MetalTech BuildMan I-BMSS Operational Safety And Assembly Instructions Download Page 2

DO NOT OVERLOAD:  

This scaffolding is designed to support a maximum load of 1,500 lb (680 kg). The maximum load capacity decreases 

when stacking units: one unit high = 1,500 lb (680 kg) / two units high = 1,335 lb (605 kg) / two units high with 

guardrails = 1,278 lb (579 kg).

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OPERATIONAL SAFETY

METAL CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY:  

Do not use this equipment where contact may be made with power lines or other live electrical circuits.

FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS COULD 

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.

OPERATION AND SAFETY

All photos and drawings in this booklet are for reference purposes only. Refer to applicable OSHA, ANSI or CSA codes and regulations for the proper use of this equipment.

  

 Do not use this equipment if you are in poor health, 

taking medications, drugs, or have been consuming 

alcohol, all of which may impair your ability to work 

safely on this product.

  

Always use this scaffold in conformity with local or national 

legislation which applies.

  

  Inspect before use. Do not use scaffold if damaged or 

parts are missing.

  

 Examine thoroughly to make sure unit is properly set up.

  

 Always use casters locked to the side frames with the 

locking pins.

  

 Securely lock all braces and deck before each use.

    The deck must be fully seated within the braces and 

locked with the security latches before each use.

  The wood deck must be checked for loose or missing 

steel frame components, large holes or thin spots 

where the plywood has been worn. Worn or damaged 

deck must be replaced promptly.

  Braces must be inspected to ensure locking 

mechanisms are working correctly. Any brace with 

damaged locking devices should not be used.

  There must be a minimum of two side braces installed 

on each scaffold level and evenly spaced throughout the 

scaffold. Lack of adequate bracing could cause scaffold 

to collapse.

  

 Always use outriggers and guardrails when stacking 

units.

  Guardrails must be installed on all open sides of a work 

deck where a person could fall from a height of 6 ft  

(1.8 m) or more.

  

 Do not climb unless all casters are in locked position.

  Always remove casters when using this scaffolding on 

stairs.

  Always climb up or down the scaffolding side frames 

facing towards the ladder.

  Always keep the body centered between the side 

frame’s uprights.

  Always keep three points of contact with the ladder.

  When climbing from the exterior, always step over the 

ladder to access the platform.

  Always keep the body close to the ladder as shown in 

the “Maximum Climbing Distance” table.

  Always keep a steady pace when climbing.

  Do not create a swaying motion when climbing.

    Erect to be plumb on firm and level surface.

  

  This scaffold must be used on a firm surface that is free  

of pits, debris, holes or obstructions.

  

 Never place anything under or attach anything to this 

scaffold to increase  

height or to adjust to uneven surfaces.

  

 Acids are corrosive and can seriously affect strength.  

Do not expose this scaffold to corrosive substances.

  

 This product is designed to be used and stored indoors. 

The use or the exterior storage could result in structural 

deterioration due to rust and damaged or can lead to 

rotting wood framing. Store dry.

  

 Keep scaffold free of debris and unnecessary 

equipment.

  

 Keep your body close to the scaffold as you climb.  

  

    Do not overreach. Always keep body centered inside 

structure of scaffold.

  

  Remove or fasten all tools, material or equipment before 

moving. Use extra caution when moving to avoid tipping.

  

 Never try moving this scaffold while standing on it.

  

 Never move a scaffold with a worker within.

  

 Do not use powered devices to propel this scaffold. Use 

extra caution near operating machinery.

  

 Do not use if the surface is not firm and level.

  

 Do not use in inclement weather or high winds.

  

 Maintain a firm grip while climbing.

  

  Do not modify the scaffold or any of its components.

  

  Do not use the scaffold as a footbridge.

  

  Use the trap door to board in the scaffold from inside 

the frame.

GUARDRAILS RAILS MUST BE 

INSTALLED ON ALL OPEN SIDES 

OF A WORK PLATFORM WHERE 

A PERSON COULD FALL FROM A 

HEIGHT OF 6 FT (1.8 M) OR MORE

ALWAYS KEEP BODY  

CENTERED INSIDE  

STRUCTURE OF UNIT

UNIT SHALL ONLY 

BE USED ON 

FIRM AND LEVEL 

SURFACES

ALWAYS LOCK  

THE ALL CASTERS  

BEFORE CLIMBING

MAX

MAX.  1,500 lb 

(680 kg)

SCAFFOLD 

MAXIMUM LOAD 

CAPACITY: 1,500 lb 

(680 kg)

NEVER PLACE 

ANYTHING UNDER 

OR ATTACH 

ANYTHING TO UNIT

DO NOT USE 

THE UNIT AS  

A FOOTBRIDGE

NEVER TRY MOVING  

THE UNIT WHILE  

STANDING ON IT

DO NOT USE IN  

INCLEMENT 

WEATHER  

OR HIGH WINDS

ERECT ON FIRM  

AND LEVEL GROUND

REMOVE OR FASTEN TOOLS, 

MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT 

BEFORE MOVING. NEVER 

MOVE A SCAFFOLD WITH 

WORKER WITHIN.

ALWAYS INSPECT  

BEFORE USE

6’

 

(1,8 M)

ALWAYS KEEP THE 

BODY CLOSE TO THE 

LADDER AS SHOWN 

IN THE “MAXIMUM 

CLIMBING DISTANCE” 

TABLE.

ALWAYS CLIMB 

UP OR DOWN THE 

SCAFFOLDING SIDE 

FRAMES FACING 

TOWARDS THE 

LADDER.

MAX

ACIDS ARE 

CORROSIVE.  

DO NOT EXPOSE 

UNIT TO CORROSIVE 

SUBSTANCES

DO NOT CREATE A 

SWAYING MOTION 

WHEN CLIMBING.

METAL CONDUCTS  

ELECTRICTY

ALWAYS USE 

OUTRIGGERS WHEN 

STACKING UNITS

USE THE TRAP DOOR 

TO BOARD IN THE 

SCAFFOLD FROM 

INSIDE THE FRAME.

Summary of Contents for BuildMan I-BMSS

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Page 2: ...orm Always keep the body close to the ladder as shown in the Maximum Climbing Distance table Always keep a steady pace when climbing Do not create a swaying motion when climbing Erect to be plumb on f...

Page 3: ...e frames 2 321102600 Braces 1 321103100 Platform with trap door 4 321103500 Casters 8 321103700 Locking pins MAXIMUM CLIMBING DISTANCE Maximum distance to keep from the side frame in order to safely c...

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Page 9: ...NCIA ULTERIOR La imagen puede variar del producto real ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL OSHA CUMPLE CON 29 CFR PT 1926 ANSI ENCUENTRA LA NORMA A10 8 CSA CONFORME A LA NORMA CSA S269 2 M87 MODELO I BMSS ANDAMI...

Page 10: ...ra para acceder a la plataforma Siempre mantenga el cuerpo cerca de la escalera tal como se indica en la tabla Distancia m xima de acceso Siempre mantenga un ritmo constante cuando suba No cree un mov...

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