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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If Drop Through Anchor 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 Drop Through Anchor. Remove all
dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Drop Through Anchor before and after each use. If Drop Through
Anchor cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean
Drop Through Anchor 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.
Prior to EACH use, inspect Drop Through Anchor for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion,
deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating,
alteration, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove Drop Through Anchor 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 Drop Through Anchor.
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 Drop Through Anchor have been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. User must
inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least
every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one Drop Through Anchor. Separate inspection logs must be used
for each Drop Through Anchor. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at
all times.
