Qualcraft Lil' Bucket of Safe-Tie User Manual
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USING THE HARNESS:
The Guardian Harnesses provided in this kit are to be used as a component of a personal fall protection system. Inspect the harnesses before each use. Harnesses must
be used with compatible equipment. Make only compatible connections to harnesses. For fall arrest, attach only to the D-ring located between the shoulder blades.
Avoid exposure to physical and chemical hazards that might degrade the harness or impair its structural integrity.
Maximum allowable free fall is 6ft. unless lanyard system is specially designed for extended free falls (See OSHA for information on
allowances for free falls in excess of 6ft.). Maximum allowable worker weight, including tools, is 310lbs. One person per harness.
Donning the Harness:
Locate the back D-ring and lift up the harness. Make sure the straps are not twisted and that all buckles are undone.
Slip the harness over your shoulders like a vest. The dorsal D-ring (with the plastic placard) should be between your shoulder
blades.
Buckle and adjust the chest strap. Chest strap should be located approx. 6” from the top of the shoulders at the lower chest level.
Buckle the legs straps hanging behind you into their front connector on the same side. Adjust to a tight, but comfortable fit
around the thigh.
Adjust the shoulder straps to a comfortable fit. The sub-pelvic strap should be located comfortably below the buttocks to properly
distribute the force of a fall.
For models with a waist belt, fasten the belt so that it fits comfortably around the waist.
All buckles must be properly engaged and all straps must be properly adjusted before work takes place. Disengaged buckles, or
improperly adjusted harnesses can cause severe damage in arresting a fall. Harness must not be worn excessively loose or the user risks
significant injury even if the fall is arrested.
USING THE VERTICAL LIFELINE:
Guardian Vertical Lifeline Assemblies, and Guardian Rope Assemblies with fall arrest components such as rope grabs and
positioning devices, are designed for use as a personal fall protection system (PFAS). The equipment must be inspected before
each use. Attach only to approve anchorages suited for the applications and meeting OSHA and applicable standards.
The maximum free fall distance allowed with this system is 6ft. unless components are designed for extended free falls. The
system is rated for 5,000lbs., although if a shock absorber pack is incorporated in the system, the arrest forces on the body are
limited to under 1000lbs. when properly used. The maximum worker weight, including tools, for use with this lifeline is 310lbs.
The Positioning Device is locked until the cam lever is depressed, which allows the unit to slide along the rope. Once the worker is
at their location, they can release the Positioning Device so that it locks onto the rope. DO NOT grab the Positioning Device in the
event of a fall, accidentally depressing the cam lock can open up the unit and cause it to slide on the rope. In order to work
properly, the lanyard attached to the Positioning Device or Rope Grab must allow the device to engage on the rope in its intended
locking method. Users should familiarize themselves with the Positioning Device before using.
The shock absorber pack on the lifeline system, if your system has a shock absorber permanently attached to the end of the rope, is designed for attachment at the
anchor point. If the shock absorber is built into the leg of the rope grab, positioning device, or fall arrester, that portion must be attached to the user’s approved body
harness.
Do not tie knots in rope lifelines. Knots in rope significantly reduce the rope’s strength properties. Limiter knots are permitted at the end of the system to limit the
amount of Positioning Device travel.
Avoid exposure to physical and chemical hazards that will degraded the rope or any attached lanyards.
Proper use constitutes:
The Positioning Device or Rope Grab fall arrester components must be adjusted during use to limit free fall potential. Slack
in the system can allow momentum to build that could generate a free fall greater than 6ft. Always adjust the Positioning
Device to minimize potential slack (free fall) in the system.
Do not work above the Positioning Device unless free fall is limited to 6ft. or less.
Do not remove components from lifeline assemblies.
The system is designed so that there is adequate fall distance, and a lower level cannot be contacted.
System and application is designed to prohibit the potential for a swing fall if injury can occur.
One person per vertical lifeline system.
TRAINING:
It is the responsibility of the user and the purchaser of this equipment to assure that they are familiar with these instructions,
trained in the correct care and use of, and are aware of the operating characteristics, application limits, and the consequences of
improper use of this equipment.