Pre-Erection; Checking The Technical Documentation; Checking The Material To Be Used; Material Suitability - Marcegaglia Buildtech Realpont system 75 Instruction Manual

Pre-erection

CHECKING THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

The documentation described in the following sections must be availa-
ble on the work site at all times.
Some of the documentation will be provided by the scaffolding ma-
nufacturer and some by the authorized technician from the Company
making use of the scaffolding.
Project
Full details of the scaffolding must be given and detailed erection
designs must be attached containing construction details-where
applicable-detailing:
• anchorages
• structural nodes
• load distribution at the base
• specific information regarding the correct erection of the scaffolding
in question
The project must respect the regulations of the countries where the
scaffolding is to be erected. For non-standard configurations or con-
figurations higher than 20 m, it is suggested that a project signed and
stamped by the authorized technician be drawn up.
Technical Report
The report must contain all static verifications that fall outside those
described in the Ministerial Authorizations or standard designs.
It must be signed and stamped by an authorized technician.
Instruction manual and Anchorage manual
These are documents provided by the manufacturer to ensure correct
use of its products.

CHECKING THE MATERIAL TO BE USED

The quality and quantity of all materials that are to be used must be
carefully checked prior to use on site as described below.
Correspondence between materials used and those
that have been authorized
The materials listed on the specifications and those that are on the
work site must be checked to ensure they match. Using parts from
scaffoldings made by other manufacturers is not allowed.
Mixed use of couplings/tubes that integrate with the scaffolding
system is permitted. Each part of the scaffolding can be mounted
separately from an adjoining part within a single system and joined to
non-structural tubes/couplings.
Personal safety
All personal safety devices required by law must be available on the
work site and utilized by the workers. ese devices are:
Safety belts
These must meet European regulation requirements, bear the CE mar-
king and must have passed the prescribed technical testing.
Clothing
Working attire - overalls, gloves, shoes and all clothing must bear the
CE mark and comply with EN 510 Cat.II. Standards.
Other provisions
A room or location should be set aside on the work site for first aid in
the event of accidents. A first-aid kit must also always be on hand for
immediate, preliminary assistance with injuries.

Material suitability

It is good practice on the work site to arrange for all parts of the scaf-
folding to be periodically examined to ensure that all is in working
order.
For rented equipment, it is especially important that the end user
company and the manufacturer of the rented equipment draw up a
monitoring plan, paying particular attention to the following:
• Checking the verticality of the uprights. Inclines greater than the
manufacturer's declared dimensional tolerance are not acceptable.
• Checking the welding on prefabricated frames. Should a visual check
raise concerns about the condition of a frame, use Magni ux or other
similar penetrant liquid methods and/or discard the frame.
• Checking that the pawls and bushings for diagonal and transom
couplings are working properly. Avoid using deformed and/or rebuilt
elements.
• Checking the painted or galvanized surface protection. To ensure pro-
longed durability over time and depending on the location where being
used, check all elements carefully to ensure there is no oxidation.
• Checking that the coupling grips (6 daNm) are tight, also checking the
condition of the threads of the bolts being used.
All nuts must always screw and unscrew perfectly.
• Check that the metal ledger boards clamp together properly by ma-
king use of the device located on the planks for the purpose.
• Checking the straightness of the couplings used. Plastic deformations
of any of the element that comprises the system are not acceptable.
A compulsory check of the scaffolding soundness must be carried out
a er each major climatic event. is can also include materials that have
not yet been erected.
Storage on the work site
An area on the work site should be set aside for storing the scaffolding
material to facilitate movement and organize the loading and unloa-
ding of material in the best manner possible, thereby reducing opera-
tional costs and the risks of accidents that are a common occurrence in
disorganized environments.
For tall buildings, partial storage of quota material is advisable by
making use of loading areas duly set up that can then be used even
a er the scaffolding has been erected, thereby facilitating work on
site. Materials should be stored in appropriate containers and storage
chests. It is essential that a covered area also be made available (shed
or alter- native) to bench-mount joints, or where checks can be carried
out on materials.
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