Product Name: Trench Box Guardrail System Part #: 15192; 15193 Instruction Manual Do not throw away these instructions! Read and understand these instructions before using equipment! Introduction Applicable Safety Standards Worker Classifications Product Specific Applications Limitations Components and Specifications Installation and Use...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Trench Box Guardrail System. User Information 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. Date of First Use: Serial #: This and any other included instructions...
NEVER make connections of any kind to Trench Box WARNING Guardrail System, except to Anchor Mast (#15192). Fall Prevention: Trench Box Guardrail Systems may be used in Fall Prevention applications. Fall Prevention Systems are placed around the leading edges of any and all fall hazards to prevent a worker from going over an edge, and may be used in substitute of Fall Protection or safety netting systems.
Limitations FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION 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 Lanyard length fall clearance, account for a MINIMUM 3’ (6’ total) safety factor, deceleration distance, user height, length of lanyard/SRL, and all other applicable factors.
(Y), the working distance (X) is 8’ in each direction from the perpendicular, which translates to a 53° working angle. Components and Specifications Materials: galvanized steel. #15192: Anchor Mast Assembly #15193: Guardrail Receiver Adjustment Handle PFAS Connection Point Guardrail Post...
Installation and Use Maximum compatible trench box thickness: 10”. Prior to use, plan the entire Fall Prevention system: All leading edges of fall hazards must be blocked, or a supplemental Fall Protection system MUST be used in combination with, but never connected to, the applicable Fall Prevention system. 1.
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Guardrail Receiver: 1. Place Trench Box Guardrail Receiver over trench box wall with Adjustment Handle facing away from fall hazard. Adjust Trench Box Guardrail Receiver to fit trench box wall thickness. Slide Assemblies must lie flush against trench box wall. Fall Hazard Adjustment Handle...
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Anchor Mast Assembly: 1. Adjust Trench Box Anchor Mast Assembly to fit trench box wall thickness. 2. Place Trench Box Anchor Mast Assembly over trench box wall with Adjustment Clamps facing away from fall hazard. Fall Hazard Adjustment Clamps 3. Tighten (2) provided assembly bolts with 3/4” wrench until snug. 4.
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6. Repeat steps #1-5 for all planned Trench Box Anchor Mast Assemblies. Maximum distance between Trench Box Anchor Mast Assemblies and/or Guardrail Receivers is 10’. 7. Install all guardrail posts. Guardrail post rungs must face away from fall hazard. 8. Install all guardrails. All guardrails MUST be compatible 2”...
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage If Trench Box Guardrail System 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 Trench Box Guardrail System. Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Trench Box Guardrail System before and after each use.
Safety Information Failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in serious injury or death. Regulations included herein are not all-inclusive, WARNING are for reference only, and are not intended to replace a Competent Person’s judgment or knowledge of federal or state standards. Do not alter equipment.
Labels 1-800-466-6385 • www.guardianfall.com Trench Box Anchor 1-800-466-6385 • www.guardianfall.com Part #: 15192 Prior to use, read and understand all instructions provided at time of shipment from manufacturer. Trench Box Prior to use, read and understand Guardrail Receiver Compliant with all OSHA 1910 and 1926 Subpart M regulations.
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