Aufbau- und Verwendungsanleitung für Krause Fahrgerüst ProTec XS

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ProTec ® XS 3. Safety instructions 3.1 Applicable regulations The mobile scaffold tower’s assembly and disassembly, stability and use is governed by the regulations of DIN EN 1004-1 and DIN EN 1298 (prEN 1004-2). 3.2 Safety instructions for assembly and use (Please note that regulations on this requirement might differ in other countries) – The mobile scaffold tower must only be assembled, disassembled and used by persons who are familiar with this manual. – Assembling and disassembling the tower requires at least 2 persons. – The site on which the tower is to be assembled, changed or disassembled has to be checked for potential hazards before commencing that work. Any hazards found have to be removed, avoided or minimised. – These site checks must include potential hazards presented by unstable ground, slopes, barriers, weather conditions, electrical hazards, high winds generated by tunnel effects when working in open buildings or at the corner of buildings. – Only ever use undamaged and original parts for the mobile scaffold tower. – The castors must be locked by pressing down the brake levers and all tower components must be checked for correct assembly and working order before use. – Personnel must only ever work on one working platform at a time. All of the sides of this platform must be fitted with comprehensive side ProTec ® including toe boards. – The mobile scaffold tower must only be used up to wind force 6 (~ 45 km/h) and has to be dismantled or moved into a sheltered space and protected from tipping over if winds exceed a force 6. – Winds in excess of wind force 6 can be identified by the fact that e.g. there will be noticeable resistance walking into the wind. – Any working platforms that are used to perform work on have to be fitted with 3-part side ProTec ® comprising guardrail sections made up of a top rail and midrail, and toe boards fitted along every side. Any intermediate platforms that are only used during assembly, disassembly’ and when changing the tower’s configuration do not need to be fitted with toe boards. ! • It is prohibited to attach tarpaulins or netting to the mobile scaffold tower. • Never climb up or down the outside of the mobile scaffold tower. • It is prohibited to lift or attach the mobile scaffold tower to another object or device. • Placing external horizontal or vertical loads on the tower can cause it to tip over. – The mobile scaffold tower has to be anchored down and protected from unauthorised access at the end of the working day. – Any stabilisers and ballast weights, as well as outriggers and sets of stabilisers, must be fitted as specified in these Assembly Instructions and User Manual. – It is only permitted to carry tools and materials up the tower. – Platforms fitted at a height in excess of one metre must only be accessed and exited through the hatch. – Do not create a bridge between the mobile scaffold tower and any buildings with planks or similar materials. – The mobile scaffold tower must not be used as a means to climb onto other structures. 3.3 Safety instructions for moving the mobile scaffold tower Do not move the mobile scaffold tower if there are any materials or persons on it. – The mobile scaffold tower must only be moved by hand and on a solid and level surface that is free from any obstacles. – The mobile scaffold tower must not be moved with the aid of vehicles of any kind. 12

ProTec ® XS – The tower must not be moved at a pace faster than normal walking speed. – The tower must only be moved longitudinally or diagonally. – The surface on which the mobile scaffold tower is being moved has to be capable of bearing the tower’s weight. – It is prohibited to raise or attach the mobile scaffold tower to another object or device. – The mobile scaffold tower must only be moved up to wind force 6 (~ 45 km/h) wind speeds. – The castors must always be arrested before ascending the tower. 3.4 Checking the site of use before assembly, after moving or changing the mobile scaffold tower‘s configuration The following points must always be checked before every use of the mobile scaffold tower: – The mobile scaffold tower always has to be vertical relative to the ground. Where necessary, it may have to be realigned to ensure the same. – All of the tower’s component must be fitted as set out in the Assembly Instructions and User Manual. – The ballast weights and outriggers must be fitted as specified in these Assembly Instructions and User Manual. – The brakes on the castors have to be locked every time the tower has been moved. – Make sure there are no electrical hazards. – Make sure there are no changes in the environment that could pose a hazard to tower’s safe use. 3.5 Required tools – Spirit level 4. Assembly 103 4.1 General The mobile scaffold tower must only be assembled once the personnel involved have read the product information (section 2) and safety instructions (section 3) in full. Assembling and disassembling the tower requires at least 2 persons. Mobile scaffold towers with a height in excess of 6 metres require 3 persons to assemble. Only use original parts in compliance with the manufacturer‘s instructions. Pages 114 and 115 contain a table with the individual steps for assembling the scaffold. Please note that certain steps may have to be repeated multiple times. For this reason, please make sure to perform all of the individual steps shown for your scaffold, which will depend on your scaffold’s height. A detailed explanation of the individual steps can be found from section 12 onwards. *If you are planning to build low even working-height platforms (e.g. 6.80 m) with the packages for odd workingheight platforms (e.g. 7.80 m), you will need 1 additional diagonal braces Art. no. 912879 INFORMATION ON USING THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The Assembly Instructions describe how to assemble the ProTec ® mobile scaffold tower in a number of different configurations. Please read the entire assembly instructions before assembly and take note of the differences between the different assembly options. Depending on the height of the topmost working platform, the mobile scaffold tower will either have to be fitted with ballast weights (version A – page 127) or outriggers (version B – page 127). Please read the corresponding information in this manual. 4.2 Fitting the set of stabilisers If using the mobile scaffold tower on a wall, it can be prevented from tipping over by fitting it with a set of stabilisers. The use of stabilisers does in no way remove the need for the required ballast weights and outriggers. When using stabilisers, always fit at least two stabilisers directly below the topmost working platform (see drawing page 132). Always use ring bolts to fasten the device to the wall. 13