Never overload the scaffold. The work platform’s
maximum safe working load is 275kg and MUST
NOT BE EXCEEDED.
Never lean anything against the scaffold and never
use it for jobs that exert repetitive or excessive
force. Lateral forces over 198N – equivalent to a
20kg weight – make it unstable.
Never use boxes, steps etc to gain extra height and
never reach too far out to one side.
Never move a scaffold with personnel, tools or
material, always clear the platform.
Ensure the ground over which the scaffold is to be
moved is flat, level, firm enough to bear its weight,
and well away from hazards.
Once in place, re-lock the brakes.
Don’t take chances. If the scaffold cannot be moved
safely for any reason, dismantle it and rebuild in the
new location.
Never use the scaffold for anything other than its
intended purpose – as a light-duty work platform. If
it won’t do what you want contact your local HSS
Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the scaffold clean, paying special attention to
the deck. You will find this easier if you clean up
regularly.
When not in use, store everything somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
To dismantle the scaffold, simply reverse the
erection procedure.
If components jam, persevere. Wiggle and pull
them until they come free. Don’t damage the
components by using a hammer or otherwise
forcing the joints apart.
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Folding Indoor
Scaffold
Designed to the European
Standard HD1004, the Folding
Room Scaffold provides the ideal
platform for interior decorating
and maintenance.
Operating & Safety Guide 509
Code 80860
509/02
509/02
Folding Indoor
Scaffold
Operating & Safety Guide 509
ASSEMBLY PRINCIPLES
USAGE ADVICE
ERECTION
Check that all components are on site and that they
are functioning correctly.
Check if the ground on which the mobile access tower
is to be erected and moved, is capable of supporting
the tower.
The safe working load is 275 kgs (606 Ibs) uniformly
distributed up to a maximum of 950 kgs (2100 Ibs) per
tower (including self weight). This must not be
exceeded.
Do not use boxes or step ladders on the platform to
gain additional height.
MOVEMENT
The tower should only be moved by manual effort,
and only from the base.
When moving the tower, beware of live electrical
apparatus, particularly overhead, plus wires or moving
parts of machinery.
No personnel or materials should be on the tower
during movement.
DURING USE
Beware of open ended buildings which can cause funneling
effect.
Do not abuse equipment. Damaged or incorrect
components should never be used.
The assembled tower is a working platform and should
not be used as a means of access to other structures.
Beware of horizontal forces (eg power tools) which could
generate instability. Maximum horizontal force 20 kg.
Mobile towers are not designed to be suspended - please
refer to your supplier.
MAINTENANCE
All components and their parts should be regularly
inspected to identify damage, particularly to welds. Lost or
broken parts should be replaced, and any tubing with
indentations greater than 5mm should be put to one side
for manufacture repair. Adjustable leg threads should be
cleaned and lightly lubricated to keep them free running.
©HSS Hire Service Group Ltd 2007 No. 509/02
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: www.hss.com
WHEN BUILDING A BOSS TOWER:
To comply with the Work at Height Regulations we
show procedures with additional platforms and the
locating of single Guardrails when building in advance
of climbing onto a platform to reduce the risk of a fall.
This involves moving components, but is an important
procedure for your safety.
Always stand on a Boss Platform, never on the rungs of
a Frame.
Install temporary single Guardrails prior to climbing
onto platforms, from the platform staggered below.
Working platforms require double Guardrails. All
working levels require toeboards.
Stagger platforms to the left or right at 1 metre
intervals,which will limit the potential height of fall.
Locate single Guardrail (Horizontal Braces) from below
in advance of climbing onto the platform.
... have you been trained
The law requires that personnel using folding indoor
scaffold must be competent and qualified to do so.
Training available at HSS Training Solutions
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information within this guide
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