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Issue Date: 18/04/13 Issue No: 5
Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System
Inspection and Maintenance, Servicing and Warranty
Section 5.0
5.1
THE UNI 8™ OVERHEAD
HORIZONTAL LIFELINE
The Uni 8™ Overhead System has been designed to be used
under a variety of conditions. It uses high-grade components
that are corrosion resistant. However, the System’s working life
depends on factors such as correct care and maintenance and the
environment in which the System is installed.
Before each occasion of use an approved person should visually
check the system to ensure that it looks fit for purpose. If the cable
is slack or the energy absorber is deployed you should not use the
system. Report the faults to the Approved Systems Integrator and
await a maintenance visit.
DO NOT attempt to repair the system yourself, as this may
invalidate performance warranties and put personnel in danger.
Occasionally the cable and components may need cleaning
dependent on environment. This should be done with a soft non
metallic brush, warm water and a mild detergent. Ensure the parts
are thoroughly rinsed with plenty of clean water.
Although highly resistant to chemicals and environmental
conditions, take all precautions to avoid contaminating the system
with acids, bitumen, cement, chloride, paint or aggressive cleaning
fluids. Stainless steel is particularly susceptible to pitting corrosion
from chlorine, so avoid installations in this type of environment.
If the System is likely to be contaminated, please contact your
Systems Integrator or Capital Safety for advice.
If the system is installed outdoors in an agressive environment and
protected from natural washing with rain water, the parts should be
washed periodically to avoid contamination.
5.2 SERVICING
In accordance with manufacturers recommendations and current
national 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 or manufacturers
representative can carry out an inspection.
References include EN365 and European Directive 89/656/EEC
Annual Inspections should include as a minimum;
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A close visual inspection of the entire system
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Check and adjust as necessary the cable tension
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Check the integrity of the cable in particular at swages and
intermediate brackets
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Check the structure and components for any signs of damage
or corrosion
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Carry out a torque test using a calibrated torque wrench on all
of the fixings
•
If the fixings of the system are secured using a chemical resin,
conduct pull out tests in accordance with national standards
•
Inspect the two wheeled attachment devices for any signs
of damage or corrosion and carry out a functional test.
Clean if required
•
Update the system ID tag and Inspection Manual
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Inspect and service the user equipment as necessary in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions
5.3 WARRANTY
The Uni 8™ Overhead System supplied by Capital Safety and
installed by an Approved Systems Integrator carries with it a 10
year warranty, subject to normal use and correct installation. The
warranty is invalidated if the minimum service intervals, carried out
by an Approved Systems Integrator are not maintained.
This warranty does not include the products appearance after a
number of years, nor replacement parts due to wear and tear or
where damage has been caused through misuse. (Your Systems
Integrator should provide a warranty for the installation work.)
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE CONDITION OF
YOUR SYSTEM YOU SHOULD WITHDRAW IT FROM SERVICE
AND REPORT YOUR CONCERNS IMMEDIATELY.
