absorber, such as the Absorbinator.
HLLs used in combination with the 4-Way Plate Anchor MUST limit end anchor loads to 2,500 lbs. or less to
maintain a 2:1 safety factor.
When HLL is attached to Connection Point on 4-Way Plate Anchor, no other connections to the same
anchor are permitted, with the exception of the continuation of the HLL system via the attachment of
an additional cable run to a separate Connection Point. Multiple HLL spans MUST NEVER be connected to
same Connection Point on the 4-Way Plate Anchor.
Selected HLL Connection Point must be nearest to end point of HLL, such that possibilities for incompatible or
side loaded connections are avoided.
Calculating fall clearances in HLL applications is critical, and MUST be accounted for by the Qualified Person
responsible for the installation of the system.
See diagram on pg. 8 for more details regarding the installation and use of HLLs in combination with
the 4-Way Plate Anchor.
Increased Fall Arrest and Restraint capacities indicated on diagram on
pg. 8 relate ONLY to use of 4-Way Plate Anchor in combination with HLL.
!
WARNING
MAXIMUM distance between 4-Way Plate Anchors when used in HLL applications: 20’.

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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If 4-Way Plate 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 4-Way Plate Anchor. Remove all
dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from 4-Way Plate Anchor before and after each use. If 4-Way Plate Anchor
cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean 4-Way
Plate Anchor 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.
Prior to EACH use, inspect 4-Way Plate 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 4-Way Plate 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 4-Way Plate Anchor.
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 4-Way Plate Anchor have been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. 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.
This inspection log must be specific to one 4-Way Plate Anchor. Separate inspection logs must be used
for each 4-Way Plate Anchor. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at
all times.
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Safety Information
Failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in
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.
!
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. Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a Competent Person.
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”.
Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions, and must be of
compatible size and configuration. 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.
A pre-planned rescue procedure in the case of a fall is required. The rescue plan must be project-specific. 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.
NEVER use fall protection equipment of any kind to hang, lift, support, or hoist tools or equipment, unless
explicitly certified for such use.
Equipment subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately be removed from use.
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.
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Labels
Avoid hazardous conditions including, but not limited to,flame,
corrosive chemicals, electrical shock, machinery,abrasive
surfaces, sharp edges, weather,and uneven surfaces.
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
DO NOT use as overhead anchor.DO NOT cross-load.
IMMEDIATELYremove anchor from service if subjected to forces
of fall arrest.
Anchor load MUST be perpendicular to leading edge.
Anchor MAXIMUM:
1 Fall Arrest System
-or-
2 Restraint Systems
If used with 2 Restraint systems,
systems MUST NOT attach to same connectionpoint .
Only make compatible connections. Refer toinstructions for
connection and installation specifications.
!
WARNING
DO NOT attach multiple HLL spans to same connection point.
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Avoid hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, flame,
corrosive chemicals, electrical shock, machinery, abrasive
surfaces, sharp edges, weather, and uneven surfaces.
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
DO NOT use as overhead anchor. DO NOT cross-load.
IMMEDIATELY remove anchor from service if subjected to forces
of fall arrest.
Anchor load MUST be perpendicular to leading edge.
Anchor MAXIMUM:
1 Fall Arrest System
-or-
2 Restraint Systems
If used with 2 Restraint systems,
systems MUST NOT attach to same connection point.
Only make compatible connections. Refer to instructions for
connection and installation specifications.
!
WARNING
DO NOT attach multiple HLL spans to same connection point.
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Compliant with OSHA 1926 Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.1-2007,
and ANSI A10.32-2012 regulations.
Worker capacity: 130-310 lbs. (including all equipment), or up to
420 lbs. if used with equipment explicitly certified for such use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect for corrosion, deformation, cracking, rust,
alteration, and any other conditions that may affect functionality.
IMMEDIATELY remove from use if defects or damage are found.
4-Way Plate Anchor
Part #: 00691
90008
(Rev. C)
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
If equipment fails inspection
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE
User must inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person must complete
formal inspection every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
INSPECTION GRID
Date of First Use: __________________. Product lifetime is indefinite
as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections.
YR J F M A M J J A S O N D
20____
20____
20____
20____
20____
Date of Manufacture:
Prior to use, read and understand all manufacturer’s instructions
provided with equipment.
Materials: powder-coated steel.
Made in
China
6035 S. 231st St.
Kent, WA98032
1-800-466-6385
www.guardianfall.com
Compliant with OSHA 1926 Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.1-2007,
and ANSI A10.32-2012regulations.
Worker capacity: 130-310 lbs. (including all equipment), or up to
420 lbs. if used with equipment explicitly certified for such use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect for corrosion,deformation, cracking, rust,
alteration, and any other conditions that may affectfunctionality.
IMMEDIATELYremove from use if defects or damage are found.
4-Way Plate Anchor
Part #: 00691
90008
(Rev.C)
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
If equipment failsinspection
IMMEDIATELYREMOVE FROM SERVICE
User must inspect prior to EACHuse. Competent Person must complete
formal inspection every6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
INSPECTION GRID
Dateof First Use: __________________. Product lifetime is indefinite
as long as it passespre-use and Competent Person inspections.
YR J F M A M J J A S O N D
20____
20____
20____
20____
20____
Dateof Manufacture:
Prior to use, read and understand all manufacturer’sinstructions
provided with equipment.
Materials: powder-coatedsteel.
Made in
China