TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION ATTENTION ! BEFORE EVERY USE OF THE EDGE PROTECTION SYSTEM, THE USER SHALL READ THIS TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION AND ALWAYS STRICTLY FOLLOW THE RULES DESCRIBED HEREIN. THESE INSTRUCTIONS WERE PREPARED FOR ALL WORKERS AND PEOPLE THAT WILL WORK ON TRANSPORTING, UNLOADING, ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLING, STORING, CHECKING AND ANY OTHER WORKS CONNECTED TO THE DEVICE.
INTRODUCTION This technical documentation contains the guidelines concerning the proper use of THE EDGE PROTECTION SYSTEM. Workers and other people using the system shall always observe the guidelines contained herein. In case of any events not described in this document, the occupational safety and health regulations and other regulations, appropriate to the specific situation, shall be observed.
OPERATING MANUAL TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS The edge protection system: A set of elements used to protect workers from a fall and to catch falling materials. Main railing: A railing or an element which makes the upper edge / surface of the edge protection system.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF USAGE The edge protection system is aimed at securing the outer edges of buildings and used as a protection measure while performing works on lower levels and to secure communication strings. The edge protection system is used while performing constructional works for, primarily, protecting and preventing from the falls of people an objects onto the lower working levels.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYSTEM POLE TOE BOARD HOLDER INTERMEDIATE BARRIER MAIN RAILING BOARD The edge protection system is a steel construction (or metal-wooden) consisting of three main parts: an assembly holder, a pole and an intermediate barrier. The intermediate barrier can be set in three different options, e.g.
2.3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – INTERMEDIATE BARRIER The intermediate barrier of the Ca1 protection area is defined by the EN- 13374+A1_2019-02E standard in point 4 (Defined load classes A-static loads, B-static loads and low episodic dynamic loads, C-static loads and high dynamic loads connected to sliding down of people and objects) And in point 5.2, see Appendix No.
2.3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – TOE BOARD A standing / vertical element used to protect materials and people from falling or sliding down from the working surface. The toe board shall provide the security for the area at the height of 1 cm from the working surface (measured perpendicularly to that surface) Its maximum lift towards the working surface equals 2 cm.
2.3.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – MAIN RAILING A railing or an element which makes the upper edge / surface of the edge protection system. The distance between the highest railing point and the working level cannot be smaller than 1000 mm (measured perpendicularly to the working surface). MAIN RAILING MAIN RAILING P a g e...
2.3.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – POLES Cat. No.: 5160 CLAMPING POLE KBW Cat. No.: 5150 BARRICADE POLE Cat. No.: 5140 SINGLE POLE Cat. No.: 5120 STANDARD POLE Cat. No.: 5130 LITE POLE Cat. No.: 5110 H POLE P a g e | 10...
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2.3.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – POLES H POLE – Cat. No.: 5110 – with the height of 120 cm, it is used to prepare a safety barrier with a mesh filling and a boarding. It can be used for a few types of holders that can be assembled to different surfaces in different positions.
2.3.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – FILLING (INTERMEDIATE BARRIER) Cat. No.: 5450 MESH PANEL 130 cm Cat. No.: 5420 MESH PANEL 250 cm Cat. No.: 5410 BALK 250 cm Cat. No.: 5430 BARRICADE NET Cat. No.: 5440 MESHWALL NET P a g e | 12...
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2.3.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – FILLING (INTERMEDIATE BARRIER) MESH PANEL 250/130 cm – Cat. No.: 5420/5450 – is made of a welded, galvanised net which consists of three protective areas: - upper “shelf” (width = 12 cm) used as a supinated grip. - the vertical filling up to the height of 120 cm over the working surface, - full steel toe board (height = 12 cm).
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2.3.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – HOLDERS HORIZONTAL HOLDER – Cat. No.: 5220 – is used to assemble poles to a moveable surface. It is adjusted to be assembled in a vertical position to the ground with screws for concrete or mechanical anchors. The holder has a socket with a blockade that is used to lock the pole and protect it from accidentally taking out.
WALL HOLDER – Cat. No.: 5260 – is used to prepare a barrier assembled directly to the walls (i.e. protection of window openings, doors etc.). It can be used with formwork and mesh panels. RAMMED HOLDER – Cat. No.: 5230 – is used to prepare a protective barrier in any surface which allows to assemble the anchor to the rammed holder.
2.3.8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – UNIVERSAL FLOOR CLAMP FLOOR CLAMP Cat. No.: 5510 consist of: A lower arm An upper arm (moveable) A head (moveable) A pressing screw A pressing nut The clamp is characterized by two types of arm spacing: narrow and wide. Based on the assembly needs, the user can configure the clamp’s elements.
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2.3.8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – UNIVERSAL FLOOR CLAMP ….. The clamp is characterized by two types of arm spacing: narrow and wide……. The maximum spacing 52 cm The minimum spacing: 9 cm UNIVERSAL FLOOR CLAMP – STAIRWAYS CONFIGURATION The clamp can be adjusted to the flight of stairs. Thanks to a moveable head it adjusts to the shape of stairs and the soffit of each flight of stairs.
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UNIVERSAL FLOOR CLAMP – HORIZONTAL CONFIGURATION UPEPR ARM'S SOCKET LOWER ARM’S SOCKET The socket is available in horizontal configuration, adjusted to ledges etc. The pole is assembled to optional sockets that are placed in the upper and lower arm. P a g e | 19...
