MSA Latchways
®
Vertical Device
LadderLatch, TowerLatch, TowerLatch SP and Climblatch
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Latchways, an MSA Company.
5. Pre-use checks
Always fully inspect the following:
System tension
Depending on the type of system tension indicator fitted this can be checked using 1 of 2 methods.
Tenser disk
– This is generally located at the bottom of the system on the bottom anchor, when the system is
correctly tensioned, the disc will spin 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 tension in situations where it
is impractical to reach a tension indicator disc from a position of safety.
If a fault is identified with system tension the system shall not be used and the issue raised with site supervision.
Tension indicator disc
(highlighted red for clarity)
Tension indicator guide
The system is correctly
tensioned when the tension
indicator guide is aligned
within the rebated area of
the front plate
