Guardian 01600 User manual

Product Name: Rebar Chain Assembly
Instruction Manual
Part #: 01600; 01603; 01605; 01608; 01609; 01610; 01611; 21610
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 3-4
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 Rebar Chain Assembly. 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 Rebar Chain Assembly, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Rebar Chain Assembly.
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, 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 regulations if
applicable. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest 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
!
WARNING
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
Rebar Chain Assemblies must be used for Work Positioning applications ONLY.
NEVER for use in Fall Arrest or any other fall protection applications.
Work Positioning: Rebar Chain Assemblies may be used in Work Positioning applications. Work
Positioning systems allow a worker to be supported while in suspension and work freely with both
hands. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least
3,000 lbs. Maximum allowable free fall is 2’. Applicable D-rings: Side, Shoulder.
Rebar hook at center of Rebar Chain Assembly must ONLY be connected to structural rebar.
Rebar Chain Assembly snap hooks must ONLY be connected to applicable harness D-rings.
Guardian Fall Protection recommends that a back-up fall protection system, suitable
for Fall Arrest applications, be used in conjunction with Rebar Chain Assemblies.
Worker capacity range (including all clothing, tools, and equipment): 130-310 lbs.
NEVER use Rebar Chain Assemblies for rigging equipment or as material hoists.
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
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.

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Materials:
Chain: galvanized steel.
Web (part #s 01610 and 21610): polyester.
Connectors (rebar hooks and snap hooks): galvanized steel.
Part # Length Description
01600
01603
01605
01608
01609
01610
01611
24”
24”
24”
26”
24”
24”
22”
Web Assembly w/Rebar Hook & Snap Hooks
Swivel Rebar Hook & Snap Hooks
Swivel Rebar Hook & Clevis Pin Snap Hooks
Swivel Rebar Hook & Snap Hooks (Grade 80 Chain)
Rebar Hook & Snap Hooks
Rebar Hook & Clevis Pin Snap Hooks
Swivel Rebar Hook & Snap Hooks
21610 22” Web Assembly w/Snap Hooks
Compatibility: When making connections with Rebar Chain Assembly, 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 Rebar Chain
Assembly 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:
Components and Specifications
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.
Quick Link
Carabiners
Snap HooksRebar Hook

Installation and Use
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Guardian Fall Protection recommends that a back-up fall protection
system, functional in Fall Arrest applications, be used in conjunction
with all Rebar Chain Assemblies. Competent Person must make final
determination regarding use of back-up fall protection system.
!
WARNING
1. Connect back-up fall protection system, deemed compatible by a Competent Person, to harness dorsal
D-ring. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions for all components of back-up system. Ensure sufficient fall
clearance exists at all work areas, and that all applicable safety regulations are followed at all times.
Quick Link Carabiners must only be used to connect Rebar Chain
Assembly chain links for purposes of adjusting length of chain.
Both Chain Legs must always be adjusted to same length.
NEVER make any connections to Quick Link Carabiners.
!
WARNING
Connect Snap Hooks
to harness shoulder
OR side D-rings.
Rebar Hook fully
closed and
locked around
structural rebar.
3. Connect Rebar Hook to structural rebar; ensure hook fully closes and locks around rebar. If climbing, ensure
that 100% tie-off is maintained at all times.
2. If applicable/necessary, adjust length of Chain Legs by using Quick Link Carabiners to connect chain links.
NEVER cross-connect Chain Legs. Then, connect Rebar Chain Assembly Snap Hooks to harness side D-rings OR
harness shoulder D-rings. Ensure Snap Hooks fully close and lock around D-rings. MAXIMUM 1 connection per
D-ring.
01600 01605 01608
01609 01610 01611
01603
21610

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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Rebar Chain Assembly 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 Rebar Chain Assembly. Remove all
dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Rebar Chain Assembly before and after each use. If a Rebar Chain
Assembly cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean
Rebar Chain Assembly 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 Rebar Chain Assembly 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 Rebar Chain
Assembly 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 Rebar Chain Assembly.
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 Rebar Chain Assembly has been subjected to.
Inspect bolt and nut at base of hook:
Remove from service if there is a large,
visible gap between nut and hook.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
For product with web lifeline, product lifetime is 5 years from date of first use, or, if date of first use
is not recorded, from date of manufacture. For product with chain lifeline, product lifetime is indefinite.
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 Rebar Chain
Assembly. Separate inspection
logs must be used for each Rebar
Chain Assembly. 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
DO NOT
REMOVE LABELS!
USER MUST INSPECT
PRIOR TO EACH USE.
Competent Person to
inspect and initial
at least every
six months.
Date of First Use:
J F M A M JJ A S O N D
YR
Rebar Chain Assembly
Prior to use, read and understand all manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove from service if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
For Work Positioning applications ONLY. MAXIMUM free fall 2’.
Date of Manufacture:
Weight capacity range (including equipment): 130-310 lbs.
Material: galvanized steel.
Avoid contact with sharp and abrasive edges and surfaces.
ANSI Z359.1-07 and A10.32-12; OSHA 1910 and 1926 Subpart M
Part #:
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