Declaration of Conformity User Information Ringlock Declaration of Conformity Ringlock is a modular scaffold system, that enables users to quickly and efficiently erect, use, and disman- tle temporary work structures. The Ringlock system is based on the trademarked AT-PAC Ringlock system, which in turn, conforms to European standards BS EN 12810 and BS EN 12811. Ringlock is also compliant with The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) Code of Prac- tice for System Scaffold within the United Kingdom. Please refer to Table at the back of this document.
Ringlock Quality Factors & Designation Ringlock Quality Factors Designation of Ringlock All of Doka Euro range of Ringlock products are en- The Designation of Ringlock in accordance with BS gineered to meet the highest quality standards based EN 12810-1:2003 is: on three simple factors: Scaffold EN 12810 – 4D – SW109/307 – H1 – B – LS...
▪ Ensure that you follow your Company’s safe sys- - Weather conditions do not jeopardise health and tems of work at all times. safety ▪ Before allowing people or materials on the Ringlock ▪ Ensure that your staff erecting, dismantling or mod- scaffold, ensure that it has been erected correctly ifying any Ringlock scaffold are suitably trained to and complies with the specified requirements and all carry out the task.
Always Instruct the operatives who will be using the scaffold not to make any adapta- Never Remove components or adapt the Ringlock tions. scaffolding with non-genuine equipment. Always Report scaffold defects to scaffolding Never Create gaps in platform by removing Rin- contractor—you may be saving a life.
It is also a legal requirement and you have duties under HSE legislation. Before starting erection of Ringlock scaffolding, we Prior to Erecting Ringlock the following is recommend- would recommend you consider the following: ▪ Ensure that all scaffolders have seen the risk as- ▪ The job site should be inspected to ensure that sessment and ensure that they understand it.
User Information Ringlock Scaffolding Erection Guidelines Scaffolding Erection Guidelines Step 1 Each rosette has eight openings. The smaller ➤ openings are generally used to help guide the scaf- folding to make 90 degree connections, whereas Prepare the foundation for the scaffold. ➤ the larger opening enable connections at variable Install Base Collars on the Adjustable Base Jacks, angles to be achieved. ➤...
Scaffolding Erection Guidelines User Information Ringlock Step 2 Detail of Plank connection Connect the Ledgers to the rosette on the Base Place Planks of the correct bay length into the end ➤ ➤ Collar. Do not hammer in the wedges at this stage.
The maximum capability of each type of Ledger is de- Scaffolding Note: tailed in the Technical Manual. It is not imperative that the joints in Ringlock Stand- ards are staggered when the full height of the scaffold is less than eight metres high i.e. four lifts. In this case the inner and outer Standard can be the same length...
Scaffolding Erection Guidelines User Information Ringlock Step 5 Step 6 In order to install an advanced Guardrail, a tempo- ➤ rary (dummy) lift could be installed 1.0m above the base of the scaffold. The scaffolders will then able to stand at the correct height to safely install the Guardrails above the first working platform level. To attach the Bay Brace, slide the terminal into the ➤ rosette on the Base Collar and insert the Brace wedge. Offer the terminal at the other end of the...
The erection is now Steps. It is recommended that both levels of Guard- complete. rail are installed at the same time using the Scaffold Step. Advanced guardrail using ringlock ledgers installed 999817902 - 11/2020...
Slopes User Information Ringlock Slopes Shallow Slopes Steep Slopes Depending on the nature of the ground and the ➤ steepness of the slope it may be necessary to use a Swivel Jack where the base plate can rotate to any angle up to 90 degrees.
In accordance with Health and Safety Regulations it is vitally important the scaffold user must maintain a three part side protection when using the working platform. This is easily achieved with Ringlock system scaffold. The three part side protection consists of two Ledgers at 500mm and 1000mm above the working platform as Guardrails, and finished with a Toeboard to create the edge barrier.
Corner Solutions User Information Ringlock Corner Solutions Corner Solutions without internal A fly by return is created by joining the scaffolds to- gether anywhere along the span of the adjacent bay. Cantilever Platforms By using a Truss Ledger at the Plank level the Planks can lock into the Truss Ledger at any point.
User Information Ringlock Corner Solutions Corner Solutions with internal A fly by return is created by joining the scaffolds to- gether anywhere along the span of the adjacent bay. Cantilever Platforms By using a Truss Ledger at the Plank level the Planks can lock into the Truss Ledger at any point. There may...
