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– Working platforms fitted at a height in excess of one meter have to be fitted with side protection (GuardMatic-System
®
+ toe boards
along all sides). Any intermediate platforms that are only used during assembly, disassembly and when changing the tower’s configura-
tion do not need to be fitted with toe boards on all sides.
– The ClimTec
®
tower has to be anchored down and protected from unauthorised access on completion of the work at the end of the day.
– Access platforms fitted at a height in excess of one metre have to be fitted with side protection without toe boards and working plat-
forms have to be fitted with side protection with toe boards.
– Stabilisers and ballast weights, as well as outriggers and stabilisers, must be fitted as specified in these Assembly Instructions and User
Manual.
– It is only permitted to carry tools and materials up the ladders. When doing so, it is vital to take into account the tools and materials’
weight to ensure not to overload the platform.
– It is not permitted to use any lifting devices.
– Platforms fitted at a height in excess of one metre must only be accessed and exited through the hatch.
– Do not create bridges between ClimTec
®
and any buildings with planks or similar materials. ClimTec
®
must not be used as a means to
climb onto other structures.
3.3 Safety instructions for moving the ClimTec
®
– The ClimTec
®
must only be used in winds up to force 6 (=;~ 45 km/h).
– Make sure that all of the required safety precautions for preventing the ClimTec
®
from accidentally rolling away have been taken before
use such as locking the brakes on the castors.
!
CAUTION When moving the scaold, make sure there are no overhead/power lines nearby
!
– Do not move the ClimTec
®
if there are any materials or persons on it.
– The ClimTec
®
must only be moved by hand and on a solid, level surface that is free from any obstacles. Maximum slope of 1%.
– The ClimTec
®
must not be moved with the aid of vehicles of any kind.
– 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 ClimTec
®
is being moved has to be capable of bearing its weight.
– Once the ClimTec
®
has been moved to its new position, it has to be ensured that it is level and, if necessary, adjusted accordingly.
3.4 Inspection to be performed after moving ClimTec
®
or changing its configuration
The following points must always be checked before every use of the ClimTec
®
– The ClimTec
®
has to be vertical. If necessary, it has to be adjusted accordingly.
– All of the ClimTec
®
’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.
– There must not be any changes in the environment that could make use of the ClimTec
®
hazardous.
4. Assembly
4.1 General
The ClimTec
®
must only be assembled once the assembly personnel have read the product information (section 2) and safety instructions (section 3)
in full. Assembling and disassembling the ClimTec
®
requires at least 2 persons. Before assembly, make sure that you have all of the components and
tools required for assembly on hand and that none of them are damaged. Only use original KRAUSE parts..
Important INFORMATION
– These Assembly Instructions and User Manual have to be available to personnel at the ClimTec
®
’s site of use.
– The ClimTec
®
must only be used as set out in these Assembly Instructions and User Manual and without making any modifications.
– The Assembly Instructions and User Manual describe how to assemble the ClimTec
®
in a number of dierent configurations. Please read
the entire assembly instructions before assembly and take note of the dierences between the dierent assembly options.
The assembly instructions are divided into the following sections:
4.2 Assembling the basic scaold
4.3 Basic scaold with 1 extra platform, 5 metre working height
4.4 Basic scaold with 1 and 2 extra platform(s),
7 metre working height
4.5 Ladder positions
4.6 Attaching ballast
4.7 Attaching outriggers
4.8 Attaching the ClimTec
®
to a wall
4.9 Labelling after assembly
4.10 Accessories: Castors, set, Ø 125 mm,
Castors, set, Ø 150 mm,
height adjustable