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PART NUMBERS:
______ 10917/10918 50ft/65ft MK Galvanized Cable Retractable
______ 10927/10928 50ft/65ft MK HD Galvanized Cable Retractable
______ 10938/10938 50ft/65ft MK Stainless Steel Cable Retractable
______ 10964/10966 50ft/65ft DTA Galvanized Cable Retractable
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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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The date of first inspection should be recorded by the employer on the equipment, and any serial numbers shall be recorded on the
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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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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
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Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or
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Summarization of Contents
Retractable Lifelines: Instructions and Safety
User Instruction Mandate
Users must read, understand, and keep these instructions for safe operation and training.
Training and Rescue Protocols
Training on fall hazards and a rescue plan are employer responsibilities.
Inspection and Post-Fall Procedures
Inspect before use; remove from service after a fall and contact supplier.
Key Warnings and Prohibited Actions
Do not alter, misuse, combine, or use in hazardous environments without design.
Warnings and User Fitness
Health Consultation
Consult a doctor if unsure about fitness to absorb fall arrest forces.
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Cleaning and Storage Guidelines
Clean equipment after use; store away from heat, light, moisture, and chemicals.
Servicing Requirements
Return for factory servicing every two years or if failed inspection/load indicator activated.
Product Description and Application
SRL Product Description
SRLs are mechanical devices to expand work area and reduce shock loading during falls.
Product Application Information
SRLs used in stationary or mobile configurations for fall protection.
Equipment Limitations
Capacity and Lanyard Use
For 400 lbs capacity or leading edge, use 01205R lanyard attached to harness D-ring.
Capacity and Fall Distance Calculation
Weight Capacity and Lanyard Use
Minimum 95lbs, maximum 310lbs; 400lbs capacity requires 01205R lanyard.
Calculating Fall Distance Factors
Factors include deceleration distance, harness attachment, free fall, worker height, and anchorage elevation.
Applicable Standards and Limitations
Applicable Standards
Complies with OSHA and ANSIZ359.1 when used properly.
Swing Falls Hazards
Minimize swing falls by working close to anchorage; they increase clearance requirements.
Environmental Hazards Precautions
Use caution in areas with chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage, gases, machinery, or sharp edges.
System Requirements and Connections
Component Compatibility
Use Guardian approved components; substitutions may compromise safety.
Connector Requirements
Connectors must support 5,000 lbs; self-locking snap hooks/carabiners required.
Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Requirements
PFAS Standards and Usage
PFAS must meet OSHA/ANSI; harness required; max arresting force 1,800 lbs; max free fall 6 ft.
Operation, Use, and Planning
Anchorage Requirements and Selection
Anchorage must support static loads; select to avoid free fall/swing fall hazards.
Free Fall and Swing Fall Limitations
Limit free fall to six feet; minimize swing falls by working below anchorage.
Fall Clearance and Sharp Edges
Ensure adequate clearance; avoid sharp edges that can damage lifeline.
Self-Retracting Lifeline Inspection
Inspection for Defects and Damage
Inspect for defects, damage, or missing parts; check shock pack/impact indicator.
Inspection and Maintenance Log
Log Requirements and Frequency
Record inspections in log; formal inspections annually; recertification every two years.
Detailed Lifeline Inspection Procedures
General Lifeline Inspection
Inspect housing, swivel eye, extension/retraction, locking function, labels, and corrosion.
Wire Rope Lifeline Inspection
Check for cuts, kinks, broken wires, corrosion, abrasion, and chemical damage.
Webbed Lifeline Inspection
Check for fraying, broken webbing, burns, cuts, abrasions, and heat damage.
Cable Inspection Specifics
Cable Damage Types
Inspect cable for crushing, cutting, abrasion, kinking, corrosion, arc, or heat damage.
Fall Protection System Planning
System Planning Considerations
Consider anchorage, sharp edges, post-fall components, and rescue plan during planning.
Installation Requirements and Location
Anchorage Location Selection
Select a strong, defect-free anchorage; avoid swing fall hazards; maintain cable tension.
Training and User Responsibility
User and Purchaser Responsibility
Ensure familiarity with instructions, training, and consequences of improper use.
Leading Edge Style Retractable Series
Product Application: Leading Edge Use
Designed for applications where fall may occur over an edge, like roofing or decking.
Compatible Anchors
Suitable for use with Standing Seam Roof Anchor, Armadillo, or Screw Down Metal Roof Anchor.
Leading Edge Retractable Warnings
Sharp Edge Precautions
Use extreme caution near sharp edges; provide protection against cutting if necessary.
Shock Pack Inspection Procedure
Shock Pack Inspection Details
Inspect shock pack for elongation, damage, or fraying of webbing.
Leading Edge Retractable Inspection Details
Shock Absorbing Device Inspection
Inspect shock absorbing device for deployment, abrasion, chemical/UV damage; remove if damaged.
Product Series Identification
MK Web Retractable Series
Visual identification of the MK Web Retractable Series product.
MK Cable Retractable Series
Visual identification of the MK Cable Retractable Series product.
MK Series Instruction Label Information
Label Contents and Warnings
Contains serial number, manufacture date, model, warnings, and use instructions.
Label Inspection Guidelines
Inspect unit, lifeline retraction, locking function, fasteners, labels, and shock pack/impact indicator.
Label Specifications
Details max arresting distance, force, capacity, and manufacturing origin.
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