Product Specific Applications; Limitations - Guardian Fall Protection Snappy Anchor 00710 Instruction Manual

Product Specific Applications

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WARNING
Personal Fall Arrest: Snappy Anchor may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 PFAS for use in Fall
Arrest applications. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the
system of at least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 6', or up to 12' if used in combination with
equipment explicitly certified for such use. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
Restraint: Snappy Anchor may be used in Restraint applications. Restraint systems prevent
workers from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard. Always account for fully deployed length
of lanyard/SRL. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system
of at least 1,000 lbs. No free fall is permitted. Restraint systems may only be used on surfaces
with slopes up to 4/12 (vertical/horizontal). Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Side, Shoulder.
(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-420 lbs.

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.
Compatibility: When making connections with
Snappy Anchor, 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 Snappy Anchor 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:
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
For all applications: worker weight capacity range
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.
Anchor Point
Level w/Dorsal D-ring
6' Free Fall 12' Free Fall
Lanyard Lanyard
Anchor Point
at Foot Level
12'
5'
1.5'
3'
2