FIG. 5
Platform Length
2/3 Platform Length Minimum
Total load equally
distributed on all levels
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3.3
TWO AND THREE LEVEL PLATFORMS MAXIMUM
LOADS AT CENTER WITH 1000 lb. HOIST
*Hoist weight assumed to be 130 lbs. (59 kg) ea., two hoists per platform
Note: The rated load should be located in the center
of the platform and evenly distributed over at
least 2/3 of the platform length. (see Fig. 5)
If the load is offset toward a hoist, reduce the
allowable load on that level to 2/3 max.
allowable rated load.
All Multi-level platforms to be configured with
end stirrups only!
DO NOT USE WITH INTERMEDIATE
STIRRUPS!
CONFIGURATION CHART AND MAXIMUM RATED
LOAD FOR MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORM
for 1000 lb. HOIST
NOMINAL LENGTH OF
PLATFORM
HOIST
CAPACITY
NUMBER OF
LEVELS
MAXIMUM RATED LOAD
PER LEVEL
ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF
PLATFORM
ft.
(m)
lbs.
(kg)
lbs.
(kg)
9’- 8"
(3m)
1000 lb.
2
400
182
910
414
13’
(4m)
1000 lb.
2
365
166
1020
464
16’-6"
(5m)
1000 lb.
2
335
152
1100
500
20’
(6m)
1000 lb.
2
305
139
1175
534
