Tractel skysafe User instructions

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skysafe®
modular multi-level suspended platform
assembly and operating manual
for
TRACTEL GRIPHOIST Inc.
110 Shawmut Road, P.O Box 188
Canton, Massachusetts
02021
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®
As to Load Capacity Only
400S
model MP03
The multi-level system is an engineered system,
Contact Tractel for your particular application.

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CONTENTS
Page
1. SKYSAFE COMPONENTS AND GENERAL WARNING 3-6
2. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING 7
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORMS
3.1 Two-Level Platforms (Modular Combinations) 8
3.1.1 Two-Level Platforms (Off Center Loads) 9
3.2 Three-Level Platforms (Modular Combinations) 10
3.2.1 Three-Level Platforms (Off Center Loads) 11
3.3 Two and three Level Platforms 1000 lb. Hoist 12
3.3.1 Two and three Level Platforms 1500 lb. Hoist 13
4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Assembly of Modular Sections and Horizontal Life Line for
Multi-Level Platforms 14
4.2 Set-up of Primary and Secondary wire ropes 15
4.3 Assembly of Upper Platform End Stirrups and Hoists 16
4.4 Assembly of Ladder Frames and Vertical Life Line To Upper
Platform End Stirrups 16
4.5 Assembly of Mid/Lower Platform assemblies of Ladder Frame
and Horizontal Lifeline 17
4.6 Assembly Of Mid/Lower Platform assemblies with Links
4.7 Assembly of Bumper Rollers 18
4.8 Set-up of Outriggers and Counterweight System 18
5. CHECKS BEFORE USING THE PLATFORM
5.1 Suspension Points and Support Equipment 19
5.2 Platform 19
5.3 Wire Ropes 19
5.4 Hoists 19
6. USE AND OPERATION OF THE PLATFORM 20
7. INFORMATION FOR MAINTENANCE 20
8. LABELING 21-25
9. MODULAR SUSPENDED PLATFORM COMPONENTS
9.1 Component and Spare Part Product Codes 26
skysafe
®
multi-level
modular multi-level suspended platform
Note: must be used with a primary and secondary wire rope
2 wire ropes per end
assembly
and
operating
instructions

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Explanation of Symbols used in this manual
Safety advice
Possible consequence
Symbol Code word Meaning of non-compliance
IMMEDIATE or
WARNING possibly imminent Fatal or serious injuries!
danger:
CAUTION possibly dangerous Minor Injuries to persons!
situation:
Other Advice
NOTE possibly dangerous Damage to equipment
situation: or its surroundings
Instruction for
(none) documentation in writing (none)
(i.e. record keeping)

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skysafe
®
multi-level
modular multi-level platform
9’-8” - 3m,
Platform with Hatch
PMR1060D*
9’ - 2.75m
Ladder Frame
MLP1021C
12’ - 3.66m,
Ladder Frame
MLP1022C
15’ - 4.57m
Ladder Frame
MLP1023C
9’ - 2.75m
Vert. Life Line
PMR0037B
6’-4” - 2m
Horz. Life Line Kit
PMR0035B
9’-8” - 3m
Horz. Life Line
PMR0036B Lower / Mid Ladder
End Stirrup
MLP1030D
3’-0” - 1m
Horz. Life Line
PMR0034B
9’-8” - 3m
Platform Section
PMR1800D
15’ - 4.57m
Vert. Life Line
PMR0039B
12’ - 3.66m
Vert. Life Line
PMR0038B
9’-8” - 3m
Platform Section
PMR1800D
3’-0” - 1m
Platform Section
PMR1600D
6’-4” - 2m
Platform Section
PMR1700D
9’-8” - 3m
Horz. Life Line
PMR0036B
9’-8” - 3m
Horz. Life Line
PMR0036B
9’ - 2.75m
Link
MLP1041C
12’ - 3.66m,
Link
MLP1042C
15’ - 4.57m
Link
MLP1043C
Lower / Mid Ladder
End Stirrup
MLP1030D
Upper End Stirrup
MLP1011D
Upper End Stirrup
MLP1011D
WARNING
SKYSAFE MULTI-TIER PLATFORMS are to be used with
SKYSAFE MODULAR PLATFORMS ONLY!
DO NOT USE SKYSAFE MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORMS with
SKYSAFE KNOCKDOWN PLATFORMS
* 2 Meter platform with hatch is also available - PMR1070D

