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11. Extending Ladder (FEU)
Branach Latch Sequence
Extend Ladder
Pull the front rope, ensure
rope tab is clear, latch will
ratchet to each rung.
Lower Ladder
Position rope behind the
rope tab to disengage
the latch. Pull front
rope downwards while
positioning rope away
from the ladder to
disengage the latch.
Re-engage Latch
When ladder is closed,
ensure latch is engaged
before moving the ladder.
Secure Latch
When at desired height,
ensure latch engages
securely under the
selected rung.
Release Slowly
Once latch is
disengaged keep
tension on the
rope and lower
slowly with rope
tab guiding the
latch away from
the rungs.
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