Guardian Fall Protection Snappy Anchor 00710 User manual

Product Name: Snappy Anchor
Instruction Manual
Part #: 00710; 00711; 00715-TV
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 5
Inspection 5
Installation and Use 4
Inspection Log 5
Labels 7

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Snappy Anchor. 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 Snappy Anchor, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Snappy Anchor.
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 and OSHA 1910 standards for fall protection. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the
type of work being done, and also might include state regulations if applicable. Consult regulatory agencies
for more information on personal fall arrest 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
Personal Fall Arrest: Snappy Anchor 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: Snappy Anchor 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 130-420 lbs.
Limitations
Compatibility: When making connections with
Snappy Anchor, 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 Snappy Anchor 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, 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.
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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’
3’
12’
5’
Anchor Point
at Foot Level
12’ Free Fall
Lanyard
Anchor Point
Level w/Dorsal D-ring
6’ Free Fall
Lanyard

Connection
Point
Fastener Installation
Holes (4 per side) Adjust to fit
roof pitch
Components and Specifications
Materials: steel.
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
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.
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Installation and Use
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Installation:
1. Determine installation location for anchor; ensure location is free of debris, rot, decay, cracking, and
hazardous materials. NEVER install on gable ends, fascias, rake ends, overhangs, bottom cords, collar boards,
spliced sections, or substrate incapable of withstanding application minimum loads. If unable to determine
proper installation location, consult jobsite Competent Person.
4. Place Snappy Anchor over roof ridge, and further adjust to fit pitch if necessary. Snappy Anchors must be
installed a MINIMUM 10’ from gable ends.
5. All eight (8) fastener installation holes on the Snappy Anchor MUST be used. Fasteners MUST be fully
embedded into substrate.
6. Attach a complete and compatible PFAS to Snappy
Anchor Connection Point. Connector MUST be a
self-closing and self-locking carabiner or snap hook.
Ensure all possibility of roll-out is eliminated.
2. Make considerations for eliminating or minimizing swing fall hazards.
3. Fit Snappy Anchor to roof by bending in sides until anchor lies flush against substrate.
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WARNING
NEVER load anchor improperly.
Prior to installation, refer to
anchorage positioning chart (pg. 9)
to ensure installation location will
satisfy intended work application(s).
NO
NO
OK
30°
30° *see chart for
maximum permitted
working angle
from perpendicular
MINIMUM substrate thickness requirements:
• Wood: 3½” (must include truss or other
equivalent structural support beam). Do not
install on any other substrate material.
Compatible roof pitch:
• Installed over roof peak: 0/12 - 12/12.
• Installed on flat surface: 0/12 - vertical/sheer.
Never install past sheer (such as on underside of
beam or slab).
Fastener requirements:
• 16d nails (qty. 8). Do not install with fasteners other than nails.
Snappy Anchor is a temporary
anchorage connector ONLY.
Dispose of Snappy Anchor upon
removal from first installation location.
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WARNING

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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Snappy Anchor 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 Snappy Anchor. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from Snappy Anchor before and after each use. If Snappy Anchor cannot be
cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Snappy Anchor 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 Snappy Anchor 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 Snappy Anchor 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 Snappy Anchor. 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 Snappy Anchor have 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 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
Snappy Anchor. Separate inspection logs
must be used for each Snappy Anchor.
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.

Labels
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785038 (Rev. F)
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Snappy Anchor
Part #: 00710; 00711; 00715-TV
Prior to use, read and understand all
manufacturer’s instructions provided
with equipment at time of shipment
from manufacturer.
Compliant with OSHA 1910
& 1926 Subpart M regulations.
Material: Steel
Capacity range (including
all equipment): 130-420 lbs.
Date of Manufacture:
Connections must be selected and
deemed compatible with the Snappy
Anchor by a Competent Person.
Refer to instructions for proper
connection methods.
Temporary anchorage connector ONLY.
For 1 installation ONLY.
IMMEDIATELY dispose after removal.
MUST install into roof truss or support
beam. All (8) fastener holes MUST be
DO NOT
REMOVE
LABELS
used.
Avoid contact with all hazards,
including, but not limited to,
electricity, chemicals, and heat.
!
WARNING
NEVER for use with horizontal lifelines.
MAXIMUM 1 connection.
IMMEDIATELY remove from use if
exposed to forces of fall arrest.
User must inspect prior
to each use. Competent
Person must inspect at
least every 6 months.
Competent Person to
initial year and month
of inspection
90042 (Rev. F) / Made in China
Date of First Use:
_____________
DO NOT side load.