MSA Latchways Vertical Guided Type Fall Arrester Mode D'emploi page 8

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Cleaning – As part of general maintenance the Latchways
Vertical GTFA may require cleaning. This may be done using
warm water and a domestic detergent. The device shall be
thoroughly rinsed and dried naturally away from direct heat.
Do not use any solvents, thinners or any chemical
cleaning agent.
Should the device become wet allow it to dry away from direct
heat at room temperature (typically 20ºC). A small amount of
WD40 water dispersant may be applied to the area between the
cam and the side plates. Following application of the WD 40 allow
any excess dispersant to drain away and wipe any surplus from
the device using a clean lint free cloth. Cleaning agents containing
chlorine or chlorides shall not be used.
Storage - The Latchways Vertical GTFA device shall be stored
away from excessive heat, high humidity, sharp edges, corrosives
or other foreseeable causes of damage. The equipment shall be
protected from unnecessary stress, pressure or rough handling.
Wet equipment shall be dried naturally away from direct heat.
Transport - during periods of transportation the Latchways
Vertical GTFA shall be protected from potential damage.
Appendix 1 MSA Latchways ClimbLatch
When using the Latchways ClimbLatch device (85191-00/
85195-00) on an inclined or vertical system the arrow on the
device label shall point towards the highest point of the
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system. Under no circumstances shall the device be used the
other way around.
User Instructions
Unscrew the thimble on the entry gate and slide the thimble away.
Offer the Latchways ClimbLatch to the gap in the entry gate.
Ensure the slipper is positioned underneath the tube, push the
slipper along the tube see Figure 7.
Once the Latchways ClimbLatch is fully engaged with the tube pull
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