3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SETUP
Insist that anyone who assists with the set up of
the Trouper Platform System be familiar with
this manual.
GUARD RAILS
The guard rails are indicators of the perimeter of
the platform system, and are not intended as a
universal restraint. Excess weight or pressure
will cause them to collapse.
Never use the rails:
• As a crowd barrier
• As a perch
• As a tie-down.
PLATFORM STABILITY
All platform units must be locked together using
the unit-to-unit clamps beneath the stage
surface. These clamps are designed for use
only with one-level stage sets. Do not set up a
multilevel stage using Trouper units unless
adequate special clamping is provided to secure
the levels together. See “Connecting Riser
Sections” on page 14.
Trouper platforms are designed for level
surfaces only and contain no provision for
adjusting leg heights.
TRANSPORT/STORAGE CARTS
Never stack more than three platforms on a
3-Unit Cart, six platforms on an 6-Unit Cart,
eight platforms on an 8-Unit Cart, or twelve
platforms on a 12-Unit Cart.
Before moving or storing platforms on 6- or 8-
Unit Carts, always secure the units using the
unit lock assembly at the top of the cart. On a
12-Unit Cart, secure the units by slipping them
into the guides on the upright handle assembly.
See “Loading the Storage Carts” on page 21 for
more information.
Throughout this manual, you will find CAUTIONS and WARNINGS:
• WARNING means that if safety information is not followed someone could be seriously
injured or killed.
• CAUTION means that if safety information is not followed the platform could be damaged or
personal injury could result.
!
CAUTION
To avoid injury,
some setup steps
may require two
workers.
!
WARNING
Rails may collapse
if excess weight or
pressure applied.
!
WARNING
Platforms can fall
unless stacked and
secured properly
on the cart.
!
WARNING
Platforms are
unsafe if unit-to-
unit clamps are not
used as specified.
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