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Tractel skysafe Assembly And Operating Manual

Modular multi-level suspended platform
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modular multi-level suspended platform
Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®
As to Load Capacity Only
400S
model MP03
© 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.
skysafe
assembly and operating manual
TRACTEL GRIPHOIST Inc.
110 Shawmut Road, P.O Box 188
Canton, Massachusetts
Tel: (781) 401-3288 Fax: (781) 828-3642
The multi-level system is an engineered system,
Contact Tractel for your particular application.
®
for
02021

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  • Page 1 Canton, Massachusetts 02021 Tel: (781) 401-3288 Fax: (781) 828-3642 Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® As to Load Capacity Only 400S The multi-level system is an engineered system, Contact Tractel for your particular application. model MP03 © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Note: must be used with a primary and secondary wire rope 2 wire ropes per end assembly CONTENTS Page operating 1. SKYSAFE COMPONENTS AND GENERAL WARNING instructions 2. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORMS Two-Level Platforms (Modular Combinations) 3.1.1...

  • Page 3: Skysafe Components And General Warning

    Fatal or serious injuries! danger: CAUTION possibly dangerous Minor Injuries to persons! situation: Other Advice NOTE possibly dangerous Damage to equipment situation: or its surroundings Instruction for (none) documentation in writing (none) (i.e. record keeping) © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 End Stirrup Platform Section MLP1030D PMR1600D WARNING SKYSAFE MULTI-TIER PLATFORMS are to be used with SKYSAFE MODULAR PLATFORMS ONLY! * 2 Meter platform with hatch is also available - PMR1070D DO NOT USE SKYSAFE MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORMS with SKYSAFE KNOCKDOWN PLATFORMS...
  • Page 5 12. Inspection and maintenance by persons authorized by an employer’s control, to strictly conform to the following Tractel is to be carried out once every six months warnings. or every 200 hours. A signed and dated inspection 2.
  • Page 6 YOUR DUTY TO SAFETY BEYOND THE PLATFORM AN ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION The Skysafe equipment has been specially designed Never neglect means to improve safety. Due to the risks inherent in the use of suspended scaffolding. It is to be fitted with Tirak/Saturn hoists.

  • Page 7: Transport And Handling

    MLP1030D (18) Lower/Mid End Stirrup (15.5) MLP1050D Handle equipment with care, and prevent wire ropes from becoming kinked. Do not drop equipment during loading or unloading. Impose loads on scaffold gently and without impact. © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications For Multi-Level Platforms

    (9 m) 1440 (655) See Page 12 and 13 for platform capacities WARNING! All platforms above must be used with a two-point suspension system! Secondary wire ropes are mandatory for any multi-level platform! Fig. 1 © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Two-Level Platforms (Off Center Loads)

    26 ft. (8 m) (227) Platform length: 29 ft. (9 m) (227) WARNING! All platforms above must be used with a two-point suspension system! Secondary wire ropes are mandatory for any multi-level platforms! Fig. 2 © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Three-Level Platforms (Modular Combinations)

    20 ft. (6 m) 1740 (791) See Page 13 for platform capacities WARNING! All platforms above must be used with a two-point suspension system! Secondary wire ropes are mandatory for any multi-level platform! Fig. 3 © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Three-Level Platforms (Off Center Loads)

    (5 m) (227) Platform length: 20 ft. (6 m) (151) WARNING! All platforms above must be used with a two-point suspension system! Secondary wire ropes are mandatory for any multi- level platforms! Fig. 4 © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 12: Two And Three Level Platforms 1000 Lb. Hoist

    2/3 max. 2/3 Platform Length Minimum allowable rated load. All Multi-level platforms to be configured with end stirrups only! DO NOT USE WITH INTERMEDIATE STIRRUPS! Total load equally distributed on all levels © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Two And Three Level Platforms 1500 Lb. Hoist

    2/3 max. allowable rated load. All Multi-level platforms to be configured with end stirrups only! DO NOT USE WITH INTERMEDIATE Total load equally distributed on all levels STIRRUPS! © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Assembly Instructions

