Fraco FRSM-8000 User manual

Model Date of issue Bulletin n°
Information All 2006-12-06 U-T-0003-A
2001© Les Produits FRACO Products ltée/Ltd. 1
Mast climbing work platform
High priority warning: Height of the first and second wall tie
Amendment to all the FRACO platforms User’s Guide
Please read carefully the present letter and insert it in all your Fraco User’s Guide:
Fraco is changing the anchoring procedure for all types of platforms when using ground base. The most
recent versions of our user’s guide are available on our Web site (www.fraco.com). Please refer to them
for installation procedures with regards to changes below.
The two first ties must be at 10 and 20 feet or at the two first accessible structural levels on the building
(max 20’).
This new procedure is to upgrade the safety of our platform during the operation of installation and
dismantling.
The platform must be secured by lifting equipment while installing or dismantling the two first ties. Once
the second tie is in place, the installation continues by the usual procedure; reduce load platform (1/2 load)
except the ACT-4 and the anchoring sequence typical for the type of platform in use as shown below:
FRSM-1500, FRSM-3000, FRSM-8000 : 20 feet
ACT-8 et FRSM-20 K : 30 feet
ACT-4 : 40 feet
For more information, contact our Technical Department:
Julie Rainville
Technical Service Director
Fraco Products
T: 800-267-0094 / 450-658-0094
F: 450-658-8905

[English] FRSM-8000 09/2002 user’s guide
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User’s Guide
All you need to know about
the FRACO hydraulic
FRSM-8000
elevating platform

