Guardian 00500 User manual

Product Name: Ridge-It Anchor
Instruction Manual
Part #: 00500; 00510; 00515
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 6
Installation and Use 4-5
Inspection Log 6
Labels 7

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Ridge-It 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 Ridge-It Anchor, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Ridge-It 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, 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
Personal Fall Arrest: Ridge-It 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: Ridge-It 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.
!
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.
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 making connections with Ridge-It 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 Ridge-It 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, 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.
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
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D-ring
Butyl Strip
Part # Length Description
00500 9--3/4”
00515
00510
Ridge-It Anchor w/1 D-ring. RIDG-1.
Ridge-It Tile Anchor w/1 D-ring.18”
Ridge-It Anchor w/2 D-rings. RIDG-2.18”
Materials: stainless steel, zinc-plated steel, and butyl.
Fasteners: 3”, 16d stainless steel spiral nails.
• #00500 and #00510: 8 provided fasteners.
• #00515: 12 provided fasteners.
Components and Specifications
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
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
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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Prior to installation, plan your system:
1. Ensure all PFAS equipment is selected and deemed compatible with Ridge-It Anchor by a Competent Person.
2. Select installation location for Ridge-It Anchor. Selected installation location
must withstand minimum loads as specified by this instruction manual.
For permanent installation applications ONLY.
Ridge-It Anchors must NEVER be reinstalled.
!
WARNING
Minimum Substrate Requirements:
• Wood: 3/4” CDX and 3“ support beam. (8) 3”, 16d stainless steel spiral nails (provided). Fasteners must fully
embed through sheeting and into support beam. MINIMUM 2” fastener embedment into support beam.
• Metal: 20 gauge. For metal installations, use (8) #14-10 x 2” sheet metal screws (not provided).
• Compatible Roof Pitch: flat - vertical. NEVER install past vertical (such as on underside of beam).
Installation:
• Adhere to installation instructions specific to product part # ONLY.
• Always place Butyl Strips down against work surface.
• Ridge-It Anchors must NEVER be used in horizontal lifeline applications.
#00500:
1. Determine desired location of Ridge-It Anchor. Ridge-It Anchor must be installed perpendicular to roof peak
and parallel with truss or support beam. Label must face up. Butyl Strip must lie flush against roof surface.
2. Butyl Strips function to provide weather resistance and waterproofing, thereby allowing
Ridge-It Anchor to be installed directly on roof surface without removing ridge cap/roof
shingling. It is permitted to install in a retrofit application beneath ridge cap/roof shingling;
if doing so, remove all applicable ridge cap/roof shingling at selected installation location.
3. Position Ridge-It Anchor at selected installation location. Install all (8) 3”, 16d nails into
all fastener installation locations. MINIMUM 2” fastener embedment into support beam.
4. If applicable, ensure roof shingling is fully installed/reinstalled over Ridge-It Anchor
according to shingling manufacturer’s instructions, and the judgment of a Competent Person.
Shingling must fully cover Ridge-It Anchor body. D-ring must remain uncovered.
#00510:
1. Determine desired location of Ridge-It Anchor. Ridge-It Anchor must be installed
perpendicular to roof peak and parallel with truss or support beam. Label must face up.
Butyl Strips must lie flush against roof surface.
!
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).
3. Make considerations for eliminating or minimizing swing fall hazards.
*see chart on pg. 3
for maximum
permitted working
angle from
perpendicular
NONO
OK
NO
Ø Ø