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Issue Date: 18/04/13 Issue No: 5
7.4
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. (Fig 1). In this case pull down the attachment hook and
secure it to your harness D ring as per 7.2 before proceeding to use the system. (Fig 2).
In some cases, the system will be installed within arms reach of the worker and they will be able to attach the Uni 8™ evolution™ Traveller
from a position of safety. If this product is being used in conjunction with the Uni 8™ Overhead System, follow the instructions below in
the illustrated diagram. To detach from the system, follow the procedure in reverse. The Uni 8™ Overhead System only allows the Uni 8™
evolution™ Traveller to pass in one orientation. Check for the correct orientation before attaching to the system.
Once attached to the system do not move 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 cable back in to the housing. It may sometimes be
necessary to do this with ‘pull down cords’ when the devices are high above the user. This will prevent the device from becoming damaged.
Never leave cables extended when not in use and never attach cables to vehicles as this may cause the device or system to become
irreparably damaged.
Following a fall on a system, remove the system from service and immediately contact your Approved Systems Integrator.
Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System
Using The System
Section 7.0
Attach the fall arrested block to traveler
via carabiner
Attach carabiner to your full
body harness
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2
Uni 8™ evolution™ Traveller
Squeeze the Traveller back together
to secure.
Hold down 1 to rotate the eye allowing you
to work either side of the line.
Place the Traveller onto the cable.
Hold down 1 and 2 to open the Traveller.
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2
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