Product Manual

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Repairs to Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker 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 Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker 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 Cross Arm
Strap/Cable Choker. Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Cross Arm Strap/Cable
Choker before and after each use. If Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker cannot be cleaned with plain
water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Cross Arm Strap/Cable
Choker 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.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record Date of First Use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker for deficiencies, including, but not
limited to, corrosion, deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint
buildup, excessive heating, alteration, broken stitching, fraying, bird-caging, and missing or
illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker from service if defects or
damage are found, or if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot,
rust, decay, cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the
application-specific minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be
stable.
At least every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Cross Arm
Strap/Cable Choker. Competent Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in
instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid label. The Competent Person must
sign their initials in the box corresponding to the month and year the inspection took
place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards Cross Arm Strap/Cable Choker have
been subjected to.
Inspection
Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 USA phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com
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