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GENERAL WARNING
Read this general warning first.
In suspended platform operations, safety is a matter of life or death for riggers, operators and by-standers. This
warning is your share of duties for achieving safety.
YOUR DUTY TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY.
1. It is the responsibility of the rigger’s and the operator’s,
and their employer’s responsibility, if they operate under
an employer’s control, to strictly conform to the following
warnings.
2. It is imperative for safety and efficiency of operations
that this manual be read and fully understood by the
rigger and the operator before rigging or operating the
platform. All instructions contained herein must be
carefully and strictly followed, including applicable
Tractel safety guidelines.
3. Should you hand over a platform under whatever
conditions, to any party operating out of your control, you
must attach a clean copy of this manual and draw to other
party’s attention that strictly following all the instructions
therein is a matter of life or death.
4. Before rigging and operating this platform, the rigger and
the operator must become aware of all the requirements
of federal, state, provincial and local safety regulations not
only applicable to the platform but also to the entire
suspended scaffold system and any component of it.
5. Never use the scaffold platform for any job other than
lifting personnel on suspended scaffold according to the
instructions of this manual.
6. Never load the platform above its rated load.
YOUR DUTY TO INSPECT AND MAINTAIN.
7. Keep this manual available at all times for easy reference
whenever required. Extra copies are available from Tractel
and/or your equipment supplier.
8. Carefully take notice of all the labels affixed to the
platform. Never rig or operate the platform if any label,
normally fixed on it is obscured or missing. Replacement
labels are available from Tractel and/or your equipment
supplier.
9. Every time the platform is to be rigged or used, check that
the platform, hoists, wire ropes and other components of
the suspended scaffold system are complete and in good
working condition, prior to proceeding.
10. Acareful and regular inspection of the platform hoists,
wire ropes and other components of the installation is part
of the safety requirements. If you have a question, call
Tractel and/or your equipment supplier.
11. After each de-rigging and before re-rigging, the platform
must be inspected by a competent person familiar with
the platform and professionally trained for the purpose.
12. Inspection and maintenance by persons authorized by
Tractel is to be carried out once every six months
or every 200 hours. Asigned and dated inspection
record should be maintained.
13. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for
consequences of repairs or modifications brought out of
its control to the product, specially by replacement of
original parts or repair, by another manufacturer.
YOUR DUTY TO TRAIN AND CONTROL PEOPLE.
Compliance with safety rules extends to rigging
operations which must be carried out only after securing
safe conditions of operation as per safety regulations and
requirements.
14. An operator must not be assigned to a suspended job or
to rigging for a suspended job, or to de-rigging after the
job, if that person is not:
a) mentally and physically fit for the purpose especially at
heights.
b) competent for the job to be performed.
c) familiar with the scaffold equipment as rigged.
e) professionally trained for working under the above
requirements.
Except for the operations described in this manual, the
maintenance of the platform unit, as wells as repair, must
be exclusively done by personnel authorized by Tractel.
Spare parts used for all equipment must be exclusively in
accordance with the serial number of each product.
No substitutions are allowed.
15. Never let the platform or other components of a
suspended scaffold system be managed or operated by
any person other than authorized and assigned to the
job. Keep the equipment, either rigged or unrigged, out of
reach of unauthorized persons, while out of operation.
16. Training operators and riggers includes setting up a
rescue procedure should a scaffold be brought to a
standstill during a job. Such procedure must be set up by
a competent person of the user, or its technical
consultant, according to the working conditions, prior to
putting the equipment into operation.
17. Every suspended job must be placed under the control of
a person having the required competence and authority
for checking that all the instructions prescribed by this
manual be regularly and efficiently carried out.

