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Performance and Safety Rules
SAFETY comes fi rst. The installation and operation of a mast climber is subject to hazards that
can be avoided only by using extreme care and common sense, and by providing the appropriate
training and supervision to all its users.
It is essential that the installation and dismantling of an F2 Series motorized unit and its related
accessories be carried out according to the guidelines, instructions and warnings included in
the owner’s manual and performed by qualifi ed erectors/dismantlers under the supervision
of a competent person (see boxes below).
It is also imperative that the operation of an F2 Series motorized unit setup be carried out
according to the guidelines, instructions and warnings included in the owner’s manual. To ensure
safe and proper operation, Hydro Mobile recommends that two persons be on hand to perform
maneuvers for each motorized unit in a setup and that at least one of those two persons
is a qualifi ed operator (see box below).
1- Prepare a layout plan showing how the mast climbing work platform system (motorized units,
bridges and accessories) will be positioned near structures or walls to be erected. On long
walls, install separate mast climber sections to allow for fl exibility. Make sure to position
motorized units so as to provide proper anchoring points for masts for tied installations.
2- Rely on a licensed engineer for help on special jobs and to approve plans if required by
local regulation.
3- It is recommended to use the job survey form as a guide for the proper installation of the
confi guration. Refer to p. 136 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more
information about the job survey form.
WARNING
It is mandatory to refer to the Mast Tie Schedule tables on p. 87 of the Mast and Mast Ties
section before the installation of any F2 Series confi guration.
WARNING
The F2 Series confi gurations and the methods used to achieve these confi gurations as
shown and described in this owner’s manual are the only ones authorized by Hydro Mobile.
For any confi guration or method to achieve such a confi guration other than those shown and
described in this owner’s manual, contact the distributor/service center.
Defi nition of the competent person
Competent person means a person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in
the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees,
and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Defi nition of the qualifi ed person
“Qualifi ed” means a person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certifi cate or professional
standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated the
ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work or the project.
Only a qualifi ed person on the specifi c make and model of the Hydro Mobile equipment can carry out
the following tasks:
User/operator
A qualifi ed user/operator is allowed to operate Hydro Mobile units according to the guidelines, instructions,
warnings and methods set out in the owner’s manuals and Hydro Mobile training courses and after they
have been erected, tested and passed for use by a qualifi ed person.
Erector/dismantler
A qualifi ed erector/dismantler is allowed to erect, dismantle, test, pass for use and modify the
confi guration of Hydro Mobile units according to the guidelines, instructions, warnings and methods set
out in the owner’s manuals and Hydro Mobile training courses.
Technician
A qualifi ed technician is allowed to perform maintenance inspections and repairs on Hydro Mobile units
according to the guidelines, instructions, warnings and methods set out in the owner’s manuals and Hydro
Mobile training courses.
Hydro Mobile recommends that Qualifi ed Persons follow the Hydro Mobile University Training
Program on the specifi c task and specifi c make and model to get proper qualifi cations. For more
information on the Hydro Mobile University Training Program,
visit www.hydro-mobile.com/training.
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