Page 1
All persons operating this equipment must read and completely understand this manual. Any operation in violation of these instructions is at the operator’s own risk. Please be sure to consult with your Altrex supplier on factory approval for any configurations not listed in any tables of this manual.
Index Chapter Page 1 SAFETY GUIDELINES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS..........3 2 CODES OF SAFE PRACTICE................4 2.1 I ............................ 4 NSTALLATION 2.2 U ..............................4 2.3 M ........................... 4 AINTENANCE 3 DO’S & DON'T’S....................5 3.1 G ............................5 ENERAL 3.2 E .............................
Use only the complete document; “Assembly and operating instructions for suspended platform system”. • This document is restricted to the suspended platform manufactured by Altrex. • Be aware these safety guidelines are not all inclusive. Proper training for all individuals erecting, installing and using this equipment is mandatory.
Serious injuries to personnel may result if the instructions are not followed. Before using the equipment, the operator(s) must check the suspension system to ensure the stability at all times. Use only Altrex equipment. If otherwise, ask your supplier for a declaration permission. Installation 1. Act according to this document.
Do not use a damaged or improperly functioning part of the suspended platform system. Additional copies of labels are available should the originals become damaged, obscured or removed. Contact your Altrex Safety instructions supplier. Replace broken or damaged platform components as necessary.
Walk through stirrup Be sure wire rope is properly routed through pulleys and inlet guides at top of walk through stirrup. Be sure that the walk through stirrups are in line with the rigged points above. Quick-pins Always be sure all quick-pins are in place and locked. Quick pin-Pro (new type) is self locking.
Note that cantilevered sections must balance (be equal in length on both sides). Please be sure to consult with your Altrex supplier on factory approval for any configurations not listed in the tables as mentioned in chapter 6; ”Load capacity and configuration tables.”...
Page 8
Do not use acids (such as muriac or hydrochloric) or other corrosive substances that can effect the strength of aluminum. Should such substances come in contact with this platform, they must be immediately cleaned from the equipment and neutralized as quickly as possible.
3-3-3-2-3-3 1041 58’ 6” 10-10-10-10-10-10 3-3-3-3-3-3 1092 62’ 3” 10-10-10-7-7-10-10 3-3-3-2-2-3-3 1161 Standard Modular Platform System model MHB80 with walk through stirrups (Chart 3) Total platform Wire rope Platform configuration Total platform Rated working Maximum weight ♠ length distance load...
Page 12
• Please be sure to consult your Altrex supplier on factory approval for any configuration not listed in the tables. Please be aware that any such configuration, if not approved, may imply serious risks of physical injury, damage or worse. Any liability of the manufacturer and supplier for non-approved configurations is herewith explicitly rejected.
7 Assembly Instructions Please read the load and configuration tables for desired platform length. Temporary suspended platform for use with End Stirrups 1. Fit side frames to U-frames with quick pins. Lock the quick pin (when part number 424016 is used) with the red safety ring (detail I) Repeat until you have the desired platform length.
Page 14
3. Place the decks between the side frames. Snap into place behind spring loaded retaining lever arms. The top of the deck must be non-skid profile. Fit guard rails into guard rail posts and secure with the build in spring loaded "push-button". Mount roller bumpers (if used). Art.
Temporary suspended platform for use with Walk Through Stirrups 1. Fit side frames to U-frames with quick pins. Lock the quick pin (when part number 424016 is used) with the red safety ring (detail I). Repeat until you have the desired platform length. Detail I 2.
Page 16
3. Place the decks between the side frames. Snap into place behind spring loaded retaining lever arms. The top of the deck must be non-skid profile. Read “manual walk through stirrup”. This manual does not contain the “manual walk through stirrup”. Mount the walk through stirrups in required position.
8 Code of safe Practices for Suspended Powered Scaffolds It shall be the responsibility of all users to read and comply with the following common sense guidelines which are designed to promote safety in the erecting, dismantling and use of Suspended Powered Scaffolds.
Page 18
8 Code of safe Practices for Suspended Powered Scaffolds (Continued) II. GUIDELINES FOR ERECTION AND USE OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SYSTEM A. RIGGING: 1. WEAR FALL PREVENTION 7. TIE BACK ALL TRANSPORTABLE EQUIPMENT when rigging on exposed RIGGING DEVICES. Tiebacks shall be roofs or floors.
Page 19
8 Code of safe Practices for Suspended Powered Scaffolds (Continued) B. WIRE ROPE AND HARDWARE 1. USE ONLY WIRE ROPE AND 9. USE J-TYPE CLAMPS OR SWAGED ATTACHMENTS as specified by the FITTINGS. Do not use U-bolts. Retighten hoisting machine manufacturer. J-Clamps under load and retighten daily.
Page 20
8 Code of safe Practices for Suspended Powered Scaffolds (Continued) D. FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT 1. EACH PERSON ON A SUSPENDED 9. KEEP FALL ARREST DEVICE POWERED SCAFFOLD must be POSITIONED ABOVE YOUR HEAD attached to a separate fall arrest system LEVEL.
Page 21
8 Code of safe Practices for Suspended Powered Scaffolds (Continued) E. DURING USE: 1. USE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALL DEVICES in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 2. DO NOT OVERLOAD, MODIFY, OR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT. 3. BEFORE COMMENCING WORK OPERATIONS preload wire rope and equipment with the maximum working load, then retighten wire rope rigging clamps and recheck rigging to...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MHB80 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers