Guardian 10800 User manual

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Read and understand instructions before
using this equipment.
SAFE-T LADDER
EXTENSION
Part # 
Instruction Manual Contents
 Rev. E
2 Product Specific Applications
2 For All Product Applications
2 Worker Qualifications
3 Compatibility
3 Limitations
3 Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
4 Specifications and Materials
5 Compatible Ladder Dimensions
5 Installation and Use
8 Safety Information
9 Labels
10 Inspection
11 Inspection Log

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Worker Classifications
Qualified Person: A person with an
accredited degree or certification, and
with extensive experience or suicient
professional standing, who is considered
proficient in planning/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 existing fall hazards.
For All Product Applications
Refer to ladder instructions for
information regarding maximum user
weight.
English
Product Specific Applications
Safe-T Ladder Extension may be used in
accordance with:
OSHA 1926.1053(b)(1)
When portable ladders are used for access to
an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails
shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper
landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain
access; or, when such an extension is not possible
because of the ladder's length, then the ladder
shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that
will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a
grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in
mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case
shall the extension be such that ladder deflection
under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to
slip o its support.
and:
OSHA 1910.23(c)(11)
Portable ladders used to gain access to an upper
landing surface have side rails that extend at least
3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface.

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Maintenance, Cleaning,
and Storage
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining
the safety and longevity of the Safe-T Ladder
Extension. Remove all dirt, corrosives, and
contaminants from the harness before and after
each use. If Safe-T Ladder Extension cannot be
cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water,
then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Safe-T
Ladder Extension with corrosive substances.
When not in use or during transport, store
equipment where it will not be affected by heat,
light, excessive moisture, chemicals, or other
degrading elements.
English
Compatibility
The Safe-T Ladder Extension is designed to
attach to compatibly sized extension ladders to
provide a positive handhold for safe transition
between a ladder and roof or other compatible
elevated surfaces.
See Installation and Use for compatible ladder
dimensions.
Limitations
WARNING The Safe-T Ladder Extension is
not rated for use as a fall protection anchorage
connector. NEVER tie off to any part of the Safe-T
Ladder Extension.
WARNING Immediately remove from service
if Safe-T Ladder Extension is subjected to an
impact or fails inspection.
WARNING Always install BOTH sides of the
Safe-T Ladder Extension - never use a single
extension handhold.

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Materials
Powder-coated aluminum
Specifications
Extends 3' (0.9 m) beyond end of ladder
Weight: 15 lb (6.8 kg)
Part # Description
 Safe-T Ladder Extension
Specifications & Materials
Handholds
Locking Levers
Thumb Screw Knobs
53 in
(1.35 m)
6 in
(152 mm)

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Prior to Installation:
 Install Rail Extensions while ladder is on
the ground. Tighten knobs as securely as
possible by hand to prevent Rail Extensions
from disengaging.
 Install Rail Extensions so that knobs are
facing climber.
 Place top rung of ladder at roof line.
 When lowering fly section never allow any
portion of Rail Extensions to contact lower
ladder section to prevent Rail Extensions from
falling.
 Never allow Rail Extensions to contact
electrical wires.
 Inspect for damage before each use and
destroy if damaged.
 Remove Safe-T Ladder Extension before
transporting ladder.
 Read and follow all warnings on ladder.
Installation and Use
Compatible Ladder Dimensions
Side rail width: 0.5 - 1.375 in (13 - 35 mm)
A
Side rail depth: 3 - 3.5 in (76 - 89 mm)
B
Max distance from end of ladder to
bottom of top rung: 9.5 in (241 mm)
C
A
B
C
Step 1
Slide of Safe-T Ladder Extension onto top of ex-
tension ladder section.
Climbing side
of ladder
Wall side of
ladder
WARNING Always
install BOTH sides of the
Safe-T Ladder Extension!

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Lever is NOT
fully locked
under top
rung

Lever is fully
locked under
top rung

Thumb screw
knobs
Installation and Use (cont'd)
Step 1
Ensure both spring-loaded locking levers on
Safe-T Ladder Extension MUST fully lock under
top rung of ladder.
Step 2
Tighten thumb screws to secure Safe-T Ladder
Extension to ladder. Always install Safe-T Ladder
Extension so that thumb screw knobs are on
climbing side of the ladder.

