Guardian Fall Protection 01520 User manual

Product Name: Rope Positioning Device
Instruction Manual
Part #: 01520; 01521
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 6
Product Specific Applications 2
Limitations 2-3
Components and Specifications 3
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 5
Inspection 5
Installation and Use 4
Inspection Log 5
Labels 7

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection Rope Positioning Device. 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 Rope
Positioning Device, and all fall safety
equipment used in combination with the
Rope Positioning Device.
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 fall protection 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: Rope Positioning Device 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.
Restraint: Rope Positioning Device 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.
!
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 130-310 lbs.
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, harness
stretch 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.
Fall clearance calculation shown based on standing
worker falling directly in-line with anchor point.
Always consider potential swing fall and other
hazards when calculating fall clearance.
*Eliminate Swing Fall whenever
possible! If Swing Fall exists,
always account for additional
fall clearance.

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Components and Specifications
Compatibility: When making connections with Rope Positioning Device, 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 Rope
Positioning Device 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.
Connector
directly to
horizontal
lifeline. NO.
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
Connector
directly to
webbing.
NO.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.
Materials: galvanized steel and polyester.
Rope
Positioning
Device
Integral
18” Extension
Lanyard
Snap Hook
Part # Description
01520
01521
Rope Positioning Device Assembly w/Snap Hook End. Length: 18”.
Rope Positioning Device Assembly w/Shock Absorber & Snap Hook End. Length: 36”.
Integral Shock Absorber

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Installation and Use
Prior to use, plan your system:
1. Rope Positioning Device for use in combination with compatible vertical lifeline (VLL) only. Ensure VLL
is compliant with all applicable OSHA and ANSI regulations.
• Compatible VLL diameter: 5/8”.
!
WARNING NEVER use with incompatible lifelines.
2. Eliminate all risk of lower end termination. Either ensure VLL will prevent user from striking next lower level
and that there is always adequate fall clearance, or that VLL will not reach the leading edge of any fall hazard
when used at its full length. NEVER tie knots in VLL, except at extreme bottom of lifeline in order to prevent
Rope Positioning Device from detaching.
3. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall.
Use:
1. Compress Rope Positioning Device handle and slide onto compatible VLL.
2. To move Rope Positioning Device along rope, compress handle and slide in desired direction.
3. To lock Rope Positioning Device on rope, release handle.
4. Attach Rope Positioning Device extension lanyard snap hook to full-body harness dorsal D-ring, ensuring
maximum distance between Rope Positioning Device and harness D-ring will not exceed 36”. If VLL has
integral shock absorber, ensure shock absorber end is attached to anchorage connector.
5. For use in Fall Arrest applications, PFAS must include shock absorbing component:
• For part # 01520, VLL must include integral shock absorber, or 01520 must be used in combination with
Guardian Shock Absorber Extension part # 01205. Be aware that the use of the 01205 may increase maximum
potential free fall.
• For part # 01521, no additional shock absorber is required. VLL may possess integral shock absorber, but use
with VLL without integral shock absorber is also permitted.
6. When attached to Rope Positioning Device and moving along work surface, ALWAYS do so by moving
Rope Positioning Device along rope, and NEVER by moving only the rope itself. For example, if moving
from a roof edge to the roof peak, engage handle of Rope Positioning Device and move it up the VLL while
walking to peak. DO NOT move up to roof peak by moving VLL and keeping Rope Positioning Device stationary,
as doing so may result in free fall in excess of what is permitted by the system.

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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Rope Positioning Device 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 Rope Positioning Device. Remove
all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Rope Positioning Device before and after each use. If Rope
Positioning Device cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry.
NEVER clean Rope Positioning Device 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 Rope Positioning Device 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 Rope
Positioning Device 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 Rope Positioning Device.
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 Rope Positioning Device has 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 product passes all inspection requirements. 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 Rope Positioning Device. Separate inspection logs must be
used for each Rope Positioning Device. 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
WARNING CE0321
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
PRIOR TO USE EN353-2
UP 5/8 Dia.
ø16mm
ANSI Z359.1
Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: Model Number: Length:
01520 and 01521:
01520:
01521:
Prior to use, read
and understand all
manufacturer’s
instructions
provided with
equipment.
Compliant with
ANSI Z359.1-07,
ANSI A10.32-12,
OSHA 1910, and
OSHA 1926 Subpart M
regulations for
fall protection
90654 (Rev. A)
Rope
Positioning
Device
Part #: 01521
Serial #:
Date of Manufacture:
Use with 5/8”
diameter rope only.
Capacity range:
130-310 lbs.
(including all clothing,
tools, and equipment).
Materials:
galvanized steel
and polyester.
Lanyard length: 36”.
Avoid contact with
sharp/abrasive edges
or surfaces, and with
thermal, chemical,
and electrical hazards.
Only make compatible
connections. NEVER use
with incompatible lifeline.
Maximum potential
free fall: 6’. User must inspect before
each use. Competent
Person to inspect
and initial at least
every 6 months.
Date of First Use
_____________
Product lifetime is 5 years
from Date of First Use.
If equipment fails
inspection, IMMEDIATELY
REMOVE FROM SERVICE!
DO NOT
REMOVE LABELS
User must inspect
before each use.
Competent Person
to inspect and
initial at least
every 6 months.
Date of First Use
_____________
Product lifetime is
indefinite, as long as it
passes all inspections.
If equipment
fails inspection,
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE
FROM SERVICE!
DO NOT
REMOVE LABELS
Use with 5/8”
diameter rope only.
Capacity range:
130-310 lbs.
(including all clothing,
tools, and equipment).
Materials:
galvanized steel
and polyester.
Lanyard length: 18”.
Avoid contact with
sharp/abrasive
edges or surfaces,
and with thermal,
chemical, and
electrical hazards.
Only make compatible
connections.
NEVER use
with incompatible
lifeline.
Maximum potential
free fall: 3’.
Prior to use, read
and understand all
manufacturer’s
instructions
provided with
equipment.
Compliant with
ANSI Z359.1-07,
ANSI A10.32-12,
OSHA 1910, and
OSHA 1926
Subpart M
regulations for
fall protection
90625 (Rev. C)
Rope
Positioning
Device
Part #: 01520
Warning: User Capacity Range 130-310 lbs.
900 lbs.
Forces may increase when cold and/or wet
Read Instructions Before Use
Maximum Free Fall Average Arresting Force
6ft.
Maximum Deployment Distance 48”