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WARNING
Do not use any solvents, thinners or any chemical cleaning agent.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
personal injury or death.
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 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 GTFA
shall be protected from potential damage.
Appendix 1 MSA Latchways ClimbLatch
WARNING
• When using the Latchways ClimbLatch device (85191-00/
85195-00) on an inclined or vertical system the arrow on
the device label (see page 102
highest point of the system.
the device be used the other way around.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
personal injury or death.
) shall point towards the
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Under no circumstances shall
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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.
A declaration of conformity may be downloaded at
http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/minesafetyappliances/DofCLatchwaysLatchways GTFA
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