Guardian Fall Protection GR6 Tie-Back SRL User manual

Product Name: GR6 Tie-Back SRL
Instruction Manual
Part #: 32015; 32016
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 9
Product Specific Applications 2
Limitations 2 - 3
Components and Specifications 4
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 8
Inspection 8
Installation and Use 5 - 7
Inspection Log 8
Labels 10
GR6 TIE-BACK
SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE
WEB
DONOT REMOVE LABELS
Assembledin USA
OSHA1926.502 & 1910.140
AnchorPoint at/above D-ring
UserWeight Range: 130 - 420 lbs.
Max. Deceleration Distance: 24”
Min. Fall Clearance: 5’6”
AnchorPoint below D-ring (2’ Max.)
UserWeight Range: 130 - 310 lbs.
Max.Deceleration Distance: 44”
Min.Fall Clearance: 9’2”
CAUTION!DO NOT TIEBACK ONTO THE RETRACTABLE SECTION
Whenused in a non-tie-back format, the lifeline must ALWAY S bein tension.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection GR6 Tie-Back 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
GR6 Tie-Back SRL, and all fall safety
equipment used in combination with the
GR6 Tie-Back 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 1926.502
and OSHA 1910.140 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 fall protection systems and associated components.
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.
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Product Specific Applications
Personal Fall Arrest: GR6 Tie-Back SRL 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 2’ free fall (note: reduced weight capacity and increased
deceleration distance if free fall exists). Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
Restraint: GR6 Tie-Back SRL 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.
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 2’
safety factor, deceleration
distance, user height, length
of lanyard/SRL, harness stretch
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.
For all applications, worker weight capacity range (including all clothing, tools, and equipment):
Anchor point at or above dorsal D-ring: 130-420 lbs.
Anchor point below dorsal D-ring (max. 2’): 130-310 lbs.
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.
Anchor point
at or above
dorsal D-ring
Anchor point
below dorsal
D-ring (2’ max.)
2’
max.
*Eliminate Swing Fall whenever
possible! If Swing Fall exists,
always account for additional
fall clearance.
3.66’
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Compatibility: When making connections with GR6 Tie-Back 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 GR6 Tie-Back 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:
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.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.
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GR6 TIE-BACK
SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE
WEB
DONOT REMOVE LABELS
Assembled in USA
OSHA 1926.502 & 1910.140
AnchorPoint at/above D-ring
UserWeight Range: 130 - 420 lbs.
Max . Deceleration Distance: 24”
Min. Fall Clearance: 5’6”
AnchorPoint below D-ring (2’ Max.)
UserWeight Range: 130 - 310 lbs.
Max. Deceleration Distance: 44”
Min.Fall Clearance: 9’2”
CAUTION!DO NOT TIEBACK ONTO THE RETRACTABLE SECTION
Whenused in a non-tie-back format, the lifeline mus t ALWAYS be in tension.

