Qualcraft Velocity Harness User Manual
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Repairs to equipment can be made only by a Guardian representative or person or entity
authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for maintenance and repair. Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and life of the
equipment. Cleanse the equipment of all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants. If the equipment cannot simply be wiped clean use a mild soap and
water. Rinse, wipe, and hang to dry. Store equipment where it cannot be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals, or other
degrading elements.
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT:
Guardian Harnesses are designed and tested to comply with applicable OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection equipment. When used as a component in a
personal fall arrest system, or a personal restraint system, the Guardian harnesses provide workers with the full body harness system designed to allow the body to help
absorb the impacts of a fall should one occur.
PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATION:
The Guardian harnesses are designed to be used as body wear for personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, or suspension systems. Do not use the fall protection
harness for any purpose that is not related to occupational safety and fall protection systems.
• PERSONAL FALL ARREST: Means the product is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system to protect the user
in the event of a fall. PFAS typically include a full body harness and a connecting component (energy absorbing lanyard).
Maximum permissible free fall is six feet.
• RESTRAINT: Means the product is used as a component of a restraint system to prevent the user from reaching a fall
hazard. Restraint systems typically include a full body harness and a lanyard or restraint line. NO VERTICAL FREE
FALL IS PERMITTED
• WORK POSITIONING: Means the product is used as a component of a work positioning system to support the user at a
work position. Work positioning systems typically include a full body harness, positioning lanyard, and a back-up personal
fall arrest system. Maximum permissible free fall is two feet.
• RESCUE: This product can be used as a full body harness component of a rescue system. See the specific fall protection
plan for harness design qualifications.
• EXTENDED SUSPENSION: A full body harness is not designed for extended suspension applications unless some form
of specifically designed seat is used. A seat board, boatswain’s chair, or seat sling is recommended.
LIMITATIONS:
Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment.
• Capacity: The anchorage connectors are designed for use by persons with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no
more than 310lbs. No more than one personal protective system may be connected at one time.
• Free Fall: Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to six feet as
called out in ANSI Z359.1. Only qualified and trained personnel, on the proper use of fall protection such as this anchor, are
allowed to use this product. Restraint systems must be rigged that no vertical free fall is possible. Work positioning systems
must be rigged so that free fall is limited to two feet or less. Rescue systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is
possible.
• Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other
obstruction. The clearance required is dependent on some or all of the following factors. A hazard assessment by a trained
and competent person is recommended before any work is started that would include the use of fall protection.
Consider When Calculating Distance:
• Deceleration Distance
• Movement of harness attachment
element (D-ring)
• Free Fall Distance
• Worker Height (how tall the worker is
could affect the free fall distance)
• Elevation of Anchorage Connector
• Connecting Subsystems Length
Total Fall Distance
(Free Fall + Deceleration
6 Feet Max
Free Fall