Conventional Latch Sequence
1
Raise Ladder:
Pull right hand rope down using
both hands.
2
Re-engage Latch:
Remove tension from rope,
ensure latch captures both rungs.
3
Lower Ladder:
Pull down on right hand rope and
raise fly section by 30mm.
4
Disengage Latch:
Pull left hand rope away from
the ladder to disengage latch.
5
Lower Ladder Fly:
Raise right hand rope while keeping
tension on the left rope to keep the latch disengaged.
6
Re-engage Latch:
Remove tension from left hand rope
to engage latch. Ensure latch captures both rungs.
4
6
5
1
3
2
CAUTION
■
Never place hands in latch.
■
Never place hands on rungs while raising or lowering
the ladder.
■
Always check the latch is engaged before placing
hands on rungs or climbing the ladder.
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