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Personal Rescue Device
User Instruction Manual
Content
1. Important information........................................................................................................9
2. Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................9
3. Purpose ............................................................................................................................10
4. Limitations ........................................................................................................................10
5. System requirements ......................................................................................................11
6. Inspection .........................................................................................................................12
7. Using the PRD ..................................................................................................................15
8. PRD Warranty ...................................................................................................................18
1 Important information
Before using this equipment, check that the Serial number of the harness and the descent
device match those listed on the Certificate of Conformity/equipment record sheet.
Register your product at http://warranty.latchways.com as specified in the Warranty (See page 18).
The user must read, understand and follow this instruction manual before using this equipment. This manual
must be kept in a safe place for future reference with inspection records and should be used as part of an
employee training program. It is essential for the safety of the user that if the Latchways Personal Rescue
Device (PRD) is resold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for
use, maintenance, inspection, periodic examination and repair in the language of the country in which the
device will be used.
It is essential that users are competent in the use of the PRD. Users should have sufficient professional or
technical training, knowledge and actual experience to enable them to:
and be able to take remedial action to deal with these.
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. Only people who are physically and
mentally fit and healthy, not under the influence of drugs or alcohol are permitted to use this equipment. If you are
uncertain about your ability, consult your doctor. The PRD must not be used by pregnant women or minors.
2 Terms and definitions
Personal Rescue Device (PRD):
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complete fall arrest body holding/rescue device made up of a full body harness, descent device and backpack
Descent/descender device:
unit consisting of a fall arrest point, braking mechanism and descent line.
Descent line:
kernmantle rope contained within the descender device allowing the user to descend to a lower position.
Load line:
textile webbing contained within the descender device connecting the fall arrest point to the descent line.
Release cord:
webbing on shoulder strap which is pulled enabling mechanical release of the descent mechanism.
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