Congratulations!
You are about to use the excellent
FRACO hydraulic elevating work platform system!
Unlike any other platform system on the market today,
FRACO provides you with the ultimate inSAFETY, STABILITY and FLEXIBILITY
while reducing your labour costs by up to 36%.
Due to the advanced technology of FRACO Products,
you can be assured of the OPTIMUM QUALITY in all our products.
FRACO is ISO 9001 registered
The instruction manual and safety rules presented on the following pages will safely guide you
through all the possibilities of this system. The platform cannot be sold or rented without this user's
guide.
FRACO Products Ltd reserves the right to modify the platform or its manual without notice, and
will not assume any responsibility for any damage or injury that may occur.
This FRACO system meets ANSI and OSHA requirements.
MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR
If you have any questions, do not hesitate in calling us at: [phone]
Canada: 1-800-267-0094
Montréal: [phone]
U.S.A.: 1-888-FRACO 4 U
1-888-372-2648
or fax us at: [phone]
FRACO Products Ltd
91 Chemin des Patriotes
St-Mathias-sur-Richelieu
Québec, Canada, J3L 6A1
www.fraco.com
[email protected]
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Table of contents
Part I: All you need to know - general information
• Congratulation! I-1
• Table of content I-2
• Warning I-3
• General view I-4
• Identification plate I-5
• Technical data I-6
Part II: Installing the platform
• Distance between 2 masts sections II-1
• Installing the FRACO platform II-2
• Installing the elevating unit (Ground base) II-3
• Installing the elevating unit (Freestanding base) II-4
• Installing the elevating unit (Freestanding base) II-5
• Hydraulic unit II-6
• Extension II-7
• Bridge assembly II-8
• Bridge installation II-9
• Bridge installation II-10
• Outrigger II-11
• Side bracket II-12
• Guardrail bracket II-13
• Flooring II-14
• Guardrail II-15
• Extensible guardrail & anti-skid steel plate II-16
• Plank tie & Plank-end guardrail II-17
• Extension turnbuckle II-18
• Extension turnbuckle (DETAILS) II-19
Part III: Options
• Outrigger guardrail III-1
• Outrigger tie III-2
• Single mast locking system III-3
• Self-erecting system III-4
Part IV: Mast and anchor installation
• Erection of a mast IV-1
• Anchor positions IV-2
• Anchor assembly IV-3
• Minimal anchor opening IV-4
• How to level the mast using the anchors IV-5
• Anchor bolted to a angle iron IV-6
• Anchor bolted to a structural “H” beam IV-7
• Anchor for a concrete structure or beam IV-8
• Horizontal anchor for concrete structure IV-9
• Anchor welded to a angle iron IV-10
• Anchor welded to a structural “H” beam IV-11
• Anchoring box for concrete floor IV-12
• Adjustable anchor for H-beam IV-1 3
Part V: Operating the platform
• Standard weight distribution (double mast) V-1
• Standard weight distribution (single mast) V-2
• How to raise the platform V-3
• How to lower the platform V-4
• Dismantling the mast, anchor and platform V-5
• Moving the platform V-6
• Maintenance V-7
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WARNING!
SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN.
For this reason, never remove or alter any part in order to adapt the platform to fit a specific area of the
building.
USE ONLY GENUINE FRACO PARTS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
FRACO (and/or its importer/representative) cannot be responsible for any property damage, severe
injury or death that may result from failure to comply with the following safety recommendations,
local rules and regulations.
Before operating this FRACO System, the following safety rules must be read and fully understood:
1- Mark out, with beacons or barricade tape and forbid the access around the base and the platform. This should be done
according to the local rules.
2- If using a gasoline engine, do not work in an explosive environment such as refineries, etc.
3- The operator should be familiar with the user's guide and understand all the functions of the platform.
4- Never assume anything. If you have any questions concerning the operation of the FRACO,STOP! Refer to the proper
user's guide. If you are still unsure, do not continue and call FRACO immediately.
5- In order to use, install or dismantle the system, a minimum of 2 people should be on the platform at all times,
in case of a breakdown or rescue.
6- The maximum working height is 11,58 m (38 ft) in the freestanding mode when in use and 4 m (12 ft) otherwise.
7- If you need to go higher than 11,58 m (38 ft), you must use anchors. In that case, refer to the user's guide.
8- Always use anchors when you are not using the freestanding base.
9- This platform should be maintained periodically. Refer to the user's guide.
10- In case of an electrical storm, LEAVE the platform.
11- For personal safety, when the wind exceeds 50 km/h (30 mph) do not use, install or dismantle the platform. Make sure
that the platform is lowered to the minimum.
12- Note the place where your fire extinguisher is located, and make sure that a certified person verifies it periodically.
13- It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the load and the number of people allowed on the platform is
complied with. (Refer to the standard load distribution chart).
14- This platform should never be specifically used as an elevator.
Always wear your safety harness when installing and dismantling the mast sections, the wall ties and
when manipulating the planks when passing the anchors.
Safety harnesses that meet the local safety code must be available at all times for each person on the
platform. A safety line, in compliance with the codes and of sufficient length for the working height of the
platform must be available at all times on the platform for emergency use only.
Before raising or lowering the FRACO make sure:
1- That the base is properly secured in position and levelled (see the tolerances permitted in the user's guide).
2- That all guardrails are in place.
3- That a visual inspection above and below the platform is carried out, before each vertical movement, to ensure no
protrusions will impede or inhibit the proper movement of the FRACO.
4- To verify proper clearance for the walk boards (planks).
5- Not to exceed the freestanding height 11,58 m (38 ft) at the main
platform floor from the ground.
6- That the platform has not exceeded the height of the last anchor.
7- That the worker removing the boards to pass the anchors
is properly harnessed.
8- That everyone on board is alerted.
9- That the safety material is in the proper place and within reach of the operators.
Honda Gas Engine
Model: GX160-K1QHE
Vibration: 4.0 G Noise level: 74 dB
Operating speed: 3 600 RPM
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1Elevating unit
2Mast section
3Anchor
4Plank-end guardrail
5Guardrail bracket
6Extension
7Side bracket
8Freestanding base
9Stabilizer
10 Jack
11 Wooden jack pad
12 Hydraulic unit
13 Outrigger
14 Access door
15 Guardrail
Parts List
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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11
12
13
14
15
General view
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Identification plate
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91, CHEMIN DES PATRIOTES, ST-MATHIAS-SUR-RICHEULIEU,
QUÉBEC,CANADA,J3L 6A1
NO. SÉRIE
SERIAL NO.
NO. SERIE
MODELO
MODEL
MODÈLE
vertical travel speed
velocidad de elevation
Vitesse de déplacement vertical }0-0,05 pi/s
0-0,02 m/s
0-0,05 ft/s
HECHO EN
FABRIQUÉ AU
MADE IN
Patent pending no.: 5,368,125
FRSM-8000
XX XX XXXX
This plate is found on the climbing frame
and should be visible at all times
XX XX XXXX
Serial number
Platform number
Year of fabrication
Model number