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YOUR DUTY TO SAFETY BEYOND THE PLATFORM
The Skysafe equipment has been specially designed
to be fitted with Tirak/Saturn hoists.
As being only one piece of a scaffold system, the
platform can contribute to the required safety only if:
18. Compatibility of other brands of hoists has been verified &
approved by Tractel engineering department.
19. It is fitted on compatible equipment.
20. Other components meet the requirements of the applicable
safety regulations and requirements, are of the proper
quality, assembled to form a safe and efficient suspended
scaffold system and are approved by Tractel engineering
department
21. Every upper support of the scaffold is stable, sufficiently
strong and properly tied back to the structure, according to
the load either static or dynamic.
22. The supporting structure and tie-backs, are required to
withstand every load to be applied, either static or dynamic,
during rigging or operating the scaffold equipment.
23. All the requirements in strength and resistance are obtained
with the necessary safety coefficients (see regulations and
professional standards).
24. All the calculations, design and subsequent work necessary
to meet the above requirements have been made by a
competent person on the basis of proper technical
information regarding the site.
YOUR DUTY TO AVOID TAKING CHANCES.
25. Once the suspended platform has been lifted off its initial
support (ground or any other level), it is imperative not to
release, remove, alter or obstruct any part of the equipment
under load.
26. Never set the Multi-level Platform down and remove
tension from wire ropes. The Multi-level platform may
collapse!
27. Never operate a platform and its accessories, especially
electric ones, in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
28. For any job to be performed on the suspended equipment,
consider and control the specific risks related to the nature
of the job.
29. Should you decide that this platform is no longer to be used,
take precautions in disposing of it so that it cannot be used
any more.
30. Fall Protection equipment is required
31. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for any
special rigging or structural combinations beyond the
descriptions of this manual.
32. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for any
other use of the platforms, than described in this
manual.
AN ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION
Never neglect means to improve safety. Due to the risks
inherent in the use of suspended scaffolding. It is
mandatory that every installation be equipped with
secondary wire rope(s) fitted with a separate fall arrest
system, anchored to a safe separate point of the building
structure.
This manual is neither a regulations compliance
manual nor a general training guide on suspended
scaffold operations. You must refer to proper
instructions delivered by manufacturers of the other
pieces of equipment included in your suspended
scaffold installation. Whenever calculations and
specific rigging and handling are involved, the operator
should be professionally trained to that end and secure
relevant information prior to commencing such work.

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2. COMPONENTS AND HANDLING
Components Weight
lbs. (kg)
9’ - 8” (3m) - Platform with Hatch
PMR1060D 146 (66)
9’- 8” (3 m) - Platform
PMR1800D 132 (60)
6’ - 4” (2m) - Platform with Hatch
PMR1070D 106 (48)
6’ - 4” (2 m) - Platform
PMR1700D 92 (42)
3’ - 0” (1 m) - Platform
PMR1600D 53 (24)
Upper End Stirrup
MLP1011D 40 (18)
9’ (2.75 m) (deck-to-deck) Ladder Frame
MLP1021C 49 (22)
12’ (3.66 m) (deck-to-deck) Ladder Frame
MLP1022C 75 (34)
15’ (4.57 m) (deck-to-deck) Ladder Frame
MLP1023C 100 (45)
9’ (2.75 m) (deck-to-deck) Link (2 Required)
MLP1041C 16 (7.3)
12’ (3.66 m) (deck-to-deck) Link (2 Required)
MLP1042C 24 (10.9)
15’ (4.57 m) (deck-to-deck) Link (2 Required)
MLP1043C 33 (15)
Ladder End Stirrup
MLP1030D 40 (18)
Lower/Mid End Stirrup 34 (15.5)
MLP1050D
Handle equipment with care, and prevent wire ropes from
becoming kinked. Do not drop equipment during loading or
unloading. Impose loads on scaffold gently and without
impact.
Components Weight
lbs. (kg)
3’-0” (1m) Horizontal Life Line
PMR0034B 2 (1)
6’-4” (2m) Horizontal Life Line
PMR0035B 3 (1)
10’-0" (3m) Horizontal Life Line
PMR0036B 4 (2)
9’ (2.75 m) Vertical Life Line
PMR0037B 3 (1)
12’ (3.66 m) Vertical Life Line
PMR0038B 4 (2)
15’ (4.57 m) Vertical Life Line
PMR0039B 5 (2)

