MSA Latchways
®
Vertical Device
LadderLatch, TowerLatch, TowerLatch SP and Climblatch
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Latchways, an MSA Company.
13. Appendix 1.
Additional information relating to the use of Latchways ClimbLatch devices
on guided type vertical fall arrest systems in conformance with EN353 -
1:2014/prA1:2017.
When using the Latchways Climblatch device on an inclined or vertical system the arrow on the
device label and the red slipper pad must always be pointing towards the highest point of the
system. Under no circumstances must the device be used the other way around.
User Instructions
On a vertical system - connect the Latchways ClimbLatch device via the karabiner to the chest attachment point
of the harness.
Entry to the system is identical whether for a vertical, inclined or horizontal system. Hold the cam link in the
position shown in Fig1. This will ensure the cable grip cam is held in the open position. Unscrew the thimble on
the entry gate and slide the thimble away.
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