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Latchways R20 User Instructions

Personal rescue device
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Latchways Personal
Rescue Device
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User Instructions
68201-96CE Issue 2

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  • Page 1 Latchways Personal Rescue Device ™ User Instructions 68201-96CE Issue 2...
  • Page 2 Certificate of Conformity Certificat de conformité Konformitätserklärung Conformiteit Attest Certificado de Conformidad Certificato di conformità We certify that this item has been inspected and Hierbij verklaren wij dat dit product is geïnspecteerd conforms to the full requirements and specifications en voldoet aan alle vereisten en specificaties van de EN 341:2011 en EN 361:2002.
  • Page 3 Signed / Signature / Unterschrieben / Getekend / Firmado / Firmato Inspected by and on behalf of Latchways plc. Inspecté par le compte et au nom de Latchways plc. Geprüft von und im Auftrag von Latchways plc. Geïnspecteerd door en namens Latchways plc.
  • Page 6 Product markings / Marquages du produit / Produktkennzeichnung / Productmarkeringen / Marcas del producto / Contrassegni del prodotto Descent device label / Étiquette du produit / Product label / Productetiket / Etiqueta del producto / Etichetta del prodotto Model User weight Modèle Poids de l’utilisateur Modell...
  • Page 7 Figure 1 / Figure 1 / Abbildung 1 / Afbeelding 1 / Figura 1 / Figura 1 IP68 Tel: +44 (0)1380 732700 www.latchways.com EN 341:2011/1D 0194 II 2 G c IIC T3 EXAMINATION Follow the manufacturers DATE instructions included with this equipment at time of shipment.
  • Page 8 Seriennummer Lees de handleiding Serienummer Lea el manual Número de serie Leggere il manuale Numero di serie Tel: +44 (0)1380 732700 www.latchways.com User weight RH1 07 2011 ?????? EN 361: 2002 ANS Poids de l’utilisateur Nutzergewicht WARNING: READ INSTRUCTIONS BEF...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    The PRD shall only be used by a person who is trained and competent in its safe use. Contact Latchways if you have any concerns regarding the use, maintenance, applications or operation of this device. Fitness and age significantly affect a person’s ability to safely withstand fall arrest loads.

  • Page 10: Purpose

    Should a fall occur and the fall arrest harness be subject to fall arrest loads, it must be withdrawn from service, details recorded on the periodic examination log and referred to Latchways. The life of the product can be affected by environmental conditions.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    5.3.1 Anchor Only use with a CE approved fall protection system that conforms to national standards. The anchor must be able to sustain a minimum load of 10 kN. Latchways recommends using a certified anchor, refer to 100% EN 795. If more than one user is attached to the same anchor then the anchor should be capable of sustaining the loads arising from multiple falls.

  • Page 12: Inspection

    6 Inspection 100% 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.
  • Page 13 PRD, it must be removed from service and refer to Latchways or authorised agent. It may not be used again until confirmed in writing by a competent person that it is safe to do so.

  • Page 14: Using The Prd

    The periodic examination should be recorded in the periodic examination log. A copy of the Latchways PRD Periodic Examination Guide is available to download from: www.latchways.com The service life of the PRD, based upon its textile elements, has been evaluated to be up to 10 years.
  • Page 15 Personal Rescue Device User Instruction Manual 4 Put arms through the shoulder straps and connect chest buckle (A) Figure 12 (See Figure 12). 5 The chest strap should be squarely in line with your sternum (breast bone) Figure 13 (See Figure 13). 6 The connection point on the descent device should be positioned squarely between your shoulder blades.
  • Page 16 Following a descent, internal components of the PRD may become hot – do not open backpack immediately following operation. WARNING! After a descent, the PRD must be withdrawn from service, details recorded on the periodic examination log and referred to Latchways or authorised agent.

  • Page 17: Prd Warranty

    8.1 Standard conditions Latchways warrants this product to be in good working order during the warranty period. In the event that the product is found to be defective within the warranty period, a repair service will be provided free of charge by returning the PRD to Latchways, in accordance with the details set out below.
  • Page 18 – Repairs, modifications or cleaning not authorised by Latchways. – Use of spare parts or consumables which are not supplied by Latchways or are not compatible with product. – Inadequate packaging of the product when returning it to Latchways.
  • Page 19 Latchways plc, Hopton Park, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2JP, England Tel: +44 (0)1380 732700 Fax: +44 (0)1380 732701 Email: info@latchways.com Website: www.latchways.com 68201-96CE_2...