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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 30 kg.
Horizontal braces, guardrails, knee railings and diagonal braces may not be used as steps.
Mobile access and working towers are not designed to be sheeted: 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.
Mobile access and working towers in accordance with EN1004-1 are not designed to be used
as a means of edge protection.
Distance between platforms shall not exceed 2,25 m. Exceptions are:
the distance from the first platform to ground level: max 3,40 m
If the first platform is at max 0,6 m to ground level, the distance to the second
platform should not exceed 3,4 m
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