MSASafety WINGRIP-CUSTOM Latchways WinGrip AIO Vacuum Anchor Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- MSAsafety
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WINGRIP-CUSTOM Latchways WinGrip AIO Vacuum Anchor
Instruction Manual 
MSA
Latchways WinGrip® All In One
(Latchways WinGrip® AIO)
User instructions
EN795:2012 Type E
MSA Latchways WinGrip® AIO
General information
Instructions shall be retained and provided to all Users of Latchways WinGrip
AIOs in the language of the destination country, even when resold. Failure to
follow these instructions may cause serious injury or death.
Users of Latchways WinGrip AIOs shall be medically fit and formally trained in
the use of the system by MSA or an appointed MSA training partner. Latchways
WinGrip AIOs shall not be used by pregnant women, minors or those under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Latchways WinGrip is a temporary anchor solution that utilises vacuum
technology to enable quick, temporary, safe access to maintenance and
construction areas without permanently affecting the interfacing substrate.
Latchways WinGrip may be used on surfaces similar to aircraft wings that are
even/flat, nonporous, free from contamination and dirt.
Latchways WinGrip AIO is supplied with a self-contained high pressure gas
cylinder and has a sealed vacuum area of 0.13 m2.
Intended use and product limitations
Latchways WinGrip AIO is designed for a single User per attachment point. The maximum User weight (including tools and equipment) is 140 kg. It is lightweight (6 kg) and portable and may be used in both wet and dry situations.
- Operated solely on compressed air or nitrogen, no electrical requirement making it intrinsically safe to use with open fuel tanks.
- Working temperature range of -12°C (10°F) to + 50°C (125°F)
- 20 minutes of safe use after vacuum generation has ceased
- Latchways WinGrip may be used at any angle between 0º and 90º. It is not suitable to be used upside down.
- The device shall not be positioned such that water could accumulate and create a hazard, or used when there is a risk of frost or freezing conditions where the conditions create a hazard.
- The anchor device shall only be used for personal fall protection not for lifting equipment.
Designed to be used in restraint for maximum safety and also arrest capable;
with a minimum nominal radius of 1.6 m. The Latchways WinGrip AIO (Figure 1)
equips the User with a means of limiting the dynamic forces exert on the User
during a fall to a maximum of 4 kN.
Latchways WinGrip AIO rubber seal composition offers resistance against
aerospace fluid contaminants whilst maintaining flexibility and a high shear
loading. The maximum loads transmitted from the anchor to the surface is 89.1
kN per m2; this force is horizontal.
Pre-use checks and periodic examination
The safety of the User relies upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment therefore pre-use checks shall be completed before each use as specified in Table
- Periodic examinations shall be completed by a Technician1, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The interval will be dictated by the usage (Table 2), local regulations or environmental conditions and shall be at least annually. It is recommended that the device is marked with the date of next examination.
Records shall be kept of the results of the examination (page 54).
Table 2 Periodic examination interval
| Usage | Interval |
|---|---|
| Infrequent to light | Annually (12 months) |
| Moderate to heavy | Semi-annually to annually (6-12 months) |
| Severe to continuous | Quarterly to semi-annually (3-6 months) |
Usage shall be determined by a Technician1.
1. Technician: a person, other than the User, who is trained by MSA to
examine, repair and recertify Latchways WinGrip AIOs, in accordance with MSA’s
instructions.
Latchways WinGrip AIO shall not be altered or added to and shall be repaired
by a Technician1 in accordance with the MSA’s instructions.
Air Supply:
Latchways WinGrip AIO is designed to be used with the Latchways WinGrip
cylinder or a clean, dry supply of compressed air*, including outside of
hanger with a nitrogen trolley.
Whilst it is possible to use lubricated compressors system, performance may be
affected due to the potential for liquid or particle intake.
The use of an additional vacuum anchor via a primary hose will greatly reduce
the working time of the cylinder. It is therefore advisable to use shop air
when a task requires the employment of the flying anchor. The cylinder may be
stored on the Latchways WinGrip AIO and used as an additional supply in an
emergency situation. An additional cyclinder may be stored on the Latchways
WinGrip Flying Anchor for use for system evacuation (Figure 6).
