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Layout Planning
1. Tied or Free-Standing
a. Consider if structure is available to tie or not.
b. Consider height of work and if indoor or outdoor.
2. Single or Twin Mast?
a. Consider straight runs of wall and shared setups, ground
obstructions,etc.
3. Determine Platform Length
a. 6.5 ft for single mast platform or longest straight run w/o going over
750 lbs rated load on each climbing unit.
4. Mast Locations
a. What is the mast distance from the wall? Will there be any special
provisions for ground support needed?
5. Tie Locations
a. 18 ft (5.5 m) is Maximum Tie Spacing. Consider tie locations that
provide solid anchorage. Allow for areas of wall where no ties can go,
requiring more ties.
6. Component Quantities
a. Climbing Units
b. Platform Supports
c. Platforms
d. Masts
e. Ties
f. Bases
7. Accessory Items
a. Drills
b. Cords
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Power source location or generator needed.
c. Cribbing or Sill needed (extreme setups only)
d. Etc.
LAYOUT PLANNING
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