User Instructions
Datasheet No.: VERTI_96
DAR No.: 5306mc
Issue: 4
Issue Date: 19.01.2016
Approved: A.Pass
Sheet 11 of 15
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9. Inspection, Maintenance and Storage
WARNING!
THE DEVICE MUST BE INSPECTED BEFORE EVERY USE. THE SAFETY OF THE USER
DEPENDS UPON THE CONTINUED EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY OF THE DEVICE. THE
FOLLOWING CHECKS MUST BE MADE:
9.1. Check that the starwheel spins freely and true on its axle.
9.2. Check the cam moves freely.
9.3. Check the release catch to ensure it releases the starwheel when pressed, and locks the starwheel
when you let go of the catch.
9.4. Invert the device and press the release catch check to see if the starwheel is still locked and cannot
be pulled away from the body.
9.5. Check the condition of the karabiner to ensure the gate locking mechanism works correctly.
9.6. Check that all plastic components are present (Release catch cover, Starwheel buffer and Slipper
pad) and are not damaged in any way.
9.7. Check the product label, all regulatory information (serial no, date of manufacture etc) should be
clearly legible
WARNING!
IF THE DEVICE FAILS ANY OF THE ABOVE CRITERIA IT SHOULD BE WITHDRAWN FROM
SERVICE AND RETURNED TO LATCHWAYS PLC OR AN APPROVED TECHNICIAN.
9.8.
Latchways vertical GTFAs shall be examined at least every 12 months. Local requirements,
frequency of use or environmental conditions may dictate more frequent examinations.
Examinations shall only be conducted by a Latchways trained Technician in accordance with
Vertical
Devices - Instructions for periodic examination, repair and recertification.
All webbing components of Latchways vertical GTFAs (webbing strop and energy absorber on
TowerLatch and TowerLatch SP devices) have a maximum lifespan of 10 years from the date of
manufacture. This is subject to passing periodic examinations.
ISC branded karabiners have an unlimited lifespan, all other karabiners have a maximum lifespan of
10 years from the date of manufacture. This is subject to passing periodic examinations.
The date of first use must be administratively provable. Where the date of first use is NOT known,
the next previous provable date must be used, e,g, date of purchase/date of manufacture of the
device.
9.9. Maintenance
– The device should be cleaned from time to time using warm water and a domestic
detergent. The device should be thoroughly rinsed and dried naturally away from direct heat.
9.10. Disinfection, if required, this may be done by using water and a domestic detergent. The device
should be thoroughly rinsed and dried naturally away from direct heat.
Never use cleaning agents
containing chlorine or chlorides.
