MSA Latchways
®
Vertical Device
LadderLatch, TowerLatch, TowerLatch SP and Climblatch
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Latchways, an MSA Company.
Move the device around the cable until the cable is held within the cavity in the body of the device. Remove
your thumb and allow the release catch to return. Finally allow the star wheel to move back into its original
position, check that the release catch has disengaged and the star wheel cannot be pulled out. Fig 6.4.
To check the device is fully engaged move the device up the cable then quickly pull down on the karabiner
the device should lock onto the cable. If this does not happen, remove the device from service and do not
use until the device has been recertified by a Latchways authorised agent.
When ascending and descending, the device shall always be below the harness chest attachment point.
The red slipper shall always be pointing upwards 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 point so that the cam is open and then move
the device until it is free from the cable.
7. Materials
The device is manufactured from the following materials:
316 grade stainless steel, 17/4 PH stainless steel, steel, nylon 6 and ABS.
All metallic parts should be unaffected by sharp edges, chemical reagents, cutting, abrasion, UV degradation
or normal climatic conditions ranging from -30°C to 50°C. All metallic parts need to be kept a safe distance
from electrical current. 316 and 17/4 PH stainless steels shall not be exposed to environments containing
chlorine.
Nylon 6 (buffer) and ABS (release catch cover) should be kept clear of the following, sharp edges, chemical
reagents, cutting, abrasion, UV degradation. Avoid contact with electrical current.
8. Disposal
All stainless steel and plastic components are recyclable.
Cable
Disengage Release
Catch
Return Star wheel
Fig 6.4.
