Guardian Fall Protection G-Lok Guide

3/4” Fall Protection G-Lok’s are to be used in concrete or steel, DO NOT use in wood or any other substrate.
This product is used in precast concrete only with a compressive strength of at least 5,000 PSI
3/4” G-Lok
Tested - ANSI Z359.1
Strength - 5,000 lbs / 22kn
Model - RTL #???
Color Coded in Bright Yellow Tubing
Operations and Instruction Manual
G-Lok Anchorage - Model #?????
Portable Concrete and Steel Anchorage Connector
ANSI Z359.1 5,000 lbs / 22kn
TM Made in the USA
 Works in 6” Hollowcore or bigger
 Works from 1-1/2” to 4” thick precast
concrete
 Works from 1/4” to 4” thick steel flange
G-Lok’s can be placed in:
* Horizontal surfaces
* Vertical surfaces
* Overhead / ceiling surfaces
Spring
Main Cable
Toggle Bar
Swage
Hole Plug
Anchor Loop
Activator Cable
G-Lok Part Description
 Main Cable 7x19 Aircraft Cable
 Ball Shank Stainless Steel
 Toggle Bar Stainless Steel
 Hole Plug 6061 T6 aluminum
 Spring Zinc Coated Stainless Steel
 Swage Zinc Coated Copper
 Return Wire 1x19 Aircraft Cable
 Anchor Loop Polyurethane
Company Logo
Hole Diameter/Size
Manufactured Date
Batch Number
Model Number
ANSI Z359.1 Mark
Warning Instructions
Compliance:
ANSI Z359.1 5,000 lbs.
Model # / Batch 000
Manufactured 00/00/00
US Patent Pending
1”
Warning:
All persons using this
equipment must read,
understand and follow all
instructions. Failure to do
so may result in serious
injury or death.
1””
Hole Diameter/Size
Patent Markings
Made in the USA
Do Not use in wet or
uncured concrete. Use in
precast concrete only
with a compressive
strength of at least 5,000
PSI. Use for fall
Ball Shank
Cap
Use For Fall Protection Only !!

Set the Toggle Bar in the insertion position ( See Dia. A ) Place your thumb on the Cap of the
Activator Cable. Push the unit through the hole while pressing on the Cap. As the unit passes
through the hole, the Toggle Bar will flip to the open position.
( Dia. B ) Shows the Toggle Bar open position.
Activating the Toggle Bar
Dia. A Dia. B
Thumb on Activator
Cap while inserting
Thumb pushing on
Activator Cap forcing
the Toggle Bar into open
position
Open positionInsertion position
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General Instructions and Care
Inspection:
 Make sure unit is straight and operates smoothly.
 Make sure cable is not kinked, frayed or damaged.
 Make sure metal components are not damaged.
 Make sure toggle bar opens freely.
 Make sure the hole plug slides freely along main cable.
 Make sure the label is affixed to unit.
 When reusing a previously drilled hole, always inspect the hole carefully.
Storage and Cleaning:
 After each use clean with compressed air.
 Store in clean dry environment.
 Store in secure area at the end of each work day.
 Do not pile objects unto or step on the unit.
 Keep unit free of grout, grease, oils and dirt or other contaminates.
 Never lend your unit to other workers.
Disposal:
 Dispose of unit after any fall has occurred.
 Dispose of unit if cable becomes kinked or bent.
 Proper disposal requires the units main cable to be cut.
 Follow all manufacturer’s instructions.
 Use only compatible connectors.
 Always inspect your units prior to use.
 Use the proper method of coupling to anchorage.
 Remove unit from service if a fall has occurred.
 Patch all holes with concrete when job is complete.
 For use by Single User only.
 Pregnant women and minors must not use this product.
 Designed safe working load is 400 LBS (149.3 kg). Do not exceed this weight.
Important Warnings !!
This product is to be used by qualified fall protection personnel only. It is to be anchored in accordance with
manufacturer’s requirements. All persons using this equipment must read and understand all instructions. Failure
to do so may result in serious injury or death. If a fall occurs, the G-Lok must be disposed of according to the
manufacturer instructions. Users should be familiar with regulations governing this equipment. All individuals who
use this product must be correctly instructed before using this device.
Use only compatible connectors with any G-Lok . Refer to separate instructions supplied with your connecting
device. This product is designed for use in thin wall or hollow core precast concrete and steel flanges.
Keep unit free of grout, grease, oils, dirt or other contaminates. This could effect the performance of the unit.
When using a G-Lok make sure the Toggle Bar is activated in the open position ( See page 2 ).
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Do not use this product in uncured/wet concrete.
The precast concrete must have a compressive strength of at least 5,000 PSI
and the core wall must be 1-1/2” thick. ( See Dia. On next page )
Do not drill a hole closer then 6” from any corner or edge.
Drill a straight 3/4” diameter hole all the way through the core center utilizing
a rotary hammer drill and industrial grade SDS bit.
Only use industrial grade rotary hammer drills and drill bits.
DO NOT USE masonry drill bits.
 Drill a 3/4” diameter hole .
 Drill hole in the center of core hollow.
 Never drill hole closer than 6” to any edge or corner.
 Always inspect a previously drilled hole for deformation. Drill another proper hole
if needed.
 Inspect the unit for damage each time you use it. If damage has occurred, dispose of
unit.
 Make sure the Toggle Bar is activated in the open position.
 The Hole Plug must be seated in the concrete hole.
 Never rely on a unit placed by unqualified workers.
 Remove your unit at the end of each day.
Instructions For Use In Concrete
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Use For Fall Protection Only !!
SEE DIAGRAMS ON NEXT PAGE !!

Grab the Hole Plug with one hand while
pushing downward on the Anchor Loop
with the other hand. Once the Hole Plug
fully compresses the Spring the unit will
be in the insertion position and ready to
pull out.
The Toggle Bar must be in
this parallel position when
inserting and removing the
unit.
Only when the unit is activated
in the open position is it safe
for load bearing.
Unit in insertion position.
Push the unit downwards until the
Spring fully compresses. pushing on
Activator Cap will force the Toggle Bar
into open Position.
Placement in Concrete
Unit inserted. Removal
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