Technical data
Model number BFS-8000 (Freestanding base)
Overall length 12 ft 5 in 3,78 m
Overall width 8 ft 2,44 m
Total weight 1 920 lbs 873 kg
Ground Base (dimension / weight) 3 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in / 455 lbs 0,97 m x 2,04 m / 207 kg
Model number FRSM-8000
Maximum length of platform
single mast 36 ft 1 in 11,00 m
Maximum length of platform
double mast 105 ft 32 m
Lower Working area width 12 in to 5 ft 0,3 m to 1,52 m
Standard: 5 ft 10 in Standard: 1,78 m
Higher Walking and Loading area Maximum: 8 ft 2 in Maximum: 2,49m
Lifting speed 3 ft / minute 0,92 m / minute
Maximum height of the mast
(with anchors) 550 ft 168 m
Maximum height of the mast
(without anchors) 38 ft 11,58 m
Minimum ground clearance 1 ft 0,3 m
HONDA engine 5,5 HP
Mast section (Dimension / Weight) 12 in x 12 in x 10 ft / 370 lbs 0,3 m x 0,3 m x 3,05 m / 168 kg
Elevating unit (Dimension / Weight) 2 ft 4 in x 2 ft 3 in x 10 ft 8 in /
1580 lbs 0,71 m x 0,69 m x 3,25 m / 718,2 kg
3 ft 6 in x 2 ft 3 in x 2 ft 6 in /
250 lbs 1,07 m x 0,67 m x 0,75 m / 113,6 kg
3 ft 6 in x 2 ft 3 in x 3 ft 4 in /
250 lbs 1,07 m x 0,67 m x 1 m / 113,6 kg
3 ft 6 in x 2 ft 3 in x 6 ft 8 in /
395 lbs 1,07 m x 0,67 m x 2 m / 179,5 kg
Extension section (Dimension /
Weight)
3 ft 6 in x 2 ft 3 in x 10 ft /
540 lbs 1,07 m x 0,67 m x 3 m / 245,5 kg
3 ft 6 in x 3 ft 1 in x 15 ft /
1 145 lbs 1,07 m x 0,95 m x 4,57 m / 520,5 kg
Bridge section (Dimension / Weight) 3 ft 6 in x 3 ft 1 in x 20 ft /
1 405 lbs 1,07 m x 0,95 m x 6 m / 638,6 kg
Central bridge section
(Dimension / Weight) 3ft 6 in x 3 ft 1 in x 20 ft / 1 310 lbs 1,07 m x 0,95 m x 6 m / 595.5 kg
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Part II
Installing the platform

9 m (30') bridge 10,44 m ( 34'3") 11,20 m (36'9'') 11,96 m (39'3")
12 m (40') bridge 13,49 m ( 44'3") 14,25 m (46'9'') 15,01 m (49'3")
15 m (50') bridge 16,54 m ( 54'3") 17.30 m (56'9'') 18,06 m (59'3")
18 m (60') bridge 19,58 m ( 64'3") 20,35 m (66'9'') 21,11 m (69'3")
Maximum distance between masts in double mast configuration with*
Bridge type No 0.75 m (2'6") extension one 0.75m (2'6") extension two 0.75m (2'6") extension
9 m (30') bridge 10,24 m (33'7") 11,00 m (36'1") 11,76 m (38'7")
12 m (40') bridge 13,28 m (43'7") 14,05 m (46'1") 14,81 m (48'7")
15 m (50') bridge 16,33 m (53'7") 17,09 m (56'1") 17,85 m (58'7")
18 m (60') bridge 19,38 m (63'7") 20,14 m (66'1") 20,90 m (68'7")
Standard distance between masts in double mast configuration with*
Bridge type No 0.75m (2'6") extension one 0.75m (2'6") extension two 0.75m (2'6") extension
Distance between masts
Total length
WARNING
WHEN USING AN EXTENSION OF
4 m (13'4") OR 5m (16'8") ON A BRIDGE,
YOU MUST HAVEA0.75m(2'6")
EXTENSION ON THE OTHER SIDE
OF THE SAME UNIT.
0,75m (2'6") extension
0,75m (2'6") extension
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Distance between 2 mast sections
*The bridge arms must be extended from 5 cm (2'') to 20 cm (8'').
9 m (30') bridge 10,03 m (32'11") 10,80 m (35'5") 11,56 m (37'11")
12 m (40') bridge 13,08 m (42'11") 13,84 m (45'5") 14,61 m (47'11")
15 m (50') bridge 16,13 m (52'11") 16,89 m (55'5") 17,65 m (57'11")
18 m (60') bridge 19,18 m (62'11") 19,94 m (65'5") 20,70 m (67'11")
Minimum distance between masts in double mast configuration with*
Bridge type No 0.75m (2'6") extension one 0.75m (2'6") extension two 0.75m (2'6") extension

