Guardian Fall Protection 15026 User manual

Product Name: Friction Fit Bracket
Instruction Manual
Part #: 15026
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!

Table of Contents
Introduction 1-2
Applicable Safety Standards 2
Worker Classifications 2
Safety Information 3-4
Product Specific Applications 6
Limitations 7-9
Components and Specifications 10
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 5
Inspection 5
Installation and Use 11-12
Inspection Log 14
Notes 14
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Friction Fit Bracket. 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 Friction Fit Bracket, and all fall
safety equipment used in combination with the Friction Fit Bracket.
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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 and OSHA 1910 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
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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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Safety Information
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.
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 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.
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.
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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.

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Repairs to Friction Fit Bracket can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative o
an entity authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at:
1-800-466-6385. If a Friction Fit Bracket 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 Friction Fit Bracket.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Friction Fit Bracket before and after each use.
If Friction Fit Bracket cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse
and wipe dry. NEVER clean Friction Fit Bracket 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.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record Date of First Use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Friction Fit Bracket 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 Friction Fit
Bracket 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 Friction Fit
Bracket. 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 Friction Fit Bracket has been subjected to.
Inspection
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Product Specific Applications
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WARNING
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
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Friction Fit Bracket may be used in Fall Prevention applications ONLY. 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 Friction Fit Bracket 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.
Surfaces more than 6’ above lower levels require the use
of a Fall Prevention or Fall Protection system.
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NEVER lean or climb on guardrail systems.

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.
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Compatibility: When making connections with Friction Fit Bracket, 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 Friction Fit Bracket 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.
Application
that places
load on gate.
NO.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. 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)
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.
Key:
X: Working Distance
Along Roof Edge
Y: Distance From
Leading Edge
Ø: Total Working
Angle
Y
X
Ø
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Components and Specifications
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Materials: zinc-plated steel.
5”
4½”
Clamp Bolts: Zinc-plated steel.
1/2”-13 x 5”, Grade 5.
Clamp Plates
Clamp Bolts
Guardrail Post
Installation Location
Grip Tape

Installation and Use
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Prior to use, plan your system:
MAXIMUM spacing between Friction Fit Brackets: 8’.
1. Upon complete assembly and installation, all leading edges of fall hazards must be blocked,
or a supplemental Fall Protection system MUST be used in combination with, but never
connected to, the applicable Fall Prevention system.
2. Selected work area must be free of all hazards, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. NEVER install Friction Fit Brackets on top of gravel or other
loose or slippery surfaces. Guardrail systems must be installed a MINIMUM 10’ from power lines
and all other electrical hazards.
3. All guardrail posts, guardrails, and all other equipment must be selected and deemed
compatible by a Competent Person. All guardrails MUST be compatible 2” x 4“ or 2” x 6“
construction grade lumber, or compatible snap-on metal rails.
4. Toprails must be 42” (+/- 3”) above the work surface or, if used in stilt work applications, 42”
plus height of stilts.
5. Midrails must be halfway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the working level
(not the toeboard).
6. All intermediary rails (not the top rail or the midrail) must not allow for gaps greater than 19”.
7. Toeboards are REQUIRED on surfaces with slopes more than 4/12 (vertical/horizontal).
8. Toeboards are REQUIRED if a risk exists for tools, equipment, materials, or other substances to
fall down to a lower level.
9. 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.
10. Lay out the job by measuring and spacing the location of Friction Fit Brackets on the work
surface. Failure to properly measure and plan ahead may result in having to move and reinstall
system components.
Friction Fit Brackets MUST be installed flush against substrate, and must allow
guardrail posts to be positioned perpendicular to work surface.
Substrate MUST be deemed compatible with Friction Fit Brackets by a Competent Person.

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Installation:
1. Loosen Clamp Bolts so Friction Fit Bracket will fit over selected 2” x 4” fascia board. Friction
Fit Bracket must be installed from bottom of fascia board. Clamp Bolts must face away from
work area.
2. Place Friction Fit Bracket onto selected fascia board, and ensure that, when closed, Clamp
Plates will lie completely flush against fascia board.
3. Tighten both Clamp Bolts to 30 foot-pounds. Use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to
ensure both Clamp Bolts are torqued properly.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for all Friction Fit Brackets at all selected installation locations.
5. Install all required guardrail posts into Friction Fit Bracket Guardrail Post Installation Locations.
Guardrail post rungs must face in towards work surface.
Work Surface
Guardrail rungs
face in towards
work surface.
Clamp Bolts
face away from
work surface.
6. Install all guardrails. Guardrails may be compatible snap-on metal rails, or 2” x 4” or
2“ x 6” construction grade lumber. If using lumber guardrails, guardrails MUST overlap a
minimum of 12” at each end between consecutive guardrail posts.
Clamp Plates flush
against fascia board.
Clamp Bolts
torqued to 30
foot-pounds.
Guardrail post
fully inserted into
Guardrail Post
Installation Location.
Minimum 12”
guardrail overlap
(for lumber guardrails).

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DO NOT REMOVE LABEL
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 equipment passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections.
YR J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Friction Fit Bracket
Part #: 15026
Prior to use, read and understand
all manufacturer’s instructions
provided with equipment at time
of shipment from manufacturer.
Compliant with all OSHA 1910 and
OSHA 1926 Subpart M regulations.
Install guardrail posts with rungs
facing in towards work surface.
Ensure toprail is 42” (+/- 3”)
from top of work surface.
MAXIMUM spacing of
Friction Fit Brackets: 8’.
Guardrail must be 2x4” construction
grade lumber or compatible
snap-on metal rails. 2x4” guardrails
must overlap by a minimum 12”.
Material: 100% steel.
Compatible for installation onto
2x4” fascia boards ONLY.
Torque Clamp Bolts: 30 foot-pounds.
Date of manufacture:
NEVER climb or lean on guardrails.
NEVER make any connections to
Friction Fit Bracket System.
90075 (Rev. A)

Inspection Log
Notes
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
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 Friction Fit Bracket. Separate inspection logs
must be used for each Friction Fit Bracket. All inspection records must be made visible and
available to all users at all times.
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