Assembly and usage instructions Assembly and usage instructions Table of contents 1. General information 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Manufacturer 1.3. Type approval 1.4. Warranty 1.5. Date of issue 1.6. Copyright and trademark rights 1.7. Intended use 1.8. Improper use 2. Setup 2.1.
1.2. Manufacturer The manufacturer of the scaffold towers described in this documentation is ZARGES GmbH Tel.: +49 8 81 / 68 71 00 Access Technology Division Fax: +49 8 81 / 68 72 95 PO Box 16 30 E-mail: zarges@zarges.de...
Assembly and usage instructions 1.5. Date of issue The date of issue of these English assembly and usage instructions is 01 Februar 2014. 1.6. Copyright and trademark rights • The copyright to these assembly and usage instructions lies with the manufacturer. •...
Assembly and usage instructions 2. Setup 2.1. Safety provisions The stipulations of EN 1004 “Mobile work platforms” apply to the structural safety, erection and use of the aforementioned scaffold towers. The scaffold towers may only be set up and used by persons familiar with these assembly and usage instructions.
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Assembly and usage instructions 13. The maximum load-bearing capacity of the scaffold tower with an evenly distributed load is 2.0 kN/m² (in accordance with EN 1004 - scaffolding category 3). There must be no persons, tools or material on the platform when the scaffold tower is moved.
Assembly and usage instructions 2.2. Usage regulations Personnel must always climb to the work platform from the inside of the tower. Personnel must not brace themselves against the side protection when working. Jumping on the platforms is prohibited. Horizontal loads which could cause the scaffold tower to tip over must not be generated, for example by working on adjacent constructions.
Assembly and usage instructions 2.5. Technical data scaffold tower normal 0.75 m x 1.8 m / 2.5 m / 3.0 m Approved in accordance with EN 1004 Scaffolding category 3 Permissible load in accordance with scaffolding category 3 200 kg/m² Total maximum load for the scaffold tower 202 kg / 286 kg / 346 kg Maximum platform load...
Assembly and usage instructions 2.6.a General assembly regulations for unpair platform heights (1m, 3m, 5m, …) start with 2m frames without diagonals in the bottom. Assembling swivel castors at first 2m frame. Fig. 1a.1 Fig. 1a.2 Install first advanced guardrail on top of the 2m frame.
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Assembly and usage instructions Install both advanced guardrails on top of the 2m frames. Fig. 3b.1 Fig. 3b.2 Put the platform on the rung. Fig 4.1a: at unpair platform heights (1m, 3m, 5m, …) on 3rd rung Fig 4.1b: at pair platform heights (2m, 4m, 6m, …) on 7 rung Fig.
Assembly and usage instructions Put other frames, advanced guardrails and platforms like in the way before. Fig. 7.1 Fig. 7.2 Fig. 7.3 Fig. 7.4 Fig. 7.5 Fig. 8.1 Fig. 8.2 Fit toeboards 2.7. Note on dismantling the scaffold tower To dismantle the scaffold tower, follow the steps for assembly in reverse order. Before commencing dismantling, ensure that the necessary platforms or scaffold planks are installed again and laid flat for personnel to stand on.
Assembly and usage instructions 2.11. Position of the individual parts Advanced Guardrail Slip-in frame 1m Length toeboard Crosswise board Slip-in frame 2 m Platform with trapdoor Diagonale brace Stabilisers S-PLUS Horizontale brace Wheel Ø200mm...
Assembly and usage instructions 3. Stability specifications 3.1. General information Stabilisers are responsible for the stability of the scaffold. However, these must also be ballasted according to the area of deployment (indoors / outdoors). For the correct ballasting, please see the parts lists (packet 2.10).
Assembly and usage instructions 3.5. Inspections of the scaffold components If a defect is discovered, the affected part may not be used any longer. Slip-in frame • Check for deformation, crushing and crack formation. Braces (Diagonal / Geländer) • Check for deformation, crushing, crack formation and function of the catches. Platform • Check for deformation, crushing, crack formation and function of the catches. • Check state of the wood. • Check pass-through flap for function. Toeboards • Check state of the wood. • Check toe boards for crack formation. Swivel castors • Check rolling capacity of the castor and function of the brake on rolling the basic frame.