Turner Access Deltadeck User manual

Deltadeck®
Instruction Manual
Turner Access Ltd
65 Craigton Road, Glasgow
G51 3EQ. UK
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
www.turner-access.co.uk
[email protected]
TA3/01/50/11_Iss1Rev0 Rev.No.Jun14/Rev0
Instructions and equipment in accordance• with BS EN 1298.
ManufacturedtocertiedqualitysystemISO•
9001:2008andBSOHSAS18001:2007.
This guide should be used in conjunction• with a suitable Risk Assessment and
MethodStatement(byuser)relativetothe
project to be undertaken.
Please ensure you read and fully• understand the guide, follow the content
duringassemblyandensurethattheunitis
complete prior to use.
This manual must be made available to the• user / assembler at all times.

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EQUIPMENT CARE
The equipment has design limits and should not be
exceeded.
If the equipment appears to be unsuitable for the required
job then assume that it is not the correct tool for the job.
Contactyourlocalsupplier.
Keeptheequipmentcleanbyregularcleaningratherthan
at the end of the hire period.
Whennotinuse,storetheequipmentinacleananddry
environment, safe from potential theft.
GENERAL SAFETY & MAINTENANCE NOTES
SAFE WORKING LOAD
The safe working load is 200 Kg and must not be
exceeded.
Check all components are available and operational.
1. Inspect the unit components for signs of damage2. or incorrect functioning prior to use. Damaged or
incorrect components (or components showing signs
of excessive wear) must not be used and should
be returned to your local supplier. Once the unit is
assembled, use the CHECKLIST below.
The Deltadeck® is designed for use on at, level3. surfaces. Check that the ground is capable of
supporting the weight of the Deltadeck® and the
equipment being used.
If the Deltadeck® is being used outdoors and is
4.
exposed to signicant wind forces, it should be tied
orsecuredtoaxedstructure.Forfrequentoutdoor
use, it is recommended that the inspection and
maintenance regimes take that fact into account.
The safe working load of the Deltadeck® platform is
5.
200kguniformlydistributed;200kgtotalloadperunit.
Onepersononlyworkingonunitatanyonetime.
Castors must be locked when unit is in use.6. Ensure that the platform is free of persons and7. equipment, and that brake locks are off prior to
movement. Beware of soft or uneven ground and
overhead obstructions.
TheDeltadeck®shouldbemanoeuvredbyliftingthe8. unit at the feet and pulling in the required direction.
Using the castors to ‘wheel’ the unit makes it easier
to control.
Alwaysbewareofliveelectricalapparatus,cablesor9.
movingpartsofmachinery.
Topreventaccidentalinjuryensuresafepositioningof10.
handsandngerswhenassemblinganddismantling.
The Deltadeck® should always be climbed with11.
Operator’sCentreofGravitytowardstheplatform.
12. Never jump onto platforms. Ensure platform is free of
debris.
13. Do not use hoisting arrangements on Deltadeck®
unit. When raising or lowering components always
work within the unit base.
14. Ensure guardrails and gates are locked and secure
when platform is in use.
15. Deltadeck® units are not designed to allow them to be
lifted or suspended.
16.Neverusethisequipmentifyouareill,feelingtired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
17.Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves and
footwear.
18.Avoidloosegarmentsandjewellerythatcouldcatch
in moving parts.
19. Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated, if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment
fromyourlocalsupplier.
20.Keepchildren,animalsandbystandersawayfromthe
work area. Cordon off an exclusion zone using cones
andeitherbarriersortape,availablefromyourlocal
supplier. Make sure that anyone in the immediate
workareaiswarnedofwhatyouaredoing.
21. Do not use boxes, ladders or other such means to
gain additional height at the platform.
22. Care should be taken when using power tools, wash
jets or other such tools which can cause a lateral
force on the Deltadeck®.
23. Ensure that telescopic leg is free from contaminants
and lubricated at regular intervals.
Thisequipmentshouldbeusedbysuitablytrainedperson
whohasreadandunderstoodtheseinstructions.Anyone
with health/disability issues, should seek expert advice
before using it.
TRAINING
Theseinstructionsdonottaketheplaceofpropertraining.
Consult your supplier for details of specic training
courses for users of low level access units.
CHECKLIST PRIOR TO USE
The Deltadeck® must be checked after assembly, prior
to use and after any event that may have affected the
integrityoftheunit.Usethechecklistbelow.
Castors Locked
Adjustable legs and levers located and secure

Guardrailsttedandsecure
Platform is level and placed on a level and suitable
surface
If a box has not been ticked, do not use the unit until the
faultisrectied.Whereafaultisfound,accesstotheunit
must be stopped.

