INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Uni 8™

Installation Instruction Number: 01

Always read and follow the warnings and instructions for use
© Copyright Capital Safety Systems Ltd 2013

T H E U LT I M AT E I N FA L L PR OT E CT I O N
 Uni 8™
Contents

CONTENTS 2

GUIDELINES FOR INSTALLATION 3

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4

SYSTEM INSTALLATION 5

HEX SWAGING 8

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE AN AID TO TRAINING.

ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO INSTALL A UNI 8™ SYSTEM.

Issue Date: 18/04/2013 Issue No: 2 2

 Uni 8™
Guidelines for Installation
Diagrams for reference only. Refer to system datasheets for more information.

Typical Uni 8™ System

TM

www.capitalsafety.com

4 8

OSHA 1915 159, 1926 502 Subpart M and EN 795:1996

A
A

B C D E F
B

F
I

G
Typical Uni 8™ evolution™ System

D E
N
D F
G G
J

H
CL

B
M A Uni 8™ Wall Fixing Plate 7234021
B Uni 8™ Energy Absorber 7241073
C Uni 8™ 8mm Hex Swage Toggle 7234011
D 8mm, 7 x 7 Stainless Steel Cable 7240211 H
I

E Uni 8™ Intermediate Bracket 7241065

F UniGrab & Carabiner 7234020
G Uni 8™ Hex Swage Tensioner 0.8kN 7240166
A
K H Uni 8™ Straight Eye 7240122
o
I Uni 8™ 90 SS Wire Corner 7241068
J Uni 8™ evolution™ Triple
Attachment Anchorage 7240175
K Uni 8™ evolution™ High Capacity
Energy Absorber 7240151
L Uni 8™ evolution™
Intermediate Bracket 7240110
M Uni 8™ evolution™ Traveller 7240100
N Uni 8™ evolution™ Curve 7240130

Issue Date: 18/04/2013 Issue No: 2 3

 Uni 8™
Important Information

Detailed below are examples of typical components used in both a Uni 8™ and Uni 8™ evolution™ system along with the tools required for installation.
It is advisable to read through these instructions before beginning the installation.

The component list below shows the full range available. Your order Prior to installation of the product please ensure that:
is system specific and may not feature all of these components.
1) You have received training from Capital Safety.
UNI 8™ COMPONENTS 2) You have all of the appropriate personal safety equipment to complete the task safely.

7234020 - UniGrab DON’T USE TOOLS UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO

7234011 - 8mm Hex Swage Toggle
7240166 - Uni-8™ Tensioner
7234012 - Uni-8™ 8mm Hex Joiner TYPICAL TOOL LIST
7234021 - Uni-8™ Wall Fixing Plate 1 x Drill + Drill Bit for M12 & M16 Holes
7240122 - Uni-8™ Straight Eye 1 x Tape Measure
7241073 - Uni-8™ Energy Absorber 1 x Permanent Marker/Other
7241065 - Uni-8™ Intermediate Bracket 2 x Adjustable Spanner
7241066 - Uni-8™ Variable Bracket 1 x Needle Nose Pliers
7241069 - Uni-8™ 45° Stainless Steel Wire Corner 1 x Steel Wire Cable Cutters
7241068 - Uni-8™ 90° Stainless Steel Wire Corner 1 x 7241118 - Male Torque Handle
1 x 7241116 - 24mm Ring Spanner Head
1 x 7241115 - 19mm Ring Spanner Head

UNI 8™ EVOLUTION™ 1 x 7241120 - Hex Swager c/w Die Set

COMPONENTS 3 x 7241123 - Cable Grip

1 x 7241124 - 8mm Cable Tester Kit
7240100 - Uni-8™ evolution™ Traveller
7240110 - Uni-8™ evolution™ Intermediate
7240130 - Uni-8™ evolution™ Curve
7240120 - Uni-8™ evolution™ Short Curve
7240151 - Uni-8™ evolution™ High Capacity Energy Absorber
7240175 - Uni-8™ evolution™ Triple Articulated Anchorage Point
7240176 - Uni-8™ evolution™ Mono Attachment Anchorage Point

