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Summary of Contents for MGF UG-015
- Page 1 UG-015 Manual MGF Gangway Ramp - User Issue 1 – 17.05.21...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
UG-015 Contents INTRODUCTION .......................... 2 FEATURES ............................ 2 SPECIFICATION ..........................3 Technical Points .......................... 5 SAFETY ............................7 PARTS DESCRIPTION ........................7 Pre-install Set-UP & Installation ....................8 Required Checks ........................12 Removal ............................ 12 10.0 Product Notes ........................... 13... -
Page 3: Introduction
UG-015 1.0 INTRODUCTION The MGF Gangway Ramp is designed as an add on access improvement, for existing Laddersafe platforms. It is designed to fit onto existing unmodified Type 01 & 02 Laddersafe platforms via an Overshoe adaptor or will fit directly to a Type 3 Laddersafe platform for Stairsafe (4.3039). -
Page 4: Specification
UG-015 3.0 SPECIFICATION Length = 1500mm 1.5m. Max Load = 1 persons max (150kg) or 1.5kn/M Unit Weight = 128kg Construction material = Steel. Lifting / tether points = 4 off. (1000kg ea lug) Gangway Ramp Unit Dimensions:-... - Page 5 UG-015 Overshoe Adaptor dimensions Over shoe weight = 24kg...
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Page 6: Technical Points
1.5m below the top of the sheet. • MGF Gangway Ramps are designed for man access to a Laddersafe platform – they should only be used by 1 operative at a time and are suitable for max. 150kg point load or 1.5kN/m² UDL. - Page 7 UG-015 Always be aware of individual component weights and final assembly weights using adequate lifting equipment and good manual handling practices where appropriate. Use suitably rated chains when lifting the item into position. Always use all four lifting points provided, and do not lift the item by any other features than its designated lift points.
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Page 8: Parts Description
UG-015 6.0 PARTS DESCRIPTION Hand Rail Knee Rail Connection Flange Female connecting blade, and keeper plate Male Lifting Point connecting pin typ 4 pos. Operative Lift handle Fixing Pivot plate Pivot plate – operative lift handle Location plate Pivot plate... -
Page 9: Pre Install Setup & Installation
UG-015 7.0 Pre Install SETUP & Installation. To install an overshoe for type 01 or 02 laddersafe platforms… With the Laddersafe already installed upon the box or panel, place the overshoe on the ground. Two operatives, one each side of overshoe will be required. - Page 10 UG-015 Pivot plate fully Location plate engaged and flush to locked Laddersafe Correctly fitted overshoe To fit a Gangway ramp onto an over shoe, or directly onto a Laddersafe platform (if fitted with mount spigots) :- Place the Gangway ramp on flat ground near the platform to be fitted to. Two operatives one each side of the ramp will be required.
- Page 11 UG-015 ( pic above = Fitting the keeper plate.) At the top of the handrail, stretch out the chain to bridge and handrail gaps between ramp and platform. Connect the chain from the ramp to the platform handrail, using the ‘half swivel scaffold connector bracket’.
- Page 12 UG-015 Connecting together Multiple ramps:- (3no max) Working on solid ground near the location where the ramps are to be installed. Line up the ramps to be connected, so that ‘female connecting blade’ is orientated to the ‘male connecting pin’ of the ramp to be connected to.
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Page 13: Required Checks
Check for distortions and bending in chassis, handrails. Report any damage. • 9.0 Removal. Removal is a reverse of fitting operation. • Ensure all items supplied with are returned to MGF post hire, otherwise charges will be made for replacement items. -
Page 14: Product Notes
0.5m per ramp, up to a maximum of 1.5m for 3 connected ramps. 7. MGF Gangway Ramps are designed for man access to an MGF Laddersafe system and should only be used by a single person and should not be used to transport/store equipment.
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