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WARNING!
Horizontal and Vertical Lifelines Required
NOTE: Configurations below must be used with a
1000 lb. rated hoist or greater and 1000 lb.
rigging devices or greater.
Nominal Approx.
Lengths Weight
ft. (m) lbs. (kg)
Platform length: 9 ft. 8 in. (3 m) 910 (414)
Platform length: 13 ft. (4 m) 1020 (464)
Platform length: 16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) 1100 (500)
Platform length: 20 ft. (6 m) 1175 (534)
See Page 12 and 13 for platform capacities
NOTE: Configurations below must be used with a 1500 lb.
rated hoist or greater and 1500 lb. rigging devices or
greater.
Platform length: 23 ft. (7 m) 1280 (582)
Platform length: 26 ft. (8 m) 1360 (618)
Platform length: 29 ft. (9 m) 1440 (655)
See Page 12 and 13 for platform capacities
WARNING!
All platforms above must be used with a two-point
suspension system!
Secondary wire ropes are mandatory for any multi-level
platform!
Fig. 1
3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR
MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORMS
3.1 Two-Level Platforms (Modular Combinations)
(Measurements are approximate dimensions)
Platform with Hatch (PMR1060D) Required at Upper Level
Hoist End Stirrups

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WARNING!
Horizontal and Vertical Lifelines Required
Hoist capacity must be equal or greater to
half the weight of the platform and total load
capacity of the platform.
Maximum
Nominal Allowable
Lengths Load per level
ft. (m) lbs. (kg)
Platform length: 9 ft. 8 in. (3 m) 500 (227)
Platform length: 13 ft. (4 m) 500 (227)
Platform length: 16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) 500 (227)
Platform length: 20 ft. (6 m) 500 (227)
NOTE: Hoist capacity must be equal or greater to half the
weight of the platform and total load capacity of the
platform.
Platform length: 23 ft. (7 m) 500 (227)
Platform length: 26 ft. (8 m) 500 (227)
Platform length: 29 ft. (9 m) 500 (227)
WARNING!
All platforms above must be used with a two-point suspension
system!
Secondary wire ropes are mandatory for any multi-level
platforms!
3.1.1 TWO-LEVEL PLATFORMS REDUCED LOAD
RATING FOR OFF CENTER LOADS EVENLY
DISTRIBUTED ON AT LEAST 2/3 OF THE
PLATFORM LENGTH
(Measurements are approximate)
Platform with Hatch (PMR1060D) Required at Upper Level
Hoist End Stirrups
LOAD
off center loads
must be
distributed over
2/3 Platform
Length Minimum!
Fig. 2

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Fig. 3
WARNING!
Horizontal and Vertical Lifelines Required
NOTE: Configurations below must be used
with a 1500 lb. rated hoist or greater
and 1500 lb. rigging devices or greater.
Nominal Approx.
Lengths Weight
ft. (m) lbs. (kg)
Platform length: 9 ft. 8 in. (3 m) 1350 (614)
Platform length: 13 ft. (4 m) 1505 (684)
Platform length: 16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) 1620 (736)
Platform length: 20 ft. (6 m) 1740 (791)
See Page 13 for platform capacities
WARNING!
All platforms above must be used with a two-point
suspension system!
Secondary wire ropes are mandatory for any multi-level
platform!
3.2 THREE-LEVEL PLATFORMS (MODULAR
COMBINATION)
(Measurements are approximate dimensions)
Platform with Hatch (PMR1060D) Required at both upper levels
Hoist End Stirrup

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Fig. 4
WARNING!
Horizontal and Vertical Lifelines Required
Hoist capacity must be equal or greater to half
the weight of the platform and total load capacity
of the platform.
Maximum
Nominal Allowable
Lengths Load per Level
ft. (m) lbs. (kg)
Platform length: 9 ft. 8 in. (3 m) 500 (227)
Platform length: 13 ft. (4 m) 500 (227)
Platform length: 16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) 500 (227)
Platform length: 20 ft. (6 m) 333 (151)
WARNING!
All platforms above must be used with a two-point
suspension system!
Secondary wire ropes are mandatory for any multi-
level platforms!
3.2.1 THREE-LEVEL PLATFORMS REDUCED
LOAD RATING FOR OFF CENTER LOADS
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED ON AT LEAST 2/3
OF THE PLATFORM LENGTH
(Measurements are approximate)
Platform with Hatch (PMR1060D) Required at both upper
levels
LOAD
off center loads
must be
distributed over
2/3 Platform
Length Minimum!

