Guardian Fall Protection Cross Arm Strap User manual

Product Name: Cross Arm Strap
Instruction Manual
Part #: 10785; 10786; 10787; 10788; 10790; 10791; 10792; 10793; 10794; 10795; 10797; 01641
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
Introduction 1
Applicable Safety Standards 1
Worker Classifications 2
Safety Information 8
Product Specific Applications 2
Limitations 3 - 4
Components and Specifications 5
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 7
Inspection 7
Installation and Use 6
Inspection Log 7
Labels 9 - 10

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Cross Arm Strap. 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 Cross Arm Strap,, and all fall safety equipment
used in combination with the Cross Arm Strap.
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 Z359.18-2017, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection. This product
has been tested in compliance with the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.7. Testing only covers hardware and
does not extend to the anchorage or substrate to which this product is attached. 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.
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Worker Classifications
!
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.
Product Specific Applications
Personal Fall Arrest: Cross Arm Strap may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 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‘, or up to 12’ if used in
combination with equipment explicitly certified for such use. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
Restraint: Cross Arm Strap 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.
!
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 130-420 lbs.
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Limitations
Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient clearance below the anchorage connector to arrest a fall before the
user strikes the ground or any obstruction. When calculating fall clearance, account for a MINIMUM 2’ safety
factor, free fall, deceleration distance, harness stretch, swing fall, and all other applicable factors.
Diagram shown is an example fall clearance calculation ONLY.
Fall clearance calculation shown based on standing
worker falling directly in-line with anchor point.
Always consider potential swing fall and other
hazards when calculating fall clearance.
*Eliminate Swing Fall whenever
possible! If Swing Fall exists,
always account for additional
fall clearance.
1.5’
2’
12’
5’
Anchor Point
at Foot Level
12’ Free Fall
Lanyard
Anchor Point
Level w/Dorsal D-ring
6’ Free Fall
Lanyard
2’
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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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.
Ø: Total Working Angle
X: Working Distance
Along Leading Edge
Y: Distance From
Leading Edge
X
Y
ø
X
Leading Edge
Compatibility: When making connections with Cross Arm Strap, 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 Cross Arm Strap 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.
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
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
directly to
webbing.
NO.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.

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Type A anchorage connector.
Minimum permitted service temperature: -30° F.
5,000 lb. MBS (minimum breaking strength).
Materials: galvanized steel, polyester, and nylon.
Components and Specifications
Part # Length Description
10786 4’ Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
Surfacetech Web Premium Cross Arm Strap w/Large & Small D-Rings
01641 17” Cross Arm Strap w/Loop End & D-Ring End
10787
10788
10790
10791
10792
10793
10794
Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
6’
8’
10’
12’
15’
20’
30’
10795
10797 Surfacetech Web Premium Cross Arm Strap w/Large & Small D-Rings
3’
6’
10785 3’ Premium Cross Arm Strap w/ Large & Small D-rings
Large D-ring end
(pass-through)
Small D-ring end
(connection point)
Loop end
(pass-through)
D-ring end
(connection point)

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Installation and Use
Prior to installation, plan your system:
1. All components of the personal fall arrest system must be selected and deemed compatible with the
applicable Cross Arm Strap by a Competent Person.
2. Inspect work area to ensure the absence of all hazards, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, heat,
corrosive chemicals, machinery, electric shock, and sharp or abrasive edges or surfaces.
3. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall hazards.
4. Cross Arm Straps are rated for loading in any direction provided installed as prescribed.
5. Cross Arm Straps are permitted for use in combination with horizontal lifelines (HLLs).
Installation:
1. Place Cross Arm Strap over compatible structural anchor.
Labels must face out. Ensure structural anchor does not have
sharp or abrasive edges or surfaces that may damage webbing.
2. For Premium Cross Arm Straps, ensure that yellow protective
webbing is placed in contact with structural anchor. Black webbing
must face out.
3. To install, pass Cross Arm Strap small D-ring through large D-ring
or web loop, as applicable, and cinch down against structural anchor.
4. Cross Arm Strap may be looped around structural anchor multiple
times to reduce excess length. Pass through large D-ring/web loop
each time Cross Arm Strap is wrapped around anchorage.
5. Connect complete and compatible PFAS to D-ring. NEVER make
connections to large (pass-though) D-ring or web loop. Maximum
one connection per anchor.
Ensure no risk exists for Cross Arm Strap
to disconnect from selected installation location.
!
WARNING

