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8.2 Use
a) It is not permitted to increase the height of the scaffolding using ladders, crates or other
devices;
b) it is compulsory to access the work platform from inside the tower, according to one of the
three possibilities planned.
c) where possible, the mobile access towers used outside buildings must be fastened securely
to the building or another structure;
d) it is forbidden to approach electrical lines under than 5.00 metres;
e) lifting the tools and materials up to the work platform must be carried out inside the
tower, from level to level, through a trapdoor, using adequately sized ropes with manual
traction. When this is not possible, lifting can be carried out outside the tower, always
using adequately sized manual traction ropes, for loads not over 50 Kg and lifted in a
vertical direction parallel to the tower and at a distance from it to remain inside the area
used by the stabilizer braces.
f) it is not permitted to rest and use lifting devices;
g) it is forbidden to jump on the scaffolding;
h) it is not permitted to implement tower connections between an access tower and a building;
i) access towers are not designed to be lifted and suspended (e.g. using a building site crane).
8.3 Movement procedure
a) the mobile access towers can only be moved manually, on compact, smooth surfaces free
of obstacles, perfectly level and in the absence of wind;
b) before moving, lift the adjustable feet off the ground, if present, and the stabilizer brackets
by a quantity not over 20 mm and release the brake on the wheels;
c) during movement, normal walking speed must not be surpassed;
d) during movement on the tower, no materials or people should be on it;
e) after movement, insert the brakes on the 4 wheels, level the tower again as indicated in
point 4.3.4.1 c), move the stabilier braces downwards to guarantee perfect adhesion with
the ground.
9 CHECKS, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
a) eliminate, after a certain number of uses at the operator’s discretion, encrustation caused
by mortar, cement, paint, etc., possibly on the various parts;
b) keep the tightening and adjustment screws well lubricated, if present;
c) before each assembly, check the perfect status of the components, replacing worn
or damaged parts with others of the same type and strictly original, according to the
manufacturer’s instructions;
d) in movement, transport and storage, take care not to subject any of the parts composing
the loaded towers which can generate permanent deformations, therefore avoid untidy
stacks and stacks of materials with differing characteristics.
e) every six months, completely service the equipment; the results of such servicing should
be recorded in the specific table.