Product Name: Stacker Bracket System Part #: 61128; 61129; 61133; 61038; 61142; 61074; 61075; 61076; 61144; 61146; 61147; 61148; 61149 Instruction Manual Do not throw away these instructions! Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
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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.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 Repairs to Stacker Bracket Systems 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 Stacker Bracket System fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to inquire about its return or repair.
The Stacker Bracket System 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 the Stacker Bracket System set forth in this manual MUST be adhered to.
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1. Inspect and ensure the functionality of all components of the Stacker Bracket System, and the integrity of the structure to which it will be attached. 2. Define a perimeter around the building on which the Stacker Bracket System is to be used. The perimeter must function to prevent unauthorized access to the site and prevent injury from falling objects. 3. Measure the entire work area in which the Stacker Bracket System will be used. Use the roof and building layout plans to properly space your system.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Guardian Fall Protection 2. Nail selected 2” x 4”, 3’ Support Brace to Support Bracket at layout mark. DO NOT drive nail flush, as it must be removed during disassembly. Support Bracket might not always be centered on Support Brace. DO NOT nail Support Brace to wall. MUST cross MINIMUM 3 wall studs 3’ long, 2” x 4” Support Brace 3.
www.guardianfall.com Top Clamp Peg Sheathed Threaded Bolt installation hole Sheathed Threaded Bolt Eyebolt 4. If Toeboards are required, install all Toeboard Attachments over Support Bracket Guardrail Post installation locations. Toeboard Attachment “foot” must face in towards wall. Toeboard Attachments must be installed at the lowest point possible on Guardrail Post. Toeboard Attachment Guardrail Post installation location 10 6305 S. 231st St.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6. Hang Top Clamp and Support Bracket assembly over rail at selected installation location. Ensure Support Brace crosses at least three wall studs. Top Clamp MUST lie flush with rail. Support Bracket MUST lie flush with wall. Flush with rail and wall 7. Turn Top Clamp Eyebolt until snug. Use a ratchet to finish tightening until Eyebolt is two full turns past snug. NEVER use an impact wrench with this system. 8.
11. Install all Guardrail Posts from a secured ladder. Insert Guardrail Posts into designated installation locations on Support Brackets. Guardrail Post rungs must face in towards the structure on which the Top Clamp and Support Bracket assembly has been installed. 12. ALWAYS install first set of Scaffold Planks and Guardrails from a secured ladder. All Scaffold Planks and lumber Guardrails MUST overlap a minimum of 12” on EACH end. Overlapping Scaffold Planks do not need to be secured with fasteners.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Guardian Fall Protection 14. Insert (3) 2” x 4”, 10’ long Guardrails into corresponding rungs on Guardrail Posts. Ensure that Guardrails will fully span two consecutive Top Clamp and Support Bracket assemblies, and will overlap with adjacent Guardrails by a minimum of 12” on each end.
www.guardianfall.com Guardian Fall Protection See the following image of a fully installed Stacker Bracket System (with a run termination requiring an End Rail): phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 17. Install End Rails at all system run termination points. Bottom of End Rail connects to Guardrail Post below the middle rung. Insert top of End Rail fully into top of Guardrail Post. 6305 S. 231st St.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Guardian Fall Protection Indoor Hanger Bracket Assembly: A Stacker Bracket System may also be installed in indoor applications. For indoor applications, the Indoor Hanger Bracket MUST be used in place of the Top Clamp and Support Bracket assembly. After assembling the Indoor Hanger Bracket according to the following instructions, follow the same installation procedure as for the Stacker Bracket System. 1.
Outrigger Prior to Disassembly: Ensure all necessary carpentry is complete, including: 1) All roof vents and frieze blocks installed; 2) All fascia completed; 3) All roof sheeting and railing done; 4) Fireplace stacks, pop-outs, skylights, dormers, and all other protrusions from surface are complete; 5) Holes cut for heat; 6) Chevrons at gable ends; 7) Tile kick at eve installed. Disassembly: 1. Ensure caution tape or other sufficient barrier is in place around the entire applicable work area. 2.
www.guardianfall.com phone: (800) 466-6385 fax: (800) 670-7892 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Labels ! WARNING Stacker Bracket Top Clamp Date of manufacture: Part #: 61148 Compliant with OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulations. 1-800-466-6385 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 Made in China OR Stacker Bracket Top Clamp Part #: 61146 Date of manufacture: Compliant with OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulations. 1-800-466-6385 6305 S. 231st St.
This inspection log must be specific to one Stacker Bracket System. Separate inspection logs must be used for each Stacker Bracket System. 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.
