Guardian 10985 Aardvark 30 ft. SRL

In 2008, the President of Guardian Fall Protection, Ed Marquardt, challenged the team of design engineers to develop a retractable that is lightweight and inexpensive and that would hold up to harsh jobsite environments. Through painstaking research and development, the Aardvark was developed. With a steel framed, reinforced synthetic housing, quick action spring mechanisms, and state-of-the-art materials, the Aardvark met our high standards.

FEATURES:

• Cost effective
• Steel framed reinforced synthetic housing
• simple design for easy repair
• Quick spring action design to drastically reduce unwanted lockup

• Steel Framed Housing: The steel plate insert molded into the ultra lightweight housing provides added strength and durability to the retractable. This superior, advanced manufacturing process is cost effective, yet delivers the dependability you require.

• Triple Locking Device: Our new pawl design creates backup safety features so that the retractable will lock up well within ANSI guidelines. The combination of the brass pawls and unique braking mechanisms create an energy absorbing system designed to limit fall arrest forces.

• Spring Loaded Absorber: The spring loaded absorber limits the redundant locking up of the retractable that can create costly repairs and frustrated employees. This added flexibility makes the retractable easier to use.

Guardian Fall Protection customers,

As a result of Guardian’s continued manufacturing success with our Retractable Lifeline Division, Guardian is proud to announce that we will no longer require a mandatory two year recertification on any SRL manufactured after October 1st, 2009.

Consult all local applicable standards for fall protection equipment. As a general guideline, OSHA and ANSI do not require a mandatory recertification frequency. Guardian’s Policy requires that the unit shall be inspected before each use and at least once annually by a competent person. If this unit fails inspection then the SRL shall be sent to an authorized service center for inspection/maintenance.

Ed Marquardt,

Guardian Fall Protection

Q: What is the working length of the Guardian 10985 Aardvark SRL?
A: The Guardian 10985 Aardvark Self-Retracting Lifeline provides a 30 ft. working length, giving workers extended mobility while maintaining continuous fall protection when working at height.

Q: What makes the Aardvark 30 ft. SRL durable for jobsite environments?
A: The unit features a steel-framed reinforced synthetic housing with an insert-molded steel plate for added strength. This design helps the SRL withstand demanding jobsite conditions while remaining lightweight and easy to handle.

Q: How does the quick spring action design benefit the user?
A: The quick spring action mechanism allows the lifeline to extend and retract smoothly while reducing unwanted lockups during normal movement, helping improve worker mobility without compromising fall protection.

Q: Does the Guardian 10985 Aardvark SRL require mandatory recertification?
A: No. Guardian Fall Protection removed the mandatory two-year recertification requirement for SRLs manufactured after October 1, 2009. However, the unit must still be inspected before each use and at least annually by a competent person according to OSHA and ANSI fall protection guidelines.