    36 inches (910mm) or 42 inches (1100mm) high. H-bracket H-Bracket/Gravity Lock Pin Closed Connection Details Fig. 9 H-bracket 99-MODHBKT End stirrup Horizontal life line bracket Platform section Gravity lock pins Horizontal life line © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Set-Up Of Primary And Secondary Wire Ropes

    Never exceed the allowable outreach/overhang length as per the counterweight chart. Consult the supplier or manufacturer for such conditions which must be treated on an individual basis and may involve different materials or methods. © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Assembly Of Upper Platform End Stirrups And Hoists

    Pins. Make sure that the pins are not worn, bent or other- wise damaged. Never substitute alternative pins or bolts. WARNING Never set the Multi-level Platform down and remove tension from wire ropes. The Multi-level platform may collapse! © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 Never substitute alternative pins or LADDER LINK ASSEMBLY DIMENSIONS bolts. Model deck-to-deck dimension 9 ft. Ladder Frame MLP1021C 9 ft. (2.75m) 12 ft. Ladder Frame MLP1022C 12 ft. (3.66m) 15 ft. Ladder Frame MLP1023C 15 ft. (4.57m) © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Assembly Of Bumper Rollers

    Local codes. It is of the utmost importance to include these components when using a suspended scaffold. c. Secondary wire ropes in addition to the primary support ropes are mandatory with multi-level platforms! © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Checks Before Using The Platform

    Check if the cable size of the power cord is sufficient. d. Check that the hoists, Blocstop and emergency switches function properly. e. Check that the power cord has a strain relief to avoid damage. © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Use And Operation Of The Platform

    - Inspection is to be carried out by competent person before each rigging of the platform. - Inspection by persons authorized by Tractel, is to be carried out once every six months or every 200 hours. A signed and dated inspection record should...

  • Page 21: Labeling

    FIG. 18 MODULAR PLATFORM MP03 PART # 7112A0128 FIG. 19 CLASSIFIED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC © AS TO LOAD CAPACITY 400S PART # 7112A0134 © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 METAL SCAFFOLDING DEVICES USE EXTREME CARE AROUND SUCH MATERIALS AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS PART #7112A0138 FIG. 21 HANDRAIL MUST BE PINNED IN PROPER RAISED POSITION DURING USE PART # 7112A0140 FIG. 22 PART #7112A0120 © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 PART # 7112A0135 FIG. 24 WARNING PART # SPLB086A SKYSAFE MULTI-TIER PLATFORMS are to be used with SKYSAFE MODULAR PLATFORMS ONLY! DO NOT USE SKYSAFE MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORMS with SKYSAFE KNOCKDOWN PLATFORMS © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 9. The hoisting attachment must be secured to the 5. Use only original 5/8 inch diameter gravity lock stirrup according to the hoist manufacturer’s pins. Make sure that pins are not worn, bent or instructions. otherwise damaged. Fig. 26 SPLB044B © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Component And Spare Part Product Codes

    SKYSAFE - Toprail – 3’-3" (1m) - per piece (0.9) PUN0020B SKYSAFE - Uprights - per piece (0.7) DECK3M SKYSAFE - Floor deck – 9’-9" (3m), per 5" (100mm) wide strip (2.7) DECK2M SKYSAFE - Floor deck – 6’-6" (2m), per 5" (100mm) wide strip (1.8) DECK1M SKYSAFE - Floor deck –...
  • Page 26 ® multi-level modular multi-level platform General Instructions, Assembly Instructions, Product Identification Label. Load configuration label Fig. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 Fig. 24 and 26 © 2005 Tractel. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 Tel: (514) 493-3332 Fax: (514) 493-3342 As we are dedicated to continuous improvement of our products, the TRACTEL GROUP reserves the right to modify the specifications of the equipment described in this manual. As a result, illustrations may not represent exactly the product you receive: components and/or design may differ.

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