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Product Specific Applications

Personal Fall Arrest:

 Armadillo may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 Personal

Fall Arrest System (PFAS) for use in Fall Arrest applications. Structure must
withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least
5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 2‘. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.

Restraint:

 Armadillo may be used in Restraint applications. Restraint systems

prevent workers from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard. Always account
for fully deployed length of lanyard/SRL. Structure must withstand loads applied
in the directions permitted by the system of at least 1,000 lbs. No free fall is
permitted. Restraint systems may only be used on surfaces with slopes up to 4/12
(vertical/horizontal). Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Side, Shoulder.

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WARNING

Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious

injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.

For all applications: worker weight capacity range

(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-310 lbs.,

or up to 420 lbs. if used in combination with

equipment explicitly certified for such use.

   

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Summary of Contents for 00245

Page 1: ...Product Name Armadillo Instruction Manual Part 00245 Do not throw away these instructions Read and understand these instructions before using equipment...

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Page 3: ...n Fall Protection Armadillo This manual must be read and understood in its entirety and used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state agency This and any oth...

Page 4: ...sive experience or sufficient professional standing who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall protection and rescue systems Competent Person A highly trained and ex...

Page 5: ...he maximum allowable free fall distance for lanyards must not exceed 6 No free fall allowed for non LE SRLs Class A SRLs must arrest falls within 24 Class B SRLs must arrest falls within 54 Forces app...

Page 6: ...ence of cracks sharp edges deformation corrosion excessive heating alteration excessive wear fraying knotting abrasion and absence of parts Equipment that fails inspection in any way must immediately...

Page 7: ...iencies 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...

Page 8: ...L Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 1 000 lbs No free fall is permitted Restraint systems may only be used on surfaces with slopes up to 4 12...

Page 9: ...r deceleration distance user height length of lanyard SRL and all other applicable factors Diagram shown is an EXAMPLE fall clearance calculation ONLY Swing Falls Prior to installation or use make con...

Page 10: ...tand minimum loads of 3 600 lbs See the following for examples of compatible incompatible connections Connector closed and locked to D ring OK Two or more snap hooks or carabiners connected to each ot...

Page 11: ...6 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 8 9 9 11 7 13 3 14 6 16 17 2 18 3 19 4 19 10 21 4 22 3 53 45 38 33 30 28 26 24 23 21 21 21 For example if the anchorage connector is 6 from the leading edge Y the wo...

Page 12: ...all Protection 6305 S 231st St Kent WA 98032 phone 800 466 6385 fax 800 670 7892 www guardianfall com 10 Materials aluminum stainless steel zinc plated steel and rubber Casters 4 Locking Bar Large Sma...

Page 13: ...imes Installation 1 Remove Locking Bar and Hitch Pin assemblies 2 Insert SRL into Armadillo Body SRL attachment point must face in same direction as Triple Locking Carabiner 3 Insert Large Locking Bar...

Page 14: ...and understand all manufacturer s instructions provided with equipment at time of shipment from manufacturer Compliant with all OSHA 1910 OSHA 1926 Subpart M ANSI Z359 1 2007 and ANSI A10 32 2012 regu...

Page 15: ...te of First Use __________________ Product lifetime is indefinite as long as it passes pre use and Competent Person inspections This inspection log must be specific to one Armadillo Separate inspectio...

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