Components and Specifications
Materials: stainless steel, glass-filled nylon, HMPE, and galvanized steel.
Part # Description
32015
32016
GR6 Tie-Back 6’ Single Leg SRL w/Steel Snap Hook
GR6 Tie-Back 6’ Dual Leg SRL w/Steel Snap Hook
GR6 TIE-BACK
SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE
WEB
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
Assembled in USA
OSHA 1926.502 & 1910.140
Anchor Point at/above D-ring
User WeightRange: 130 - 4 20 lbs.
Max. Deceleration Distance: 24”
Min. Fall Clearance: 5’6”
Anchor Point below D-ring (2’Max .)
User WeightRange: 130 - 310 lbs .
Max. Deceleration Distance: 44”
Min. FallClearance: 9’2”
CAUTION! DO NOTT IEBACKONTO THE RETRAC TABLESECTION
When used in a non-tie-back format, the lifeline must ALWAYS be in tension.
Connection
Point
Shock Absorber
w/ Cover
Tie-Back Lifeline
(25/32” width)
Tie-Back
Snap Hook
Housing
Stopper Ring
Average arrest force: 1,350 lbs.
Maximum arrest force:1,800 lbs.
Anchor point at or above D-ring:
- Maximum deceleration distance: 24”.
- Minimum fall clearance: 5.5’
Anchor point below D-ring (max 2’):
- Maximum deceleration distance: 44”.
- Minimum fall clearance: 9’2”.
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Installation and Use
• Guardian Fall Protection GR6 Tie-Back SRLs MUST NEVER be used in Leading Edge (LE) applications.
• ALWAYS avoid lifeline contact with sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces, both during use and in
event of a fall.
• For Dual Leg Kit (Part #: 32016), assemble and use SRL according to instruction sheet provided with
Dual SRL Bracket (part # 11058).
Tie-Back:
A) Wrap GR6 Tie-Back SRL
webbing around selected
structural anchor. Ensure
potential free fall does not
exceed what is permitted
by the system, as
determined by Competent
Person.
B) Attach snap hook to
webbing BELOW stopper
ring. NEVER attach tie-back
hook to or above stopper ring.
!
WARNING
In tie-back applications, snap hook must ONLY be attached to tie-back
webbing below stopper ring. NEVER attach snap hook above stopper ring.
Always use GR6 Tie-Back SRL in combination with anchor
point that eliminates as much slack in lifeline as possible. Competent
Person must ensure that anchor point location will not introduce
potential free fall greater than what is permitted by the system.
!
WARNING
YES
NO
1. All components of the personal fall arrest system must be selected and deemed compatible with GR6
Tie-Back SRL by a Competent Person.
2. Ensure area where 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. If using dual leg GR6 Tie-Back SRL, ensure 100% tie-off will be maintained at all times; ALWAYS attach
disengaged hook to a compatible anchor point prior to unhooking engaged hook.
4. GR6 Tie-Back SRLs must be used either in tie-back or standard applications. Adhere to the applicable
method of installation and use.
!
WARNING
Do not remove shrink tube around shock absorber.
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GR6 TIE-BACK
SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE
WEB
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
Assembled in USA
OSHA 1926.502 & 1910.140
Anchor Point at/above D-ring
User Weight Range: 130 - 420 lbs.
Max. Deceleration Distance: 24”
Min. Fall Clearance: 5’6”
Anchor Point below D-ring (2’ Max.)
User Weight Range: 130 - 310 lbs.
Max. Deceleration Distance: 44”
Min. Fall Clearance: 9’2”
CAUTION! DO NOT TIEBACK ONTO THE RETRACTABLESECTION
When used in a non-tie-back format, the lifeline must ALWAY S bein tension.
Green indicator
fully visible
SRL connected
to bracket loop
Locking bar inserted
through harness webbing
under dorsal D-ring
C) Attach GR6 Tie-Back SRL housing to harness dorsal D-ring with compatible carabiner. For dual leg unit,
attach by passing bracket locking bar through web loop immediately beneath harness dorsal D-ring as
shown. Ensure bracket is fully closed and locked prior to use; green indicator must be fully visible.
Structural
Anchor
Connected at Harness
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Standard:
A) Attach GR6 Tie-Back SRL housing either to harness dorsal D-ring or to compatible overhead anchorage
connector with compatible carabiner. To locate housing at harness, connect single leg unit to dorsal D-ring
with compatible carabiner, and for dual leg unit attach by passing bracket locking bar through web loop
immediately beneath harness dorsal D-ring as shown. Ensure bracket is fully closed and locked prior to use;
green indicator must be fully visible.
B) If housing is located at harness, attach snap hook to compatible overhead anchorage connector. If housing
is located at anchorage connector, attach snap hook to harness dorsal D-ring. Always enure potential free fall
does not exceed what is permitted by the system, as determined by Competent Person.
Green indicator
fully visible
SRL connected
to bracket loop
Locking bar inserted
through harness webbing
under dorsal D-ring
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GR6 TIE-BACK
SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE
WEB
DONOT REMOVE LABELS
Assembled in USA
OSHA 1926.502 & 1910.140
AnchorPoint at/above D-ring
UserWeight Range: 130 - 420 lbs.
Max . Deceleration Distance: 24”
Min. Fall Clearance: 5’6”
AnchorPoint below D-ring (2’ Max.)
UserWeight Range: 130 - 310 lbs.
Max. Deceleration Distance: 44”
Min.Fall Clearance: 9’2”
CAUTION!DO NOT TIEBACK ONTO THE RETRACTABLE SECTION
Whenused in a non-tie-back format, the lifeline mus t ALWAYS be in tension.

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If GR6 Tie-Back 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 GR6 Tie-Back SRL. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from GR6 Tie-Back SRL before and after each use. If GR6 Tie-Back SRL cannot be
cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean GR6 Tie-Back 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.
Prior to EACH use, inspect GR6 Tie-Back SRL 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 GR6 Tie-Back SRL 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 GR6 Tie-Back SRL. 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 GR6 Tie-Back SRL 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 it passes all 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 12 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one GR6 Tie-Back SRL. Separate inspection logs must be used for
each GR6 Tie-Back SRL. 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
90952 (Rev. C)
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GR6 TIE-BACK
SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE
WEB
DO NOT REMOVE LABELS
Assembled in USA
OSHA 1926.502 & 1910.140
Anchor Point at/above D-ring
User Weight Range: 130 - 420 lbs.
Max. Deceleration Distance: 24”
Min. Fall Clearance: 5’6”
Anchor Point below D-ring (2’ Max.)
User Weight Range: 130 - 310 lbs.
Max. Deceleration Distance: 44”
Min. Fall Clearance: 9’2”
CAUTION! DO NOT TIEBACK ONTO THE RETRACTABLE SECTION
When used in a non-tie-back format, the lifeline must ALWAYS be in tension.
90952 (Rev. D)
Date of First Use:
guardianfall.com
WARNING: Manufacturer's instructions supplied with product
must be read prior to use. Failure to follow instructions may result
in serious injury or death. Never modify product. Not repairable.
For tie-back to specified tie-back webbing section only.
USE: Maximum 2’ free fall. Anchor point must never be positioned more
than 2’ below harness D-ring. Free fall decreases capacity and increases
deceleration distance. Avoid lifeline contact with sharp edges both during
work and in event of a fall. For use by trained users only. Maximum one user.
Ensure connection to anchorage is secured properly before use.
May be used as a component of a PFAS in HLL applications.
NOT SUITABLE FOR LEADING EDGE USE
NUNCA DEBEN USARSE EN APLICACIONES DE BORDE EXPUESTO
INSPECTION: Prior to each use, per instructions, inspect for signs of deployment,
locking function (pull sharply to test), retraction function, legibility of labels, evidence of
defects, damage, or missing parts, and condition of connectors, housing, and lifeline
(inspect full length). Inspection by Competent Person required at least every 12 months.
Immediately remove from service in event of failed inspection or if unit is subjected to a fall.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Average Arresting
Force: 1,350 lbs.
Webbing: 6’ HMPE,
25/32” width.
DOM:
MM/YY
PART #:
32015
LOT #:
000000000000000
Date: Initials:
INSPECTED BY: