Product Name: Guardrail Receivers Part #: 15158; 15159; 15188; 61027; 61029; 61140; 61141 Instruction Manual Do not throw away these instructions! Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Guardian Fall Protection Table of Contents Introduction 1-2 Applicable Safety Standards 2 Worker Classifications 2 Safety Information 3-4 Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 5 Inspection 5 Product Specific Applications 6 Components and Specifications 6 Installation and Use 7-9 Inspection Log 10 Notes 10 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Guardrail Receivers.
Trainer: User: Applicable Safety Standards When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926 Subpart M and OSHA 1910 standards for fall protection. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state-specific regulations. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated components.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Guardian Fall Protection Safety Information ! WARNING Failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in serious injury or death. Regulations included herein are not all-inclusive, are for reference only, and are not intended to replace a Competent Person’s judgment or knowledge of federal or state standards. Do not alter equipment. Do not misuse equipment.
Prior to EACH use, all equipment in a fall protection system must be inspected for any potential or existing deficiencies that may result in its failure or reduced functionality. IMMEDIATELY remove equipment from service if any deficiencies are found. Equipment must be inspected by a Competent Person at least every six months. These inspections must be documented in equipment instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid label.
phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Repairs to Guardrail Receivers 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 Guardrail Receivers 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 Guardrail Receivers.
Guardrail Receivers may be used in Fall Prevention applications ONLY. Fall Prevention Systems are placed around the leading edges of any and all fall hazards to prevent a worker from going over an edge, and may be used in substitute of Fall Protection or safety netting systems. Installation requirements for Guardrail Receivers set forth in this manual MUST be adhered to. Personal Fall Arrest, Work Positioning, Climbing, Rescue, and any other systems must NEVER be connected to Fall Prevention Systems.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Installation and Use Prior to use, plan the entire Fall Prevention system. All leading edges of fall hazards must be blocked, or a supplemental Fall Protection system MUST be used in combination with, but never connected to, the applicable Fall Prevention system. 1. Selected work area must be free of all hazards, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, decay, cracking, and hazardous materials.
See the following for model-specific instruction examples and requirements: Guardrail post perpendicular to work surface. (4) Fasteners fully embedded into side wall. Fasteners must be ¼” x 2“ lag bolts. #15158 Guardrail post rests flush against side wall when inserted through Guardrail Receiver. #15159 #61027 (5) Fasteners fully embedded into substrate. Fasteners must be 16d nails or #10 2” screws. Toprail installed 42” (+/- 3”) above work surface.
www.guardianfall.com (4) Fasteners fully embedded into side wall. Fasteners must be ¼” x 2“ lag bolts. #61029 Guardrail posts and rails installed in a manner compliant with requirements specified by this manual. #61140 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 2” x 4” board perpendicular to work surface. (4) Fasteners fully embedded substrate. Fasteners must be ¼” x 2“ lag bolts.
This inspection log must be specific to one Guardrail Receivers. Separate inspection logs must be used for each Guardrail Receivers. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times. If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE. Guardian Fall Protection Notes www.guardianfall.com Date of First Use: __________________. Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections.
