Operational Safety - MetalTech I-BM6SK Directivas De Seguridad E Instrucciones De Montaje

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OPERATIONAL SAFETY

READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
METAL CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY:
Do not use this equipment where contact may be made with power lines or other live electrical circuits.
DO NOT OVERLOAD:
This scaffolding is designed to support a maximum load of 1,000 lb (454 kg). The maximum load capacity decreases when stacking units:
one unit high = 1,000 lb (454 kg) / two units high = 878 lb (398 kg) / two units high with guardrails = 835 lb (379 kg).
OPERATION AND SAFETY
Do not use this equipment if you are in poor health,
taking medications, drugs, or have been consuming
alcohol, all of which may impair your ability to work
safely on this product.
Always use a scaffold in conformity with local or national
legislation which applies.
Never stack more than two units.
Always lock coupling pins to stacked units.
Always use outriggers, coupling pins and guardrails when
stacking units.
Inspect before use. Do not use scaffold if damaged or
parts are missing.
Examine thoroughly to make sure unit is properly set up.
Before scaffold units are to be stacked, a set of (4)
Outriggers with casters shall be installed on the base
section of scaffolding. The casters must be the same size
as the casters in the base scaffold.
Outrigger must be flush against scaffold leg and caster
must be in contact with the surface.
Guardrails must be installed on all open sides of a work
platform where a person could fall from a height of 6 ft
(1.8 m) or more.
Always fasten the guardrails system to the structure
ALWAYS INSPECT
BEFORE USE
ALWAYS LOCK
COUPLING PINS TO
STACKED UNITS.
ALWAYS KEEP
BODY CENTERED
INSIDE STRUCTURE
OF UNIT
MAXIMUM
CLIMBING
DISTANCE
Maximum distance to keep from the side frame in
order to safely climb a mobile scaffold unit.
The loading condition considered in this table is
only the scaffold's self-weight.
All photos and drawings in this booklet are for reference purposes only. Refer to applicable OSHA, ANSI or CSA codes and regulations for the proper use of this equipment.
using pigtails.
Guardrails must be installed so that access door swings
inward over platform.
Always lock all access doors using door latches, even if
the scaffold is in use or not.
Always use outriggers secured to the structure with the
locking pins.
Always use casters locked to the structure with the
locking pins.
Do not climb unless all casters are in locked position.
Lock the casters on the outriggers each time you lock
the casters on the base scaffold. This is to be done prior
to climbing the scaffolding.
Always climb up or down the scaffolding side frames
facing towards the ladder.
Always keep the body centered between the side frame's
uprights.
Always keep three points of contact with the ladder.
When climbing from the exterior, always step over the
ladder to access the platform.
Always keep the body close to the ladder as shown in
the "Maximum Climbing Distance" table.
Always keep a steady pace when climbing.
ALWAYS LOCK
ALL CASTERS
BEFORE CLIMBING
2
NEVER STACK
MORE THAN TWO
UNITS.
MAX.
ERECT ON FIRM
AND LEVEL GROUND
TOTAL WEIGHT
ONE UNIT HIGH
(WORKER +
TOOLS) Distance is measured from the farthest body part to the ladder**
150 lb 11.89 in.
160 lb 11.14 in.
170 lb 10.49 in.
180 lb 9.91 in.
190 lb 9.38 in.
200 lb 8.92 in.
210 lb 8.49 in.
220 lb 8.11 in.
230 lb 7.75 in.
Do not create a swaying motion when climbing.
Erect to be plumb on firm and level surface.
Must be used on a firm surface that is free of pits,
debris, holes or obstructions.
Never place anything under or attach anything to a
scaffold to increase height or to adjust to uneven
surfaces.
Acids are corrosive and can seriously affect strength. Do
not expose to corrosive substances.
Keep scaffold free of debris and unnecessary equipment.
Always keep body centered inside structure of scaffold.
Remove or fasten all tools, material or equipment before
moving. Use extra caution when moving to avoid tipping.
Never try moving this scaffold while standing on it.
Never move a scaffold with a worker within.
Do not use powered devices to propel this scaffold. Use
extra caution near operating machinery.
Do not use if the surface is not firm and level.
Do not use in inclement weather or high winds.
Maintain a firm grip while climbing.
Do not modify the scaffold or any of its components.
Do not use the scaffold as a footbridge.
SAFETY RAILS MUST BE
INSTALLED ON ALL OPEN SIDES
OF A WORK PLATFORM WHERE
A PERSON COULD FALL FROM
6'
A HEIGHT OF 6 FT (1.8 M) OR
(1.8 M)
MORE
ALWAYS CLIMB
UP OR DOWN THE
SCAFFOLDING SIDE
FRAMES FACING
TOWARDS THE
LADDER.
DO NOT USE IN
INCLEMENT WEATHER
OR HIGH WINDS
TWO UNITS HIGH OR MORE*
22.69 in.
21.27 in.
20.02 in.
18.90 in.
17.91 in.
17.01 in.
16.20 in.
15.47 in.
14.80 in.
MAX
ALWAYS KEEP THE
BODY CLOSE TO THE
LADDER AS SHOWN
IN THE "MAXIMUM
CLIMBING DISTANCE"
TABLE.
DO NOT CREATE A
SWAYING MOTION
WHEN CLIMBING.
METAL CONDUCTS
ELECTRICTY
* The counterweight provided by the
guardrail system and outriggers is not
considered in this calculation.
** No part of the body should extend
farther than the distance mentioned.
It is suggested to use counterweights on
the platform before climbing this product.
Contact a professional authority to calcu-
late the appropriate counterweight.