1.2.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Use fall protection
Failure to use the required fall
protection equipment can result in
injury or death.
1.2.3 General symbols
Use handrails
Use handrails when climbing the
stairs.
1.3 Danger zone
The danger zone refers to the immediate area
around the product where personnel are at risk of
being hit by falling objects. It extends approx. 2 m
around the entire product.
1.4 Target group
This document is aimed at the following target
groups:
Target group Explanation
Operator
Person responsible for the
technical maintenance of the
product
User
Person who uses and operates
the product
Builder
Person who assembles the
product
Maintenance
staff
Person who maintains and
services the product
1.5 Intended use
The product is intended for the following use:
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For use as a work and maintenance platform
to access worksites not exceeding a certain
height.
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For permanent indoor use (mobile products).
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For providing access to machinery.
1.6 Improper use
Any use that is not described in or goes beyond
the scope of the “Intended use” section is
considered improper. The operator bears the sole
risk for any damage resulting from improper use.
In particular, the following use of the product is
prohibited:
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As a means to climb over to machinery and
buildings.
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As a base for other access equipment or as
a means to perform work that exceeds the
specified maximum height.
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As an attachment point for hoists or other
similar lifting equipment.
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As a means of transporting tools and materials.
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As a means of transporting people.
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As a piece of equipment used for demolition
work (due to vibrations).
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As a piece of sports equipment.
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Using a vehicle to tow the product.
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For permanent outdoor use (including
overnight and at the end of a shift)
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Observe the following safety instructions to
ensure the safety of personnel.
2.1 Qualification of personnel
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Operators are allowed to put the product to use
only if they have been instructed accordingly.
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Users are allowed to use and operate the
product only if they have been instructed
accordingly.
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Assembly, commissioning, functional
checks, maintenance, troubleshooting,
decommissioning and dismantling must always
be performed by persons, qualified personnel
and experts who have been authorised by the
operator.
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The operator is responsible for ensuring the
product is operated safely.
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The product is not intended for use by persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental
capacity or a lack of experience and/or a lack
of knowledge, unless they are supervised by
a person responsible for their safety or have
received instructions from such a person on
how to use the product.
2.2 Safe use
2.2.1 Operators
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Observe the conditions specified by
the manufacturer regarding operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting,
decommissioning and maintenance.
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Have the product regularly inspected by a
service technician authorised by the operator
in order to ensure it is safe to use.
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Do not make any modifications to the product
without the manufacturer's approval.
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Assembly, commissioning, operation,
maintenance, servicing work, troubleshooting,
decommissioning and dismantling must always
be performed by qualified personnel who have
been authorised by the operator.
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As required by the German Social Accident
Insurance (DGUV), the product must be
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