1. ASSEMBLY OF THE SHUTTLE
1.1 ASSEMBLY OF THE SHUTTLE LIFT MAST
Before you start: check that all parts of the lift mast are free from cracks, deformations and
other damage that may cause danger when the Shuttle is in use.
The Shuttle lift mast can be assembled together with the scaffolding. It is not a problem if
the scaffolding is already up. Decide what is easiest for you. In both situations, assembly
(and disassembly) is quick and easy.
When assembling, pay attention to the following points:
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The use of scaffolding outriggers (tele-outriggers) is mandatory (!).
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Install the guide rails in such a way that they do not interfere with the hooks of platforms
and braces (!).
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Make sure that the loading crate can freely move up and down the guide rails, thus
keeping the crate within the braces (!).
Clamping plate
An important part of the assembly of the lift mast is the adjustable clamping plate. This
clamping plate has an adjustment knob (plastic rotary knob) and a knurled nut (on the
clamp).
The adjustment knob fixes the clamping plate to the rail. By loosening the adjustment knob,
you can move the clamping plate in relation to the rail, simply by sliding it.
The knurled nut serves to tighten the clamp on the rungs of the mounting frame.
Tightening the adjustment knob and knurled by hand suffices.
Do not use pliers or other tools.
Shuttle winch
Shuttle assembly principle
Shuttle carriage
Shuttle crate
Guide rails
Assembly of the Shuttle is as follows:
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First assemble the Shuttle lift mast - you can do that if the scaffolding is already up or if
you are in the process of putting up the scaffolding. In any case, start with the bottom
guide rail
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It is advised to install the Shuttle carriage straight away once you have attached the
bottom guide rail
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Hook the Shuttle crate onto the Shuttle carriage
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Install the Shuttle winch on top of the top guide rail
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Use your drill/driver to lower the winch belt and take the carabiner to hook the Shuttle
carriage to the Shuttle carriage buckle
The following pages of this manual provide a detailed description of this assembly.
Clamping plate with the adjustment
knob and the knurled nut of the clamp
– loosen the adjustment knob 1 or 2
turns and you can slide this clamping
plate across the rail, so that you can
install the clamp on the correct tubes
of the mounting frame.
The clamping plate comes with the
correct gap width between the two
clamping strips. Slide the clamping
plate into the clamping channel from
the top of the guide rail. The clamping
plate is securely attached to the rail by
tightening the adjustment knob by hand.
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