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INSTRUCTIONS – SAFETY, ASSEMBLY & OPERATION

PORTABLE STAIRS

SAFETY

The manufacturer’s recommended maximum safe working load limit is displayed on the AdjustaStairs and must 
not be exceeded at any time. 

DO NOT USE THE ADJUSTASTAIRS:

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If the total load will exceed the manufacturer’s SWL.

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If the user is affected by alcohol or drugs.

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If any conductors of an overhead electrical powerline are less than 4mtrs from the Safety Stair.

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If the Safety Stair has not be fixed securely to the support surface according to manufacturer’s instructions both 

at the top and base. 

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If the Safety Stair handrails are not in place with bolts securely tightened.

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If the Safety Stair has not been subjected to regular maintenance checks or is known to be defective.

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When the steps are greasy or slippery and poor footing results.

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If the Safety Stair has not been installed correctly and been signed off as fit for use by the site safety supervisor 

or person authorized to do so.

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If the angle of slope of the Safety stair is outside the ranges mentioned in the manufacturers instructions.

STORAGE

AdjustaStairs may be stored outdoors.

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Summary of Contents for ADJUSTASTAIRS

Page 1: ...d The AdjustaStairs is designed and manufactured to the requirements of and AS NZS 1576 1 2010 3 2015 Any operator expected to use or install the Stair should have received training in its safe use and have conducted a risk assessment prior to use There is further general information on safe working at heights in the following websites www workcover nsw gov au www dol govt nz worksafe SafeSmart US...

Page 2: ...e wing nut from the hand tightened bolt in the upper stringer and remove the bolt Slide the bolt into the slot in the handrail post and through the hole in the upper stringer Ensure the head of the bolt fits into the groove in the handrail post extrusion Slide the nylon washer over the bolt and reattach the wing nut Tighten the wing nut at this time The above steps are to be completed on each hand...

Page 3: ...rely to the support surface according to manufacturer s instructions both at the top and base If the Safety Stair handrails are not in place with bolts securely tightened If the Safety Stair has not been subjected to regular maintenance checks or is known to be defective When the steps are greasy or slippery and poor footing results If the Safety Stair has not been installed correctly and been sig...

Page 4: ...Attaches to the top fixing plate of the AdjustaStairs and clamps stairs to a scaffold tubular ledger Ensure top step is level and the clamps firmly tightened before using the Adjustastair BEAM COUPLER Beam coupler can be used in conjunction with Scaffold mount hooks an enables the Adjustastair to attach to a fixed member Coupler a section of 50 x 3mm tube to the mount hook so that it protrudes eit...

Page 5: ...ver the bottom stair stringers spacing it evenly across the join between the stairs Tighten the nyloc nuts firmly Note where the combination of two stairs equals a total length greater than 15 steps and the configuration is a clear span there must be a central support post fitted under the stair to ensure the SWL is maintained AdjustaStairs may be joined for use on a batter or embankment without t...

Page 6: ... by a competent person Guardrails and Stringers In place All guardrails must be in place and bolts secured to prevent movement when stair is emplaced Ensure stringer bolts are sufficiently tightened on 15 17 drill speed setting Top Step Support Foot In place Ensure bolted in position firmly to support surfaces and bolts connecting to stringers are secure If top step has rubber foam grip ensure thi...

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