zarges ZAP Safemaster S, Assembly And Use Instructions

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Lubricating moving parts
• Lubricate all moving parts with conventional lubricating
oil. Select a thin-bodied oil when using the product in
winter.
• Dispose of oil-soaked cleaning rags according to the
relevant environmental regulations.
WARNING
Slippery standing surfaces are a source of fall hazard!
Lubricating oil and liquids on standing surfaces can cause
personnel to fall and injure themselves.
• Wipe off excess oil.
• Clean off any soiling (e.g. wet paint, snow).
7.1 Commercial use
For commercial use, it is necessary to have the ladder
periodically inspected by a competent person to ensure it is in
good working order (visual inspection and functional check).
It is crucial to define the type, scope and schedule of the
necessary inspections. The intervals between inspections
depend on the operating conditions, especially the
frequency of use, the stress the product is subject to during
use, and the frequency and severity of previously found
defects.
The user must ensure that defective ladders are removed
from use and stored in such a way that makes it impossible
for them to be used until they are properly repaired or
disposed of.
The complete inspection sheet can be downloaded from the
manufacturer's website.
7.2 Periodic inspections
The ladder must be regularly inspected for operational
safety by a competent person. The competent person is to
be authorised by the user to perform the required inspection
and shall take part in seminars required by law of the country
in question.
• The inspection intervals must be appropriate for the specific
operating conditions.
• Inspection must be carried out at least once a year.
• The inspection must be documented. Check sheets for
inspection of the ladder are available on the ZARGES
homepage.
• After the product has passed the inspection, attach the
ZARGES inspection plate (order no. 828384 or 828385) to it.
The month and year in which the next inspection is due must
be clearly visible.
Defective or incomplete ladders and parts may no longer
be used.
Stiles/legs
• Check for deformation, bending, twisting and cracks.
• Check for dents, damage, sharp edges, corrosion, chipping,
burrs and signs of wear.
• Check the condition of the attachment points for other parts.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Anti-splay mechanism
• Check for warping, dents, cracks and proper functioning of
the fastening elements.
• Check for damage and corrosion.
Fittings, hinges
• Check for damage, cracks, bends and corrosion.
• Check for signs of wear and proper functioning.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Rungs, treads, guide brackets, platform
• Check for deformation and cracks.
• Check for dents, damage, sharp edges, chipping, burrs and
signs of wear.
• Check that they are securely attached to the stiles.
• Check for signs of wear and for proper functioning of the
locking mechanisms (e.g. locking latch, rung hook).
Ladder feet, castors
• Check for damage and corrosion.
• Check for signs of wear and proper functioning.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Markings
• Check for legibility and damage.
Accessories
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Soiling, dirt
• Check for soiling caused by paint, dirt, grease and oil.
8 Transportation and storage
• Store ladders in such a way that they cannot be damaged
(e.g. bent or twisted).
• Protect ladders from the influence of weather and keep
them from unauthorised use (e.g. by children) while they are
in storage.
• While transporting ladders to or from the place of storage,
they should be properly secured to keep them from sliding
and prevent impact and accidents.
• Do not throw the ladders during loading and unloading.
• When transporting ladders, properly secure them on a
vehicle's roof racks or in its interior.