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© 2005 Tractel.  All rights reserved.

CONTENTS

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1.  SKYSAFE COMPONENTS AND GENERAL WARNING

3-6

2.  TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

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3.  TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTI-LEVEL PLATFORMS

3.1 

Two-Level Platforms (Modular Combinations)

8

3.1.1 

Two-Level Platforms (Off Center Loads)

9

3.2

Three-Level Platforms (Modular Combinations)

10

3.2.1 

Three-Level Platforms (Off Center Loads)

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3.3 

Two and three Level Platforms 1000 lb. Hoist

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3.3.1

Two and three Level Platforms 1500 lb. Hoist

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4.  ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 

Assembly of Modular Sections and Horizontal Life Line for 
Multi-Level Platforms 

14

4.2

Set-up of Primary and Secondary wire ropes

15

4.3 

Assembly of Upper Platform End Stirrups and Hoists

16

4.4 

Assembly of Ladder Frames and Vertical Life Line To Upper 
Platform End Stirrups            

16                      

4.5 

Assembly of Mid/Lower Platform assemblies of Ladder Frame 
and Horizontal Lifeline 

17

4.6 

Assembly Of Mid/Lower Platform assemblies with Links

4.7 

Assembly of Bumper Rollers

18

4.8 

Set-up of Outriggers and Counterweight System

18

5.  CHECKS BEFORE USING THE PLATFORM

5.1 

Suspension Points and Support Equipment

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5.2 

Platform

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5.3 

Wire Ropes

19

5.4 

Hoists

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6. USE AND OPERATION OF THE PLATFORM

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7.  INFORMATION FOR MAINTENANCE

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8.  LABELING

21-25

9.  MODULAR SUSPENDED PLATFORM COMPONENTS

9.1 

Component and Spare Part Product Codes

26

skysafe

®

multi-level

modular multi-level suspended platform

Note: must be used with a primary and secondary wire rope 

2 wire ropes per end

assembly

and

operating

instructions

Summary of Contents for skysafe

Page 1: ...manual for TRACTEL GRIPHOIST Inc 110 Shawmut Road P O Box 188 Canton Massachusetts 02021 Tel 781 401 3288 Fax 781 828 3642 Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc As to Load Capacity Only 400S mo...

Page 2: ...f Upper Platform End Stirrups and Hoists 16 4 4 Assembly of Ladder Frames and Vertical Life Line To Upper Platform End Stirrups 16 4 5 Assembly of Mid Lower Platform assemblies of Ladder Frame and Hor...

Page 3: ...e word Meaning of non compliance IMMEDIATE or WARNING possibly imminent Fatal or serious injuries danger CAUTION possibly dangerous Minor Injuries to persons situation Other Advice NOTE possibly dange...

Page 4: ...800D 15 4 57m Vert Life Line PMR0039B 12 3 66m Vert Life Line PMR0038B 9 8 3m Platform Section PMR1800D 3 0 1m Platform Section PMR1600D 6 4 2m Platform Section PMR1700D 9 8 3m Horz Life Line PMR0036B...

Page 5: ...wire ropes and other components of the installation is part of the safety requirements If you have a question call Tractel and or your equipment supplier 11 After each de rigging and before re rigging...

Page 6: ...el it is imperative not to release remove alter or obstruct any part of the equipment under load 26 Never set the Multi level Platform down and remove tension from wire ropes The Multi level platform...

Page 7: ...to deck Link 2 Required MLP1041C 16 7 3 12 3 66 m deck to deck Link 2 Required MLP1042C 24 10 9 15 4 57 m deck to deck Link 2 Required MLP1043C 33 15 Ladder End Stirrup MLP1030D 40 18 Lower Mid End S...

Page 8: ...cities NOTE Configurations below must be used with a 1500 lb rated hoist or greater and 1500 lb rigging devices or greater Platform length 23 ft 7 m 1280 582 Platform length 26 ft 8 m 1360 618 Platfor...

Page 9: ...al or greater to half the weight of the platform and total load capacity of the platform Platform length 23 ft 7 m 500 227 Platform length 26 ft 8 m 500 227 Platform length 29 ft 9 m 500 227 WARNING A...

