SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give your dealer or distributor the serial number of your UCL Advanced FSHRS when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference.
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Congratulations on your choice of a Unique Concepts Man Rated Adjustable Freestanding Horizontal Rail Fall-Arrest System (FSHRS) to compliment your fall arrest applications. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating operator for the efficient access and egress from working heights while incorporating fall protection.
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means The Safety Alert symbol identifies important ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! safety messages on your equipment and in the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury of death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
Unique inspecting the equipment. Concepts Man Rated FSHRS. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going 2. Refer to and follow applicable ANSI, OSHA, CE to operate, maintain, inspect or work around the or other Standards and local regulations.
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13. Do not use the equipment around physical OPERATING SAFETY or environmental hazards. This list includes but is not limited to: 1. Read, understand and follow the Operator’s a. Corrosion that may affect the structural Manual and signs on the equipment before integrity of the life line or other components using, maintaining or inspecting the b.
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OPERATING, NEW OPERATOR OR OWNERS It is the responsibility of the owner’s The UCL ADVANCED FSHRS is designed to organization or operator to read this manual attach to a person working at a height to and to train all other operators before they provide protection against injuries resulting from start working with the equipment.
OPERATING SAFETY 1. Read, understand and follow the User 12. Establish a regular training program for Manual and signs on the equipment before new and experienced workers. using, maintaining or inspecting the equipment. 13. Establish a detailed inspection program for your equipment and document the findings.
1. Visual Inspection 1. Clean FSHRS System Perform a complete visual inspection. Refer Thoroughly clean the FSHRS System using to Section 4.2.1 excluding .2. Refer to mild soap on the body and labels. Be sure quarter year inspection for 4.2.1.2. Remove the labels are legible.
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4.1.2 Lubricants 1. Chain Lubricant Use a light lubricant like WD-40 to lubricate the chain. 2. Brake and Drive Lubricant Use WD40.
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Inspection 4.2.1 Visual Inspection A complete visual inspection should be performed on the FSHRS System equipment you are using prior to the operation. The following items should be checked; and the results recorded on the “Inspection Log” sheet (see Section 4.3).
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Overload gusset assembly bends, or breaks. Minor cosmetic damage in the component body will not affect the function of the FSHRS System. However if there are major dents or any other structural damage, the unit should be removed form service and returned to the manufacturer for service.
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See Figure 4.2.1.7. Figure 4.2.1.7 4.2.2 Functional Inspection A functional check should be performed on the FSHRS prior to every use. The following functional tests should be done; and the results recorded on the “Inspection Log” sheet (Section 4.3). 1. System Operation and Adjustments 2.
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LABELS 5.1 Warning Labels The UCL ADVANCED FSHRS uses a label rating system that is attached to all components on the system. The operator and/or entrant must establish the local standards by a qualified engineer and only then, a decision can be made by the rating labels...
6 SPECIFICATION SHEETS 6.1 General These specification sheets contain information necessary for the proper installation and use of the equipment mentioned in this manual. These specifications contain application specific ratings and mounting requirements determined through design and testing. Please read and follow these specification sheets carefully to ensure the proper installation of each item.
8. SERVICE CENTERS 8.1 General This list provides a general list of the manufacturer(s) as well as cetified service centres in different countries. If you require assistance in finding the closest service centre please call the manufacturer(s) directly. Manufacturer(s) EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA CANADA Capital Safety Group E.M.E.A.
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