Guardian Fall Protection Arc-O-Pod Instruction Manual page 4

Compatibility: When making connections with Arc-O-Pod, 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 Arc-O-Pod 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:
Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.
Two connectors
to same
NO.
D-ring.
Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.
Two or more
snap hooks or
carabiners
connected to
each other. NO.
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 Working Distance
From Along Roof Edge
Leading Edge (Y) (Either Direction) (X)
6'
10' 9' - 9"
15' 11' - 7"
20' 13' - 3"
25' 14' - 6"
30'
35' 17' - 2"
40' 18' - 3"
45' 19' - 4"
50' 19' - 10"
55' 21' - 4"
60' 22' - 3"
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.
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Working Angle
From
Perpendicular (Ø)
8' 53°
45°
38°
33°
30°
16' 28°
26°
24°
23°
21°
21°
21°
Ø: Total Working Angle
X: Working Distance
Along Leading Edge
Y: Distance From
Leading Edge
Y
X
Leading Edge
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
Connector
directly to
webbing.
NO.
Connector
directly to
horizontal
lifeline. NO.
ø
X