1.8 Storage/Transportation
• Store all components in such a way that they cannot be damaged.
• Protect all components from the effects of weather and preferably store them horizon-
tally.
• Transport the product in an unassembled state with a forklift truck.
• Never transport the product in an assembled state with vehicles.
• Do not lift the product by its guardrail or struts; always attach the lifting tackle properly
to the stair body or the platform.
• Secure the components with a strap to prevent them sliding or falling during transport.
• Do not throw the components during loading or unloading.
2 Safety instructions
2.1 Hazard classification
The following signal words are used together with the safety warning symbol to indicate
the severity of a possible hazard.
Classification Meaning
Danger Indicates highly hazardous situations that will result in severe injuries or even death if not
avoided.
Warning Indicates hazardous situations that may result in severe injuries or even death if not avoided.
Caution Indicates hazardous situations that may result in minor or moderate injuries if not avoided.
Note Indicates hazardous situations that may result in damage to property if not avoided.
2.2 Structure of safety instructions
SIGNAL WORD
Type of hazard
Effects of the hazard
• Measure
2.3 Description of symbols and hazard pictograms
The following pictograms are used in the instructions and on the product.
The safety pictograms on the access steps with platform must not be removed, painted
over or damaged.
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