I Introduction; General; Use - Altrex RS TOWER 34 Manuel D'utilisation

I Introduction

EN
This manual is solely intended to be used in con-
junction with the folding/rolling tower RS TOWER
34, hereinafter called the tower, as described in this
assembly and use manual, hereinafter referred to as
the manual.
Prior to starting assembly of the tower, you should
carefully read this manual. The tower that is required
should be assembled and used in accordance with
this manual.
All instructions contained in this manual should be
strictly observed.
If the instructions contained in this manual are not
followed, accidents may arise. Altrex cannot be held
liable for any loss resulting from the assembly or use
of an Altrex tower that is not in compliance with the
manual.
The employer, supervisor and user are responsible
for the correct use of the tower in accordance with
this manual and they must ensure that this manual is
available at all times when work is being carried out
using the tower.
II General
A number of configurations are possible with the Al-
trex Series RS TOWER 34 tower.
For information about the tower configurations, we
refer you to the configurations table, included in this
manual. Towers may only be assembled, disassem-
bled or modified under the direction of an author-
ised person and by employees who have received
adequate and specific training for the intended
work, in terms of the specific risks involved which, in
particular, addresses:
• understanding the assembly, disassembly or con-
version plan of the tower in question;
• safely assembling, disassembling or converting the
tower in question;
• measures in order to avoid the risks to individuals
or objects;
• safety measures in the event of changing weather
conditions which could affect the safety of the tow-
ers in question;
• the allowable load;
• every other risk that could arise as a result of the
aforementioned assembly and disassembly or con-
version work.
Relax. It's an Altrex.
The individuals responsible for the work and the em-
ployees involved in the work must have access to a
copy of this manual.
Only original Altrex parts should be used for assem-
bly.
The standard Altrex tower configurations meet the
European Standard EN1004, load class 2 (for strength
and stability) and EN 1298 (for Manuals). Local law
and legislation might encompass measures in addi-
tion to those stated in this manual.
If possible, and if it can be achieved safely, for ad-
ditional personal safety, individuals working on the
assembly should secure themselves to the external
wall. Individuals should not secure themselves to the
tower itself, unless the tower is anchored to the wall.
II.I Use
The Altrex RS TOWER 34 tower is suitable for
working at a height.
Max. platform height
Series Indoor
RS TOWER 34 5.8 meters
• The maximum load per platform is 150 kg/m
• The maximum load on the tower (as a whole) is 135
kg.
• Horizontal loads exceeding 30 kg resulting from
the work to be carried out from the tower are not
permitted. In the event of significant forces, the
tower should be anchored to the wall.
• The tower may only be used on horizontal, flat and
solid surfaces.
• The tower may not be used at wind speeds exceed-
ing 14 m/s (max. 6 Beaufort).
• The tower may not be used in the event of a storm,
snow, ice, heavy rainfall or lightning.
• Hoisting or suspending the tower is not permitted.
• The tower may not be used in order to gain access
to other constructions.
• The standard configurations are not calculated on
the use of tarpaulins and/or advertising boards.
• A tower should not be able to slide away or to
make movements that are not intended.
30 of 88
Max. platform height
Outdoor
5.8 meters
.
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