Product Specific Applications; Limitations - Guardian Fall Protection Arc-O-Pod Instruction Manual

Product Specific Applications

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WARNING
Personal Fall Arrest: Arc-O-Pod may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 Personal Fall Arrest System
(PFAS) for use in Fall Arrest applications, unless being used for purposes of assisted rescue, at
which point 2 PFAS may be accommodated. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions
permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 6'. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
Rescue/Confined Space: Arc-O-Pod may be used in Rescue/Confined Space applications. Rescue
systems function to safely recover a worker from a confined location or after exposed to a fall.
There are various configurations of Rescue systems depending on the type of rescue. Structure
must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3,000 lbs. No
free fall is permitted. Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, chest, shoulder.
For all fall protection applications: worker weight capacity range
(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-420 lbs.
If used in assisted rescue, maximum combined worker capacity

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,
harness stretch, 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.
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 620 lbs.
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.
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