Guardian Fall Protection CB-1-B Instruction Manual page 7

Installation and Use
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WARNING
MINIMUM substrate thickness requirements:
• Wood: 6" x 6".
• Metal: ¼" structural steel.
• Concrete: 6", 2,500 psi or better.
CB-1-B roof slope compatibility:
• Flat - sheer.
• Any installation past sheer (for example, on the underside of a beam) must be done in combination with
backer plate.
Prior to use, plan your system:
1. Ensure all PFAS equipment is selected and deemed compatible with CB-1-B by a Competent Person.
2. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall.
3. Ensure structure to which CB-1-B is to be installed, and on which work is to be performed, is free of all
hazards, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces, and hazardous
materials.
4. A Qualified Person must determine that structure to which CB-1-B is to be installed is rated to withstand
minimum required loads. There are no minimum or maximum spacing requirements for CB-1-Bs,
provided structure is of sufficient strength.
5. For all CB-1-Bs, all applicable fastener holes MUST be used and all fasteners MUST be fully embedded
in substrate. NEVER over-tighten fasteners.
6. CB-1-B is rated for loading in any direction provided it is installed as prescribed. Suitable for use in HLL
applications.
All installation of CB-1-Bs MUST be approved by a Competent or
Qualified Person, or by a Guardian Fall Protection certified installer.
Substrate fastener requirements:
• Wood: (4) ½" x 5" lag bolts. Must be rated to
withstand minimum sheer load of 2,750 lbs. and
minimum tension load of 1,385 lbs.
• Metal: (4) A325, A407, or grade 8 bolts (cut to
proper length), (8) Hex Lock Nuts, and (8) F436
flat washers.
• Concrete: (4) ½" x 3" concrete bolts.
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