Maintenance, Cleaning, And Storage - Guardian Fall Protection 11002 Instruction Manual

Equipment must be inspected by a Competent Person at least every six months. SRLs must be
inspected by a Competent Person at least monthly. These inspections must be documented in
equipment instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid label.
Equipment must be inspected for defects, including, but not limited to, the absence of required labels
or markings, improper form/fit/function, evidence of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion,
excessive heating, alteration, excessive wear, fraying, knotting, abrasion, and absence of parts.
Equipment that fails inspection in any way must immediately be removed from use, or repaired by
an entity approved by the manufacturer.
No on-site repair of equipment unless explicitly permitted by Guardian Fall Protection.
Equipment subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately be removed from use.
Snap hooks, carabiners, and other connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible fashion.
All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap hooks and carabiners must be self-locking
and self-closing, and must never be connected to each other.
Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall occur. Consult a
doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user's ability to withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces
or perform set-up of equipment. Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment.
Physical harm may still occur even if fall safety equipment functions correctly. Sustained post-fall
suspension may result in serious injury or death. Use trauma relief straps to reduce the effects of
suspension trauma.
Allowable individual worker weight limit (including all equipment), unless explicitly stated
otherwise, is 130-310 lbs.

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

Repairs to SRLs can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative or an entity authorized
by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at: 1-800-466-6385. If a SRL 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 SRLs. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from SRLs before and after each use. If a SRL cannot be cleaned with
plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean SRLs with corrosive
substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture,
chemicals, or other degrading elements.
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