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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Uni 8
Overhead
Always read and follow the warnings and instructions for use
© Copyright Capital Safety Systems Ltd 2013
T H E U L T I M A T E I N F A L L P R O T E C T I O N

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Uni 8 Overhead ™ Always read and follow the warnings and instructions for use © Copyright Capital Safety Systems Ltd 2013 T H E U L T I M A T E I N F A L L P R O T E C T I O N...
  • Page 2: Pre-Use Checks

    Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Index FOREWORD THE UNI 8™ OVERHEAD HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS REGULATIONS, QUALITY, PRECAUTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, SERVICING AND WARRANTY PRE-USE CHECKS USING THE SYSTEM FOLLOWING INSTALLATION SYSTEM LAYOUT & COMPONENTS 10.0 MAINTENANCE CHECK SHEET 11.0...
  • Page 3 Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Foreword Section 1.0 The Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline is a safety system designed to eliminate or substantially reduce the risk of injury or death to operatives working at height or where a fall would otherwise be hazardous to the user’s health. Therefore, it is vital that it is installed, maintained and used correctly.
  • Page 4 Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System The Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline Section 2.0 The Uni 8™ Overhead Lifeline System is a unique safety product. It offers both fall arrest and restraint capabilities using a 1 x 19 8mm (5/16”) stainless steel cable, which is secured to a structure using a range of anchorage fittings. The two wheeled attachment carriages are secured to the system during installation and when in use move over the intermediate brackets without interruption.
  • Page 5: System Design

    Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System System Design, Installation and Other Characteristics Section 3.0 SYSTEM DESIGN The System will be designed to suit your local conditions. The approved Capital Safety Installer will have verified all the necessary parameters using a specially developed computer program. The information generated from this program is the result of extensive testing and verification by an external laboratory and conforms with internationally recognised standards.
  • Page 6 Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Regulations, Quality, Precautions and Exclusions Section 4.0 REGULATIONS Horizontal lifelines should comply with national standards. The Uni 8™ Overhead System conforms to European Standard EN795:1996 Class C concerning anchorage devices and satisfies all current legislation and guidelines.
  • Page 7: Warranty

    Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Inspection and Maintenance, Servicing and Warranty Section 5.0 THE UNI 8™ OVERHEAD • A close visual inspection of the entire system HORIZONTAL LIFELINE • Check and adjust as necessary the cable tension The Uni 8™ Overhead System has been designed to be used •...
  • Page 8 Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Pre-Use Checks Section 6.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Examine harnesses, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines or controlled rate descent devices in accordance with their manufacturers instructions to ascertain if they are serviceable. If in doubt do not use them. If these items have been subjected to a fall they must be serviced or discarded.
  • Page 9: General Points

    Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Using The System Section 7.0 GENERAL POINTS Only personnel trained in the correct use of the system and in safe working at height procedures should use the system. Prior to accessing/using the system the user must: •...
  • Page 10 Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Using The System Section 7.0 ATTACHING TO THE SYSTEM Two different attachment devices can be used with the Uni 8™ Overhead System. In most cases the system will have two wheeled carriages permanently installed on the wire. In this case you will usually find that the fall arrest device is permanently secured to the carriage and ready to be attached to.
  • Page 11: System Label

    Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Following Installation Section 8.0 SYSTEM LABEL Included in this manual is a checklist for the minimum amount of information that should be supplied by the Installer following the The System Label must be located at the entrance point to the installation of your System.
  • Page 12 Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System System Layout & Components Section 9.0 Typical Uni 8™ Overhead System MAX 30m (100ft) on masonry Vector version of this please EN795:1996 Class C OSHA COMPLIANT AS/NZS 1891.2 Installation Date / Installatiedatum / Fecha de instalación / Montagedatum /Date d’installation / Data da instalação / Data installazione / Installationsdatum Installed By / Geïnstalleerd door / Instalado Por / Montiert durch / Installateur / Instalado por / Installato da / Installerad av Contact Number / Contactnr.
  • Page 13 Uni 8™ evolution™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System System Layout & Components Section 9.0 7234021 7240122 7241073 7240109 Uni 8™ Wall Fixing Plate Uni 8™ Straight Eye Uni 8™ Energy Absorber Uni 8™ 8mm Hex Swage Tensioner 7241067 7241074 7240212 7234011 Uni 8™...
  • Page 14 RoofSafe™ Anchor Maintenance Check Sheet Section 10.0 Maintenance Check Sheet CUSTOMER INFORMATION INSPECTOR INFORMATION INSPECTION INFORMATION Site Name: Capital Safety ID No: Inspection Date: Site Address: Name: System Type: Stand Seam RA Top Fix RA Single Ply RA Secret Fix RA Bituminous RA Uni 8™...
  • Page 15 Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System Rescue & Emergency Procedures Section 11.0 RESCUE When contemplating working at height, and in particular when considering the use of a fall arrest/work restraint system, it is extremely important that employers and employees consider any emergency or rescue procedures that may be required. It is strongly recommended that a written emergency and rescue plan is developed and those responsible are trained to affect a rescue.
  • Page 16 GLOBAL LEADER IN FALL PROTECTION Capital Safety is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fall protection and rescue equipment, with decades of experience and a legacy of innovation. We understand the industries we serve and listen to the workers in the field. We employ the best engineers to create innovative solutions and patent the products that keep workers safe at heights around the world.

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