Latchways LadderLatch Manual page 5

MSA Latchways
LadderLatch, TowerLatch, TowerLatch SP and Climblatch
The minimum mass of User on any device including tools and equipment must not be less than 50 kg
The required minimum distance below the User's feet and the ground is 2 m (6'6"). Below 2 m (6'6") the
user may not be protected against hitting the ground or obstacles below. Therefore, extra care must be
taken when ascending / descending the first 2 m (6'6").
Temporarily disabling or manually handling the lock/release mechanism of the device during ascent or
descent may hinder the safe operation and diminish the effect of the braking mechanism.
Before and during operation of the vertical fall arrest system consideration should be given as to how any
rescue could be safely and efficiently carried out.
The Latchways devices have been subjected to an additional series of tests devised by TUV/NEL (Notified
Body no. 0320). These tests were conducted using 71 kg (156 lbs) and 100 kg (220 lbs) anthropomorphic
test dummies with different body postures (reference NEL certificate no. MTHH).
Latchways, an MSA Company.
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