The LaTCH CS rescue lifting device manual provides safety guidelines, installation steps, operation instructions, and maintenance requirements.
This manual describes the safe use of the LaTCH CS rescue lifting device, which is intended solely for rescue operations. It outlines the device’s technical data, required personal protective equipment, and the mandatory safety precautions, including the prohibition of using the device as a fall‑arrest system.
Detailed installation procedures are provided for mounting the device on a LaTCH CSTripod tripod or on a structural anchor element, along with instructions for periodic inspections, maintenance, and record‑keeping on the identity card.
| Rope diameter | 6.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum working load | 140 kg |
| Hand force required | 22 kG |
| Rope length (minimum) | 25 m |
| Lifting distance | up to 24 m (1 m less than rope length) |
| Required anchor static strength | 14 kN |
The device can lift a maximum working load of 140 kg.
It must be withdrawn from use for a detailed inspection after each 12 months of utilization.
No, using the LaTCH CS as protection against falls is forbidden; a secondary fall‑arrest system must be used.
A rope with a diameter of 6.3 mm is required.