Example Specification

Manufacturer & Reference:

Latchways plc, Hopton Park, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2JP
Tel: 44 (0) 1380 732700
Fax: 44 (0) 1380 732701
Email: info@latchways.com
Web: www.latchways.com

N25/210 Guided Type Fall Arrest System:

Latchways ManSafe for Composite Roofing, using Constant Force posts.

System Requirements

Category B1 system, fall restraint (approved and tested for fall arrest) system to be used for building maintenance operations by basic trained personnel using standard PPE. System located 2 m from roof edge to provide safe access on roof top for 2 users, for gutter cleaning twice yearly, accessed via roof hatch.
Overall System Length 105 m

Anchorage Device

To be Latchways ManSafe horizontal 7x7 316S Stainless steel cable, conforming to BS MA 29.

Anchorage Points

Latchways Constant Force posts for KS1000RW Kingspan roofing. Top fixed to the crowns of the panel using 16 stitching screws per post.

System to consist of:

1 x End Anchor set: Part Number: 82001-00 (A&E)
8 x Intermediate set: Part Number: 82002-00 (C)
3 x 90° Corner set: Part Number: 82003-00 (D)
4 x Variable set: Part Number: 82004-00 (B)
2 x Transfastener: Part Number: 85085-00
107 m 7x7 Cable: Part Number: 00900-00

The anchorage points must limit the load to a constant force of 10 kN in the event of a fall and absorb the energy integrally. The body of the anchorage is to deploy in the event of a fall pulling the fixings in sheer and preventing damage to the roof system. The posts must be weatherproofed and approved in writing by the roofing manufacturer for use on their systems. The entire system must be CE marked and hold an EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance to EN795. The system must be manufactured under ISO9002 quality procedures. Installation must only be carried out by contractors trained and approved by Latchways.

NB:The above is an example of a system specification and the highlighted text would be unique to each system design