Guardian Fall Protection C-Slab Grabber User manual

Product Name: C-Slab Grabber
Instruction Manual
Part #: 15500
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 7-8
Inspection Log 10
Notes 10
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection C-Slab Grabber. 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 C-Slab Grabber, and all fall
safety equipment used in combination with the C-Slab Grabber.
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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. 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 C-Slab Grabbers 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 C-Slab Grabber 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 C-Slab Grabbers.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from C-Slab Grabbers before and after each use. If
C-Slab Grabber cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and
wipe dry. NEVER clean C-Slab Grabbers 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 C-Slab Grabber 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 C-Slab Grabber 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 C-Slab Grabbers.
Competent Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual.
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 C-Slab Grabbers have 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. NEVER make any connections to guardrail systems.
NEVER lean or climb on guardrail systems.
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WARNING
C-Slab Grabbers 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 C-Slab Grabbers
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
Installation and Use
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Prior to use, plan the entire Fall Prevention system. 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. For installation onto concrete or
compatible pan decking ONLY.
1. Selected work area must be free of all hazards, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. NEVER install C-Slab Grabbers on gravel or other loose or
slippery surfaces. Guardrail systems must be installed a MINIMUM 10’ from power lines and all
other electrical hazards.
2. All guardrails MUST be 2” x 4“ or 2” x 6“ construction grade lumber OR wire cabling with
strength and installation deemed compatible by a Competent Person. All other applicable
equipment must be selected and deemed compatible by a Competent Person.
3. Toprails must be 42” (+/- 3”) above the work surface or, if used in stilt work applications, 42”
plus height of stilts.
4. Midrails must be halfway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the working level
(not the toeboard).
Adjustment Handle
Locking Pin
Slab Clamp
Materials: powder-coated steel and galvanized steel.
Post
Guardrail Rung
Toeboard Plate

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5. Toeboards are REQUIRED on surfaces with slopes more than 4/12 (vertical/horizontal).
6. Toeboards are REQUIRED if a risk exists for tools, equipment, materials, or other substances to
fall down to a lower level.
7. 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.
8. Lay out the job by measuring and spacing the location of C-Slab Grabbers on the work surface.
Failure to properly measure and plan ahead may result in having to move and reinstall system
components.
9. Unlock and remove C-Slab Grabber Locking Pin, and unfold Adjustment Handle.
10. Rotate Adjustment Handle counter-clockwise until Slab Clamp can be fitted over concrete
slab. C-Slab Grabber can be adjusted to fit concrete beams from 1½“ to 36” thick.
11. Insert Locking Pin at first available hole in C-Slab Post. Repeat steps #9-11 for all C-Slab
Grabbers.
12. Place C-Slab Grabber over concrete slab, and rotate Adjustment Handle clockwise until snug.
If tightening with tool that will apply torque, tighten to no more than 30 foot-pounds. Guardrail
rungs must always face towards work surface. MAXIMUM spacing between C-Slab Grabbers is 8’.
13. Install 2” x 4” or 2“ x 6” guardrail boards in Guardrail Rungs. Guardrails must overlap by a
minimum 12” at each end.
14. Use nails, deemed compatible by a Competent Person, to install all toeboards to Toeboard
Plates.
C-Slab Grabbers MUST be installed flush against substrate, and must allow
guardrail posts to be positioned perpendicular to work surface.
Concrete substrate MUST be deemed compatible with
C-Slab Grabbers by a Competent Person.
MINIMUM
overlap: 12”

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• DO NOT adjust to more than 36”opening
• Use 2x4, 2x6, or cable for rails
• Use 2x4 for toe boards
• Fasten all handrails and toe boards securely
• Meets or exceeds OSHA standards for Guardrails
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FOR CONCRETE USE ONLY !!
• NO lo ajuste a una abertura de más de 91,4 centímetros
• Utilice cables de 2x4 ó 2x6 para raíles
• Utilice 2x4 para reposapiés
• Fije bien todas las barandillas y bases
• Reúne o supera las pautas para Guardrails establecidas por OSHA
Guardian
Protección de caída
Equipamiento de seguridad profesional
PARA MAS DETALLES,
LLAME AL 1.800.466.6385
PARA EL USO CONCRETO SOLAMENTE
1. Tighten handle hand tight
2. Fasten safety pin
3. Torque to no more than 30 lbs.
1. Ajuste la manija con la mano
2. Sujete el broche de seguridad
3. La torsión deberá ser menor a 30 lbs / pie
90009 (Rev. A)
2--3/4”
1--1/2”
7”
1--1/2”

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 C-Slab Grabber. Separate inspection logs must
be used for each C-Slab Grabber. All inspection records must be made visible and available
to all users at all times.
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