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Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 USA phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com
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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If a Cyclone Harness 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 Cyclone Harness. Remove all dirt,
corrosives, and contaminants from Cyclone Harness before and after each use. If a Cyclone Harness cannot be
cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean Cyclone Harness
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.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Cyclone Harness 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, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Cyclone Harness 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 Cyclone Harness. 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 Cyclone Harness have been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is 5 years from Date of First Use, or, if not recorded, from Date of Manufacture, as long
as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. User must inspect prior to EACH use. Competent
Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least every 6 months. Competent Person to
inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one Cyclone Harness. Separate inspection logs must be used for
each Cyclone Harness. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all
times.