MSA Latchways GTFA Instrucciones Para El Usuario página 3

• Latchways VLLs must be installed and used such that the
maximum incline from vertical is 15º in any direction (Figure 1).
• The Latchways GTFA shall not be used for any other purpose
than providing attachment for a single User to a Latchways
VLL manufactured and specified by MSA Latchways plc.
• During use do not allow any clothing, equipment, body appendages
or any other items to restrict the operation of the device.
• Do not use the Latchways GTFA below -30°C (-22°F) or above 50°C.
• If the Latchways GTFA device is damaged, has arrested a
fall, there is any doubt about the safe condition of the device
or the service date has expired and it is unable to pass an
examination it shall be immediately withdrawn from service.
This shall be recorded on the record card and the device
passed to a Technician
• Rescue and evacuation: the user must have a rescue plan
and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take
into account the equipment and specific training necessary
to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions.
If the rescue be from a confined space, the provisions of
OSHA regulation 1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1 must be taken
into account. It is recommended to provide means for user
evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually
reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent
the risk to rescuers.
• Do not alter this equipment or intentionally misuse it. Do
not use fall protection equipment for purposes other than
those for which it was designed. Do not use fall protection
equipment for towing, hoisting or material handling. Repairs
shall be completed by a Technician
MSA's instructions. No unauthorized repairs, modifications,
alterations and/or additions are permitted.
WARNING
for repair or disposal.
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