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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian
Fall Protection D-Bolt Anchor. 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 other included instructions
must be made available to the user of
the equipment. The user must understand
how to safely and effectively use the
D-Bolt Anchor, and all fall safety
equipment used in combination with the
D-Bolt Forged Anchor.

User Information

Date of First Use:

Serial #:

Trainer:

User:

Applicable Safety Standards

When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926
Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.18-2017, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection. This product
has been tested in compliance with the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.7. Testing only covers hardware and
does not extend to the anchorage or substrate to which this product is attached. 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.

Worker Classifications

!

CAUTION

Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.

Qualified Person:

 A person with an accredited degree or certification, and with extensive 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 experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be

responsible for all elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its regulation, management,
and application. A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and who has
the authority to stop work in order to eliminate hazards.

Authorized Person:

 A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or

existing fall hazards.

It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.

Summary of Contents for 00370

Page 1: ...understand these instructions before using equipment Introduction 1 Applicable Safety Standards 1 Worker Classifications 1 Safety Information 9 Product Specific Applications 2 Limitations 3 4 Components and Specifications 5 Maintenance Cleaning and Storage 8 Inspection 8 Installation and Use 5 7 Inspection Log 8 Labels 10 ...

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Page 3: ... is attached 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 Worker Classifications CAUTION Understand the following definitions of those who work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards Qualified Person A person ...

Page 4: ...cal horizontal Applicable D rings Dorsal Chest Side Shoulder 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 130 420 lbs Rescue Confined Space D Bolt Anchor may be used in Rescue Confined Space applications Rescue system...

Page 5: ...sed on standing worker falling directly in line with anchor point Always consider potential swing fall and other hazards when calculating fall clearance Eliminate Swing Fall whenever possible If Swing Fall exists always account for additional fall clearance 1 5 2 12 5 AnchorPoint atFootLevel 12 Free Fall Lanyard AnchorPoint Levelw DorsalD ring 6 Free Fall Lanyard 2 Swing Falls Prior to installatio...

Page 6: ...closed and locked to D ring OK Connector to integral lanyard NO Correct Anchorage Positioning This chart details allowable working zones required to reduce risk of swing falls and improper side loading ALWAYS adhere to information specified by chart Anchor Distance From Leading Edge Y Working Distance Along Roof Edge Either Direction X Working Angle From Perpendicular Ø 6 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 5...

Page 7: ...nimum permitted service temperature 30 F 5 000 lb MBS minimum breaking strength Materials galvanized steel or stainless steel MINIMUM substrate thickness requirements Wood 6 Metal Concrete 6 4 000 psi Fastener requirements per part 00370 13 TPI bolt Torque to 65 75 ft lbs 00371 11 TPI bolt Torque to 145 155 ft lbs 00372 10 TPI bolt Torque to 240 250 ft lbs 00374 11 TPI bolt Torque to 145 155 ft lb...

Page 8: ...Bolt Anchor is flush against substrate 6 Attach complete and compatible PFAS to D Bolt Anchor 1 Ensure all PFAS equipment is selected and deemed compatible with D Bolt Anchor by Competent Person 2 Make considerations for eliminating or minimizing all swing fall hazards 3 Ensure selected substrate is compatible with D Bolt Anchor and is free of any debris rust cracking deformation and hazardous mat...

Page 9: ...hor is flush against substrate 6 Attach complete and compatible PFAS to D Bolt Anchor Hole diameter and depth in accordance with bolt manufacturer s instructions Minimum 6 and 4 000 psi If applicable nut snug against washer Washer located immediately under nut and compressed against substrate Minimum two complete bolt threads past nut Hole drilled MINIMUM 3 from any edge or corner Concrete 1 Concr...

Page 10: ...ound 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 12 months a Competent Person other than the user must ins...

Page 11: ...LE SRLs Class A SRLs must arrest falls within 24 Class B SRLs must arrest falls within 54 Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer s instructions and must be of compatible size and configuration Snap hooks carabiners and other connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible fashion All risk of disengagement must be eliminated All snap hooks and carabiners must ...

Page 12: ...NOT REMOVE LABELS YR MO Avoid contact with hazards including but not limited to heat chemicals electricity and sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces 1 800 466 6385 www guardianfall com Compliant with OSHA 1910 OSHA 1926 Subpart M ANSI Z359 18 2017 ANSI A10 32 2012 regulations PRIOR TO USE read and understand all manufacturer s instructions provided with equipment D Bolt Forged Anchorage Connector C...

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