FIG. 5
Platform Length
2/3 Platform Length Minimum
Total load equally
distributed on all levels
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3.3 TWO AND THREE LEVEL PLATFORMS MAXIMUM
LOADS AT CENTER WITH 1000 lb. HOIST
*Hoist weight assumed to be 130 lbs. (59 kg) ea., two hoists per platform
Note: The rated load should be located in the center
of the platform and evenly distributed over at
least 2/3 of the platform length. (see Fig. 5)
If the load is offset toward a hoist, reduce the
allowable load on that level to 2/3 max.
allowable rated load.
All Multi-level platforms to be configured with
end stirrups only!
DO NOT USE WITH INTERMEDIATE
STIRRUPS!
CONFIGURATION CHART AND MAXIMUM RATED
LOAD FOR MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORM
for 1000 lb. HOIST
NOMINAL LENGTH OF
PLATFORM
HOIST
CAPACITY
NUMBER OF
LEVELS
MAXIMUM RATED LOAD
PER LEVEL
ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF
PLATFORM
ft. (m) lbs. (kg) lbs. (kg)
9’- 8" (3m) 1000 lb. 2 400 182 910 414
13’ (4m) 1000 lb. 2 365 166 1020 464
16’-6" (5m) 1000 lb. 2 335 152 1100 500
20’ (6m) 1000 lb. 2 305 139 1175 534

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FIG. 6
Platform Length
2/3 Platform Length Minimum
Total load equally
distributed on all levels
3.3.1 TWO AND THREE LEVEL PLATFORMS MAXIMUM
LOADS AT CENTER WITH 1500 lb. HOIST
*Hoist weight assumed to be 130 lbs. (59 kg) ea., two hoists per platform
Note: The rated load should be located in the center
of the platform and evenly distributed over at
least 2/3 of the platform length. (see fig. 6)
If the load is offset toward a hoist, reduce the
allowable load on that level to 2/3 max.
allowable rated load.
All Multi-level platforms to be configured with
end stirrups only!
DO NOT USE WITH INTERMEDIATE
STIRRUPS!
CONFIGURATION CHART AND MAXIMUM RATED
LOAD FOR MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORM
for 1500 lb. HOIST
NOMINAL LENGTH OF
PLATFORM
HOIST
CAPACITY
NUMBER OF
LEVELS
MAXIMUM RATED LOAD
PER LEVEL
ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF
PLATFORM
ft. (m) lbs. kg lbs. kg
9’- 8" (3m) 1500 lb. 2 750 341 910 414
1500 lb. 3 410 186 1350 614
13’ (4m) 1500 lb. 2 740 336 1020 464
1500 lb. 3 370 168 1505 684
16’-6" (5m) 1500 lb. 2 700 318 1100 500
1500 lb. 3 345 157 1620 736
20’ (6m) 1500 lb. 2 680 309 1175 534
1500 lb. 3 315 143 1740 791
23’ (7m) 1500 lb. 2 645 293 1280 645
26’ (8m) 1500 lb. 2 615 280 1360 615
29’-6" (9m) 1500 lb. 2 585 266 1440 655

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4.0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 ASSEMBLY OF MODULAR SECTIONS &
HORIZONTAL LIFE LINE FOR MULTI-LEVEL
PLATFORMS
For platforms with more than one section, it is necessary to
connect the platforms together.
a. Select the required platform for the specific platform length.
b. Align the platform on a safe level surface.
c. Adjacent platform are connected with 4 H-bracket
connectors using 2 gravity lock pins each. (see fig. 8)
d. Install horizontal life line along one side of all
platform sections, with horizontal life line
brackets at each H-Bracket connector. Between
the “H” bracket and the midrail. (see fig. 9)
e. Use the gravity lock pins to connect each H-bracket
connector and horizontal life line bracket to a platform
section. Do not hammer or force the pins into place. (see
fig. 9)
f. Use only the supplied 5/8 inch diameter gravity lock pins
and connectors. Make sure that the pins are not worn, bent
or otherwise damaged. Never substitute alternative pins,
bolts or connectors.
g. Bring the next platform section into place, align it to the H-
brackets and connect using the gravity lock pins.
h. After each pin is installed, ensure that the gravity lock is
rotated closed (see fig. 9) and nearly vertical to prevent the
pin from dislodging.
i. Raise the top rail to regulation height and pin it in place:
either 36 inches (910mm) or 42 inches (1100mm) high.
H-bracket at
midrail location
99-MODHBKT
H-bracket at bottom
rail location
Module Connection Detail
H-bracket
Inside
of
platform
Gravity lock pin
99-MODPINP
H-Bracket/Gravity Lock Pin
Connection Details
Gravity lock pins
H-bracket
99-MODHBKT
Platform
section
Horizontal
life line
End stirrup
Horizontal life
line bracket
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
H-bracket
99-MODHBKT
Closed

