MetalTech I-IMCN, Operational Safety And Assembly Instructions

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OPERATIONAL SAFETY

METAL CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY:  

Do not use this equipment where contact may be made with power lines or other live electrical circuits.

DO NOT OVERLOAD:  

This scaffolding is designed to support a maximum load of 500 lb (227 kg). 

Per platform: 250 lb (113 kg).

FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

OPERATION AND SAFETY

    Do not use this equipment if you are in poor health, taking 

medications, drugs, or have been consuming alcohol, all of 

which may impair your ability to work safely on this product.

   Always use this scaffold in conformity with local or national 

legislation which applies.

   Inspect before use. Do not use if damaged. Check for missing parts.

   Examine thoroughly to make sure unit is set up properly.

   Always use casters secured to the structure with the locking pins.

   A safe working deck must have a minimum  

width of 18 inches (45.7 cm).

  Do not climb unless the 4 casters are in locked position.

   Erect to be plumb on firm and level surface.

Always install all platforms. Make sure platforms are well 

engaged on the structure rungs.

   This scaffold must be used on a firm surface that is free  

of pits, debris, holes or obstructions.

   Never place anything under or attach anything to this scaffold to 

increase height or to adjust to uneven surfaces.

   Do not use the structure to climb up or down the scaffolding, 

always use the platforms.

   Acids are corrosive and can seriously affect strength.  

Do not expose this scaffold to corrosive substances.

   Keep scaffold free of debris and unnecessary equipment.  

   Always keep body centered inside structure of scaffold.

   Do not stand or attempt to climb the platforms when they are 

installed on the upper rung of the structure.

   Remove or fasten all tools, material or equipment before moving. 

Use extra caution when moving to avoid tipping.

   Never try moving this scaffold while standing on it.

   Never move a scaffold with worker within.

   Do not use powered devices to propel this scaffold. Use extra 

caution near operating machinery.

   Do not use if the surface is not firm and level.

   Do not use in inclement weather or high winds.

   Maintain a firm grip while climbing.

   Do not modify the scaffold or any of its component.

   This scaffold is designed to be used by one person only.

  Do not use the scaffold as a footbridge.

READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.

All photos and drawings in this booklet are for reference purposes only. Refer to applicable OSHA, ANSI or CSA codes and regulations for the proper use of this equipment.

THIS SCAFFOLD 

IS DESIGNED TO 

BE USED BY ONE 

PERSON ONLY

MAX.

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ALWAYS LOCK  

THE FOUR CASTERS  

BEFORE CLIMBING

SCAFFOLD 

MAXIMUM LOAD 

CAPACITY: 

500 LB (227 KG)
250 LB (113 KG)  

PER PLATFORM

LB / KG

MAX.  500 lb 

(227 kg)

NEVER TRY MOVING  

THE UNIT WHILE  

STANDING ON IT

METAL 

CONDUCTS  

ELECTRICTY

ACIDS ARE CORROSIVE. 

DO NOT EXPOSE  

UNIT TO CORROSIVE 

SUBSTANCES

REMOVE OR FASTEN 

TOOLS, MATERIAL OR 

EQUIPMENT BEFORE 

MOVING. NEVER MOVE  

A SCAFFOLD WITH 

WORKER WITHIN.

ERECT ON FIRM  

AND LEVEL  

GROUND

ALWAYS INSPECT  

BEFORE USE

ALWAYS KEEP BODY  

CENTERED INSIDE  

STRUCTURE OF UNIT

DO NOT USE IN  

INCLEMENT WEATHER  

OR HIGH WINDS

UNIT SHALL ONLY BE 

USED ON FIRM AND 

LEVEL SURFACES

DO NOT USE 

THE UNIT AS  

A FOOTBRIDGE

NEVER PLACE  

ANYTHING UNDER  

OR ATTACH  

ANYTHING TO UNIT

DO NOT STAND OR 

ATTEMPT TO CLIMB  

THE PLATFORMS WHEN 

THEY ARE INSTALLED 

ON THE UPPER RUNG 

OF THE STRUCTURE

DO NOT USE  

THE STRUCTURE TO 

CLIMB UP OR DOWN 

THE SCAFFOLDING.