ASC X-frame 190 User manual

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Manual
X-frame 1.0
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X-frame 1.0

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Disclaimer
This documentation has been provided with the utmost care by ASC Group.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission from ASC Group. This publication may only be used
for ASC Group products. Typesetting and printing errors reserved.
Authors: Sanne Knolle and Jasper Engelen
Editors: Sanne Knolle and Carla Stiekema
Translator: Ruud Stiekema
If you have any questions, please contact ASC Group.
Table of contents
1 Overview 3
Application 3
List of components or different types 3
2 Assembly and use 3
Positioning of the Mobile Tower 3
Personal protective equipment 3
Assembly 3
Assembling instructions 4
Use 4
Relocation 4
Chemical products 4
3 Inspection, care and maintenance 5
Annual control 5
Self-inspection 5
Damage 5
What to do in the event of damage 5
Repair 5
Transport 5
Maintenance 5
Storage 5

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1Overview
Application
The X-frame is a hip and knee guardrail that offers optimal security during the assembling of a Mobile
Tower. The X-frame is therefore not intended to be a structural integral part of a Mobile Tower.
List of components or different types
2Assembly and use
Positioning of the Mobile Tower
Make sure you have the correct length for your product. Consult the product manual for the sizes.
Personal protective equipment
•Always wear work gloves, safety shoes and a safety helmet.
•Use a lifeline when working at heights.
Assembly
Aluminium Mobile Towers may only be erected by people with sufficient, proven experience.
According to the regulations, every rigger must also be in the possession of a valid certificate
"Scaffolding rigger (aluminium)"; this is in accordance with Dutch legislation and regulations.
In the country where you use this material, you must comply with the applicable regulations of that
country.
For checking for damage: see section 3.1.
There are no tools required for assembling a Mobile Tower. Use a drilling machine and a
spanner set when the Mobile Tower has to be anchored at the wall. For Mobile Towers from five
meters onwards, it can be useful to use a rope (with or without an accessory) to lift the
components.
Mobile Towers are not designed to be hoisted.
Nr.
Component
Number
1
X-frame 190
X190
2
X-frame 250
X250
3
X-frame 305
X305
4
X-frame 400
X400
Check all components ( use the list of components) that are required for
assembly, are present and undamaged. Damaged components should not be
used.

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Assembling instructions
1. Extend the U bracket from the X-frame and secure it.
2. Insert the X-frame through the vertical Mobile Tower frame. Place the lower beam (the side of
the bracket) two rungs higher than where the platform will be or already has been placed.
3. Turn the X-frame until you can properly insert the top beam on the other side of the hook
around the fourth sport above the platform.
4. Put the upper beam around the sport and pull the hook on the other
side up to the sport.
Use
This manual is an addition to manual of the Mobile Towers. Consult
the correct manual for your product.
The X-frame is intended as a construction aid to prevent
falls. The frame is therefore not designed to reinforce
your scaffolding; preferably remove it after building the
scaffolding. The X-frame can possibly remain seated,
provided that this is clamped between a horizontal brace
and two uprights.
Relocation
You must remove the X-frame before moving the Mobile Tower; it can vibrate and fall.
Chemical products
Avoid contact with acids and chemical products. These can cause corrosion to
the aluminium, which can affect the strength of the aluminium

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3Inspection, care and maintenance
According to the regulations one must work safely at heights. On an ASC Mobile Tower, it is not
obligatory to wear extra fall protection (provided that the recommendations in this manual have
been followed).
Annual control
Your ASC Mobile Tower must be inspected for any defects annually by an expert. The ASC Group can
perform this control for you.
Self-inspection
The ASC Mobile Tower can be inspected by yourself. Before each use, always check the components
for any damage (see section 2.5). We certainly recommend larger companies to do a monthly
inspection of all components of the Mobile Towers and to record this inspection. If you are in doubt
about damage, consult an accredited inspector.
Damage
Examples of the most common damages on aluminium Mobile Towers:
Loszittende onderdelen: zit een haak of een sport los, dan is het frame afgekeurd.
•Components: if a claw or a sport is loose, the mobile tower must be rejected.
•Dents and or holes: if there is a big dent in the aluminium or even a crack or hole, the Mobile
Tower must be rejected.
•Contamination: if there is too much concrete, paint or other non-removable contamination
on the components, the Mobile Tower must be rejected; after all, you can no longer judge
whether the components are still intact.
What to do in the event of damage
If there is any damage, which cannot be repaired, the component must be taken out and replaced.
If repairing is possible, please contact ASC Group for further information.
Repair
Transport
•Always transport the components in accordance with the locally applicable legislation.
•Stack the components correctly for transport; never place the heavy components on top.
•Transport the components of a Mobile Tower, preferably standing, f.e in a carrier.
•Handle the material with care. Do not drop components onto a hard surface; this can reduce
the quality of the material.
Maintenance
Ensure that the material is clean, in particular the locking pins. The frames must be assembled and
disassembled easily.
Storage
Store components of the Mobile Tower preferably in a dry, clean, dark and frost-free place.
Repairing a component must be carried out by a certified body or person.