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4.2 SET UP OF PRIMARYAND SECONDARY
WIRE ROPES
a. Use only wire ropes as specified by the hoist manufacturer.
b. Before setting up the wire ropes, ensure that the
suspension points are capable of supporting the hoist,
platform and its rated load with the required safety factors
according to regulations.
c. Ensure that the distance (a) between the suspension points
is equal to the distance (b) between the platform stirrups.
The wire ropes must be vertical and parallel to each other
for proper operation of the platform. (see Fig. 10)
d. Unreel the wire ropes at ground level, and pull them to the
top of the building using a transfer line. Never unreel or
throw a wire rope from the top of the building.
e. Attach each wire rope to an independent suspension point.
f. When using 2 ropes check that the distance between the
dual wire ropes of the hoist is the same at both the top and
bottom ends.
g. Operator must use a secondary wire rope system, and at all
times be tied off to the horizontal or vertical lifeline of the
multi-level system.
WARNING:
On a counterweighted suspension system, it is essential
for safety that all the counterweights be marked with their
weight, solid in weight and secured on the suspension
structure. Total amount and location of counterweight
must be calculated by a professionally competent person
according to applicable regulations and checked before
each use, and before each shift.
WARNING:
Never exceed the allowable outreach/overhang length as
per the counterweight chart. Consult the supplier or
manufacturer for such conditions which must be treated
on an individual basis and may involve different materials
or methods.
Fig. 10
Platform with End Stirrups
Primary wire rope
Secondary wire rope

4.3 ASSEMBLY OF UPPER PLATFORM END STIRRUPS
AND HOISTS
(For stirrup model MLP1011D )
a. Always use a platform section with hatch (PMR1060D) at
one end of upper level platform assemblies (adjacent to
the ladder).
b. Align the upper platform stirrup and platform pin holes.
Align horizontal lifeline brackets as required. Install the 4
H-bracket connectors with the gravity lock pins from the
inside of the platform. Do not hammer or force the pins
into place. (see fig. 11)
c. Use only the supplied 5/8 inch diameter gravity lock pins.
Make sure that the pins are not worn, bent or otherwise
damaged. Never substitute alternative pins or bolts.
d. After each pin is installed, ensure that the gravity lock is
rotated closed and nearest to vertical to prevent the pin
dislodging. (see fig. 12)
e. Bring a hoist to the top of the end stirrup. Attach the
hoist to the stirrup saddle using mounting hardware
provided by your supplier.
f. Install secondary suspension rope.
g. Repeat the stirrup installation on the opposite end of the
platform.
h. When a platform with a hatch is not required for access
install the lock on the hatch.
4.4 ASSEMBLY OF LADDER FRAME & VERTICAL LIFE
LINE ON TO UPPER PLATFORM END STIRRUPS
(For Ladder Frame part # MLP1021C, MLP1022C &
MLP1023C and link vertical life line PMR0037B,
PMR0038B & PMR0039B)
a. Always use a platform section with hatch (PMR1060D) at
one end of upper level platform assemblies (adjacent to
access ladder).
b. Connect Ladder Frames of matching lengths to the
bottom of the upper platform End Stirrups. Align each
clevis at one end of the frame with the corresponding pin
holes located at the bottom of each stirrup. Install Vertical
Life Line Bracket at the top of one side of the access
ladder section. Secure with provided Gravity Lock Pins.
(see fig. 13)
c. With operators on the assembled upper platform at each
hoist location and connected to the Horizontal Life Line
with lanyards and full body harnesses, use the hoists to
raise the upper platform so that the ladder frames hang
freely. Adjust the height of the platform so that the bottom
clevis of each Ladder Link is just below the pin hole
height of the lower assembled platform Mid/Lower End
Stirrups.
d. Use only the supplied 5/8 inch diameter Gravity Lock
Pins. Make sure that the pins are not worn, bent or other-
wise damaged. Never substitute alternative pins or
bolts.
WARNING
Never set the Multi-level Platform down and
remove tension from wire ropes. The Multi-level
platform may collapse!
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Fig. 11
Gravity lock pin
PIN0002B
Closed
H-bracket
99-MODHBKT
Fig. 12
Fig. 13