Installing the FRACO platform
Verify the ground weight bearing capacity and make sure that it can support the base and the platform:
Ground capacity:
Mast height Capacity
0 to 46 m (150 ft) > 72 kN/m (1500 lbs/sq. ft.)
46 m (150 ft) and higher To be determined for each project
When using the standard ground base: (see page II-3)
1- Start by levelling the ground with a maximum of 10 cm (4'') of material (crushed stone is
recommended).
2- Measure the exact distance "L" between the base and the wall, taking into account all
obstacles that the platform will have to go around. Also take into account the
mast-to-mast distance when using a double mast configuration (see page II-1).
Installation type Distance "L"
Standard 0,86m (34'') for 2 planks
1,12 m (44'')
Other possibilities 1,37 m (54'')
Maximum 1,63 m (64'') for 5 planks
3- Install the FRACO system (elevating unit and base) perfectly perpendicular to the wall at
the appropriate ''L'' distance.
4- Make sure that the mast is perfectly vertical and that the base is level and stable.
When using the freestanding base: (see page II-4)
2- Install the freestanding base perfectly perpendicular to the wall with the appropriate "L" and "D'' distances.
Installation type Distance "L" Distance "D"
Standard 43 cm (17'')
Maximum 1,19 m (47'') 25 cm (10'')
MANDATORY
**Always install wooden jack pads under stabilizer jack plates**
3- Extend the stabilizers of the base as much as possible (rear ones 1,22 m (48'') and the
front ones at distance ''D'') .Lower the jacks onto the jack pads (see instructions on the stabilizers).
4- Level the base with a bubble level.
5- Make sure that the mast is perfectly vertical and that the base is level and stable.
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obstacles that the platform will have to go around. (see page II- 4) Also take into account
the mast-to-mast distance when using a double mast configuration (see page II- 1).
1- Measure the exact distance "L" between the base and the wall, taking into account all
2

1-Make a bed of crushed stone
exceeding the base by a
minimum of 25 mm (1").
2-Install the elevating unit
perfectly perpendicular to
the wall.
Use the appropriate
"L" distance (page II-2).
2.2 m
(7'2")
1.1 m
(3'7")
"L"
WALL
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Installing the elevating unit
Groundbase

1-Deploy the rear stabilizers
to 1,20 m (48").
2-Deploy the front stabilizers
to 0,25 m (10").
3-Place the 4 wooden jack pads
under the stabilizers.
4-Place the freestanding base
perfectly perpendicular to the wall
5-Level the base using the jack
handle and the stabilizers.
3,68 m
(12')
1,20 m (48'')
"L"
Use the appropriate "L" and "D"
distances (see page II-2).
Installing the elevating unit
Freestanding base
"D"
Wooden jack pad
41 cm X 61 cm (16'' x 24'') Stabilizer
Jack handle
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using the appropriate "L" and "D"
distances (page II-2)
If you have to go over the maximum
freestanding height and use anchors,
close the 4 stabilizers to the minimum.
The maximum height for a freestanding
base with anchors is 30,5 m (100').
Installation
3,80 m (12'6'')
Wall

