Guardian Fall Protection 15167 User manual

Product Name: Alligator Guardrail System
Instruction Manual
Part #s: 15167; 61075; 61076; 15161; 15162; 15168; 61027
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
Components and Specifications 7
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 5
Inspection 5
Installation and Use 8-11
Inspection Log 13
Notes 13
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Alligator Guardrail System. 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 Alligator Guardrail System, and
all fall safety equipment used in combination with the Alligator Guardrail System.
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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 Alligator Guardrail Systems 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 Alligator Guardrail System 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 Alligator Guardrail
Systems. Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Alligator Guardrail Systems before
and after each use. If Alligator Guardrail System cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild
soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Alligator Guardrail Systems 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 Alligator Guardrail System 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 Alligator
Guardrail System from service if defects or damage are found.
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 Alligator Guardrail
Systems. 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 Alligator Guardrail Systems have been
subjected to.
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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. NEVER make any connections to guardrail systems.
NEVER lean or climb on guardrail systems.
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WARNING
Alligator Guardrail Systems 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 Alligator
Guardrail Systems 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.

Components and Specifications
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Materials: Zinc-plated steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, and EPDM rubber.
Mount
Guardrail Post
Receiver
Locking Pins
Parapet Adapter
Part # Description
15167
61075
61076
15161
15168
15162
Alligator Clamp System. Includes 47” G-Rail Post (15163) & Extended Guardrail Gusset (61027).
4’ - 7’ Adjustable Snap-On Metal Guardrail.
Alligator Cart. Carries complete 350’ Kit.
350’ Kit. Includes: (36) 15167, (8) 61075, (72) 61076, (36) 15163, & (1) 61027. Does not include cart.
350’ Kit. Includes: (36) 15167, (8) 61075, (72) 61076, (36) 15163, (1) 61027, & (1) 15161.
61027 Extended Guardrail Gusset.
7’ - 10’ Adjustable Snap-On Metal Guardrail.
G-Rail Post (15163)
Extended Guardrail
Gusset (61027)

Installation and Use
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Prior to installation, plan your system:
MAXIMUM spacing between Guardrail Post Receivers is 8’.
1. Inspect selected installation location and surrounding work area according to requirements of
this instruction manual. Eliminate all existing and potential hazards.
2. NEVER install on unstable or structurally compromised surfaces, such as debris, rot, and rust.
3. Alligator Guardrail System must be installed a MINIMUM 10’ from all electrical hazards.
4. Take extreme care during installation. Guardian Fall Protection recommends using a back-up
fall protection system until Alligator Guardrail System is completely installed.
Substrate Limitations:
• Alligator Guardrail System may only be installed on roofs with pitches of 3/12, 6/12, and 9/12.
• NEVER use on surfaces with pitches greater than 9/12.
• Wood substrate must be 1/2” CDX or better. Metal substrate must be 24 gauge or better.
Guardrails:
Following the installation of the Alligator Guardrail System, install snap-on or lumber guardrails
according the following specifications:
1) Install snap-on metal
rails over the lower part of
bracket rung as shown. *Snap-On Rail with Locking Pin.
Side view.
2) Rotate latch down and lock
rail into place with provided
locking pin.
• Snap-on rails:
• Lumber rails:
1) Lumber must be 2” x 4“ construction grade or better. Lumber must be at least 2’ longer than
the distance between consecutive guardrail posts.
2) Slide lumber through post rung so it overlaps adjacent lumber rail by a minimum 12”.
3) Lap lumber in consistent direction for entire guardrail system.

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Flush Mount Roof Application
1) Place the mount in
desired location. Mark
the two teardrop shaped
holes and insert (2) nails.
Leave nails sticking up
approx. ¼”. Place the
mount on the nails and
slide into locking
position.
2) Install (8) ¼” x 2”
fasteners into the
holes as shown in the
picture. If going into
plywood, substrate
must be ½” CDX or
better. If going into
metal, substrate must
be 24 gauge or better.
If going into concrete,
use a fastener such as
a Tapcon ® screw, and
fully embed in concrete.
3) Slide the guardrail
receiver into the mount
as shown and install
guardrail post.
4) Align the post so it
sits vertically. Post rungs
must face in towards
work surface. Insert pins
as shown to lock post in
place. Applicable for
roof pitches of 3/12,
6/12, and 9/12 ONLY.
5) Once pins are
installed, your assembly
should appear as shown.
Install toeboards if
necessary.
1) Install (8) ¼” x 2”
fasteners into the holes as
shown in the picture. If
going into plywood,
substrate must be ½” CDX
or better. If going into
metal, substrate must be
24 gauge or better. If going
into concrete, use a fastener
such as a Tapcon ® screw,
and fully embed in concrete.
2) Slide guardrail post
receiver into the mount
as shown. Align with
holes so base is
perpendicular with
roof deck.
3) Slide guardrail
post into receiver.
Post rungs must
face in towards
work surface.
Insert pins as
shown to lock
post in place.
Pitched and Barrel Roof Application

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1) Assemble the mount,
guardrail post receiver, and
guardrail post as shown.
A. B.
2) Place assembly completed in step 1 on the inside of parapet wall. Guardrail post rungs must face in towards
work surface. Place parapet adapter over pins on assembly that best fits parapet. Slide adapter until it locks into
place as shown in step C. Ensure fine adjustment screw is fully extended.
3) Insert second locking pin through the
hole that is now located in the teeth of
the parapet adapter as shown in steps A
and B.
A. B.
A. B.
C.
4) Tighten fine adjustment screw
until snug. Do not over-tighten.
Compatible parapet thickness range is 2” to 16”.
MINIMUM parapet height: 7”.
Parapet Wall Application:

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Optional Gusset Attachment Application
1) Install guardrail post receiver on selected
parapet wall with (2) 2½” long, 14-10
screws. Ensure guardrail post receiver is set
at a 90º angle, and top of post receiver is
even with top of parapet wall.
2) Fit gusset to top of guardrail post receiver. Ensure gusset is flush with top of parapet well. Insert guardrail post
through gusset and fully into guardrail post receiver. Guardrail post rungs must face in toward work surface. Insert
locking pins into bottom hole and forth hole up from bottom as shown in step C. Fully embed (5) 16d nails into
corresponding holes in gusset as shown in step D.
Side view of fully
completed gusset
application.
A. B. C.
A. B.
D.

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PN: 15167
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800-466-6385
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Always insure that the parapet bracket is locked and secured in place before
use. Read and fully understand the instructions supplied with this product
at the time of shipment from the manufacturer. Inspect this product before
each use and remove from service if any part of this product fails inspection.
The Alligator Guardrail System is not to be used as an anchor point and only
as a passive fall arrest system used in accordance with the supplied instruc-
tions.
PN:15167 Guardian Fall Protection - 800-466-6385

Inspection Log
Notes
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
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.
Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person
inspections.
This inspection log must be specific to one Alligator Guardrail System. Separate inspection
logs must be used for each Alligator Guardrail System. All inspection records must be made
visible and available to all users at all times.
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