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4.5 ASSEMBLY OF MID/LOWER PLATFORM END
STIRRUPS
(For stirrup model MLP1030D)
a. Always use a platform section with hatch (PMR1060D) at
one end of the platform assembly (adjacent to the ladder) if
the assembly is intended to be used as a mid level platform
of a Three-Level assembly. If the lower platform is to be
used in a Two-Level assembly the platform without a hatch
should be used.
WARNING!
APlatform Section with a hatch is not to
be used on the bottom tier of a multi-level
platform, unless the hatch is locked.
b. Align the Mid/Lower Stirrup and platform pinholes. Align
Section Horizontal Life Line Brackets as required. Install the
4-H-bracket connectors with the gravity lock pins from the
inside of the platform. Do not hammer or force the pins into
place. (see fig. 14)
c. Use only the supplied 5/8-inch diameter gravity lock pins.
Make sure that the pins are not worn, bent or otherwise
damaged. Never substitute alternative pins or bolts.
d. After each pin is installed, ensure that the gravity lock is
rotated closed and nearest to vertical to prevent the pin
dislodging. (see fig. 7 and 8 page 14)
4.6 CONNECTION OF MID/LOWER PLATFORM
ASSEMBLIES TO LADDER FRAME & LINK
HORIZONTAL LIFE LINE
a. Assemble or move the mid/lower platform below the
suspended upper assembly. Use the hoists to adjust the
height of the upper assembly so that the ladder frames are
level with or just below the pinholes at the top of each
Mid/Lower Platform End Stirrup. (see fig. 15)
b. Swing the Ladder Frames so that they are in line with the
pinholes at the top of each Mid/Lower Platform End Stirrups.
The Vertical Life Line should be hanging connected at the
top of the Ladder Frame. Insert the lower Vertical Life Line
Bracket between the Mid/Lower Platform End Stirrup
pinholes and the lower clevis of the Ladder Link.
c. Secure mid/lower platform and Link Horizontal Life Line with
the 4 provided Gravity Lock Pins. (see fig. 8 and 9 page 14)
d. Use only the supplied 5/8 inch diameter Gravity Lock
Pins. Make sure that the pins are not worn, bent or
otherwise damaged. Never substitute alternative pins or
bolts. LADDER LINK ASSEMBLY DIMENSIONS
Model deck-to-deck
dimension
9 ft. Ladder Frame MLP1021C 9 ft. (2.75m)
12 ft. Ladder Frame MLP1022C 12 ft. (3.66m)
15 ft. Ladder Frame MLP1023C 15 ft. (4.57m)
Fig. 16
Fig. 14
Fig. 15

