SAFETY GUIDE Issue No. 5
1. Ensure only trained competent persons operate and use the DESKSURFER and a Risk Assessment
has been conducted for Work at Height.
2. Inspect the DESKSURFER before use and have a formal inspection conducted at regular intervals, depending
on frequency of use; keep records of each inspection.
3. Do not use if DESKSURFER is damaged, incomplete or improperly assembled.
4. DESKSURFER must be vertical and used on level and firm floors. Should floors/ground be uneven, OPTION 5,
Adjustable legs, must be specified and used. Level unit using the bullseye spirit level located on the base frame.
5. Ensure Stabilisers/Outriggers are correctly positioned i.e. V marks are aligned, castors are in contact with the
f loor and couplers are clamped tight, using firm thumb and finger pressure on the wing nuts.
6. Ensure all castor wheels are in contact with the floor; when DESKSURFER is positioned for use, apply the foot
brakes on all 4 outboard (of the desk) castors. Apply all six castor brakes when the DESKSURFER is positioned
for use away from desks.
7. Do not raise or lower the mast and platform with a person, or tools and materials, on board the DESKSURFER.
Ensure mast latch hooks are engaged on a rung, or stub rungs, before use.
8. Never allow the DESKSURFER winch wire to become slack by over winding the handle in the DOWN direction.
9. Beware of strong wind conditions including the funnelling effect that can occur with open ended buildings etc.
Do not use the DESKSURFER if wind speed is likely to exceed 7 .7 metres per second, 17mph or Beaufort force
4 (Moderate breeze : dust and paper starts to lift and be blown about).
10. Attatch the two safety bars once inside the DESKSURFER guard railed platform area.
11. Always keep your body within the DESKSURFER guard railed platform area. Reach out with arms and hands
only. Do not stretch.
12. When moving the DESKSURFER, lower the mast and push or pull using manual effort from the base only and
without a person or materials on the platform.
13. Beware of all obstructions, especially overhead; also unguarded electrical supply, power lines and cables.
14. Do not overload the DESKSURFER. The maximum Safe Working Load is 150kg (23.5 stone).
15. If in doubt about the safe use of the DESKSURFER, contact the supplier for advice.
MAINTENACE RULES
1. Keep equipment clean and inspect before and after use for damage. Use serviceable equipment only.
2. All working parts e.g. castors, legs, mast latch and stabiliser clamps should be lubricated lightly with oil as necessary.
3. Repairs should only be carried out by the supplier or other competent person approved by the supplier.
SAFE WORKING LOADS
Maximum Safe Working Load: 150kg (23.5 stone).
EMERGENCY RESCUE
Should a person need rescuing the winch mechanism can be used for lowering the platform, with the person on-board, to the
lowest platform height setting of the respective Desksurfer models designated as 42UM or FM, 49FM, 55FM and 60FM.(Model
35 is a low height unit without a winch).
NOTE: The above is a one off procedure and after the emergency rescue, the DESKSURFER must be quarantined (not be
used) and returned for a thorough check. This check will include re-aligning the mast; changing the winch wire; inspecting and
if necessary changing the winch; checking all fastenings and joints; servicing all moving parts; proof load testing and re-issue of
new Certificate of Conformity; signed and dated Service/Inspection label certifying NO Defects. Should your DESKSURFER be
used for an emergency rescue as related above, then contact the supplier to arrange collection for the above mentioned thor
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ough check to be carried out.
WARNING
INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE DESKSURFER OPERATOR
NSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY GUIDE, MAINTENANCE RULES AND SAFE WORKING LOAD
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FOLD DOWN MAST
RAISING MAST TO VERTICAL POSITION :-
INSTRUCTION 1.
Release lock bolts underside of mast.
INSTRUCTION 2.
lock foot operated castor brakes and raise mast
INSTRUCTION 3.
When mast is upright keep hold of mast in upright posi
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tion whilst engaging both lock bolts.
INSTRUCTION 3a.
Remove mast locking pin (at top of mast) before winding
the winch handle
FORWARD TO:- INSTRUCTION 4
(For rest of operator instructions)
LOWERING MAST TO
HORIZONTAL POSITION :-
Start by locking foot operated castor brakes. Reverse above
instructions and remember before folding down mast (a) re-
move platform (b) insert mast locking pin (at top of mast) (c)
hold mast upright whilst releasing both lock bolts. Then lower
mast carefully to horizontal position and engage both lock bolts
underside of mast
DETACHABLE PLATFORM AND UPRIGHT
MAST
INSTRUCTION 4.
Locate platform hooks onto rungs, or stub rungs or both, for obtain-
ing the desired platform level.
Note: platform (diagonal) support brace may be above or below the
platform, depending on design.
INSTRUCTION 5.
Locate guadrail on to platform.
Note: Half the guardrail (height) may be permanently fixed to the
platform, depending on design.
ENSURE ONLY TRAINED COMPETENT PERSONS OPERATE AND USE THE DESKSURFER
AND A RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN CONDUCTED FOR WORK AT HEIGHT.
Ability International Limited
27 Maxwell Road, Woodston, Peterbrough PE2 7JE (UK)
Tel: +44 (0) 1832 226445 Fax: +44 (0) 1832 226398
Email: [email protected] Web site www.abilityint.com
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 49FM (FOLD DOWN
MAST)
