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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 (see page 116
highest point of the system. Under no circumstances shall
the device be used the other way around.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
personal injury or death.
User Instructions
1. Unscrew the thimble on the entry gate and slide the thimble
away.
2. 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.
3. Once the Latchways ClimbLatch is fully engaged with the tube
pull the device along until the gap has been cleared. Next
tighten up the thimble on the entry gate to secure the system.
Figure 8.
1. Technician: a person, other than the User, who is trained and authorised by
MSA Latchways to examine, repair and factory recertify Latchways GTFAs, in
accordance with MSA's instructions.
2. Competent person: a person, other than the User, competent in the examination
of PPE in accordance with MSA's instructions.
*Date of first use shall be administratively provable. Where the date of first use is
unknown, then the next previous administratively provable date shall be used, e.g.
date of purchase or date of manufacture.
WARNING
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