ManSafe. for Wind Turbines

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1 Product brochure ManSafe for Wind Turbines The complete fall protection solution for wind turbine access

The complete safety solution Latchways plc the global leader in fall protection solutions now offers the complete solution for your turbines and met masts.

2 The complete safety solution Latchways plc the global leader in fall protection solutions now offers the complete solution for your turbines and met masts. Whether onshore or offshore, we provide high performance, durable systems for use during construction, operations and maintenance right through to decommissioning ensuring the safety of your technicians when working at height, even in the harshest environments. The ManSafe Sealed Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) when combined with a fixed, custom-made post allows safe, unhindered access from vessel to turbine. Once inside the turbine, the tailored cable system for internal aluminium ladders provides safe, permanent attachment without the need to remove the cable from the intermediate wire guides allowing safe ground to nacelle transition. 2

ManSafe for Wind Turbines Tailored solution Latchways in-depth knowledge of both the fall protection and energy industries means they can offer a tailored solution depending on your requirements.

3 ManSafe for Wind Turbines Tailored solution Latchways in-depth knowledge of both the fall protection and energy industries means they can offer a tailored solution depending on your requirements. When Latchways is specified time is spent with the turbine manufacturers to develop optimum solutions suiting their specific tower internals. Testing All Latchways systems are manufactured to exceed the highest international standards. Latchways strong belief in extensive independent testing ensures that all products exceed current performance standards. Compatibility Latchways systems can be specified at the project design stage and installed at the time of construction. Solutions have been designed to ensure systems can be used in conjunction with lifts and climb assist. Several major retrofit programmes have been completed for key clients. Specific clients have also requested testing using their chosen harness. Industry partnerships Turbine manufacturers we work with: Vestas, Nordex, GE, Siemens, AER, Alstom Ecotecnia, REpower UK. Wind farm owners we work with: E.ON, RES, Scottish Power, DONG, SCIRA, Scottish and Southern Energy Airtricity, RWE npower renewables. Compatible with tower internals from: Zarges, Hailo and Avanti. Image courtesy of REpower UK 3

Ground to nacelle transition For ascending the internal ladder of a turbine A vertical cable-based fall protection system allows a hands-free unhindered solution for ascending the ladder within a

4 Ground to nacelle transition For ascending the internal ladder of a turbine A vertical cable-based fall protection system allows a hands-free unhindered solution for ascending the ladder within a turbine, suitable for both new build and retrofit. The system has been designed to be used with the TowerLatch unit a device that secures the climber to the cable via the chest D-ring on their harness. In the event of a fall the device immediately locks onto the cable and a built-in webbing strop then facilitates a rescue using the cut away technique. Key Facts TUV NEL testing: Exceeds the requirements of: Tested and passed the potential new test for EN353-1 standard CE marked 4

ManSafe for Wind Turbines D Ring Vertical energy absorber Simple retrofit installation Retro fit post Stainless steel cable In-line tension indicating disc The system shown consists of two x mated

5 ManSafe for Wind Turbines D Ring Vertical energy absorber Simple retrofit installation Retro fit post Stainless steel cable In-line tension indicating disc The system shown consists of two x mated together with a yolk containing the Latchways tension indicating disc. This can be positioned above the lower platform enabling the system pre-tension to be checked without the need to open the hatch door and climb down into the lower platform area. Intermediate wire guides Rung-mounted bottom anchor TowerLatch unit The TowerLatch unit secures the climber to the fall protection cable via the chest D-ring, which allows free movement up and down the structure, but immediately locks onto the cable in the event of a fall. The unit incorporates a webbing strop to facilitate rescue. Also available with integrated shock pack.

Vessel to turbine transition For access to offshore turbines The Sealed SRL offers a dependable means of fall protection whilst climbing any offshore wind turbine access ladder.

The Sealed SRL has been developed with a number of unique features to provide a smarter, safer, stronger and better alternative to traditional SRLs.

6 Vessel to turbine transition For access to offshore turbines The Sealed SRL offers a dependable means of fall protection whilst climbing any offshore wind turbine access ladder. Designed to work in the harshest conditions, the Sealed SRL has undergone extensive, independently verified testing to ensure consistent, reliable performance. The Sealed SRL has been developed with a number of unique features to provide a smarter, safer, stronger and better alternative to traditional SRLs. Smarter, safer, stronger, better adjustment and ensures consistent braking performance in any conditions locking mechanism that won t freeze, hang up or corrode material compatibility and durability impenetrable to material/moisture ingress via rubber gaskets of ownership of the product Minimum replacement component required 6

7 ManSafe for Wind Turbines The Latchways tether line system allows easy access to the user attachment point of the Sealed SRL. Two variations are available as shown. Rigid attachment, yet easily released Unique field serviceable Sealed SRL Electro polished stainless steel retro fit post Fixed or loop tether line options Simple retrofit installation Key Facts Exceeds the requirements of: 5 year warranty Available in 15 m and 25 m Ingress Protection rating of IP68 and IP69K 2,000 hours of corrosion resistance testing 7

8 ManSafe, TowerLatch and LadderLatch are registered trademarks of Latchways plc Full Contact is a trademark of Latchways plc Images shown are for visual purposes only, hook configuration may vary by industry. Latchways plc, Hopton Park, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2JP, England Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) info@latchways.com Website: 42A-V1-06/11

Product brochure ManSafe Sealed SRL

Product brochure ManSafe Sealed SRL Self Retracting Lifelines for offshore wind farms Sealed and field serviceable lifeline The ManSafe Sealed Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) offers a dependable means of