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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND USE ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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ALUFIX 5000 published by ALFIX. 7. Overview of the components p. 31 Edition: June 2024 8. Article lists p. 32 9. Approval and inspection protocol p. 34 Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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We are happy to offer advice. Sincerely, ALFIX GmbH ALFIX GmbH Langhennersdorfer Straße 15 D - 09603 Großschirma Phone: +49 (0) 37328 / 800-100 Fax: +49 (0) 37328 / 800-199 Email: info@alfix-systems.com Webseite: www.alfix-systems.com Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Transverse toeboard Linchpin Side protection Vertical frame Platform with hatch access Diagonal brace Side protection as stiffener Stabiliser Platform without hatch access Universal ballast weight Rolling beam Castor Base jack Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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2.1 Tower heights ALUFIX 5001 5002 5003 5004 Working height [m] 3.00 3.30 4.80 5.90 Tower height [m] 1.40 2.40 3.95 5.05 Platform height [m] 1.00 1.30 2.80 3.90 Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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2. Overview ALUFIX 5005 5006 5007 5008 Working height [m] 6.75 7.90 8.70 9.85 Tower height [m] 5.95 7.00 7.80 8.95 Platform height [m] 4.75 5.90 6.70 7.85 Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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2. Overview ALUFIX 5009 5010 5011 5012 Working height [m] 10.65 11.80 12.60 13.75 Tower height [m] 9.90 10.90 11.75 12.90 Platform height [m] 8.65 9.80 10.60 11.75 Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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2.2 Bracing variants Centrally Laterally Centrally Latterally with stabiliser with stabiliser Latterally Any deviations from the assembly variants herein must be agreed upon with the scaffolding with wall manufacturer! bracing Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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• The illustrations shown in these Instructions for Assembly and Use shall be considered as examples only on how to assemble, al- ter, dismantle and use the mobile access and working or scaffold tower! Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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1004-1 standard. Never attach or use hoisting arrangements to and on mobile access and working towers. Avoid or take into account any additional wind loads e.g. due to tunnelling effects, unclad structures or building corners. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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0.60 m, the distance to the second platform may not be larger than 3.40 m. Only use the original ALFIX ballast weights (do not use any alterna- tive means of ballast such as canisters of water, buckets filled with Legend: sand, etc.).
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Never jump on or from platforms or throw things down from a plat- form. Always secure the tower and provide adequate lighting when there is nearby traffic. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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(e.g. po- wer-supply lines)! Ensure that the tower is vertical within an inclination of 1% after re- location and that the stabilisers are properly installed (stabilisers and wall supports). Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Damaged platforms no longer provide the required load-bearing capacity and should not be used. Avoid da- mage to wooden components by keeping them dry, off the ground and well-ventilated when in storage. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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/ vertical frame. • The locked castor wheel has a load-bearing capacity of 10 kN. The lo- ad-bearing capacity decreases when the castor wheel is not locked. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Dismantling: Open the safety latch by hand and then remove the dia- gonal brace from the rung. Repeat these steps on the other side. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Note: Close the access hatch immediately after accessing the platform! Opening the access hatch Opening the access hatch from below from above Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Weight holders may be attached to tubes Ø 48, e.g. to the stabilisers, the vertical frame or the rolling beam. Weight holders can hold up to 4 ballast weights. If necessary, provide additional weight holders. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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• For towers positioned centrally with 4 stabilisers, a swivel coupler must be installed for each stabiliser to prevent un- wanted turning of the scaffold tower. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Choose the type and size of the anchors and install the anchors in ac- cordance with the anchor manufacturer‘s specifications and taking into account the anchor base. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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15) and subsequently the toeboards along the working level. When done, move the side protection which was installed in the course of the instructions of Section 2 to the right position. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Now, using a spirit level, ensure that the scaffold is level within an in- clination of ±1%. In order to adjust the Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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The frames are connected to each other as well as to the other frames by means of linchpins. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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9. Once the desired height of the to- wer or a planned intermediate working height has been reached, you may com- plete the side protection by installing the toeboards. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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5.2. Take particular care not to remove ballasting and bra- cing too early and to reinstall the same in a timely manner. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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1.30 5003 / 5004 2.80 / 3.90 5005 4.75 5006 5.90 5007 6.70 5008 7.85 Always carry out an individual structural analysis for platform heights that exceed 7.85 m! Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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[m] 5003 2.80 5004 3.90 5005 4.75 5006 5.90 5007 6.70 5008 7.85 Always carry out an individual structural analysis for platform heights that exceed 7.85 m! Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Platform height [m] 5003 - 5005 2.80 - 4.75 5006 5.90 5007 6.70 5008 7.85 Always carry out an individual structural analysis for platform heights that exceed 7.85 m! Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Platform height [m] 5003 - 5005 2.80 - 4.75 5006 5.90 5007 6.70 5008 7.85 Always carry out an individual structural analysis for platform heights that exceed 7.85 m! Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Platform height [m] 5003 - 5005 2.80 - 4.75 5006 5.90 5007 6.70 5008 7.85 Always carry out an individual structural analysis for platform heights that exceed 7.85 m! Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
Swivel coupler Base jack Art. No. 13 61 040 Art. No. 30 06 250 Art. No. 13 01 019 Art. No. 13 03 019 Art. No. 11 51 060 Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Caution: In relation to the specific assembly variant, additional stabilisers, weight holders and ballast weights are required. Please refer to chapter 6 on page 26 for more detailed information. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Caution: In relation to the specific assembly variant, additional stabilisers, weight holders and ballast weights are required. Please refer to chapter 6 on page 26 for more detailed information. Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
Note Scaffold inspected and approved for use by the scaffold erector’s competent person. ALFIX GmbH Langhennersdorfer Str. 15 Date Name/signature Only D - 09603 Großschirma Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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Instructions for Assembly and Use / superstructures structural design type verification Notes / remarks: Only attach the scaffold identification tag (signage) to the scaffold if there are no defects! Instructions for Assembly and Use ALFIX MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER ALUFIX 5000...
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ALFIX GmbH Langhennersdorfer Straße 15 D-09603 Großschirma Phone: +49 (0) 37328 / 800-100 Email: info@alfix-systems.com www.alfix-systems.com SALES OF — Working and service scaffolds — Mobile scaffold towers — Weather protection roofs — Chimney scaffolds — Accessories RENTAL OF — Working and service scaffolds...
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