USER`S MANUAL
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1. GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION PERFORMANGE SAFETY GEAR BEAMER 3000 PART 400104 MINOTAUR PART 400106 USER S MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardia nfa l com Page 1 GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS USER INFORMATION sessen GENERAL SYSTEM SELECTION CRITERIA ccinsasstsanasane cmnvntivecacinnateentunthonetnaeusecnndeumclann TRAINING REQUIREMENTS vr RESCUE PLAN samene DESCRIPTION OF BEAMER 3000 ANCHOR AND MINOTAUR unvvnurnervnnnernvnnnnnnnnrnennssrnrnnsnvnrsnsnne SPECIFICATIONS OF BEAMER 3000 ANCHOR AND MINOTAUR rornvnnnnvnvnnrnvrnnnvarvvnnsnvvnsnsnrnunenrnn MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND STORAGE Lyver Gender kunn PRIOR TO EACH USE uu eee PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATION Lavssrmramaemmsmmmeaeaauvaeamasemin md LIMITATIONS owe INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS verve Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Do not alter or misuse the equipment unless approved by manufacturer Do not use combinations of components or subsystems that may affect or interfere with the safe compatible function of each other Do not expose the equipment to chemicals which may produce a harmful effect or degrade the equipment Consult manufacturer in cases where doubt exists Do not use the equipment around moving machinery or electrical h2. NT PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS USED IN FALLS DESCRIPTION OF BEAMER 3000 AND MINOTAUR The Beamer 3000 and Minotaur anchors are to be used as part of a personal fall protection system It is intended to be used as an anchorage point for either a shock absorbing lanyard or a self retrang lifeline SRL for fall arrest or with a positioning lanyard for fall restraint This unit should not be used for material handling or any other use other than that of a fall protection anchorage device The Beamer 3000 and Minotaur must be attached to a structure capable of withstanding 5 000 Ibs Only one person may use the Beamer 3000 or Minotaur at a time Maximum combined weight includeing tools and other equipment of 310 Ibs Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardianfall com Page 4 GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION SPECIFICATIONS OF BEAMER 3000 AND MINOTAUR ANCHOR Adjustable Jaws Er i i Load Bar Toggle Load Bar Material Aluminum Alloy 7075 T6 Jaws Maganese Bronze D Ring Material Steel Alloy SAE4140 Nickel Plating Spring Material Zinc Plated Spring Steel Minimum Breaking Strength 5 000 LBS Weight 3 6 LBS for Beamer 3000 and 6 8 LBS for Minotaur anchors MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND STORAGE Cleaning Rinse anchor connector in clean lukewarm water Leave it to dry away from direct sources of light and heat Lubrication Lubricate movin
3. azards unless specifically designed for such use Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or abrasive surfaces unless intended for such use INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Beamer 3000 OR Minotaur This manual should be read and understood in its entirety and used as part of a training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state regulatory agency This and any other included instructions must be made available to the users of the equipment The user must under stand the proper equipment use and limitaons This manual covers the maintenance installation and use of the Beamer 3000 and Minotaur This manual covers Guard ian Part s 00104 and 00106 Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardia nfa ll com Page 2 GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION USER INFORMATIQN Date of First Use Serial Trainer GENERAL SYSTEM SELECTION CRITERIA Selection of fall protection shall be made by a Competent Person All fall protection equipment shall be purchased new and unused The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system Components shall not be used for any other operation other than that which it has been designed and approved Fall Protection Systems shall be designed to comply with OSHA or applicable state regulatory limitations Systems must be used in a compliant manner Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user s ability to withstand and saf
4. d with OSHA compliant equipment possibly including special lanyard for tie off at foot level MAKE ONLY COMPATIBLE CONNECTIONS FOR USE ON STRUCTURAL STEEL I AND H BEAMS ONLY INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE Beamer Series Structural Steel Fall Protection Part 4 00104 O Part 00106 Guardian Fall Protection Inc WARNING READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING USE ONLY WITH ANSI OSHA COMPLIANT PERSONAL FALL ARREST OR RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED AT TIME OF SHIPMENT MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER USE MAINTAINENCE AND INSPECTION ALTERATION ABUSE OR MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardia nfa ll com Page 9 GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION INSPECTION LOG USER MUST INSPECT EQUIPMENT BEFORE EACH USE COMPETENT PERSON TO INSPECT AND INITIAL AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS Date of First Use This equipment must be inspected regularly WE PUT OUR NAME ON THE PRODUCT BECAUSE YOU PUT YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE Guardian Fall Protection Inc 800 466 6385 26609 79 Ave S Kent WA 98032 www quardianfall com Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardianfall com Page 10
5. ely absorb fall arrest forces or perform setup of equipment Age fitness and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall occur Pregnant women and minors should not use this equipment YOU MUST READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardia nfa ll c om Page 3 GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS The employer must ensure that each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards has been trained by a Competent or Qualified Person The training program must include the following e The ability to recognize the hazards of falling e The procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards e All Relevant Federal State and local regulatory requirements procedures and standards e Correct erecting maintaining disassembling and inspection of the fall protection systems being used e Use of personal fall arrest systems RESCUE PLAN The user is required to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment The plan shall be project specific Employees shall be trained in self rescue or alternate means shall be provided for prompt rescue in the event of a fall DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT IF IT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A FALL EQUIPMENT USED IN A FALL ARREST MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT GUARDIAN REGARDING REPLACEME