CABLE
7240211 - 8mm, 7 x 7 Stainless Steel Cable

Issue Date: 18/04/2013 Issue No: 2 4

 Uni 8™
System Installation
STANDARD UNI 8™ EVOLUTION™ SHORT CURVE INSTALLATION

01 02 03 04

Position the reinforcement on the Position the short curve install the nut Install the protection cover by Installation complete.
intermediate bracket. and washer, then tighten as specified: ‘‘clipping’’ it in place.
Torque load 60 (N/m)

STANDARD UNI 8™ EVOLUTION™ INTERMEDIATE BRACKET INSTALLATION

01 02 03 04

Drill the attaching hole, and Install the Position the bracket, install the nut Install the protection cover by Installation complete.
curve and its support on the structure. and washer, then tighten as specified: ‘‘clipping’’ it in place.
(Follow Manufacturers Guidelines) Torque load 60 (N/m)

UNI 8™ INTERMEDIATE BRACKET INSTALLATION

01 02 03 04

Drill a hole into the structure and
install this bracket using an A470 M12
fastener tightened as specified: Torque
load 50Nm.
(Follow Manufacturers Guidelines)
Slide the Cable Guide inside the Position the bolts and washers Tighten the nuts until fully engaged.
bracket aligning it to the desired /
relevant angle.

Issue Date: 18/04/2013 Issue No: 2 5

 Uni 8™
System Installation
UNI 8™ 8MM HEX SWAGE TOGGLE & ENERGY ABSORBER INSTALLATION

01 02 03

Hex swage the cable into the Toggle Remove the split pin from the Toggle At the tensioner end, remove the split
(see page 8 for details). and attach it to the eye. Refit the split pin pin from the Energy Absorber and
using pliers. Use Cable Grips (7241123) attach it to the Eye. Refit the split pin
to apply pre-tension to the system. using pliers.

UNI 8™ TENSIONER INSTALLATION

01
Measure and hex swage the cable into
the tensioner (see page 8 for details).
02
Remove the split pin from the tensioner
and attach it to the Energy Absorber.
Refit the split pin using pliers.
03
04
Screw the stud into the tensioner. Tighten the lock nut against the
Tighten the turnbuckle using adjustable turnbuckle to prevent it from
spanners until the tension indicator coming loose.
freely spins.

UNI 8™ EVOLUTION™ TRIPLE ARTICULATED ANCHORAGE POINT INSTALLATION

01 02 03 04

Drill the 3 attaching holes in the Install the chemical plugs or Install the washers and nuts, then Adjust the swivel to the axis of
structure using the plate as a drilling mechanical plugs (following tighten the nuts and washers as the lifelines cable to complete the
template. (Follow Manufacturers manufacturers directions) Position specified: Torque load (N/m) 60 installation.
Guidelines) the plate.

UNI 8™ EVOLUTION™ MONO ANCHORAGE POINT INSTALLATION

01 02 03

Install the fixing in the structure Position and handtighten until Installation complete.
M16 (5/16’’) (chemical plugs or contact, then tighten as specified:
mechanical plugs) Torque load (N/m) 60
(Follow Manufacturers Guidelines) Adjust the swivel to the axis
of the lifelines cable.

Issue Date: 18/04/2013 Issue No: 2 6

 Uni 8™
System Installation
STANDARD UNI 8™ EVOLUTION™ ENERGY ABSORBER INSTALLATION (TRIPLE ANCHORAGE)

01 02 03 04

Position the absorber on the triple Connect the components and tighten. Swage the absorber sleeve onto the Cut the cable.
attachment end anchorage. Insert cable through the absorber. cable.

05

Insert the remainder of the cable and

close the cover.