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4.7 ASSEMBLY OF BUMPER ROLLERS
(model MODBRA)
a. Place the bumper rollers such that the two slots of its
bracket are completely engaged over the platform
toeboard.
b. Tighten the locking screw to secure the bumper roller to
the toeboard.
4.8 SET UP OF OUTRIGGERS AND
COUNTERWEIGHT SYSTEM
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the floor or roof structure can safely
sustain the loads of the necessary counterweights,
beams and scaffold, including reactions at the building
edge.
If in doubt ask!
Note #1: All anchoring devices must be secured to a
structurally sound anchorage on the building or
structure by a tieback having strength equivalent to
or greater than that of the hoisting rope. If tiebacks
cannot be perpendicular to the face of the building
or structure, opposing angle tiebacks shall be used.
One tieback is required within 25° of the centerline.
Two tiebacks are required if between 25° to 50° of
centerline. One must be on each side of the
centerline.
Note #2: The use of any suspended scaffold is unsafe
without:
a. Guardrails, midrails and toeboards on all sides of
the scaffold platform in accordance with OSHA
regulations, Federal, State, Local and Provincial
codes. It is of the utmost importance to include
these components when using suspended
scaffold.
b. Personal fall arrest systems in use that comply
with OSHA regulations, Federal, State, Provincial
and Local codes. It is of the utmost importance
to include these components when using a
suspended scaffold.
c. Secondary wire ropes in addition to the
primary support ropes are mandatory
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5. CHECKS BEFORE USING THE PLATFORM
Before starting use on a new site, make a detailed review, of
every place where an obstacle or dangerous items,
(especially electrical equipment or lines) may be located.
Identify anything that may be in the possible way of the
platform or of the suspension system. Before using the
platform, the following checks must be carried out by a
qualified person.
WARNING:
Ensure that the load does not exceed the
rated load of the platform, hoist or rigging
hardware. See load rating charts on page
12 or 13 depending on the capacity of the
hoist being used.
5.1 Suspension points and support equipment
a. Check that suspension points of wire ropes used with
each platform (primary, and secondary wire ropes)
have been properly attached. Refer to the manual of the
suspension equipment manufacturer.
b. Check security of support equipment and ensure that the
required number of counterweights are safely fitted and
locked in place. Refer to the manufacturer’s manual of
that component.
c. Ensure that the support equipment is directly above the
intended work area of the platform in order to avoid
excessive lateral forces on the support equipment.
(see Fig 10 – page 15)
5.2 Platform
a. Check that all connectors, pins, nuts and bolts are
securely installed and fastened.
b. Check the mounting connections of the hoists.
c. Ensure that the platform is structurally intact.
d. Ensure that the load does not exceed the rated load of the
platform, hoist or rigging.
e. Ensure that the platform is clear of any snow, ice, debris
or other material.
f. Ensure that the labels (see pages 21 to 24) on each
section and stirrup are in place and legible. Replacement
labels can be supplied on request.
g. Guardrails are secured at proper heights.
5.3 Wire ropes
a. Visual check of wire ropes.
NOTE: Only wire ropes specified by the hoist manufacturer
should be used. Regularly lubricate the wire ropes.
Wire ropes must be replaced if any of the following
defects are found:
- more than 7 wires broken on a length of 1 foot (300 mm).
- kinking, crushing, birdcaging or any other distortion of the
wire rope construction.
- corrosion.
- heat damage.
- reduction of nominal diameter of more than 5%.
(see fig. 17)
- refer to wire rope manufacturer if in doubt.
Fig. 17
-Examples of damaged wire ropes
5.4 Hoists
a. Refer to the manual of the hoist manufacturer.
b. Check if the power supply is compatible with the
requirement of the hoist.
c. Check if the cable size of the power cord is sufficient.
d. Check that the hoists, Blocstop and emergency switches
function properly.
e. Check that the power cord has a strain relief to avoid
damage.
- Correct method of measuring wire rope diameter

6. USE AND OPERATION OF THE PLATFORM
CAUTION!
- Never operate the platform without a personal fall arrest
system in use.
- Barricade the area below the platform whenever possible.
- Maximum allowable wind speed in service is 25 mph.
(40kph)
- Tie or secure the suspended scaffold to prevent it from
swaying as sudden gusts of wind may occur in some areas,
as determined to be necessary by a competent person. Tie
and secure the equipment and disconnect power when it is
left unattended. Refer to applicable regulations. Never leave
unattended suspended platform fitted with weather
enclosure
- Each electric hoist is controlled independently using a push
button control fitted with up and down buttons and a
emergency stop button. Air hoist are controlled by a
directional control instead of push buttons.
- Raise and lower the platform a small height at the start of
each day and before each shift to check its operation and
braking mechanisms.
- Press the up button. The platform should lift. If not, call an
electrician to check the power supply. Never operate the
platform if lifting is through the down button.
- Keep the platform level. To level the platform back in its
horizontal position only operate one of the two hoists.
- Take a first aid kit, radio and fire extinguisher for
emergency.
- Never stand on the guardrails!
- Set the platform down on a safe support and remove
tension from wire rope before moving the support
equipment or platform.
- Have a rescue plan ready in case of emergency.
- Operating people should have been trained on rescue
procedures before use.
7. INFORMATION FOR MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance may only be carried out by personnel
authorized by Tractel.
- Inspection is to be carried out by competent person before
each rigging of the platform.
- Inspection by persons authorized by Tractel, is to
be carried out once every six months or every 200
hours. Asigned and dated inspection record should
be maintained
- Operating life of platform depends on number of hours in
service, operating and weather conditions.
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