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Issue Date: 18/04/13          Issue No: 5

RoofSafe™ Anchor

Maintenance Check Sheet

Section 10.0

Maintenance Check Sheet

CHECKLIST    

NOTES

ALL SYSTEMS  

Visual inspection. Check system for signs of a fall event

Check system ID Tag is present and legilble

Check all components for signs of damage, rusting or severe corrosion

Check all components are isolated from disimilar metals

 

Check 

integrity 

of 

structure

Check split pins present and in good condition 

Check that Unieyes/End Anchorages are correctly orientated and in good condition 

Check fasteners are correctly tightened. Use Torque Wrench as required 

Proof load test concrete fixings to 6kN

 

Clean 

system 

as 

necessary

Check Attachment Devices operate correctly 

CABLE SYSTEMS 

Uni 16™ Only. Check finishing kit elements are present and intact

Check cable condition for fretting, corrosion, signs of contamination and damage

Cable tension OK

Check Uni 8™ Tensioners for correct thread engagement and ensure lock nuts are tight

Check inline energy absorbing elements are intact

Check intermediate brackets are not deployed and nylon shear pins are intact

RoofSafe™ Anchors 

Check energy absorbing elements are not deployed

Ensure all waterproofing elements are present and intact

Check standing seam clamps with a torque wrench 

RAIL SYSTEMS 

Check system, carriage and end stops are securely fixed

Check system for cracks in rail

Check rail for signs of deformation

Roofsafe rivets hand checked for secure fixing - tug anchorage at each section

Check all joints are securely fixed

RoofSafe™ - Check spreader plate correctly riveted in X pattern

RoofSafe™ - Check grub screws in corners are secure. Torque to 5Nm

Site Name:

Site Address:

System in good condition and cleared for use 

System not acceptable, further action required

Inspector’s 

Print 

Next Inspection 

Signature

Name  

  Due Date 

NOTES AND IMPORTANT OBSERVATIONS

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

INSPECTOR INFORMATION

INSPECTION INFORMATION

Capital Safety ID No:

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Inspection Date:

System Type:  

 Stand Seam RA   

 Top Fix RA   

 Single Ply RA   

 Secret Fix RA   

 Bituminous RA   

 Uni 8™ 7x7   

 Uni 16™   

 Uni 8™ Overhead   

 UniRail™   

 RoofSafe™   

 Cabloc™   

 Cabloc™ Pro   

 Other      

System ID/Reference No:

ALL CHECKS MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

Summary of Contents for Uni 8 Overhead

Page 1: ...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 USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Uni 8 Overhead Always read and follow the warnings and instructions for use Copyright Capital Safety Systems Ltd 2013 ...

Page 2: ... 4 3 0 SYSTEM DESIGN INSTALLATION AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS 5 4 0 REGULATIONS QUALITY PRECAUTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 6 5 0 INSPECTION MAINTENANCE SERVICING AND WARRANTY 7 6 0 PRE USE CHECKS 8 7 0 USING THE SYSTEM 9 8 0 FOLLOWING INSTALLATION 11 9 0 SYSTEM LAYOUT COMPONENTS 12 10 0 MAINTENANCE CHECK SHEET 14 11 0 RESCUE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15 ...

Page 3: ...ns and general requirements of the system Further details of the specific limitations of your system will be provided by your Approved Systems Integrator Users must be competent personnel who have read and understood this manual and have been trained by an approved person It is recommended that the System is not used by lone operatives for reasons of safety and that a rescue plan must be in place ...

Page 4: ...f otherwise dangerous situations or to restrain personnel from putting themselves at risk The Uni 8 Overhead System consists of a horizontally mounted lifeline that spans the work area and is fixed at either end to the structure via anchorage connectors The lifeline may be supported at regular intervals by intermediate brackets The intermediate brackets help to reduce the loads in the event of a f...

Page 5: ...certification and maintenance of the product If you are at all concerned about the competence of the personnel installing your system please contact Capital Safety 3 3 FIXINGS The Capital Safety Simulation Program calculates figures for the loads that would be generated in the event of a worst case fall scenario It is imperative that the supporting structure and fixings used in the construction of...

Page 6: ...rtified and marked in accordance with the relevant national standard Using the wrong PPE or lanyards of incorrect length can result in injury or death Each system installed will be supplied with specifications of full body harness lanyards and shock absorbers or self retracting fall arrest devices The following precautions and exclusions apply The Uni 8 Overhead System must be installed by an Appr...

Page 7: ...tional standards the Uni 8 Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System should be inspected at least once a year In high use applications or aggressive environments Capital Safety strongly recommends that the servicing interval should be more frequent As the Uni 8 Overhead Horizontal Lifeline is a unique safety product only Approved Capital Safety Systems Integrators or persons trained by the manufacturer ...

Page 8: ...ice is secured on after the initial installation of the safety line A Maximum of 1 user weighing no more than 140kg 310lbs may attach themselves to one device Subject to system weight restrictions The attachment device in conjunction with a correctly installed system will allow smooth passage by the user along the system Check that the carriage runs smoothly prior to use If the carriage does not r...

Page 9: ...d and that a rescue can be facilitated within 15 minutes or sooner of the fall occurring It is strongly recommended that users do not work alone incase of an incident 7 2 USER EQUIPMENT Always wear a full body harness The user should attach their fall arrest device to the rear D ring of the harness This prevents the fall arrest device getting in the way during movement and in the event of a fall e...

Page 10: ...more than 20 degrees each side of the centre of the during use This will ensure continued functionality and prevent dangerous swing fall hazards 7 5 DETACHING FROM THE SYSTEM Only detach yourself from the system when in a position of safety Remove the fall arrest device connector from your harness and when using self retracting fall arrest devices or controlled rate descent devices slowly feed the...

Page 11: ...y service The name and contact details of the installation company The name of the installation engineer and or supervisor A representative of the installation company should sign the certificate 8 3 SYSTEM LABEL The System Label must be located at the entrance point to the System It must contain the following information The maximum number of users per span and per system The maximum lanyard leng...

Page 12: ...gedatum 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 Tel de contacto Kontakttelefon Téléphone Nº de Contacto Numero contatto Kontaktnummer Min Ground Clearance m Min vrijevalruimte m Distanciaminimahastaelsuelo m Mindestabstan...

Page 13: ...system Max Users Per Span Max aantal gebruikers per overspanning Máximo de usuarios por vano Höchstzahl der Benutzer pro Spannweite Nombre maximal d utilisateurs par portée Nº máximo de utilizadores por vão N utenti max per sezione Max användare per skena Next Service Date Datum volgende keuring Próxima fecha de revisión Termin der nächsten Wartung Prochaine date d entretien Data da próxima Inspec...

Page 14: ...ntermediate brackets are not deployed and nylon shear pins are intact RoofSafe Anchors Check energy absorbing elements are not deployed Ensure all waterproofing elements are present and intact Check standing seam clamps with a torque wrench RAIL SYSTEMS Check system carriage and end stops are securely fixed Check system for cracks in rail Check rail for signs of deformation Roofsafe rivets hand ch...

Page 15: ...cue The importance of having a rescue plan to deal with such emergencies cannot be overemphasized Such a plan includes consideration of rescue equipment personnel and training as necessary It is not acceptable just to rely on the emergency services Emergency procedures need to be considered for reasonably foreseeable circumstances The measures need to be covered in the risk assessment and planned ...

Page 16: ...orkers 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 Capital Safety has the best quality and largest range of fall protection products in the industry But we re more than a product company We take an innovative approach in bringing our products to the field We have created international partnershi...

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