6. USE AND OPERATION OF THE PLATFORM
CAUTION!
- Never operate the platform without a personal fall arrest
system in use.
- Barricade the area below the platform whenever possible.
- Maximum allowable wind speed in service is 25 mph.
(40kph)
- Tie or secure the suspended scaffold to prevent it from
swaying as sudden gusts of wind may occur in some areas,
as determined to be necessary by a competent person. Tie
and secure the equipment and disconnect power when it is
left unattended. Refer to applicable regulations. Never leave
unattended suspended platform fitted with weather
enclosure
- Each electric hoist is controlled independently using a push
button control fitted with up and down buttons and a
emergency stop button. Air hoist are controlled by a
directional control instead of push buttons.
- Raise and lower the platform a small height at the start of
each day and before each shift to check its operation and
braking mechanisms.
- Press the up button. The platform should lift. If not, call an
electrician to check the power supply. Never operate the
platform if lifting is through the down button.
- Keep the platform level. To level the platform back in its
horizontal position only operate one of the two hoists.
- Take a first aid kit, radio and fire extinguisher for
emergency.
- Never stand on the guardrails!
- Set the platform down on a safe support and remove
tension from wire rope before moving the support
equipment or platform.
- Have a rescue plan ready in case of emergency.
- Operating people should have been trained on rescue
procedures before use.
7. INFORMATION FOR MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance may only be carried out by personnel
authorized by Tractel.
- Inspection is to be carried out by competent person before
each rigging of the platform.
- Inspection by persons authorized by Tractel, is to
be carried out once every six months or every 200
hours. A signed and dated inspection record should
be maintained
- Operating life of platform depends on number of hours in
service, operating and weather conditions.
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