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When in use, top rung of ladder must be at
roof line. Safe-T Ladder Extensions are NOT
load-bearing and must NEVER rest against roof/
upper surface edge!

WARNING Never lean Safe-T Ladder
Extension against roof, wall, or any other surface
in attempt to extend reach of ladder.

Top rung of ladder
must be at roof
edge

Top rung of ladder
at roof edge

WARNING Top rung
of ladder is NOT at roof
edge!
Installation and Use (cont'd)

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Safety Information
WARNING!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.
CAUTION! Understand the definitions
of those who work near, or who may be
exposed to, fall hazards.
WARNING!Use of equipment in
unintended applications may result
in serious injury or death. Maximum 1
attachment per connection point.
Do not alter equipment.
Workplace conditions, including, but not limited
to, corrosive chemicals, electrical shock, sharp
objects or edges, machinery, flame/high heat,
abrasive or uneven surfaces, UV exposure, and
severe or prolonged weather conditions, must be
assessed by a Competent Person (CP) before fall
protection equipment is selected. The presence
of any/all of these conditions may have negative
effects on product performance or service lifetime.
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 CP. 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 CP, and used
in a compliant manner. The system must be
designed in a manner compliant with all federal,
state, and safety regulations. Forces applied to
anchors must be calculated by a CP.
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 to minimise post
fall suspension time. Store rescue equipment in an
easily accessible and clearly marked area.
Training of Authorized Persons (APs) to correctly
erect, disassemble, inspect, maintain, store, and
use equipment must be provided by a CP. Training
must include the ability to recognise fall hazards,
minimise 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 safely withstand 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.
English

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Labels
English
Safe-T Ladder Extension
System
WARNING
Not rated to be used as an
anchor point.
DO NOT tie-off to any
part of this product.
USA Patent # D537.958 |
7.322.442B2 | 5.941.343
2
WARNING
Read supplied instructions before using. Failure to follow
instructions may result in serious injury or death. Never
modify product.
Install Rail Extensions while ladder is on the ground.
Tighten knobs as securely as possible by hand to prevent
Rail Extensions from falling. Place Rail Extensions with
knobs facing climber. Place top rung of ladder at roof line.
When lowering fly section never allow any portion of Rail
Extensions to come in contact with lower ladder section
to prevent Rail Extensions from falling. Do not let Rail
Extensions come in contact with electrical wires.
Inspect for damage prior to each use and immediately
remove from service in event of failed inspection.
Read all warnings on ladder.
guardianfall.com
Tested in USA. Made in China
90764 Rev. B - 2
Not rated to be used as an anchor point.
DO NOT tie-o to any part of this product.
 WARNING
SAFE-T
Ladder Rail
Extension System
USA Patent # D537.958 | 7.322 .442B2 | 5.941.343
Read supplied instruc tions before using. Failure
to follow instructions may result in serious
injury or death. Never modif y product.
Install Rail E xtensions while ladder is on the
ground. Tighten knobs as securely as possible
by hand to prevent Rail Extensions from falling.
Place Rail Extensions with knobs facing climber.
Place top rung of ladder at roof line.
When lowering fly sec tion never allow any
portion of Rail Extensions to come in contact with
lower ladder section to prevent Rail Extensions
from falling. Do not let Rail Extensions come in
contact with electrical wires.
Inspect for damage prior to each use and
immediately remove from service in event of
failed inspection.
Read all warnings on ladder.
 WARNING
Safe-T Ladder Rail
Extension System
guardianfall.com
Tested in USA. Made in China. 90764-B
1
2
1
Attach Safe-T Ladder Gate Here
90264-C
3
Guardian
Attach Safe-T Ladder
Gate Here
90264 - C
3

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Inspection
Prior to EACH use, inspect Safe-T Ladder
Extension 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
Safe-T Ladder Extension from service if defects
or damage are found, or if exposed to impact
forces.
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.
During inspection, consider all applications and
hazards Safe-T Ladder Extension have been
subjected to.

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Serial No: Date of first issue:
Model #: User:
Date: Results/Condition: Inspected by: Next Inspection Date:
Inspection Log

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