STANDARD UNI 8™ EVOLUTION™ ENERGY ABSORBER INSTALLATION (MONO ANCHORAGE)

01 02 03 04

Position the absorber on the triple Connect the components and tighten. Swage the absorber sleeve Cut the cable.
attachment end anchorage. Insert cable through the absorber. onto the cable.

05

Insert the remainder of the cable and

close the cover.

Issue Date: 18/04/2013 Issue No: 2 7

 Uni 8™
Hex Swaging

Only 8mm 7x7 construction stainless steel wire cable supplied by Capital Safety may be used for Uni 8™ applications. The hex swage data is based on the results from an Izumi EP410
model hex swager with 7241122 10mm bite dies. For any other hex swaging system/machine the installer needs to verify that the minimum strength of the hex swage is 38kN. Capital
Safety offers a testing service, please contact us for more information.

MEASURE & CUT CABLE

01 02 03 04

Remove the split pin from the tensioner Unscrew the stud by hand to fully Mark the tube at the depth of the hole Pull the cable tight and mark the cable
and attach it to the Energy Absorber or expose the threads. (80mm from the end of the tube). where it lines up with the mark on the
system eye. tube and then cut using appropriate
steel wire cable cutters.

SWAGING

05 06 07 08

If required, uninstall the swage and Using the hex swager, make the Following the table dimensions below, Using a vernia, check the swage
insert the cable into the tube and mark first bite immediately after the solid ensure the 6th bite finishes short of the bite dimensions against the specified
with tape/marker. Check it inserts to section (A) (see below). Each bite is chamfer section (B) (see below). tolerance on the part.
full depth (80mm). approximately 10mm wide. (Dimensions are in mm)

CABLE HEX SWAGING TABLE

SWAGE DIES SWAGE BITES BITE GAP DIMENSION ACROSS FLATS
7 X 7 CABLE 7241122 6 discontinuous 1mm - 1.5mm See etched markings on part

Part number, batch number and swage

bite dimensions are etched on the side of
the swage part.

A B
Key:

Etching - (xxxxxx xxxxxx) 80mm

xxxxxx xxxxxx
xxxxxx xxxxxx

Dimension across flats

Bite Gap

Issue Date: 18/04/2013 Issue No: 2 8

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST
& AFRICA
GLOBAL LEADER IN FALL PROTECTION
Capital Safety is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fall protection and rescue equipment,
France with decades of experience and a legacy of innovation.
Le Broc Center We understand the industries we serve and listen to the workers in the field. We employ the best
Z.I. 1re Avenue – BP15 engineers to create innovative solutions and patent the products that keep workers safe at heights
06511 Carros Le Broc Cedex around the world. Capital Safety has the best quality and largest range of fall protection products
FRANCE in the industry. But we’re more than a product company.
t: +33 (0)4 97 10 00 10 We take an innovative approach in bringing our products to the field. We have created international
f: +33 (0)4 93 08 79 70 partnerships and a vast network of authorized distributors, certified installers and service centres.
United Kingdom We offer on-site and in-house training.
5a Merse Road Look for complete solutions in our extensive line of DBI-SALA® and Protecta® products.
North Moons Moat
Redditch, Worcestershire
B98 9HL UK
t: +44 (0) 1527 548 000
f: +44 (0) 1527 591 000
Dubai
ME Branch Office
PO Box 17789
JAFZA, Dubai – U.A.E
t: 00 800 999 55500
f: +33 (0)4 93 08 79 70
Germany
Hagener Strasse 44, D-57489,
Drolshagen,
Germany
t: +49 (0) 2 76 18 33 82 29
f: +33 (0)4 93 08 79 70

CUSTOMER SERVICES

00 800 999 55500

All rights reserved. The material contained herein is copyrighted; no part of this publication may be
information@capitalsafety.com reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
www.capitalsafety.com mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission from Capital Safety.