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6-2 Instructions for moving the scaffolding
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Mobile scaffolding can only be moved manually on solid level ground
where there are no obstacles either on the ground or overhead.
Normal walking speed should be considered the maximum speed for
moving scaffolding.
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Only move the scaffolding over ground with a maximum slope of 3%.
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Never tow mobile scaffolding with a motor vehicle.
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Never move scaffolding when the wind is higher than 35Km/H.
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The ground on which the mobile scaffolding is to be moved must be
capable of bearing load paths.
Provide for tracks when on soft ground.
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Scaffolding MUST NEVER BE MOVED with any persons or equipment on it.
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Do not lift up scaffolding with a crane or a gantry.
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The X-Tower can be moved by one person. It must always be “pushed”. but never
“pulled”.
Chapter 7: Inspection, servicing and maintenance
Systematically inspect parts before assembly, especially:
- Wheel treads and brakes.
- Safety devices.
- Hooks for work floors and their fixtures.
- Work-floor and skirting board plywood.
Any part that has been:
- Permanently distorted
- Drilled.
- Notched (by grinding for example…)
- Subject to serious rusting
... must be discarded!
Replace the component whenever you are in doubt.
When replacing a component, it MUST be replaced by a part that is similar to the original.
Keep parts clean and safety devices in good running order.
