Guardian Fall Protection 30800 User manual

Product Name: 4-Person Rope HLL
Instruction Manual
Part #: 30800
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
Inspection Log 13
Notes 13
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection 4-Person Rope HLL. 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-Person Rope HLL, and all fall
safety equipment used in combination with the 4-Person Rope HLL.
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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, 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
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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 4-Person Rope HLLs 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 a 4-Person Rope HLL 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-Person Rope HLLs.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from 4-Person Rope HLLs before and after each
use. If 4-Person Rope HLL cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then
rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean 4-Person Rope HLLs 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 4-Person Rope HLL 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 4-Person Rope HLL 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-Person Rope
HLLs. 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-Person Rope HLLs have been
subjected to.
Inspection
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Product Specific Applications
Personal Fall Arrest: 4-Person Rope HLLs may be used to support a MAXIMUM 4
Personal Fall Arrest Systems (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‘. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
Restraint: 4-Person Rope HLLs 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.
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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.
NEVER for simultaneous use in Fall Arrest and Restraint.
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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.
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Span Length
Minimum
Required
Fall Clearance
10’ 20’ 30’ 40’ 50’ 60’ 70’ 80’ 82’
max.
span
0
24.1’
30800 Fall Clearance Table
5’ 15’ 25’ 35’ 45’ 55’ 65’ 75’
16.4’
16.9’
17.4’
17.9’
18.4’
18.9’
19.4’
19.9’
20.4’
20.9’
21.4’
21.9’
22.4’
22.9’
23.4’
23.9’
15’
20’
25’

Compatibility: When making connections with 4-Person Rope HLLs, 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-Person Rope HLLs 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:
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.
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: Polyester and powder-coated aluminum.
Rope Bag
16 mm, Low Stretch,
Double-Braided,
Polyester Rope.
Carabiners
Drum and Tensioner
Housing

Installation and Use
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Prior to use, plan your system:
1. Ensure all PFAS equipment is selected and deemed compatible by a Competent Person.
2. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall.
3. Determine desired location for HLL; ensure location is free of debris, rot, decay, cracking, and
hazardous materials.
4. Installation, set-up, and use of HLL system must be done under the supervision of a Qualified
Person.
Recommended Users: 2 Maximum Users: 4
Installation:
1. Loosen end plate nut and slide open housing plates.
2. Pull back the cam and lever, and wrap rope around drum
of the tensioner. Feed rope as shown.
3. Reposition the housing plates, and ensure the top plate sits
squarely on the pins. Once aligned, re-tighten end plate nut
securely to hold the plates in position.
4. With a carabiner, attach lever eye to an anchorage connector.
Connect a second carabiner on the cam of the tensioner, and secure to
a second anchorage connector.
5. If the tensioner is installed as shown, the tail of the rope will hang down and may be used as
a lifeline in combination with an automatic rope grab for access protection.
6. Pull initial slack through the tensioner by hand, and ensure the rope is sitting in the groove of
the drum. If rope is trapped between the cam and the side of the drum, release the cam and
pull on the rope until it slips back into the center of the drum. It is not necessary to pull the rope
until it is fully taut; this is achieved by tightening the tensioner with a lever.
7. Using a 1” wrench, tighten rope tensioner to 440 lbs.
of force. Ensure rope is tightened correctly by pulling
firmly on rope 5’ from the tensioner; sag must not
exceed 4”. NEVER attempt to reverse-wind the tensioner;
the cam will lock and resist rotation in this direction.
8. To uninstall HLL, loosen wing nut, then pull back cam
lever. Use tommy bar to pry the lever back against the cam. Cam will release from drum,
allowing rope to be pulled back through the tensioner, and the lifeline to be taken down from its
anchorage. After releasing lifeline, inspect where it contacted tensioner and ensure there is no
evidence of damage, including wear, corrosion, of separation of rope fibers.

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User must inspect prior to EACH use. Competent
Person must complete formal inspection every
6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite as long as
equipment passes pre-use and
Competent Person inspections.
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Prior to use, read and understand all
manufacturer’s instructions provided with
equipment with time of shipment.
Date of Manufacture:
Worker capacity range:
(including all equipment) 130-310 lbs.
Materials:
Polyester and powder-coated aluminum.
All PFAS equipment must be selected and
deemed compatible by a Competent Person.
All installation, set-up, and use of HLL must be
done under supervision of a Qualified Person.
Refer to instructions for compatible
connections and correct installation process.
Always avoid all hazards, including, but
not limited to, chemicals, corrosive substances,
excessive heat, electric shock, and sharp and
abrasive edges and surfaces.
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WARNING
Compliant with all applicable OSHA 1910,
OSHA 1926 Subpart M, ANSI Z359.1-2007,
and ANSI A10.32-2012 regulations.
For reference only. Background to be white.
Date of manufacture to be: mo/year.

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 5 years from Date of First Use,
or, if not recorded, from Date of Manufacture, as long as it passes pre-use and Competent
Person inspections.
This inspection log must be specific to one 4-Person Rope HLL. Separate inspection logs
must be used for each 4-Person Rope HLL. All inspection records must be made visible and
available to all users at all times.
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