Bridging Solutions User Information Ringlock Bridging Solutions Bridging with Ledgers and Braces Bridging with Lattice Girders By using the common Ringlock components (Stand- For larger spans, higher loads and additional lifts ards, Ledgers, Braces, Collar and Planks) you can above the opening, the Ringlock Lattice Girder can be easily create a bridge. The most common requirement used. The 500 deep Lattice Girder attaches directly to for a bridge is to provide access under the scaffold for the rosettes.
User Information Ringlock Ladder Access Ladder Access Ladder Hatch Deck Ladder Access Alternatively a ladder hatch deck can be used to pro- This is the ladder access solution that is most often vide access in external ladder towers or where space used. It involves installing inclined ladders within the...
Standard. The end of this tube connects to an appropriate anchor for the substrate of the supporting building/structure. This will transfer the forces from the scaffold directly to the supporting structure without overstress in the Ringlock com- ponents being used. Tie tube should be connected onto the Ledgers to ensure maximum headroom is achieved for the platform below.
User Information Ringlock Guidelines to Dismantling Ringlock Scaffolds Guidelines to Dismantling Ringlock Scaffolds Dismantling of Ringlock is no different from most other types of scaffold. Generally, the dismantling procedure is the reverse of the erection procedure; the last com- ponent installed is the first to be removed. The following points are not to be considered as unique to Ringlock, but will provide you with a guide for safe practices. ▪ Prior to starting the dismantling, the Supervi- sor should meet with all the dismantling team of...
User Information Ringlock Stair Tower Erection Guidelines (10-Leg) Stair Tower General Arrangement (10-Leg) The Ringlock Stair Tower makes access to your site safer and more convenient. The Stair Tower can be easily integrated within an existing scaffold or used independently. The stairs fit into 2.00m (6’-6”) lifts and if required, an entrance / exit can be made at each platform level. The Ringlock Steel Stair Tower is built from standard...
▪ The users of the stairs need to be aware that any changes to the scaffold must be properly engineered and erected in accordance with Doka and the Build- ing Regulations for landings and stair arrangements etc. ▪ It is recommended that routine checks form part of...
User Information Ringlock Stair Tower Erection Guidelines (10-Leg) Step 4 Step 6 Place the Stair Treads between the Stringers. Make ➤ The second landing can be assembled by following sure that the pin on the Stringer fits exactly into the next consecutive steps: the slot holes of the Tread. Secure the steps with a Place the 3.0m Standards.
Stair tower Assemble the Bay Braces at the two outer sides. is reached. ➤ For notes on dismantling the Ringlock Stair Tower re- Assemble the Stringers. ➤ fer to “Guidelines to Dismantling Ringlock Scaffolds” on page 21.
User Information Ringlock Ringlock 10-Leg Stair Tower Layout Ringlock 10-Leg Stair Tower Layout Below is the General Arrangement for the Ringlock 10-Leg Steel Stair. See overleaf for a material list. Plan 1.04m 1.04m 1.09m 2.07m 1.09m Elevation 999817902 - 11/2020...
Ringlock 10-Leg Stair Tower Quantity List User Information Ringlock Ringlock 10-Leg Stair Tower Quantity List The below tables illustrate the material requirements for 10 Leg Stair Tower up to 6m high and the material required for each additional 2m lift above this height.
User Information Ringlock Aluminium Stair Tower Erection Guidelines (4-Leg) Aluminium Stair Tower Erection Guidelines (4-Leg) 999817902 - 11/2020...
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The Stair Tower can be easily integrated within an existing scaffold, or used independently. The stairs fit into 2.0m lifts and if required, an entrance / exit can be made at each platform level. The Ringlock Platform Stair Tower is built from stand- Plan ard Ringlock system components with only three additional components. These are the Aluminium Platform Stair, the Guardrails and access barrier, outer guardrail adapter (if required). It is not normally necessary to erect the tower with a crane.
User Information Ringlock Aluminium Stair Tower Erection Guidelines (4-Leg) Step 1 Step 3 Refer to notes on safe use of Ringlock Stair Towers. Erect 3.0m Standards onto each base Collar and ➤ Jack and assemble the Ledgers and Transoms for Lace the Base Collars over the Base Jack.