2.3.9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – FORMWORK CONSOLES Cat. No.: 5620 MOVEABLE CONSOLE Cat. No.: 5610 FIXED CONSOLE THE FIXED AND MOVEABLE CONSOLES are used in the preparation of security measures on the walls’ edges which are used to prepare formwork. The are also used as a formwork element (to assemble the formwork balk), so they are a universal solution used in constructional works and increasing the level of safety of the works performed.
SYSTEM'S ELEMENTS DIMENSIONS weight Cat. Name H [m] L[m] Works with: [kg] 5110 H POLE 1.20 3.80 Mesh panel, board, holders/adapters 5120 STANDARD POLE 1.20 2.90 Board, holders/adapters 5130 LITE POLE 1.20 2.80 Mesh panel, holders/adapters 5140 SINGLE POLE 1.20 3.60 Mesh panel, balk 5150...
In case of selling the device, the seller shall provide the product's manual in the language of a country where the equipment is to be used. For elements not produced by STRUMIN, please adhere to a given element’s product manual.
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ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE OPERATING THE SYSTEM During the transport, workers shall act carefully in order to avoid possible impact to the constructional elements. In case of damaging any elements of the device, it shall be immediately withdrawn from further operation, The assembly shall be performed with due care.
ASSEMBLY OF THE EDGE PROTECTION SYSTEM Any works connected to the assembly of the edge protection system shall be performed in accordance with this manual and under a supervision of people that finished the required trainings. The assembly of the system shall be performed by minimum 2 people, equipped with the right tools and PPE which protects them during the assembly works.
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ASSEMBLY CHECK AND ACCEPTANCE PROTOCOL After the assembly of the system's elements, the quality of the assembly of the protection barrier shall be thoroughly checked in terms of: Reliability of fixings (rigid with no backlash), 2. Completeness of all mounting and connecting parts, 3.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION During the operation of the edge protection system, workers shall bear in mind the safety of the users, any personnel or people that may be affected by the operation of the device. The E is intended solely for the purposes described in this manual. PROTECTION YSTEM Any operation not in compliance with the manual is forbidden by the producer.
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During the transport with a crane, workers shall pay special attention to any movements of a crane and keep safe distance from it. Introducing any changes and complementing the equipment/system demands a written consent from the manufacturer. Any repairs of the constructional elements must be performed in accordance with the procedures declared by the system's manufacturer.
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DETAILED RULES If a self-locking device is to be used, it has to be checked for holding appropriate certification Personal protective equipment that protects from falling used in connection with the platform must be marked with the CE mark and certified in the country in which it is intended to be used Personal protective equipment used as a part of the system protecting form falling shall be equipped with a device that limits the strength impacting the operator to no more...
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OPERATOR AND HOOK WHISTLEBLOWER Decides on the technical possibility of transport Shall take care of the transport which shall be performed smoothly (no shakes, impacts etc.) Shall maintain a visual contact with each other during transport (they shall use reflective clothing) PERSONNEL Shall read the system's Technical Documentation Shall wear proper personal protective equipment...
SYSTEM'S CHECK QUICK CHECK Before each use of the equipment, its technical condition shall be checked in terms of: Completeness of components. Completeness of screws, connectors. No damages to any welds. Verify if there are no bent, broken, cut or otherwise damaged elements. Check if all assembly holes are unobstructed.
PERIODICAL CHECK EXPIRATION DATE The periodical check expiration date is clearly marked on the outer edge of the check label [term (year and month) of the next check] MAINTENANCE Parts of the system are covered with zinc and layer. While cleaning and performing the maintenance of the elements there shall always be used substances that do not react with the coating.
DEVICE’S REGISTER REGISTER OF THE SYSTEM/DEVICE Name of the product: Model and type / identification: Trade name: ID No.: Producer: Address: Phone, e-mail, web page: Date of production / Date of expiry Date of purchase: Date of the first use: Other important information (e.g.
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PERIODICAL CHECKS AND THE HISTORY OF REPAIRS Date: Reason (periodical check Defects found, repairs Name and signature of a Periodical check – or repair): performed and other competent person: next term: relevant information: P a g e | 33...
……………… kg Dangers Act accordingly to the safety EN-13374+A1_2019-02E instructions and use personal protective equipment (PPE) STRUMIN Sp. z o. o. Sp. k. 32-084 MORAWICA, Aleksandrowice 17 Read the safety instruction / User manual Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Danger Risk Risk assessment Safety measures Using a damaged or Fall of the construction. Check, control and properly store destroyed holder. Danger to health and life. the elements of the system. Using a damaged or Check, control and properly store Fall of the construction.
DESIGNER’S STATEMENT According to art. 20(4) of the "Building Code" I hereby declare that this project documentation of the constructional part for the edge protection system was drawn in accordance with the provisions of the code, rules and guidelines of technical knowledge (art.
STRUMIN Sp. z o. o. Sp. k., Aleksandrowice 17, 32-084 MORAWICA, TIN: 513-024-97-17. This declaration was issued for the sole responsibility of the manufacturer: STRUMIN Sp. z o. o. Sp. k., Object of the declaration: E as described in the Technical Documentation in the...
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