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DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT!
This manual should be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of a
training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state regulatory agency.
This and any other included instructions must be provided to the users of the
equipment. The user must understand the proper equipment use and limitations.
User must keep a copy of these instructions for reference and training.
This product meets all applicable OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection.
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program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to
minimize these hazards. Relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards shall also be a part of training.
The employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a Competent or Qualified Person in the nature of fall hazards in the
work area, the correct erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspection of the fall protection systems being used, and the use of personal fall
arrest systems.
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The user is required to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment. The plan shall be
project specific. Employees shall be trained in self-rescue or alternate means shall be provided for prompt rescue in the event of a fall.
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fall arrest. Contact your distributor or Guardian about policies regarding replacement of Guardian components involved in a fall.
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Only the manufacturer of this equipment or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer shall make repairs to fall
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Formal inspections shall be made by either a Competent or Qualified Person on at least a semi-annual basis.
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Fall protection equipment shall be inspected by the user for defects, damage, or deterioration.
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Any suspected defective equipment shall be removed from service.
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If the manufacturer's label is not legible or is missing, the equipment shall be removed from service. Fall protection equipment shall
be removed from service upon evidence of defects, damage, or deterioration, or upon expiration of the manufacturer's specified
service limits, whichever comes first.
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The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The
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fall protection shall be made by a Competent Person. All fall protection
equipment shall be purchased new and unused.
The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system.
Components shall not be used for any other operation other than that which it has
been designed and approved.
Fall Arrest Systems shall be designed to comply with OSHA or applicable state
regulatory limitations. Systems must be used in a compliant manner.
Fall Restraint systems shall be designed by a Qualified Person, and must be
installed and used under the supervision of a competent
Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user's ability to withstand and
safely absorb fall arrest forces. Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously
affect the worker should a fall occur. Pregnant women and minors should not
use this equipment.
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Remove the equipment from service immediately if it has been subjected to the forces of a
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WARNING!
Do not alter or misuse this equipment.
Do not use combinations of components or subsystems
that may affect or interfere with the safe, compatible
function of each other.
Do not expose the equipment to chemicals which may
produce a harmful effect or degrade the equipment.
Consult manufacturer in cases where doubt exists.
Do not use the equipment around moving machinery or
electrical hazards unless specifically designed for such
use.
Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or
abrasive surfaces unless intended for such use.
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  • Page 1 Employees shall be trained in self-rescue or alternate means shall be provided for prompt rescue in the event of a fall. Remove the equipment from service immediately if it has been subjected to the forces of a fall arrest. Contact your distributor or Guardian about policies regarding replacement of Guardian components involved in a fall. •...
  • Page 2 Remove all slack from the adjustment chain by loosening the quick connects at the feet of the tripod legs. Do not use the Arco Pod if the chain is not present. Doing so may result in serious injury or even death!
  • Page 3 WARNING! OPERATION AND USE WITH SELF RETRACTING LIFELINES: Installation of Guardian 3-WAY Retracable unit: Step 1: Attach the 3-WAY SRL to the 3-WAY Tripod Bracket by first removing the two plastic screws from the SRL. Then slide the swivel eye into the hook on the bracket andthen slide the 3-WAY SRL into the bracket cradle.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Step 5: Attach the 3-WAY SRL and Bracket assembly to the tripod leg that contains the pulley on the top of the tripod. Only install the 3-WAY BRACKET to the outside of the leg There are two options for installing the 3-WAY SRL to the retractable leg based on how high you have adjusted the tripod. Installation #1 shows the 3-WAY bracket attached to the larger diameter of the tripod leg.

  • Page 5: Applicable Standards

    Please contact Guardian if you have a question regarding compatibility. Making substitutions without approval from Guardian Fall Protection may lead to injuries and or death by compromising the safety and reliability of the complete system. A Qualified person can make a determination on compatibility of equipment from different manufacturers. If in doubt, please contact Guardian Fall Protection for clarification.

  • Page 6: Product Application Information

    Guardian SRL 3-WAY retrieval unit. The tripods are meant to ease in the entry and exit of confined space environments. GUARDIAN ARCO POD: The Guardian Arco Pod comes with 3 locking pins at the head of the tripod, 3 locking pins located on the legs of the tripod, 1 pin over the pulley and 1 adjustable chain attached to the feet of the tripod.
  • Page 7 Crushing: The cable will often get crushed or bent while being used on a job site. Cable that is crushed or bent will damage the retractable and thus the unit should be immediately taken out of service and returned to Guardian or an authorized repair center.

  • Page 8: Installation Requirements

    Do not install in an area where a swing fall hazard potentially could exist. Failure to do so could result in injury or possibly death. Keep these instructions for reference. WARNING! e Arco Pod e Arco Pod TRAINING: It is the responsibility of the user and the purchaser of this equipment to assure that they are familiar with these instructions, trained in the correct care and use of, and are aware of the operating characteristics, application limits, and the consequences of improper use of this equipment.

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