The Forest Group SUR-STILT Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ FORASSEMBLY OR USE INSTRUCTIONS
WALKING ON YOUR STILTS
WORKSITE INSPECTION
Perform a jobsite inspection to be sure it is free of any trip
hazards including extension cords, spilled liquids, or general
debris. Your worksite should not have any open stairwells,
vents, or windows that would present a fall or trip hazard.
SAFE STILT USE
Users are encouraged to attend a training class on the
safe use of stilts.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNT
A.)Dismount and mount your stilts with the help of a
colleague using a work platform with suitable height and
surface area.
B.) Do not attempt to jump off the stilts to the ground.
C.) Select a platform of adequate size and capacity to mount
your stilts.
D.) With the help of a colleague strap on your stilts.
E.) Stand with your stilts and adjust your balance.
F.) Use short deliberate steps while your are practicing
walking and working on these stilts.
REACHING AND WALKING PRECAUTION
Take short steps to keep your stilts well balanced beneath
your legs. Never over-extend your reach or steps with your
feet or arms when wearing stilts.
If you have any question regarding maintenance or usage, please call:
1-888-443-8889
Customer service
The Forest Group,Inc.
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PARTS,ASSEMBLY AND SAFETY MANUAL
SUR-STILT
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Magnesium stilts
THE FLAGSHIP OF STILTS
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Inspect your stilts prior to every use. Check for worn or
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damaged parts and replace with genuine SUR-STILT parts.
Tighten but do not overtighten any loose nuts, wing bolts, or
screws.
If you have any comments or questions concerning your
stilts, please contact our Customer Service staff.
INSPECTING YOUR STILTS
QUESTIONS? NEED HELP?
Toll free : 1-888-443-8889
Check your stilts for wear and damage. Check and tighten
all nuts and bolts.
Cover any openings such as windows, stairwells or vents.
Do not over-extend your step or your reach while working
and walking on stilts.
Lubricate your stilts with silicone or graphite based
lubricants.
Clean with water. Dry stilts and floor plates after cleaning.
Load limit is 225 lbs. including working tools.
GENERAL PRECAUTION
ASSEMBLY
1) Assemble side pole clamps. Insert
lower side poles through the bottom of
the tube clamps.
2) Attach lower side poles to the safety-
lock bracket connection with the
attached ¼” x 1 ½" cap screw & nylon
lock nut.
3) Install upper side poles through the
side pole clamps. Position so the leg
bands comfortably fit above your leg
calf.
4) Position the side pole clamps in the
clamp bracket slots, according to your
calf height and position. Tighten all
nuts and bolts on side pole and clamp
assemblies.
5) Attach the heel brackets to the foot
plates using the No. 10 x ½” philips
machine screws and nuts. Adjust the
heel bracket so your foot fits
comfortably on the nylon foot plate.
Tighten well.
READ THE CAUTION LABEL ON THE STILT
SIDE POLE AND HEEL BRACKETS
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STRAP ADJUSTMENT
LUBRICATION
Keep all pivot points and adjustment joints clean and
lubricated. Lubricate lightly when necessary with a
silicone or graphite based lubricants. Use water only for
clean-up of stilts. Keep floor plates clean and free of
lubricants or any debris which could cause slippage.
MAINTENANCE
Contact your dealer or customer service for parts.
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Always use genuine SUR-STILT parts to repair or
replace worn or damaged parts.
GENERAL REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS
To access nylon sleeves, disassemble the upper foot
plate. Remove the small sleeves from the extension
tubes. The large sleeves can now be removed and
replaced.
REPLACEMENT OF NYLON SLEEVES
1. Remove screws and washers.
2. Feed the ends of both straps through the Safety
Anchor Slot System™.
3. Tighten screw and washer assembly.
STRAP ADJUSTMENT
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove wingbolts.
2. Raise each stilt to the necessary height.
3. Install each wingbolt through the leg extrusions.
4. Tighten the wingbolt and fully engaging the nut.
SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT
1.Increase tension on upper spring if you lean too far forward.