Installation and use
A written rescue plan and the means to implement it shall be in place to deal
with emergencies that may arise during use.
Ensure PPE is suitable, worn correctly and fulfills site specific criteria.
For installation steps see Figure 2. Installation of a vacuum anchor has three
phases – Surface, Installation and Integrity.
Safe access
At all times access shall be achieved in a safe manor; observing the hierarchy
of risk for fall protection.
At all times it is preferable to work in restraint. When moving, restraint is
achieved through good rope discipline Table 3. When working in restraint is
not possible and there is a potential to fall (e.g. working at a wing tip),
then fall clearances shall be known and the fall path kept clear. Minimum fall
clearance is indicated in Figure 1. The maximum deflection of the anchor and
energy absorber during a fall is 1 m.
Careful consideration shall be given to access to the wing. Where a suitable
anchor point is not available the flying anchor shall be used to achieve safe
access (Figure 3).
Cleaning, maintenance and storage
The system components may require cleaning or disinfecting after use.
Components shall be thoroughly rinsed, using warm water and domestic
detergent, and allowed to dry naturally, away from direct heat. Methyl alcohol
may be used to remove heavy dirt deposits on metal and rubber components only.
Solvents, thinners and chemical cleaning agents shall not be used unless
specified by MSA.
When not in use the Latchways WinGrip components shall be stored in the case
supplied; compressed air or nitrogen vented and vacuum vented from the
anchors. Components shall be protected from direct sunlight, excessive heat,
high humidity, sharp edges and corrosives. The components shall not be
subjected to unnecessary stress, pressure or rough handling. Wet components
shall be dried naturally away from direct heat.
Incorrect storage may reduce the service life of the components.
Maximum product life
Latchways WinGrip AIO service life is determined by the device condition as
prescribed by pre-use checks and periodic examinations; there is no fixed
service life. Continued use is dependent upon passing pre-use checks and
periodic examinations. Service life may be reduced by frequency and conditions
of use or local regulations. Components with a fixed maximum service life are
indicated in Table 4.
If an issue is identified, a User has fallen on the anchor or any doubt
exists as to the suitability, the Latchways WinGrip AIO shall be tagged
“unusable” and withdrawn from service.
Prior to return to service MSA or a Technician1 shall confirm, in writing,
that Latchways WinGrip AIO has passed examination.
WinGrip component disposal:
The stainless steel, aluminium, rubber and plastic parts of Latchways WinGrip
AIOs are recyclable. The harness and Energy absorber lanyards shall be cut, to
prevent accidental use, and disposed of as domestic waste.
UKCA type examination
SATRA Technology Centre Limited Wyndham Way, Telford Way, Kettering,
Northamptonshire, NN16 8SD, United Kingdom (Approved Body 0321)
UKCA conformity assessment
INSPEC International Ltd 56 Leslie Hough Way, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6
6AJ, United Kingdom (Approved Body 0194)
UKCA type examination and conformity assessment in accordance with PPE
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 as retained in UK law and amended, using harmonized/
designated standards.
Product terminology
Component
06 Read instructions
07 **REF**Model number
08 Manufacturer
09 Vacuum anchor gauge
10 Test button
11 Alarm mute
12 Air inlet
13 Single User capacity
14 Standard
15 **SN** Serial number
16 Vacuum outlet – used to install Latchways WinGrip Flying anchor (via
Primary hose)
17 Notified body number
18 Carrying handle
19 Slide valve (on / off)
20 Supply pressure indicator
21 System side vacuum gauge
22 Cylinder lock release catch
23 Rotating arm with Energy absorber lanyard
24 ****Date of manufacture
25 Plastic coated D-ring
26 Filling adaptor
Production control phase
CE type approval
Inspec International B.V. (Notified Body No: 2849)
Beechavenue 54, 1119 PW
Schiphol – Rijk, Netherlands
Notified bodies
CE type examination
SATRA Technology Europe Limited (Notified Body No: 2777)
Bracetown Business Park Clonee, D15YN2P Republic of Ireland
Authorised representative
MSA Europe GmbH
Schlusselstrasse 12, Rappersvil-Jona
8645, Switzerland
The Declaration of Conformity can be found under the following link:
MSAsafety.com/DoC
Table 1: Pre-use examination
| Item | Function | Pre-use checks |
|---|---|---|
| Latchways WinGrip AIO | Single point vacuum anchor. | Ensure that the seal is |
clean and intact.
