CUSTERS CR 700 - Using the Mobile Scaffold Tower

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10 USING THE MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER
Prior to each use, you should check that:
- the base (e.g. the outriggers, casters) of the mobile scaffold tower is correct;
- the total construction is correct and complete;
- there are changes in circumstances, that may affect the safe use of the scaffold.
A mobile scaffold tower is intended to provide access to a workplace.
It is not allowed to use the scaffold as a stair tower for other constructions. It is also not
allowed to use the scaffold as a hanging scaffold, for the application of cantilevered work floors
or to use the scaffold to switch over to other constructions.
It is not allowed to make bridges between a mobile scaffold tower and a building.
It is not allowed to make bridges between a mobile scaffold tower, unless specifically
calculated applications are used.
The maximum workload is 200 kg/m
2
(scaffolding class 3); only one level of maximum load
per scaffolding may be used.
It is prohibited to jump on the platforms; the hatch of the platform must always be closed
except when climbing or descending.
The maximum platform height is:
- inside: 12 metres
- outside: 8 metres
The scaffold may only be climbed from the inside through the frames.
Do not place any crates, stairways or other devices on the work floor to gain height.
It is prohibited to work on the scaffolding if the wind force is greater than 6 Beaufort (large
branches move, umbrellas fold, the wind speed is 11 - 14 m/s = ± 45 km/h).
If the expected wind force is greater than 6 Beaufort the freestanding mobile scaffold tower
must be either disassembled, or relocated to a wind-free zone, or be anchored. This should
also be done, if the scaffold is not in use.
Warning: Be aware of openings in buildings, uncovered buildings and corners of buildings that
may cause additional wind loads.
Caution: During the application of horizontal forces (e.g. drilling), which push the tower away
from a structure; the maximum horizontal load is is 30 kg.
Horizontal ledgers, guardrails, knee railings and diagonal ledgers may not be used as steps.
It is prohibited to attach wind-catching surfaces such as billboards or tarpaulins to freestanding
scaffolds. The scaffold must not be exposed to aggressive liquids or gases.