2.Increase tension on lower spring if you lean too far backward.
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ARCH AND TOE STRAPS ARE PREINSTALLED
If adjustment or replacement is necessary

Part No. Description
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SUR-STILT & SUR-MAG REPLACEMENT PARTS
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Wraparound leg band
Large leg strap
1 1/8" diameter upper side pole for 1523 (Sur-Mag)
1 1/8" diameter upper side pole for 1830 (Sur-Mag)
1 1/8" diameter upper side pole for 2440 (Sur-Mag)
#10 - 24 ½" machine screw and nut
Arch buckle and strap assembly
Toe buckle and strap assembly
Foot support plate
Oversize heel bracket
Pivot bearing
1/4" flat washer
1/4" x 20 lock nut
1/4“ x 20 hex nut
Spring tension adjuster
Upper heavy spring
Strap mounting washers
Nylon spring guide
#8 x 3/8" self threading screw
Upper/Lower spring divider
1/4" x 7 7/8" threaded rod
1" diameter lower side pole for 1523
1" diameter lower side pole for 1830
1" diameter lower side pole for 2440
1/4" - 20 x 1 1/2" cap screw and locknut
Rubber floor plate
1/4" x 3" cap screw
1/4" x 20 lock nut
Side pole clamp
Side pole clamp adjustment bracket
1/4" - 20 x 1 3/4" cap screw and locknut
1/4" 20 x 2" flat head machine screw and locknut
Mounting screw with tapered washer for strap
Wing bolt
Lower standard spring
Spring assembly
Front leg assembly for 1523 (Sur-Mag)
Front leg assembly for 1830 (Sur-Mag)
Front leg assembly for 2440 (Sur-Mag)
Outer large nylon sleeve
Inner small nylon sleeve
Rear leg assembly for 1523 (Sur-Mag)
Rear leg assembly for 1830 (Sur-Mag)
Rear leg assembly for 2440 (Sur-Mag)
Inner rectangular adjustment tube for 1523
Inner rectangular adjustment tube for 1830
Inner rectangular adjustment tube for 2440
Aluminum Plate Interlock Bracket for 2440
H101PF
H104BK
H105-15AP (MP)
H105-18AP (MP)
H105-24AP (MP)
H106
H107BK
H108BK
H109
H110
H111
H112
H113
H114
H115
H116
H117
H118
H119
H120
H122
H123-15
H123-18
H123-24
H124
H126R
H127
H113L
H12930AP
H131S
H132
H134
H135
H136
H142
H144
H145
H147-15AP (MP)
H147-18AP (MP)
H147-24AP (MP)
H148
H149
H150-15AP (MP)
H150-18AP (MP)
H150-24AP (MP)
H151-15
H151-18
H151-24
AP(MP)
AP(MP)
AP(MP)
AP(MP)
AP(MP)
AP(MP)
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SUR-STILT & SUR-MAG REPLACEMENT PARTS
H124
H112
H112
H113S
H104BKL
H113S
H134
H117
H117
H101PF
H105
H123
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Plastic Spacer
H136
H113S
H112
H112
H112
H124
2
H126R
H113S
H113S
H112
H112
H112
H112
Black
Plastic
Spacer
H127
H127
H132
H132
H112
H112
H113L
H113L
H12930AP
H112
H117
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6
H113L
H113S
H113S
H113L
H113S
H114
H112
H112
H118
H118
H118
H144
H115
H116
H115
H114
H122
H149
H148
H150
H151
H147
H142
H148
H149
H151
H127
H127
H112
H111
H111
H112
H112
H142
H131S
H113S
H113S
H132
H111
H111
H112
H112
H112
H112
H127
H127
H119
H120
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5
H127
H113S
H112 H112
H112 Black Plastic
Spacer
Black Plastic
Spacer
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H135
H110
H117
H107BK
H108BK
H109
H106