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.
Contactyourlocalsupplier.
Keeptheequipmentcleanbyregularcleaningratherthan
at the end of the hire period.
Whennotinuse,storetheequipmentinacleananddry
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, level3. 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 signicant wind forces, it should be tied
orsecuredtoaxedstructure.Forfrequentoutdoor
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.
200kguniformlydistributed;200kgtotalloadperunit.
Onepersononlyworkingonunitatanyonetime.
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.
TheDeltadeck®shouldbemanoeuvredbyliftingthe8. unit at the feet and pulling in the required direction.
Using the castors to ‘wheel’ the unit makes it easier
to control.
Alwaysbewareofliveelectricalapparatus,cablesor9.
movingpartsofmachinery.
Topreventaccidentalinjuryensuresafepositioningof10.
handsandngerswhenassemblinganddismantling.
The Deltadeck® should always be climbed with11.
Operator’sCentreofGravitytowardstheplatform.
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.Neverusethisequipmentifyouareill,feelingtired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
17.Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves and
footwear.
18.Avoidloosegarmentsandjewellerythatcouldcatch
in moving parts.
19. Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated, if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment
fromyourlocalsupplier.
20.Keepchildren,animalsandbystandersawayfromthe
work area. Cordon off an exclusion zone using cones
andeitherbarriersortape,availablefromyourlocal
supplier. Make sure that anyone in the immediate
workareaiswarnedofwhatyouaredoing.
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.
Thisequipmentshouldbeusedbysuitablytrainedperson
whohasreadandunderstoodtheseinstructions.Anyone
with health/disability issues, should seek expert advice
before using it.
TRAINING
Theseinstructionsdonottaketheplaceofpropertraining.
Consult your supplier for details of specic 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
integrityoftheunit.Usethechecklistbelow.
Castors Locked
Adjustable legs and levers located and secure
Guardrailsttedandsecure
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
faultisrectied.Whereafaultisfound,accesstotheunit
must be stopped.
