User Instructions
Datasheet No.: VERTI_96
DAR No.: 5306mc
Issue: 4
Issue Date: 19.01.2016
Approved: A.Pass
Sheet 5 of 15
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1.8.
The minimum mass of user on any device including tools and equipment must not be less than
50 kg
1.9.
The required minimum distance below the user
’s feet and the ground is 2 m (6’6”). Below 2 m
(6’6”) the user may not be protected against hitting the ground or obstacles below. Therefore,
extra care must be taken when ascending / descending the first 2 m
(6’6”).
1.10.
Temporarily disabling or manually handling the lock/release mechanism of the device during
ascent or descent may hinder the safe operation and diminish the effect of the braking
mechanism.
1.11.
Before and during operation of the vertical fall arrest system consideration should be given as to
how any rescue could be safely and efficiently carried out.
1.12.
The Latchways devices have been subjected to an additional series of tests devised by TUV/NEL
(Notified Body no. 0320). These tests were conducted using 71 kg (156 lbs) and 100 kg (220 lbs)
anthropomorphic test dummies with different body postures (reference NEL certificate no.
MTHH).
WARNING!
FOR SYSTEMS SUPPLIED IN KIT FORM, INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS MUST NOT BE
SUBSTITUTED OR OMITTED WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF LATCHWAYS.
WARNING!
THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL CONDITIONS COULD AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE USER:
HEART DISEASE / CHEST PAIN / HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
EPILEPSY, FITS, BLACKOUTS.
FEAR OF HEIGHTS / VERTIGO.
GIDDINESS / DIFFICULTY WITH BALANCE.
IMPAIRED LIMB FUNCTION.
ALCOHOL OR DRUG DEPENDENCE.
PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS.
DIABETES.
WARNING!
DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER THE DEVICE WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT IN WRITING FROM
LATCHWAYS PLC.
WARNING!
THE DEVICE IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY OTHER USE THAN PROVIDING ATTACHMENT
FOR ONE USER TO A LATCHWAYS VERTICAL CABLE SYSTEM. ALL SYSTEM
COMPONENTS MUST BE MANUFACTURED AND SUPPLIED BY LATCHWAYS PLC. THE
CABLE MUST BE Ø8 MM
(5/16”) 1 X 19 CONSTRUCTION GRADE 316 STAINLESS STEEL
TO BS
.
MA 29 OR AISI 316. IT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE TO USE COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURED BY OTHERS. DURING USE DO NOT ALLOW ANY CLOTHING,
EQUIPMENT, APPENDAGES OR ANY OTHER ITEMS TO RESRICT THE OPERATION OF THE
DEVICE.
WARNING!
DO NOT USE THE DEVICE AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -30 °C.
