Guardian Fall Protection Edge Series User manual

Product Name: Edge Series Web SRL
Instruction Manual
Part #: 10900; 10901, 10909, 20900
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
Introduction 1
Applicable Safety Standards 1
Worker Classifications 1
Safety Information 6
Product Specific Applications 2
Limitations 2-3
Components and Specifications 3
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 4
Inspection 5
Installation and Use 4
Inspection Log 5
Labels 7

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Edge Series Web SRL. 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 Edge Series Web SRL, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Edge Series Web SRL.
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 Z359.14-2012, 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
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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CAUTION
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
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Product Specific Applications
Restraint: Edge Series Web SRLs 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.*
* Maximum capacity may be increased to 420 lbs. if used in combination
with Guardian Shock Absorber Extension (part # 01205).
Personal Fall Arrest: Edge Series Web SRLs may be used in Personal Fall Arrest applications as a
component of a MAXIMUM 1 Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). Structure must withstand loads
applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. No free fall is permitted.
SRL must always be positioned at or above harness dorsal D-ring AND at or below anchor point.
Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
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.
Safety Factor
(3’ total)
Deceleration Distance
(4½’ total)
Harness Stretch
(1½’ total)
Required
Clearance
(9’ total)
BEFORE FALL
Working surface
AFTER FALL

Components and Specifications
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Made from some or all of the following components: galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, zinc-plated
steel, polyester, and nylon.
Connector CarabinerWeb HousingLifeline Shock absorber
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.
Class B SRL.
Average arrest force: 900 lbs.
Maximum arrest force:1,800 lbs.
Maximum deceleration distance: 54”.
Compatibility: When making connections with Edge Series Web SRL, 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 Edge Series
Web SRL 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:
Part # Length Description
10900
10901
11’
11’
1” Nylon Webbing w/Carabiner, Swivel Top, & Snap Hook
10909
20900
20’
8’
10900-AR
11’
1” Nylon Webbing w/Aluminum Carabiner, Swivel Top, & Aluminum Snap Hook
1” Nylon Webbing w/Carabiner, Swivel Top, & Snap Hook
1” Nylon Webbing w/Carabiner, Swivel Top, & Snap Hook
1” Nylon Webbing w/Carabiner, Swivel Top, & Snap Hook
20907 7’ 1” Nylon Webbing w/Carabiner, Swivel Top, & Snap Hook

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Edge Series Web SRL 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 Edge Series Web SRL. Remove all
dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Edge Series Web SRL before and after each use. If Edge Series Web
SRL cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Edge
Series Web SRL 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.
Guardian Fall Protection Edge Series Web SRLs MUST NEVER be used in Leading Edge (LE) applications.
No free fall is allowed.
ALWAYS avoid lifeline contact with sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces.
1. All components of PFAS must be selected and deemed compatible with Edge Series Web SRL by a
Competent Person.
2. Ensure structure to which Edge Series Web SRL is to be attached, and on which work is to be performed, is
free of all hazards, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces, and
hazardous materials.
3. Edge Series Web SRLs may be used in either mobile or stationary applications. SRL must always be
positioned at or above harness dorsal D-ring AND at or below anchor point.
4. For stationary applications, attach Edge Series Web SRL carabiner to selected anchorage connector, and
attach snap hook to applicable harness D-ring.
5. For mobile applications, attach Edge Series Web SRL carabiner to harness Dorsal D-ring, and attach snap
hook to selected anchorage connector.
*If using Edge Series Web SRL with rebar hook configuration, SRL carabiner must ALWAYS be attached to
harness dorsal D-ring, and rebar hook must ALWAYS be connected to compatible structural rebar.
6. Ensure 100% tie-off will be maintained at all times, which may require the use of a back-up or
supplementary fall protection system.
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Installation and Use

Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
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. 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.
This inspection log must be specific to one Edge Series Web SRL. Separate inspection logs must be used
for each Edge Series Web SRL. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at
all times.
Prior to EACH use, inspect SRLs 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. Inspect full length of lifeline. IMMEDIATELY remove SRL
from service if defects or damage are found.
Prior to EACH use, check lifeline retraction by pulling out a minimum 4’ and allowing it to retract under light
tension; lifeline must retract completely. Pull lifeline sharply to test braking function; brakes must engage.
Check shock pack for signs of deployment. IMMEDIATELY remove from service if SRL does not function properly,
of if any evidence exists of exposure 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.
Every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect SRLs. 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 SRLs have been subjected to.
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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.
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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’.
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.

Labels
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85042 (Rev. G)
WARNING: Manufacturer's
instructions supplied with this
product at time of shipment
must be read prior to use.
Instructions must be followed
for proper use, maintenance and
inspection. Alterations or misuse
of this product or failure to follow
instructions may result in serious injury or
death. NOT USER REPAIRABLE! DO NOT
REMOVE THIS LABEL!
USE: No free fall is allowed. SRL must always be
positioned at or above harness D-ring. Avoid
lifeline contact with sharp edges. For use by
trained persons only. Ensure connection to
anchorage is secured properly before use.
Not suitable for horizontal use. May be
used as a component of a PFAS in HLL
applications. Design, installation and
utilization of HLLs must be supervised by a
Qualified Person.
90043
(Rev. D)
Serial #Part #
Mfg. Date (mo/yr)
Date of first use
INSPECTION: Before each use
inspect device per user manual
including locking function
(pull sharply to test), retraction
function, lifeline function,
function and condition of
connectors, housing and fasteners,
legibility of labels, and any evidence of defects,
damage, or missing parts. Inspection by a
Competent Person required at least every 6
months. Inspect shock absorber for signs of
previous deployment or load. Torn or stretched
plastic on shock pack is an indication that an
impact has occurred and the unit must be removed
from service. If used to arrest the fall, remove from
service. Do not use if inspection reveals an
unsafe condition. Powerful spring inside, do
not remove covers.
STANDARDS:
OSHA 1910, 1926 Subpart M
ANSI Z359.14-2012, A10.32-2012
SPECIFICATIONS:
Average locking speed: 4.5 ft./Sec.
Maximum arresting distance: 54 in.
Average arresting force: 900 lbs.
Maximum capacity: 130 - 310 lbs.,
or up to 420 lbs. * see instructions
Webbing: 11’ Nylon, 7/8" width
Class B SRL
10900