Guardian 10984 Aardvark 20 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

• 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.

• 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.

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 10984 Aardvark SRL?
A: The Guardian 10984 Aardvark Self-Retracting Lifeline features a 20 ft. working length, allowing workers to move freely while maintaining continuous fall protection during elevated work.

Q: What makes the Aardvark SRL durable for jobsite use?
A: The Aardvark SRL is built with a steel-framed reinforced synthetic housing that provides strength and impact resistance while keeping the unit lightweight enough for daily jobsite use.

Q: How does the triple locking mechanism improve safety?
A: The triple locking system uses brass pawls and a specialized braking mechanism to ensure the lifeline locks quickly during a fall, helping keep fall arrest forces within ANSI safety guidelines.

Q: What is the advantage of the quick spring action design?
A: The quick spring action system reduces unwanted lockups that can occur during normal movement. This allows the lifeline to retract smoothly while still locking instantly if a fall occurs.