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MSA Latchways

®

 

Vertical Device

 

LadderLatch, TowerLatch, TowerLatch SP and Climblatch 

                                                                                                 

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Latchways, an MSA Company.   

 

Device checks:

 

Latchways vertical GTFA device 

- The Latchways device shall be inspected before every use, the following 

checks shall be made: 

 

Check the condition of the linkage, ensure the linkage is not deformed. 

 

Check that the star wheels spin freely and true on the axle.  

 

Ensure that the release catch functions correctly, releasing the star  wheel only  when  depressed and 
allowing it to return to its original position. 

 

Invert the device and press the release catch check to see if the star wheel is still locked and cannot be 
pulled away from the body. 

 

Check the cam moves freely. 

 

Signs of corrosion, wear, deformation or other defects to the device. 

 

Check the condition of the karabiner to ensure the gate locking mechanism works correctly. 

 

Check that all plastic components are present, (Star wheel buffer and Slipper pad) and are not damaged. 

 

Check the product label, all regulatory information (serial no, date of manufacture etc) shall be clearly 
legible. 

 

Ensure the device is within its service date. 

 

 

If the Latchways vertical GTFA device fails any of the above criteria it shall be withdrawn from 
service and returned to Latchways plc. 

 

If the Latchways vertical GTFA device is damaged, there is any doubt about the safe condition 
of the device or the service date has expired it shall be withdrawn from service.  This shall be 
recorded on the record card.  Contact your authorised installer or agent for

 further advice.  

 

Ensure there is a rescue plan in place to deal with any emergencies which may arise and you 
are fully aware of the procedure before attempting any work at height. 

 

Summary of Contents for Latchways LadderLatch

Page 1: ...ath to either the installer or end user of the product Ensure that these warnings are read and understood and followed at all times Caution symbol This symbol is used throughout the instructions whene...

Page 2: ...device label Part number Device type 35429 00 TowerLatch SP Device see section 1 7 3100L 00T LadderLatch Device 3100L 00AC LadderLatch AC Device 3102L 00 TowerLatch Device 3102L 00AC TowerLatch AC De...

Page 3: ...ns 2 Product specification 3 Required equipment 4 Requirements for use 5 Before use checks 6 User instructions 7 Materials 8 Disposal 9 Inspection maintenance and storage 10 Markings 11 Product Card 1...

Page 4: ...n the closed and locked position Do not use the Latchways vertical device for work positioning i e primary means of support to support either partial or full body weight 3100L 3102L 3103L 3104L 3105L...

Page 5: ...he first 2 m 6 6 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 mecha...

Page 6: ...er use than providing attachment for one User to a Latchways cable system During use do not allow any clothing equipment appendages or any other items to restrict the operation of the device If the La...

Page 7: ...has an anti inversion mechanism which prevents it being used on the cable system if there is an attempt to use it upside down When the device is attached to the cable the horizontal distance from the...

Page 8: ...comply with the instructions and guidance contained in these instructions and those highlighted on the warning label attached to the Latchways vertical GTFA device The Latchways vertical GTFA device...

Page 9: ...freely with up to 2 mm of vertical movement On some installations the tenser disc may be located at the top of the system Visual tension indicator This component allows the user to check the system t...

Page 10: ...to the device Check the condition of the karabiner to ensure the gate locking mechanism works correctly Check that all plastic components are present Star wheel buffer and Slipper pad and are not dam...

Page 11: ...f the harness by releasing the locking safety gate on the karabiner With the karabiner in the open position insert the open end of the karabiner into the chest attachment point on the harness Release...

Page 12: ...rds in contact with the cable To disconnect from the system when you are in a safe position to do so depress the release catch pull the star wheel out hold the device below the harness attachment poin...

Page 13: ...ing strop and energy absorber on TowerLatch and TowerLatch SP devices have a maximum lifespan of 10 years from the date of manufacture ISC branded karabiners have an unlimited lifespan all other karab...

Page 14: ...sive heat high humidity sharp edges corrosives or other foreseeable causes of damage The equipment should be protected from unnecessary stress pressure or rough handling Wet equipment should be dried...

Page 15: ...he Latchways LadderLatch device For illustrative purposes only Example shown is model 3100L 00 for BS EN 353 1 2002 jurisdictional regions 3103L 00 will be labelled appropriately for CSA Z259 2 1 juri...

Page 16: ...7 AS NZS 1981 3 1997 Model Type Identification Trade name Latchways LadderLatch device Serial Number Manufacturer Latchways PLC Address Hopton Park Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2JP Tel 44 0 1380 732700 Fax...

Page 17: ...and where such is the case with the national standard transposing harmonised standard No EN353 1 and VG11 recommendations for use CNB P 11 073 for the PPE referred to in article 8 4 is identical to t...

Page 18: ...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 vertica...

Page 19: ...atch device to the gap in the entry gate Ensure the slipper is positioned underneath the tube push the slipper along the tube see fig 2 Fig 2 Once the ClimbLatch device is fully engaged with the tube...

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