A
Installing the elevating unit
Freestanding base
AA
DETAIL-A
1-Assemble a 9,15 m (30') mast on the
ground and add mast couplers at the
end of each mast section (DETAIL-A)
(3 in total)
2-Install the 9,15 m (30') mast on the
freestanding base so that the couplers
are facing away from the wall. FIGURE 1
3-Assemble the elevating unit with a
9,15 m (30') mast.
(12,20 m (40') of total mast)
4-Install the elevating unit on the
freestanding base. FIGURE 2
5-Bolt the mast couplers to join the
two masts together.
6-Tighten the bolts between the mast
and the freestanding base.
You must tighten the bolts between
the base and the mast only after
you install the mast coupler.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
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Mast coupler
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Installation

Hydraulic unit
A
Hydraulic unit
1-Place the hydraulic unit in the adapters on the elevating unit.
2-Lock the hydraulic unit in place with two Ø19 mm X 100 mm
(Ø3/4" x 4'') pins and cotter pins.
AA
Elevating unit
Ø19 mm X 100 mm
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(Ø3/4" x 4'') pin
Installation
FRUH-6000

A
1-Install the extension on the hooks of the hydraulic unit or on the hooks
of another extension.
2-Bolt the extension to the hydraulic unit or to another extension using
Extension
DETAIL-A
Elevating unit hook
Ø19 mm X 64 mm
(Ø3/4" X 2 1/2")
2 m (6'8") extension
15020031
3 m (10') extension
15020042
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Installation
two Ø19 mm x 64 mm (Ø3/4" x 2 1/2") bolts.
-The maximum extension length is 5 m (16'8").
of 1 m (3'4") between the extensions.
-When you are done, there can be a maximum difference
difference between the extensions during the installation.
-Make sure you do not have more than 3 m (10') of
IMPORTANT

A
1-Assemble the bridge to the desired
2-Bolt all the bridge sections together
using two Ø25 mm X 57mm
(Ø1" X 2 1/4") bolts on the top of
the bridge and four Ø25 mm X
230 mm (Ø1 " X 9 ") bolts on the
Bridge
Bridge assembly
DETAIL-A
Ø25mmX230mm
(Ø1" X 9")
Ø25 mm X 57mm
(Ø1" X 2 1/4")
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Installation
6,10 m (20') central bridge section
6,10 m (20') bridge section
15020075
15020053
15020064
4,57 m (15') bridge section
or
Type of
bridge 4,6 m (15') section 6,1 m (20') section 6,1 m (20') central section Weight
9,14 m
(30')
1 041 kg
2 290 lbs
10,67 m
(35') 1 159 kg
2 550 lbs
12,19 m
(40') 1 277 kg
2 810 lbs
15,24 m
(50')
1 636 kg
3 600 lbs
16,76 m
(55') 1 755 kg
3 860 lbs
18,29 m
(60') 1 873 kg
4 120 lbs
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
11
11
length using the ''Bridge assembly''
bottom of the bridge.
A BRIDGE IS 18,29 M (60').
chart.THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF

A
DETAIL A
Bridge
With the installation of a 1m, 2 m or 3 m (3'4",6'8" or 10') extension
1-Insert the bridge arms in the hooks
of the elevating unit
2-Install the locks to secure the bridge
arms and lock them with a safety pin.
IMPORTANT
Never use a 0,75 m (2'6") extension section
with a 1 m, 2 m or 3 m (3'4",6'8" or 10') extension.
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Installation
Extension of 3 m (10') or less
Bridge
Before the installation of a bridge, proceed
to the installation of the first anchor on both
elevating units (see part IV)

A
Bridge
With the installation of a 4 m or 5 m (13'4 or 16'8") extension
IMPORTANT
The 0,75 m (2'6") extension is necessary
when using 4 m (13'4'') or longer extention.
1-Install a 0,75 m (2'6") extension. (see page II-7)
2-Bolt the 0,75 m (2'6") extension to the elevating
unit with 2 bolts. (see page II-7)
3-Insert the bridge arms in the hooks of the 0,75 m (2'6")
extension section. (DETAIL-A)
4-Install the locks to secure the bridge arms and lock
them with a safety pin . (DETAIL-A)
5-Install the extension as shown on page II-7.
DETAIL-A
Bridge 0,75 m (2'6")
bridge extension or 5 m (16'8")
extension
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Installation
Locking pin
4 m (13'4")
Before the installation of a bridge, proceed
to the installation of the first anchor on both
elevating units (see part IV)