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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Cross Arm Strap fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to
inquire about its return or repair. Field serviceability testing is not required, and should not be done by the
end user.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of Cross Arm Strap. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from Cross Arm Strap before and after each use. If Cross Arm Strap cannot be
cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Cross Arm Strap 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.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Cross Arm Strap 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, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Cross Arm Strap 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 12 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Cross Arm Strap.
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 Cross Arm Strap has been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as
product passes all inspection requirements.
User must inspect prior to EACH use.
Competent Person other than user must
complete formal inspection at least every
12 months. Competent Person to inspect and
initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one
Cross Arm Strap. Separate inspection logs
must be used for each Cross Arm Strap. All
inspection records must be made visible and
available to all users at all times.

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Safety Information
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.
!
WARNING
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. Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a Competent Person.
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”.
Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions, and must be of
compatible size and configuration. 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.
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.
NEVER use fall protection equipment of any kind to hang, lift, support, or hoist tools or equipment, unless
explicitly certified for such use.
Equipment subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately be removed from use.
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.

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Labels
Compliant with OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926
Subpart M, ANSI Z359.18-2017, and
ANSI A10.32-2012 regulations.
Prior to use, read and understand all
manufacturer’s instructions provided
with equipment at time of shipment.
Capacity Range: 130-420 lbs.
1-800-466-6385
www.guardianfall.com
Cross Arm Strap
Label part # / COO
MAXIMUM 1 connection per anchor.
Avoid contact with hazards, including, but
not limited to, heat, chemicals, electricity,
and sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces.
!
WARNING
Materials:
Galvanized steel, polyester, and nylon.
All PFAS equipment must be selected and
deemed compatible with Cross Arm Strap
by a Competent Person.
Only make compatible connections.
Refer to instructions for
proper connection methods.
User must inspect prior to EACH use.
Competent Person must complete formal
inspection every 12 months. Competent
Person to inspect and initial.
Product lifetime is
indefinite, as long as
product passes all
inspection requirements.
INSPECTION GRID
Date of First Use:
__________________.
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M
A
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If equipment fails inspection
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
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Type A anchorage connector.
5,000 lb. MBS (minimum breaking strength).
Minimum service temperature: -30° F.
Serial #:
Part #:
DOM:
Never connect
to closed loop.
!
WARNING
90936 (Rev. A)

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Labels
85071 (Rev. H)
Compliant with
OSHA 1910,
OSHA 1926 Subpart M,
ANSI Z359.18-2017,
and ANSI A10.32-2012
fall protection
regulations.
Prior to use, read
and understand all
manufacturer’s
instructions
provided with
equipment at
time of shipment.
Capacity Range:
130-420 lbs.
1-800-466-6385
www.guardianfall.com
Cross Arm Strap
90612 (Rev. C)
Assembled in USA
MAXIMUM 1
connection
per anchor.
Avoid contact with
hazards, including, but
not limited to, heat,
chemicals, electricity,
and sharp or abrasive
edges and surfaces.
!
WARNING
Materials:
Polyester and Steel
All PFAS equipment
must be selected and
deemed compatible
with Scaffold Choker
by Competent Person.
Only make compatible
connections. Refer to
instructions for proper
connection methods.
Inspection Grid
DOM:
Part #: 01641
Serial #:
DO NOT
REMOVE LABELS
User must inspect
before each use.
Competent Person to
inspect and initial at
least every 12 months.
If equipment
fails inspection,
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE
FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use
_____________
Product lifetime is
indefinite, as long as
product passes all
inspection
requirements.
Type A
anchorage connector.
5,000 lb. MBS
(minimum
breaking strength).
Minimum service
temperature: -30° F.
Never connect
to closed loop.
!
WARNING
90936 (Rev. A)