Page 10: ...ft 8 in 3 m 1350 614 Platform length 13 ft 4 m 1505 684 Platform length 16 ft 6 in 5 m 1620 736 Platform length 20 ft 6 m 1740 791 See Page 13 for platform capacities WARNING All platforms above must...

Page 11: ...13 ft 4 m 500 227 Platform length 16 ft 6 in 5 m 500 227 Platform length 20 ft 6 m 333 151 WARNING All platforms above must be used with a two point suspension system Secondary wire ropes are mandato...

Page 12: ...latform length see Fig 5 If the load is offset toward a hoist reduce the allowable load on that level to 2 3 max allowable rated load All Multi level platforms to be configured with end stirrups only...

Page 13: ...o 2 3 max allowable rated load All Multi level platforms to be configured with end stirrups only DO NOT USE WITH INTERMEDIATE STIRRUPS CONFIGURATION CHART AND MAXIMUM RATED LOAD FOR MULTI LEVEL PLATFO...

Page 14: ...r force the pins into place see fig 9 f Use only the supplied 5 8 inch diameter gravity lock pins and connectors Make sure that the pins are not worn bent or otherwise damaged Never substitute alterna...

Page 15: ...pension point f When using 2 ropes check that the distance between the dual wire ropes of the hoist is the same at both the top and bottom ends g Operator must use a secondary wire rope system and at...

Page 16: ...S For Ladder Frame part MLP1021C MLP1022C MLP1023C and link vertical life line PMR0037B PMR0038B PMR0039B a Always use a platform section with hatch PMR1060D at one end of upper level platform assembl...

Page 17: ...earest to vertical to prevent the pin dislodging see fig 7 and 8 page 14 4 6 CONNECTION OF MID LOWER PLATFORM ASSEMBLIES TO LADDER FRAME LINK HORIZONTAL LIFE LINE a Assemble or move the mid lower plat...

Page 18: ...oisting rope If tiebacks cannot be perpendicular to the face of the building or structure opposing angle tiebacks shall be used One tieback is required within 25 of the centerline Two tiebacks are req...

Page 19: ...Check that all connectors pins nuts and bolts are securely installed and fastened b Check the mounting connections of the hoists c Ensure that the platform is structurally intact d Ensure that the lo...

Page 20: ...mechanisms Press the up button The platform should lift If not call an electrician to check the power supply Never operate the platform if lifting is through the down button Keep the platform level To...

Page 21: ...2005 Tractel All rights reserved 21 CLASSIFIED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC AS TO LOAD CAPACITY 400S FIG 18 PART 7112A0128 FIG 19 PART 7112A0134 MODULAR PLATFORM MP03...

Page 22: ...2 PART 7112A0120 WARNING WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK METAL SCAFFOLDING MUST NOT BE USED WHERE IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WARNING RISK OF INJURY ACIDS AND OTHER CORROSIVE SU...

Page 23: ...overhang end G Assemble the platform on a safe and level working surface H Do not allow unrestrained objects such as barrels boxes loose brick tools and debris to accumulate on decking I Do not use a...

Page 24: ...e force 5 Use only original 5 8 inch diameter gravity lock pins Make sure that pins are not worn bent or otherwise damaged 6 After each pin is installed ensure that the gravity lock is rotated closed...

Page 25: ...B SKYSAFE 9 2 75m Link Vertical Life Line Kit 3 1 PMR0038B SKYSAFE 12 3 66m Link Vertical Life Line Kit 4 2 PMR0039B SKYSAFE 15 4 57m Link Vertical Life Line Kit 5 2 SPARE PARTS PIN0002B SKYSAFE Conne...

Page 26: ...el All rights reserved 26 skysafe multi level modular multi level platform General Instructions Assembly Instructions Product Identification Label Fig 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 Load configuration label Fig...

Page 27: ...nt of our products the TRACTEL GROUP reserves the right to modify the specifications of the equipment described in this manual As a result illustrations may not represent exactly the product you recei...

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