REF 80000-03 Energy absorber| Provides connection between the vacuum anchor
and the User via a Work positioning rope.| Ensure that Energy absorber is
within date and that there is no evidence of excessive wear.
Latchways WinGrip Flying
vacuum anchor| Used as a single point vacuum anchor during installation, or
when working on an area that cannot be accessed from the Latchways
WinGrip AIO. The flying anchor may
carry a spare Latchways WinGrip cylinder 01.| Ensure that the seal is clean
and intact. Ensure the energy absorber is undamaged and within service life.
01 Latchways
WinGrip Cylinder| Provides up to 6 hours use for a single installation. Set to
deliver compressed air at 115 psi. May be filled by a Competent person (
26 filling adapter may be required). Has
an in-built pressure release valve and safety burst disk (6500 psi).| Ensure
the cyclinder is filled, holding
the charge and within current hydrostatic test.
02 Primary vacuum hose| Flexible re-enforced rubber tubing
with a male and a female connector| Ensure that the hose is intact and
that the connector operates.
03 Latchways WinGrip harness| When used in combination with the Energy
absorber the harness can sustain the forces developed during a fall.| Examine
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure the Latchways WinGrip
harness is within date.
04, 05 Work positioning ropes| Used to secure the User to the anchor point.
Double ropes have the advantage of attaching to two points and are therefore
required during installation to provide 100% tie-off.| Ensure that all Work
positioning ropes are intact and that the connectors operate correctly. Ensure
the Latchways WinGrip harness is
within date.
Product terminology
Latchways WinGrip AIO and Flying Anchor system
Figure 1 Système Latchways WinGrip AIO
- Dorsal D ring
- Work positioning rope
- Energy absorbing lanyard
- Latchways WinGrip AIO
- Working surface
- User
- Fall hazard
- Ground / obstruction
Installation of the AIO
Preparation:
Attach the cylinder01 to the Latchways WinGrip AIO.
Surface:
Ensure the surface is non-porous, even and free from contamination. Remove
excessive moisture.
Maintain the downward pressure and operate the Slide valve19 to the ON
position. Depress the Alarm mute 11 until the needle enters the green.
Avoid applying pressure to the center of the anchor
Integrity: Whilst pressing the Test button 10 ensure that the Vacuum anchor
gauge 09 needle remains stable, movement of one mark or more indicates a leak
that will affect anchor performance during use. Switch anchor off and re-site
anchor, repeating the installation steps. If anchor fails again, return the
anchor to issuing stores for fault investigation.
Attach to the anchor point, face gate uppermost to avoid surface damage.
3: Rope discipline
Service Life
- Subject to passing Pre-use checks and Periodic examinations.
Figure 5
When working near an edge twin anchors shall be used.
Or work conducted on the opposite side to the anchor creating a position of
restraint.
Figure 6 System evacuation
When the cylinder is exhausted then the flying anchor cylinder is to be
fitted, allowing exit from the structure. **Equipment Record**
**REF** |
**SN** |
Latchways PLC |
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Hopton Park, Devizes,
Wiltshire SN10 2JP| +44 (0)800 066 2222| MSAsafety.com
| Purchase Date:| Date of first use:
Periodic Examination and Repair History
DD/MM/ YYYY| Periodic examination or repair?| Defect noted, repairs carried
out and other relevant information.| Name & signature of competentperson| Next
date
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Latchways WinGrip® and Constant Force® are registered trademarks of MSA plc
Important document – retain for future use
Latchways plc, An MSA Brand
Hopton Park, Devizes
Wiltshire, SN10 2JP
United Kingdom
Phone +44 (0)800 066 2222
Email: info.gb@MSAsafety.com
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