User Instructions
Datasheet No.: VERTI_96
DAR No.: 5306mc
Issue: 4
Issue Date: 19.01.2016
Approved: A.Pass
Sheet 7 of 15
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3. Required Equipment.
3.1. The full body harness must be properly fitted ensuring a snug fit and that all buckles are correctly
adjusted and connected together where appropriate, harnesses that include elastic webbing at the
front connection point are not suitable for use with this device.
3.2. The harness should not be used if loose, if the harness becomes loose during use, it should be
correctly adjusted from a safe and secure position.
3.3. A helmet with chin strap which complies with the appropriate national standards.
4. Requirements for Use.
WARNING!
ALL USERS OF THE LADDERLATCH DEVICE SHOULD BE TRAINED AND COMPETENT IN
ITS SAFE USE. ENSURE ALL USERS HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. PERSONNEL USING THIS DEVICE SHOULD BE TRAINED AND
COMPETENT IN SAFE METHODS FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT. IF ANY OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT UNDERSTOOD PLEASE CONTACT LATCHWAYS.
4.1. Before undertaking work at height and at regular intervals during the period of work, a risk
assessment should be carried out.
4.2. The Device must be attached to the front chest position of the full body harness via the karabiner
supplied.
4.3. The device must only be used by persons deemed to be competent and their names recorded on the
record card. All users should confirm in writing that they have read and fully understood the user
instructions and any other pertinent safety information.
4.4. All users must ensure that a minimum distance of 3 m
(9‘10”) is maintained between the head of
each user and the feet of the user immediately above that user.
4.5. The device must only be engaged or disengaged from the system whilst the user is in a safe position
or by using a separate personal fall protection system, a safe position is where there is no risk of a
fall occurring.
4.6. All users of the system should comply with the information and guidance contained in these
instructions and those highlighted on the warning label attached to the device.
WARNING!
DO NOT USE THE DEVICE ON ANY CABLE FALL ARREST SYSTEM OTHER THAN A
LATCHWAYS VERTICAL SYSTEM CERTIFIED TO BS EN 353-1, CNB/P/11.073, Z359.1-2007,
Z259.2.5-12
or
AS/NZS
1981.3-1997.
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.
