Product Specific Applications; Limitations - Guardian Fall Protection 00484 Instruction Manual

Product Specific Applications

! WARNING
Personal Fall Arrest: Bull Ring 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: Bull Ring 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
Bull Ring 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
Bull Ring 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:
Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.
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'
Connector
to integral
lanyard.
NO.
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