Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
Repairs to Armadillo 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 Armadillo 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 Armadillo.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Armadillo before and after each use. If
Armadillo cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe
dry. NEVER clean Armadillo 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 Armadillo for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion,
deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive
heating, alteration, missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Armadillo 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 Armadillo.
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 Armadillo has been subjected to.
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