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Assembly and usage instructions

2. Setup 

2.1. Safety provisions

1.  The stipulations of EN 1004 “Mobile work platforms” apply to the structural safety, 

erection and use of the aforementioned scaffold towers.

2.  The scaffold towers may only be set up and used by persons familiar with these 

assembly and usage instructions.

3.  At least two persons are required to set up or dismantle the scaffold tower. (Applies to 

all mobile scaffold towers with a platform height exceeding 2.50m)

4.  Undamaged and fault-free original spare parts for 

the manufacturer's scaffolding system to which the 

test certificate applies must be used. Before using the 

scaffold tower, all parts must be examined for correct 

assembly and functionality.

5. 

max.

12,0 m

max.
8,0 m

Under EN 1004, the maximum platform height is 8 m in 

outdoor use and 12 m in completely enclosed spaces. The 

maximum platform height for the scaffold towers described in 

these assembly and usage instructions is 10 m in completely 

enclosed spaces.

6.  The use of lifting tackle on the scaffold tower is not permissible.

7.  When setting or and dismantling the scaffold tower, platforms or scaffold planks must 

be laid flat at a distance of 2 m as assembly aids. Where scaffold planks are used, they 

must extend 500 mm beyond the scaffold tower on each side. Standing on railings and 

braces is prohibited, even during setup and dismantling.

8.  The scaffold tower may only be set up in vertical position on 

a horizontal, level surface of sufficient load-bearing capacity. 

Where necessary, load-distributing pads must be used.

9.  Ballast weights, stabilisers and stand-off brackets must be used to ensure structural 

safety as described in these assembly and usage instructions. 

10.  Working on the work platform is only permissible with full protection on 3 sides, 

i.e. guard-rail frame, knee protection and peripheral toeboards. Toeboards are not 

necessary on the rest platforms.

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