HSS Hire 80860 Troubleshooting guide

Never overload the scaffold. The work platform’s
maximum safe working load is 275kg and MUST
NOT BE EXCEEDED.
Never lean anything against the scaffold and never
use it for jobs that exert repetitive or excessive
force. Lateral forces over 198N – equivalent to a
20kg weight – make it unstable.
Never use boxes, steps etc to gain extra height and
never reach too far out to one side.
Never move a scaffold with personnel, tools or
material, always clear the platform.
Ensure the ground over which the scaffold is to be
moved is flat, level, firm enough to bear its weight,
and well away from hazards.
Once in place, re-lock the brakes.
Don’t take chances. If the scaffold cannot be moved
safely for any reason, dismantle it and rebuild in the
new location.
Never use the scaffold for anything other than its
intended purpose – as a light-duty work platform. If
it won’t do what you want contact your local HSS
Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the scaffold clean, paying special attention to
the deck. You will find this easier if you clean up
regularly.
When not in use, store everything somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
To dismantle the scaffold, simply reverse the
erection procedure.
If components jam, persevere. Wiggle and pull
them until they come free. Don’t damage the
components by using a hammer or otherwise
forcing the joints apart.
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Folding Indoor
Scaffold
Designed to the European
Standard HD1004, the Folding
Room Scaffold provides the ideal
platform for interior decorating
and maintenance.
Operating & Safety Guide 509
Code 80860
509/02
509/02
Folding Indoor
Scaffold
Operating & Safety Guide 509
ASSEMBLY PRINCIPLES
USAGE ADVICE
ERECTION
Check that all components are on site and that they
are functioning correctly.
Check if the ground on which the mobile access tower
is to be erected and moved, is capable of supporting
the tower.
The safe working load is 275 kgs (606 Ibs) uniformly
distributed up to a maximum of 950 kgs (2100 Ibs) per
tower (including self weight). This must not be
exceeded.
Do not use boxes or step ladders on the platform to
gain additional height.
MOVEMENT
The tower should only be moved by manual effort,
and only from the base.
When moving the tower, beware of live electrical
apparatus, particularly overhead, plus wires or moving
parts of machinery.
No personnel or materials should be on the tower
during movement.
DURING USE
Beware of open ended buildings which can cause funneling
effect.
Do not abuse equipment. Damaged or incorrect
components should never be used.
The assembled tower is a working platform and should
not be used as a means of access to other structures.
Beware of horizontal forces (eg power tools) which could
generate instability. Maximum horizontal force 20 kg.
Mobile towers are not designed to be suspended - please
refer to your supplier.
MAINTENANCE
All components and their parts should be regularly
inspected to identify damage, particularly to welds. Lost or
broken parts should be replaced, and any tubing with
indentations greater than 5mm should be put to one side
for manufacture repair. Adjustable leg threads should be
cleaned and lightly lubricated to keep them free running.
©HSS Hire Service Group Ltd 2007 No. 509/02
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: www.hss.com
WHEN BUILDING A BOSS TOWER:
To comply with the Work at Height Regulations we
show procedures with additional platforms and the
locating of single Guardrails when building in advance
of climbing onto a platform to reduce the risk of a fall.
This involves moving components, but is an important
procedure for your safety.
Always stand on a Boss Platform, never on the rungs of
a Frame.
Install temporary single Guardrails prior to climbing
onto platforms, from the platform staggered below.
Working platforms require double Guardrails. All
working levels require toeboards.
Stagger platforms to the left or right at 1 metre
intervals,which will limit the potential height of fall.
Locate single Guardrail (Horizontal Braces) from below
in advance of climbing onto the platform.
... have you been trained
The law requires that personnel using folding indoor
scaffold must be competent and qualified to do so.
Training available at HSS Training Solutions
0088445577666677779999
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enable us to improve the
information within this guide
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For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling tired,
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never
work on the scaffold if you suffer from vertigo.
This equipment should only be used by a competent
person who has read and understood these
instructions.
Wear sensible, protective clothing
and footwear offering good grip,
plus work gloves and a hard hat. Tie back long hair
and avoid loose garments and jewellery that could
get in your way.
Don’t use the scaffold ‘out doors’ as it is designed for
internal use only.
Keep the scaffold on firm, level ground, DO NOT use
on slopes or soft ground or where there is a risk of
subsidence.
Erect the scaffold away from overhead hazards.
Never suspend the scaffold from another structure.
Never carry anything when climbing, unless you can
do so leaving both hands free. Place tools and
materials on to the platform before climbing.
Always check the condition of components before
use – and at regular intervals thereafter. If any show
signs of damage or excessive wear, do not use them.
Return them to your local HSS Hire Shop.
Always ensure the scaffold is correctly built and
level before use – and check regularly thereafter.
Insert the castor and adaptor assembly into the base
unit and lock into position with the locking clip.
Then lock the castor brakes to ON.
Lift the base unit upright, you may need some help
here.
Fold out the base unit, insert the locking pins (see
diagram) and position the deck at the platform
height required (between 0.3m & 1.8m).
Now unlock the castor brakes and move the scaffold
to its working position.
Once in place, lock the brakes and check that the
scaffold is absolutely level – check this using a
builder’s level.
Finally, double-check that all components are locked
and secure before continuing.
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Castors
Locking Pin
Locking Pin
CHECKLIST
INSPECT COMPONENTS PRIOR TO ERECTION
INSPECT TOWER PRIOR TO USE
TOWER UPRIGHT
CASTORS LOCKED/LEGS CORRECTLY ADJUSTED
PLATFORM LEVEL
PLATFORMS LOCATED
HANDRAILS IN PLACE
TOEBOARDS LOCATED
REFER TO THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE USING EACH TIME
Fitting Toeboards
Lock yellow plastic toeboard clips over rung and deck
claw as shown. Position as (A) on right hand deck
claw.
On other side of working platform position as (B).
Place 25mm thick toeboards into slots in toeboard clips
as shown.
TOEBOARD CLIP
TOEBOARD
CLAW
RUNG
DECK
A
B
GENERAL NOTE
The assembly procedure from now on should be based on:
Always stand on a BOSS platform, never on the rungs of a
frame.
Locate single Guardrail (Horizontal Braces) in advance of
climbing onto the platform, at 1.0m (2 rungs) height.
Platforms require 2 x Guardrails.
Unlocked
Locked
ASSEMBLY
Insert castors into frame and lock
castors.
Guard rails