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DELTADECK® ASSEMBLY
It
is
essential
to
familiarise
yourself
with
the
equipment
before
commencing
assembly
procedures.
The
Platform
must
be assembled before use. To assemble the platform, take the unit to the work area.
Lift one end of platform
1.
and
simultaneously
pull
the
leg
assembly
out
until
legs
automatically
lock
in
place.
Repeat operation to other side
2.
(ensuring locking mechanisms
are set at the same height).
Undo retaining straps and lift one side guardrail section.
3.
Rotate top section of guardrail through 180 degrees to allow both
4.
sections of guardrail to be locked together (at Guardrail locking device).
Double
check
that
locking
positions
at
base
of
the
guardrail
are
rmly
5.
secured.
Repeat for opposing side guardrail.
6.
Guardrail locking
device
Ensure that castors are locked.
8.
Once
castors
have
been
9.
locked access can be gained to
platform.
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
Place end guardrail / gate as
7.
shown.
When accessing platform, keep
10.
body’s
centre
of
gravity
towards
platform.
Once
access
has
been
gained,
11.
immediately
close
guardrail
behind
you
to
provide
protection
to all 4 elevations of platform.
PLATFORM HEIGHT
The
platform
height
can
be
adjusted
by
two
methods.
Minimum Platform
Height
1. Leg Adjustment Lever
There are 3 positions in which the lever can be placed. Each position has
the effect of adjusting the height of the platform and either increasing or
decreasing the footprint of the unit. Release leg adjustment lever and pull
platform
toward
you
until
lever
engages
in
either
position
1,
2
or
3.
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2. Adjustable Leg
The
platform
height
is
also
adjustable
by
extending the telescopic leg (3 positions).
To extend the leg, depress the leg retaining
device and extend leg to the next position (leg
retaining
device
will
automatically
relocate).
If further extension is required, then repeat the
previous
step
until
nal
position
is
reached.
Leg Retaining Device Maximum Platform
Height

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COMPONENT BREAKDOWN
Side Guardrails
1. End Guardrails2. Guardrail Locking Device3. Guardrail Bracket4. Retaining Strap5. Leg Adjustment Lever6. Adjustable Leg7.
Castor
8.
DISMANTLING THE DELTADECK®
For Technical advice (or further information), please contact:
Turner Access Ltd, 65 Craigton Road, Glasgow, G51 3EQ. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
REMEMBER
DONOTOVERREACHTHEGUARDRAILS.
THEDELTADECK®ISANALTERNATIVETOSTEPLADDERSANDSHOULDBEUSEDWITHTHISINMIND.
CARESHOULDBETAKENWHENACCESSINGOREGRESSINGTHEPLATFORM.
Openbothendguardrailsandrotatetophalfofside1.
guardrailthrough180degrees(reversalofassembly
procedure) ensuring that the guardrail chosen has
roll pin located in the lowest slot of guardrail bracket
(this enables unit to be folded in correct sequence).
Disengagebaseofguardrailandlayguardrailunit2. onto platform.
Repeat for other side guardrail.
3. Attach the retaining straps.4.
Pull leg adjustment levers and6. locate legs under platform.
Repeat for opposing end.7.
Re5. tract all adjustable legs to
theirminimumadjustementby
reversing steps taken during
assemblyprocedure.
Ensure legs are located in leg8. retaining clips.
Unit is dismantled.
9.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
8.
7.
TRAINING
Theseinstructionsdonottaketheplaceofpropertraining.Consultyoursupplierfordetailsofspecictrainingcourses
for users of low level access units.