MSA Latchways Vertical Guided Type Fall Arrester Mode D'emploi page 6

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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 Star wheel away from the body of the device and
offer the device up to the cable. Figure 5.
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 wheael to move
back into its original position, check that the release catch has
disengaged and the star wheel cannot be pulled out. Figure 6.
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 Competent person .
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When ascending and descending, the device shall always be
below the Full body 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 Full body harness attachment point so that the
cam is open and then move the device until it is free from the cable.
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 and ABS 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.
9 Inspection, maintenance and storage
Periodic examination – The safety of the User relies upon the
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