Reechcraft PowerPole, Operators Safety Manual

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7. Stop the platform, pull the rope to rotate the tie back into position,
and reconnect and secure the tie to the mast. Be sure the rope is
contained properly to not interfere with operation of the platform
and tie.
8. To pass a tie while lowering the platform, approach the tie with care,
slowing the speed down on the climbing unit. Stop just above the tie.
9. Disconnect the tie and rotate it down toward the structure until it lays
flat on the wall. Be sure there is adequate distance to clear the tie with
the work platform before continuing.
10. Continue to lower the platform below the tie and stop the platform.
Finish by reconnecting and securing the tie to the mast.
11. Alternatively, a v-brace may be used for a middle tie. To pass a
v-brace, approach the brace with care and stop the platform when the
connection to the mast is easy to reach. Disconnect the middle
v-brace from the mast and allow the v-brace to hang down on the
structure with the tie chain. Be sure there is adequate distance to clear
the v-brace with the work platform before continuing.
12. Continue to raise the platform just past the tie point of the v-brace.
Reconnect and secure the v-brace to the mast and structure.
13. To pass a v-brace while lowering the platform, approach the v-brace
with care, slowing the speed down on the climbing unit. Stop just
above the v-brace.
14. Disconnect the brace from the mast and allow the v-brace to hang
down the structure with the tie chain.
15. Continue to lower the platform below the tie point and stop.
Reconnect and secure the v-brace to the mast and structure.
PASSING A MIDDLE TIE (cont’d)
Fig. 6.11