6. g parts frequently with a silicone based lubricant This operation must be done after cleaning and drying completely Storage Store the equipment in a cool dry dark place chemically neutral away from sharp edges heat sources humidity corrosive substances or other damaging conditions Do not store wet During transport the product should be placed in a container eliminating influence of outside agents like water and dust Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardia nfa ll com Page 5 GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION INSPECTION Before each use the worker must inspect all fall protection equipment A formal inspection must be made by a Competent or Qualified Person other than the user at least every six months Record the results of these inspections in the Inspection Log in the back of this manual Visually inspect the load bar Jaws D Ring for any sign of deformation deterioration corrosion or cracks Check for any missing parts such as rivets Look for any evidence of a fall or any damage or bending of the fittings Identify any excessive rust Check the beam structure the Beamer 3000 Anchor is being attached to for adequate strength damage to the structure or excessive rust IF ANY COMPONENT OF THE GUARDIAN BEAMER 3000 OR MINOTAUR DOES NOT PASS INSPECTION REMOVE FROM SERVICE IMMEDIATELY CONTACT GUARDIAN ABOUT RETURNING DAMAGED UNITS PRIOR TO EACH USE Fall protection passive and active e
7. k over the flange of the beam making sure that the aluminum bar is positioned perpendicular to the beam Fit the other hook to the opposite side of the beam flange This can be attached to the top or bottom flange Slide both hooks towards each other along the aluminum support bar Snug to the beam flange ensuring that the anchor canot come off the beam while being pulled in any direction Ensure that the toggles are fit securely into the notches in the support bar Toggle Toggle Notches Notches Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardianfall c om Page 8 TAN FALL PROTECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Attach a lanyard or retractable lifeline to D Ring located in the center of the support bar Always readjust the Beamer 3000 or Minotaur when switching or continuing to beams of a different size to ensure that the unit cannot come off the beam ANY REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONDUCTED BY INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED BY GUARDIAN LABELS These labels must be present and legible on the Guardian Beamer 3000 and Minotaur Anchor at all times Serial Number Inspection Grid 1EM a MI Ga A a D SS Pu MT tT tT TT TT TT mM TE ET TT PEE Max capacity is one 1 person per anchor max weight 420lbs 5 000Ibs min breaking strength Constructed of aluminum bronze and stainless steel Meets all applicable OSHA and ANSI standards Must be use
8. quipment shall be inspected by the user for defects damage or deterioration Any suspected defective equipment shall be removed from service If the manufacturer s label is not legible or is missing the equipment shall be removed from service If it is necessary to remove the Beamer 3000 or Minotaur during a portion of a particular job make sure to resecure the unit before resuming work DO NOT EXPOSE EQUIPMENT TO OPEN FLAME HOT OBJECTS SOLVENTS STRONG ACIDS OR BASES Guardian Fall Protection Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardia nfa ll c om Page 6 GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATIQN The Guardian Beamer 3000 and Minotaur Anchor is designed to be a component of a complete fall arrest or fall restraint system for a single user PERSONAL FALL ARREST The Guardian Beamer 3000 and Minotaur Anchors can be used as a compo nent of a personal fall arrest system PFAS to protect the user in the event of a fall PFAS typically include a full body harness a connecting device energy absorbing lanyard and an anchorage point Maximum free fall is twelve 12 feet RESTRAINT Guardian Beamer 3000 and Minotaur anchors can be 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 a lanyard or restraint line and an anchorage point NO VERTICAL FREE FALL IS PERMITTED APPLICABLE STANDARDS Standards might include OSHA reg
9. tion Kent WA 800 466 6385 www quardianfall com Page 7 GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION LIMITATIONS continued FALL CLEARANCE There must be sufficient clearance below the use to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or any other obstruction A hazard assessment by a trained and Competent Person is recommended before any work is started that would include the use of fall protection SWING FALLS Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death Minimize the risk of swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point as possible Do NOT permit a swing fall if injury could occur Swing falls will significantly increase the clearance required when a self retracting lifeling or other variable length connecting system is used CONNECTIONS Only make compatible connections Never use large throat opening connectors with this anchor ATTACH TO OVERHEAD ANCHORS SWING FALLS INCREASE FALL ARREST DISTANCE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Use of fall protection equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require additional precautions to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment Hazards may include but are not limited to chemicals corrosive environments high voltage power lines gases moving machinery and sharp edges INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Hook one end of the Beamer s adjustable hoo
10. ulations depending on the type of work and also might include state regulations if applicable This product is designed to comply with OSHA and ANSI Z359 1 standards when used properly and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Guardian Fall Protection equipment is designed to be used with Guardian approved components Please contact Guardian if you have a question regarding compatibility Making substitutions without approval from Guardian Fall Protection may lead to injuries or death by compromising the safety and reliability of the complete system LIMITATIONS CAPACITY The Beamer 3000 is designed to fit Beams from 3 5 14 wide and up to 1 25 thick and the Minotaur is designed to fit Beams from 14 30 wide and up to 2 50 thick It is meant for use by a person with combined weight clothing tools etc of no more than 420lbs using an approved connecting sub system No more than one personal protective system may be connected at a time FREE FALL Personal Fall Arrest Systems PFAS used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the freefall to six 6 feet as called out in ANSI Z359 1 Only qualified and personnel trained on the proper use of fall protection such as this anchor are allowed to use this product Restraint systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible This anchorage device can withstand a twelve 12 foot free fall with a qualified lanyard Guardian Fall Protec
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