IMPORTANT NOTE:

Visually inspect every component prior to use. All like components should have the same shape and dimensions to ensure a safe and stable construction that is `square` and `plumb`.

If an item shows any sign of damage, distortion or corrosion, it should be permanently discarded. Items may have to be cleaned to check that they do not have damage.

Any items with cracks or separation in the welds should not be used.

Rusting items should not be used.

If any doubt regarding the serviceability of a piece exists, do not use it.

Check for hazards and potentially dangerous site conditions.

These may include (but not limited to):-

• power lines and other utilities,
• loose, unstable ground conditions,
• through traffic (including pedestrian),
• operating area of machinery and people (eg cranes slewing, delivery and pick up zones).

Do not commence scaffolding work until the site is safe and ready.

Method

Level the first 4 points for the initial bay of the scaffold.Starting from the highest point, place sole plates and adjustable screw jacks at their approximate final positions.Place standards over two jacks. A second scaffolder then connects these two standards using a transom on the short end, placing the ‘banana’ into the lower ‘vee’ housing, and letting the wedge fall into position.

The second scaffolder then fits a ledger along the longer side, inserting the banana into the higher vee housing. A third standard is then erected and fitted with the installed ledger, giving 2 sides and 3 corners.

The Base of 4 x sole plates, 4 x jacks, 4 x standards, 2 x ledgers and 2 x transoms is then completed, and the distance to the work surface is checked. This should be no more than 225mm, allowing for hop ups.

“Box Out” this base by installing 2 more ledgers and 2 more transoms, 2 metres or 4 star clusters above the base horizontals, or, in accordance with the Scaffold Plan. This may vary to suit 2 metre box outs working down from the Top Working Platform.

With a Level, check that all vertical components are ‘plumb’ and all horizontal components are level.

Adjust using the jacks.

Fix a face brace and an end brace to ensure this bay is safe and steady, as well as square at each corner.

Continue up and along the height and length of the project following this same procedure.

Face braces should be attached every third bay for the entire height of the structure. End Braces (`heel and toe`) are to be attached on exposed ends, for the entire height of the structure.

Structures over 4m high are to be tied back to the building or buttressed. This should be Engineered to suit each individual site.

Ensure that corner fillers are secured on 2 sides and 1 corner, 2 board and 3 board hop ups are secured with tie bars and that all connections are seated and wedged home.

All decks should be ‘full’ with planks. Do not leave gaps or planks missing.

This is the general procedure for erection of the scaffolding.Specific situations require specific application, such areas as Ladder and Access Bays, Tie Patterns, Corner Fillers, Ladder Beams, Truss Transoms, Mesh Guards, Toe Boards etc.

Please discuss your individual requirement with us to arrive at the best solution.