MetalTech I-IMAC Alu series, Operational Safety And Assembly Instructions

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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.
DO NOT OVERLOAD:
This scaffolding is designed to support a maximum load of 600 lb (272 kg)
Per platform: 300 lb (136 kg)
FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
OPERATION AND SAFETY
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 if damaged. Check for missing parts.
Examine thoroughly to make sure unit is set up properly.
Always use casters secured to the structure with the locking pins.
A safe working deck must have a minimum
width of 18 inches (45.7 cm).
Do not climb unless the 4 casters are in locked position.
Erect to be plumb on firm and level surface.
Always install all platforms. Make sure platforms are well engaged
on the structure rungs.
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.
Do not use the structure to climb up or down the scaffolding,
always use the platforms.
Acids are corrosive and can seriously affect strength.
Do not expose this scaffold to corrosive substances.
Keep scaffold free of debris and unnecessary equipment.
Always keep body centered inside structure of scaffold.
Do not stand or attempt to climb the platforms when they are
installed on the upper rung of the structure.
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 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 component.
This scaffold is designed to be used by one person only.
Do not use the scaffold as a footbridge.
Do not use this product with a distorted piece of aluminum. Do not
try to fix or untwist a piece of aluminum. Distorted piece of aluminum
must be removed and replaced before using this product.
READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
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.
MAX.
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THIS SCAFFOLD
IS DESIGNED TO
BE USED BY ONE
PERSON ONLY
ALWAYS LOCK
THE FOUR CASTERS
BEFORE CLIMBING
ALWAYS INSPECT
BEFORE USE
ALWAYS KEEP BODY
CENTERED INSIDE
STRUCTURE OF UNIT
DO NOT USE IN
INCLEMENT WEATHER
OR HIGH WINDS
ACIDS ARE
CORROSIVE. DO
NOT EXPOSE UNIT
TO CORROSIVE
SUBSTANCES
UNIT SHALL ONLY BE
USED ON FIRM AND
LEVEL SURFACES
NEVER TRY MOVING
THE UNIT WHILE
STANDING ON IT
ERECT ON FIRM
AND LEVEL GROUND
NEVER PLACE
ANYTHING UNDER OR
ATTACH ANYTHING TO
UNIT
DO NOT USE
THE UNIT AS
A FOOTBRIDGE
REMOVE OR FASTEN
TOOLS, MATERIAL OR
EQUIPMENT BEFORE
MOVING. NEVER MOVE
A SCAFFOLD WITH
WORKER WITHIN.
LB / KG
MAX. 600 lb
(272 kg)
SCAFFOLD
MAXIMUM LOAD
CAPACITY:
600 lb (272 kg)
300 lb PER
PLATFORM (136 kg)
METAL CONDUCTS
ELECTRICTY
DO NOT STAND OR
ATTEMPT TO CLIMB
THE PLATFORMS WHEN
THEY ARE INSTALLED
ON THE UPPER RUNG
OF THE STRUCTURE