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Personal Rescue Device
UK
User Instruction Manual
6 Inspection
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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
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These are the detailed descent device and harness checks that should be carried out by the user before
each use.
• Thoroughly inspect all equipment and components before each use.
• No repairs, modifications or alterations are to be carried out on the PRD.
6.1.1 Descent device/line
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Figure 6
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• Inspect the D-ring connector for signs of damage, excessive wear, distortion,
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.
• Open the backpack containing the descent device (See Figure 5).
• Inspect the general condition of the descent device for signs of damage or
corrosion. If damage is apparent do not use. Remove the PRD from service and
refer to Latchways or authorised agent.
• Inspect descent line for any 'slack' between the drum and rack (See Figure 6).
If line shows any sign of slack - the PRD should be removed from service and
refer to Latchways or authorised agent.
• Check the legibility of the product markings.
• Inspect the release pin for signs of damage, distortion, corrosion or cracking.
Ensure that it has not been disengaged. Ensure that the red release cord is
positioned under the release pin and that the load-line webbing is looped around
the release pin (See Figure 7).
• Ensure that the release pin clip is present and undamaged (See Figure 7).
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