Altrex MHB 60 Manuel page 13

- Stirrup: construction to provide a suitable connection between a work platform and a specific type of hoist
- End-stirrup: stirrup that is located at the very end of a work platform, also functioning as an end-guardrail
- Walkthrough-stirrup: stirrup that is located at a certain distance from the outer end of a platform from which a cantilevered
section of platform occurs.
- Work Load Limit: (= WLL) maximum load that a piece of equipment is authorized to sustain as designated by the manufac
turer.The load capacity of the work platform is also based upon the WLL of a hoist, just like the capacity and required counter
weight of a roof beam.
- Load capacity and configuration table: list of allowed platform lengths that, in combination with hoist capacity and type of
stirrup, yield a maximum loadability.
- Securable quick-pin: main device to connect the knock-down elements of the suspended platform equipment
4. Veiligheidsrichtlijnen ter voorkoming van ongevallen
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Severe injury or even death can result from improper assembly or improper use of this suspended plat-
form system.
! All suspended platform systems must be assembled and used as detailed in
this manual and conform the load capacity and configuration tables.
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Do not use the suspended platform system unless you have read and completely understood this manual
and are fully compliant with all the requirements and conditions specified.
The platform may only be assembled, disassembled or modified under the direction of an authorised
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person and by employees who have received adequate training for the intended work.
- Be aware that the suspended platform is only one component of a suspended scaffold system. You must comply with each
manufacturer's / supplier's instructions and all local, state and national safety standards and regulations.
- Keep this manual with the suspended platform system at all times.
- This document is restricted to the suspended platform manufactured by Altrex.
- Only use legal copies of the latest version of this manual. The legal and latest version of this manual is, on request, available
at the supplier of your suspended platform system.
- Additional copies of (warning) labels are available should the original labelling become damaged, obscured or removed. Con
tact your supplier.
- Before use check all components for damage, deformations and other defects. Check that all the components specified in the
configuration table of this manual are present.
- Do not assemble or use suspended platform unless all components are present and in use.
- Stop using the suspended platform system immediately if any of the system components do not operate properly or if any of
the system components are damaged.• Failures in the suspended platform, in hoists, slack rope devices or wire ropes, should
be reported to the responsible person immediately.
- Only use original suspended platform system components of Altrex. The use of components of other manufacturers is NOT
allowed.
- Do not modify this suspended platform in any way! This platform has been designed, engineered, manufactured and tested to
exacting standards.
- Be sure to place quick-pins according to the assembly-instructions. Be sure that each quick-pin is locked.
- Do not use the platform if it is exposed to excessive heat, as in the case of a fire. Remove platform from service. Structural
strength may be affected.
- Do not use acids or other corrosive substances that can seriously affect the strength of aluminium. Should such substance
come in contact with this platform, they must be immediately cleaned from the equipment by flushing with water and neutrali
zing as quickly as possible. Remove all platform sections suspected or subjected to corrosive attack from service.
- DANGER – metal conducts electricity. Do not ever use metal platforms near any power lines. Contact the local electrical utility
for recommendations.
- Do not use the equipment as described in this manual for operation in silo's, shafts and underground access. Special precau
tions are required for these specific applications.
- Do not overload or extend platform's total length or loading beyond loading and configuration tables. Do not apply impact
loads to platform (dropping anything on the deck of the platform).
- Accessing and leaving the MHB is allowed on the ground only.
- The installation should be operated by 2 persons at least.
- In case of emergency one should always be able to contact someone on the ground (e.g. by mobile phone).
- Tools should be secured from falling.
- Avoid tripping hazards: keep the platform horizontal, and ensure that the workfloor is free of obstacles, dirt, oil, fat and similar
hazards.
- Be aware these safety guidelines are not all inclusive. Proper training for all individuals erecting, installing and using this
equipment is mandatory.
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