Guardian Fall Protection Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder User manual

Product Name:
Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder (RDRL)
Instruction Manual
Part #: 15022; 15023; 15046; 15047
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 6-7
Product Specific Applications 2
Limitations 2-3
Components and Specifications 3
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 5
Inspection 5
Installation and Use 4-5
Inspection Log 6
Labels 7

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection RDRL. 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 RDRL,
and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the RDRL.
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 Z359.1-2007, ANSI Z359.4-2013 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 fall protection 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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Product Specific Applications
FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION
Lanyard length
(6’ total)
Safety factor
(3’ total)
Deceleration
distance (4’ total)
Height of harness
dorsal D-ring from
worker’s feet
(6’ total)
Required
distance
from
anchorage
(19’ total)
Limitations
Compatibility: When connecting RDRL Pompier Hooks to anchors, 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 RDRL 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:
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.
Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.
Two connectors
to same
D-ring. NO.
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
Connector
directly to
webbing.
NO.
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WARNING
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in
serious injury or death. NEVER make connections to RDRL.
For all applications: combined worker weight capacity range
(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-620 lbs.
Rescue/Confined Space: RDRLs may be used in Rescue/Confined Space applications. Rescue
systems function to safely recover a worker from a confined location or after exposed to a fall.
There are various configurations of Rescue systems depending on the type of rescue. Structure
must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3,000 lbs. No
free fall is permitted. Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Shoulder.

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Components and Specifications
Two or more
snap hooks or
carabiners
connected to
each other. NO.
Connector
directly to
horizontal
lifeline. NO.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.
Part # Description
15022
15023
Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder. Length: 12’.
Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder Kit (RDRL). Includes: (1) 12’ RDRL (15022),
(2) 3’ Premium Cross Arm Straps (10785), (2) Pompier Hooks, & (1) RDRL Bag (00763).
15046
Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder. Length: 20’.15047
Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder Kit (RDRL). Includes: (1) 20’ RDRL (15047),
(2) 3’ Premium Cross Arm Straps (10785), (2) Pompier Hooks, & (1) RDRL Bag (00771).
RDRL
RDRL Bag
Pompier Hook
Cross Arm Strap
Materials: aluminum, galvanized steel, zinc-plated steel, polyester, and nylon.

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Installation and Use
Prior to installation, plan your system:
1. Prior to beginning work, a complete structure-specific and project-specific rescue plan must be developed
by a Competent Person, and all workers must understand and be trained in said rescue plan.
2. Prior to beginning work, a Competent Person must fully train all users in safe and proper use, consequences
of improper use, and application limits of RDRL, and all associated PFAS equipment.
3. Account for entirety of intended work area. Ensure that, should a fall occur, RDRL will be able to reach the
fallen worker. Ensure the fully deployed length of PFAS is not greater than fully deployed length of RDRL.
Consider both self and assisted rescue applications when planning intended work area.
4. Ensure RDRL is stored in an area where it will be quickly and easily accessible in the event of a fall, such as
near to a roof access hatch.
5. Eliminate or minimize any existing or potential risks of swing fall.
6. A complete and independent PFAS is REQUIRED when installing and using RDRL. All PFAS connections must
be selected and deemed compatible by a Competent Person. ALWAYS MAINTAIN 100% TIE-OFF.
Installation:
!
WARNING
NEVER make connections to Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder rungs.
1. Place Cross Arm Straps over selected
compatible anchor point. Cross Arm
Strap labels must face up.
2. For each Cross Arm Strap, pass small
D-ring of Cross Arm Strap through
large D-ring. Pull down on small
D-ring to minimize all slack. Cross Arm
Strap my be wrapped around selected
anchorage multiple times to shorten
its length. Cross Arm Strap must NEVER
twist over itself.
3. Fully remove RDRL from storage bag.
4. Away from all fall hazards, attach
(2) Pompier Hooks to RDRL eye loops.
Pompier Hooks must be connected to
ladder end with removable rungs.
5. Attach Pompier Hooks to Cross Arm
Strap D-rings.

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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If RDRL 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 RDRL. Remove all dirt, corrosives,
and contaminants from RDRL before and after each use. If RDRL cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild
soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean RDRL 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 RDRL 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. IMMEDIATELY remove RDRL 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 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect RDRL. 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 RDRL has been subjected to.
Inspection
6. Unravel RDRL over edge of fall hazard.

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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
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 require-
ments. 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
RDRL. Separate inspection logs must be
used for each RDRL. All inspection records
must be made visible and available to all
users at all times.
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.

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785004 (Rev. D)
Labels
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.
!
WARNING
6305 S. 231st St.
Kent, WA 98032
1-800-466-6385
www.guardianfall.com
Combined worker weight (including all equipment):
130-620 lbs. Use for Rescue applications ONLY.
Certified for MAXIMUM
2 workers (Rescue).
Part #: 15022; 15023; 15046; 15047
Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder
Compliant with all OSHA 1926 Subpart M,
OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.1-2007, ANSI Z359.4-2013,
& ANSI A10.32-2012 regulations.
Date of Manufacturer:
Avoid contact with sharp and abrasive edges.
Avoid all contact with dangers including, but not
limited to, electrical hazards, excessive heat, and
corrosive chemicals.
A full and independent PFAS is REQUIRED when using
the Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder. All PFAS
connections must be selected and deemed
compatible by a Competent Person.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN 100% TIE-OFF.
PRIOR TO USE, read and understand all
manufacturer’s instructions provided with
equipment at time of shipment
from manufacturer.
Made in
China
Reference instructions for proper method of
installation of Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder.
90004 (Rev. C)
User must inspect prior to EACH use. Competent
Person must complete formal inspection every
6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite as long as
equipment passes pre-use and
Competent Person inspections.
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