Guardian Fall Protection 15169 User manual

Product Name: The Rack
Instruction Manual
Part #: 15169
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!

Table of Contents
Introduction 1-2
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 The Rack. 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 Rack, and all fall safety
equipment used in combination with The Rack.
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User Information
Date of First Use:
Serial #:
Trainer:
User:
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. 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.
Training must include the ability to recognize fall hazards, minimize the likelihood of fall hazards,
and the correct use of personal fall arrest systems.
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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WARNING
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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 The Rack 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 The Rack 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 The Rack. Remove all
dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from The Rack before and after each use. If The Rack cannot
be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean The
Rack 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 The Rack 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 The Rack from service if
defects or damage are found. Prior to EACH use, inspect all rope to be used in combination with
The Rack.
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 The Rack.
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 The Rack has been subjected to.
Inspection
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Product Specific Applications
Worker weight capacity range:
(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-310 lbs.
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The Rack is intended to be installed over a compatible parapet wall to assist in window washing
applications, and prevent fraying or breaking of suspension and tie-back ropes.
The Rack is not a component of a PFAS, and MUST ALWAYS
be used in combination with a complete and compatible
PFAS. NEVER make attachments to Suspension Bar
other than those specified by this instruction manual.
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DANGER
PFAS must function to allow worker to operate in Work Positioning applications. PFAS must limit
maximum free fall to 2’, average arrest forces to 900 lbs., and maximum arrest forces to
1,800 lbs. MAXIMUM PFAS lanyard length is 2’.

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 PFAS connections, 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 The Rack 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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