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False Car User Manual
Version 10.20
The following checks and inspections are to be carried out at the frequencies indicated and a record of the examination
is to be submitted. Use the Adfinis Check List accessed via the QR Code on this car.
If any repair work is to be done on the false car, a safety sling
MUST always
be placed around the rail/bracket/trimmer
and the false car structure.
1.
Daily Pre-operational Checks
a)
Visually check the lift shaft above and below the car to ensure it is clear of obstruction.
b)
Visually check the Winch rope. Check for broken strands, surface wear, corrosion, wire or strand distortion,
diameter changes and the lengthening of the lay.
c)
Visually inspect LMR / shaft hitch point i.e. slings / chains / shackles
d)
Visually check the "sky lock" rope(s). Check for broken strands, surface wear, corrosion, wire or strand distortion,
diameter changes and the lengthening of the lay.
e)
Visually check the operation of the brake lever and the safety gear operating line.
f)
Visually inspect the power cable and plugs (including the intercom cable) connected to the false car.
g)
Clean the platform floor.
h)
Check the handrails and platform fixings.
i)
Inspect the hoist, hitch-plate and sky lock(s) fixing bolts and nuts.
j)
Check that the "load notice" and "operating instruction" signs are fixed to the platform handrail.
k)
Check the emergency light function.
l)
Ensure the toe gear is fitted correctly and secure.
m)
Check the height limiting device striker plate is tight on the rope (if fitted).
2.
Daily Operational Tests
After the above checks are completed the "work platform" may then be moved and the following items carried out:
a)
Drive the platform
UP
and depress the emergency stop button to validate its function.
b)
Drive the platform
UP
for about 200-mm releasing the safety gear with the brake lever, then stop. (Brakes are
now off).
c)
Release the brake lever (brakes on) and drive the hoist in the down direction.
d)
The platform should not move (safety gear operated) and the hoist rope should become slack above the car.
e)
STOP THE HOIST
and drive in the
UP
direction to take up slack.
f)
Test the "sky lock" device (best performed at lowest level). Grasp the safety rope above the "sky lock" and pull it
quickly upwards. The sky lock wil
l “trip”.
Reset the "sky lock".
g)
In the event of a safety gear engagement as the result of a false car fall, visually check the false car crosshead for
damage i.e. splitting, cracking etc.
h)
Should any damage or irregularities be observed in the false car structure, or operation of either the safety gear
or the winch, the
FALSE CAR MUST NOT BE OPERATED
until it has been checked by a competent person.
i)
Fill out the appropriate sections of the Powered Working Platform Daily Checklist.
