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User Instructions
Datasheet No.: VERTI_96
DAR No.: 5306mc
Issue: 4
Issue Date: 19.01.2016
Approved: A.Pass
Sheet 9 of 15
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6. User Instructions
WARNING!
IF THE DEVICE HAS BEEN USED TO ARREST A FALL, IS DAMAGED OR 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EXPIRED IT SHALL BE WITHDRAWN FROM SERVICE.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.
WARNING!
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.
6.1. Connect the device via the karabiner to the chest attachment point of 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 the safety gate ensuring it is
fully closed and locked.
6.2. Hold the device in the right hand by the release catch cover below the level of the attachment point
so that the linkage is in the vertical plane. This will force the cam into the unlocked position. Fig 6.2.
6.3. Press the release catch with your right thumb. The release catch will not operate if the device is
incorrectly oriented. Using your left hand pull the Starwheel away from the body of the device and
offer the device up to the cable. Fig 6.3.
Fig 6.2. Cam in unlocked position.
Cable
Depress Release Catch
Pull Starwheel Out
Fig 6.3.