User Instructions
Datasheet No.: VERTI_96
DAR No.: 5306mc
Issue: 4
Issue Date: 19.01.2016
Approved: A.Pass
Sheet 4 of 15
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1. Safety Instructions
WARNING!
WHEN USING A LATCHWAYS VERTICAL DEVICE, BASIC ON SITE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE OBSERVED TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY.
1.1.
Read and understand these instructions before use. Keep these instructions for future reference.
1.2.
Never allow more than one person to attach to the device at any time.
1.3.
Before use always visually check and inspect the system for any faults, ensuring it is secure and
has a valid test certificate.
1.4.
A full body harness with a chest attachment point which complies with EN361 or the appropriate
national standards. Waist belts are not suitable for use with this device.
1.5.
Before use ensure the karabiner attaching the device to the harness is in the closed and locked
position.
1.6.
Do not use the device for work positioning (i.e. primary means of support); to support either
partial or full body weight. If work positioning is required, a separate system must be used.
1.7.
3100L & 3102L type devices
Maximum Rated Load (for systems incorporating a single 6 kN coil
energy absorber)
– The system can be used by up to a maximum of 3 users. The total maximum
rated load for the system shall not exceed 400 kg (880 lbs) (total user weight including tools and
equipment carried). The maximum rated load for a single device shall not exceed 150 kg (330
lbs) (single user weight including tools and equipment carried)
35429-00 TowerLatch SP device
Maximum Rated Load
– The maximum weight of any user
(including tools and equipment carried) should not exceed 100kg (220 lbs) unless the following
label is visible on the energy absorber indicating 150Kg (330 lbs) user weight is permissible.
WARNING!
ONLY TOWERLATCH SP DEVICES WITH A LABEL INDICATING THE MAXIMUM USER
WEIGHT ARE SUITABLE FOR USERS UP TO 150kg (330 lbs) ALL OTHER DEVICES
THAT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL INDICATING THE MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT ARE ONLY
SUITABLE FOR USERS UP TO 100kg (220 lbs)
Shock pack label
Date of manufacture