Aluminium Stair Tower Erection Guidelines (4-Leg) User Information Ringlock Step 5 Step 6 The next assembly instructions require the tempo- Attach the Outer Guardrail frame onto the first two ➤ rary platform described in Step 5. It is recommended Rosettes of the Standard closest to the base of the that the scaffolder uses a safety harness and 55 mm Platform Stairs. The Outer Guardral has swivel Ter- scaffold hook attached to a lanyard when traversing minals for this purpose (See Detail).
User Information Ringlock Aluminium Stair Tower Erection Guidelines (4-Leg) Step 7 Step 9 Using the temporary platform: Assemble the next Platform Stair to create the sec- ➤ ond lift, we recommend this is done using two scaf- Assemble the Ledgers and Transoms ➤ folders, one standing on the temporary platform and Assemble Bay Braces on all outside faces of the ➤ another on the kicker lift planks.
The tower is now complete up to the third lift. Continue with is method until the full height of the Stair tower is reached. For notes on dismantling the Ringlock Stair Tower refer to”Guidelines to Dismantling Rin- glock Scaffolds” on page 21. 999817902 - 11/2020...
User Information Ringlock Ringlock Aluminium Stair Tower (4-Leg) Layout Ringlock Aluminium Stair Tower (4-Leg) Layout Below is the General Arrangement for the Ringlock 4-Leg Stair Tower. See overleaf for a material list. Plan 1.4m 2.57m Elevation 999817902 - 11/2020...
Aluminium (4-Leg) Stair Tower Quantity List User Information Ringlock Aluminium (4-Leg) Stair Tower Quantity List The below tables illustrate the material requirements for a 4-Leg Stair Tower up to 6m high and the material required for each additional 2m lift above this height.
User Information Ringlock Alternative Platform Stair Access Alternative Platform Stair Access This is an example of an alternative Aluminium Plat- form Stair Tower using parallel Stairs. As an alterna- tive to both 10 Leg and 4 Leg Stair Towers this Stair access can be attached to the façade using Side Brackets.
Safety Harness Connection Point User Information Ringlock Safety Harness Connection Point Connection to a Standard Ledger location To ensure a positive connection is created it is rec- ommended that joints between Standards are pinned together (ensure site/local regulations and current Legislation are followed). A scaffolder can connect to...
Standards are pinned together (ensure site local regulations and current Legislation are followed). ▪ Diagonal braces must be installed as per Doka rec- ommendations and/or engineering design and they must be installed as the scaffold is erected. Diago- nal braces may not be used as harness connection points.
Safety Harness Connection Point User Information Ringlock Where to attach your Shock Absorbing Lanyard Below represents where you can safety attach a Scaf- fold hook/snap hook. ▪ Connection locations shown in Red are not suitable for fixing to. ▪ The anchorage points shown in Green are to sup- port Shock Absorbing Lanyard fall arrest equipment.
User Information Ringlock Additional Safety Guidelines Additional Safety Guidelines Scaffolding Operations ards are severe and accidents frequently result in serious injuries or fatalities. Please note that this guidance is offered to you as a ▪ Before commencing work, check that all necessary minimum requirement for scaffolder’s to work safely. clearances or permits have been obtained and al- If you work on a site with more stringent Company ways check the Risk Assessment and sign to signify procedures (i.e. continuous attachment policy, inertial...
- Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the ▪ Do not carry scaffold components up or down a lad- der. building or structure in accordance with the tie patterns in the Technical Manual. During erection, ▪ Ensure all your Ringlock components and equip- fit ties progressively as soon as the specified ment are neatly stored in relevant scaffolding still- height is reached. When dismantling each tie age or scaffolding storage rack. Stack neatly to no should be removed as late as possible and if nec- more than five lifts high (local site/regional rules and essary fit alternative means to maintain stability.
Davit arm with a ‘D’ shackle landing place. with a minimum Safe Working Load of 30kN. ▪ Ensure that the Ladder is fastened to Ringlock with ▪ Ropes used on Gin Wheels must be of the correct size an appropriate Ladder attachment coupler or 18mm (usually 18mm diameter polypropylene rope).
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User Information Ringlock Declaration of Conformity Table Doka At-Pac Item n° (Doka) Item description (British English) Item n° (At-Pac) Item description English (At-Pac) 301790500 Standard 0.50m hanging no spigot 01.79.050.00 Standard 0.5m/1’8” (1 Ring) - No Hanging Spigot 301791000 Standard 1.00m hanging no spigot 01.79.100.00...
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