Product Manual

Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com
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2. Butyl Strips function to provide weather resistance and waterproofing, thereby allowing Ridge-It Anchor to
be installed directly on roof surface without removing ridge cap/roof shingling. It is permitted to install in a
retrofit application beneath ridge cap/roof shingling; if doing so, remove all applicable ridge cap/roof
shingling at selected installation location.
3. Bend Ridge-It Anchor at its center so it will fit snugly over selected installation location.
4. Position Ridge-It Anchor so center of body is located directly over peak of roof.
5. Install all (8) 3”, 16d nails into all fastener installation locations. Begin by
installing (1) fastener each into topmost and bottommost fastener installation
location to secure position of Ridge-It Anchor, then proceed with installation of
remaining nails. MINIMUM 2” fastener embedment into support beam.
6. If applicable, ensure ridge cap/roof shingling is fully installed/reinstalled over Ridge-It Anchor according to
ridge cap/roof shingling manufacturer’s instructions, and the judgment of a Competent Person. Ridge cap or
shingling must fully cover Ridge-It Anchor body. D-ring must remain uncovered.
#00515:
1. Determine desired location of Ridge-It Tile Anchor. Ridge-It Anchor must be installed perpendicular to roof
peak and parallel with truss or support beam. D-ring will be positioned on opposite side of roof from Fastener
Installation Locations. Label must face up.
2. If installed in a retrofit application, remove all applicable ridge cap/roof tiling at selected installation
location.
3. Slightly bend Ridge-It Tile Anchor at its center so it will fit snugly over selected installation location.
4. Position Ridge-It Anchor so center of body is located directly over peak of roof.
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Ridge-It Anchor 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 Ridge-It Anchor. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from Ridge-It Anchor before and after each use. If Ridge-It Anchor cannot be
cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Ridge-It Anchor 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.
5. Install all (12) 3”, 16d nails into all fastener installation locations.
MINIMUM 2” fastener embedment into support beam.
6. Ensure ridge cap/roof tiling are fully installed/reinstalled over Ridge-It Tile
Anchor according to manufacturer’s instructions or judgment of a Competent
Person. Ridge cap/roof tiling must fully cover Ridge-It Tile Anchor body.
Ridge-It Tile Anchor D-ring must remain uncovered.