Inspection - Latchways R20 User Instructions

UK
Personal Rescue Device
User Instruction Manual
5.3.2 Lanyard
Always use an energy absorbing lanyard or retractable type fall arrestor that comply with relevant standards
within the country of use.
Where a work positioning lanyard is used, it should conform to the relevant standard (such as EN 358), and
should only be used in conjunction with a fall arrest lanyard (See Section 7.3).
5.3.3 Connectors
Connectors must conform to EN 362 and be securely locked to prevent opening.
WARNING! Incompatible components can lead to connectors
accidentally disengaging.

6 Inspection

The Latchways PRD has been specifically designed as a user friendly device, incorporating a range of
features to aid pre-use checks and on-site periodic examination, and wherever possible minimise the need
to return the device to Latchways or authorised agent.
6.1 Pre-use checks
These are the detailed descent device and harness checks that should be carried out by the user before
each use.
6.1.1 Descent device/line
Figure 4
Figure 5
corrosion or cracking.
Ensure that the descent line is not paid out of the device, this would indicate that
a descent has occurred (See Figure 4). If descent line is paid out do not use.
Remove the PRD from service and refer to Latchways or authorised agent.
corrosion. If damage is apparent do not use. Remove the PRD from service and
refer to Latchways or authorised agent.
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(See Figure 5).