Pre-Use Checks - MSA Latchways PRD Instrucciones De Usuario

Lanyard
Always use an energy absorbing lanyard or retractable type fall arrestor that complies with the
relevant standards within the country of use. In some harness variants, side attachment points are
included. These attachments are only to be used for a suitable work positioning lanyard.
ANSI ANSI Z359.1 or ANSI Z359.13
CSA CSA Z259.2.2, CSA Z259.11
Connectors
Connectors shall conform to the relevant national standards and must be compatible.
ANSI ANSI Z359.1 or Z359.12
CSA CSA Z259.12
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• Incompatible components can lead to connectors accidentally disengaging.
• Using combinations of components or subsystems, or both, which may affect or interfere with
the safe function of the component or subsystem is dangerous and shall not be used.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

Pre-use checks

The Latchways PRD has been designed to be easy to use, incorporating a range of features
to aid pre-use checks and on-site periodic examination. This minimises the need to return the
device to MSA or an authorised agent. No repairs, modifications or alterations are to be carried
out on the Latchways PRD. If any part of the Latchways PRD is found to be faulty, or a fault
is suspected, the device shall be removed from service and advise sought from MSA or an
authorised agent.
Problem identified Passes checks
Descender device/line
The following checks shall be carried out each time the Latchways PRD descender device is used:
• Inspect the attachment point connector for signs of damage,
excessive wear, distortion, corrosion or cracking.
• Ensure that the descent line is not paid out of the device, this would
indicate that a descent has occurred (Figure 4). If descent line is paid
out the Latchways PRD descender device shall be removed from
service and advise sought from MSA or authorised agent.
• Note: Attachment point size and shape may differ from that shown
Figure 4
in the diagram.
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• Open the backpack containing the device (Figure 5).
• Inspect the general condition of the device for signs of damage or
corrosion. If damaged the Latchways PRD descender device shall
be removed from service and advise sought from MSA or authorised
agent.
Figure 5
• Inspect descent line for any 'slack' between the drum and rack
(Figure 6). If the line is slack the Latchways PRD descender
device shall be removed from service and advise sought from
MSA or authorised agent.
Figure 6
• Check the legibility of the product markings.
• Inspect the release pin for signs of damage, distortion, corrosion
or cracking. Ensure that it is engaged. Ensure that the red release
cord is positioned under the release pin and that the load-line
webbing is looped around the release pin (Figure 7).
• Ensure that the green release pin clip is present and undamaged—
check for signs of damage, distortion or cracking (Figure 7).
Figure 7
• Ensure that the release cord guide is undamaged (Figure 8).
• Inspect the descent line, load-line and release cord for signs of cuts,
abrasion, fraying, tears, mould, discolouration, chemical attack or
excessive build-up of dirt. Check the stitching for signs of loosening,
pulling or cut thread. Excessive build-up of dirt may prevent the
descent line from pulling through the device. If damage is apparent
the Latchways PRD descender device shall be removed from
service and advise sought from MSA or authorised agent.
Figure 8
• After inspection close the zip on the backpack fully.
• Unzip the back panel of the backpack and inspect the Attachment
locking bolt for signs of damage, distortion, corrosion or cracking.
Ensure that the bolt is secure (Figure 9). If damage is apparent or
the bolt insecure the Latchways PRD descender device shall be
removed from service and advise sought from MSA or authorised
agent.
• Inspect all system components and subsystems according to MSA'
instructions.
Figure 9
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