Guardian 01608 User manual

Product Name: Chain Positioning Lanyard
Instruction Manual
Part #: 01608; 01610; 01616; 01617
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 Chain Positioning Lanyard. 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 Chain Positioning Lanyard, and all fall safety equipment
used in combination with the Chain Positioning Lanyard.
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 Z359.3-2017 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
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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
!
WARNING
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
Chain Positioning Lanyards must be used for Work Positioning applications ONLY.
NEVER for use in Fall Arrest or any other fall protection applications.
Work Positioning: Chain Positioning Lanyard 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.
Rebar hook at center of Chain Positioning Lanyard must ONLY be
connected to structural rebar or other compatible structural anchor point.
Chain Positioning Lanyard 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 Chain Positioning Lanyards.
Worker capacity range (including all clothing, tools, and equipment):
ANSI 130-310 lbs., OSHA 100-420 lbs.
NEVER use Chain Positioning Lanyards for rigging equipment or as material hoists.
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 2’
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.
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.
2’
2’
Rebar
Positioning
Device

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Materials:
Chain: galvanized steel
Web: polyester and nylon
Connectors : galvanized steel.
Part # Length Description
01616
01617
24”
24”
Swivel Rebar Hook & Clevis Pin Snap Hooks
Rebar Hook & Clevis Pin Snap Hooks
Compatibility: When making connections with Chain Positioning Lanyard, 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
Positioning Device 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
Quick Link
Carabiners
Snap HooksRebar Hook
Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
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.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.
01608 26” Swivel Rebar Hook & Snap Hooks (Grade 80 Chain)
01610 24” Web Assembly w/Rebar Hook & Snap Hooks

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 Chain Positioning Lanyards. 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 Positioning
Device 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
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 Chain Positioning Lanyard 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.
01617
01616
01608 01610