KRAUSE XS Mobile Scaffold Tower ProTec User Manual

KRAUSE XS Mobile Scaffold Tower ProTec

Product Information

The product is a mobile scaffold tower manufactured by KRAUSE-Werk GmbH & Co. KG.

Manufacturer: KRAUSE-Werk GmbH & Co. KG
Address: Am Kreuzweg 3, D 36304 Alsfeld
Contact: Telefon: +49 (0) 6631 795-0, Telefax: +49 (0) 6631 795-139

Website: www.krause-systems.com
Issue Date: 02.05.2023
Maximum Load: Information not provided in the text-extract.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety Precautions: Before using the mobile scaffold tower, read and understand the general safety information provided in section 15 of the user manual.
2. Assembly: Follow the assembly instructions provided in section 4 of the user manual to set up the mobile scaffold tower.
3. Disassembly: To disassemble the mobile scaffold tower, refer to section 5 of the user manual.
4. Inspection, Care, and Maintenance: Ensure regular inspection, care, and maintenance of the mobile scaffold tower as outlined in section 6 of the user manual.
5. Working Steps: Follow the working steps provided in the table in section 11 of the user manual for safe and efficient use of the mobile scaffold tower.
6. Ballasting: Refer to the ballast details in section 13 of the user manual to determine the appropriate ballasting requirements for the mobile scaffold tower.

Mobile scaffold tower ProTec® XS

1004-2-en
Mobile scaffold tower in accordance with DIN EN 1004-1

General

This manual contains information on how to assemble, disassemble and use the ProTec® mobile scaffold tower. Please read this manual and the safety instructions carefully. This mobile scaffold tower must only be assembled, modified and disas-sembled by qualified personnel. We reserve the right to make technical changes to the mobile scaffold tower described in this document. We do not accept any liability for any printing errors in these Assembly Instructions and User Manual.

Owner’s responsibilities
The owner of this mobile scaffold tower is responsible for ensuring:

• That these Assembly Instructions and User Manual are available to personnel at the site of use.
•  That this mobile scaffold tower will only be used as set out in these Assembly. Instructions and User Manual and without making any modifications to the tower.
• That this mobile scaffold tower is suitable for the work at hand.
• That operating personnel are familiar with the contents, safety instructions and hazard information set out in this manual and comply with and follow the instructions given.
• Compliance with national, regional and local regulations concerning the use of the mobile scaffold tower.
• That personnel do not just receive practical training in the use of this tower, but have also read and understood these Assembly Instructions and User Manual.
•  The provision of any practical training in the use of this tower that may be mandatory in some countries.
• That that this mobile scaffold tower is only used as intended.

Manufacturer
The mobile scaffold tower described in this manual has been manufactured by:

• KRAUSE-Werk GmbH &
• Co. KG Am Kreuzweg 3
• D 36304 Alsfeld
• Telefon: +49 (0) 6631 795-0
• Telefax: +49 (0) 6631 795-139

www.krause-systems.com 

Applicable standards, type approval
The ProTec® series mobile scaffold tower is certified to DIN EN 1004-1. The mobile scaffold tower’s stability and the compo-nents’ design have been verified as conforming to the above requirements using structural calculations. The tower has been safety-tested and certified by TÜV-Süd PRODUCT SERVICE (Type Approval).

Warranty

The exact wording of the warranty is laid out in the supplier’s Terms and Conditions. The manufacturer provides a 5-year warranty from the purchase date for material defects on components. The manufacturer reserves the right to replace or repair defective components at his discretion. Any warranty claims arising in connection with the documentation will be assessed on the basis of the Assembly Instructions and User Manual valid on the date of sale. The warranty does not apply to any damage caused by any or a combination of the following:

• Failure to read or non-observance of the Assembly Instructions and User Manual, in particular the safety instructions, information on intended and improper use, information on maintenance and servicing, and the assembly and disassembly instructions
• Inadequately qualified, unqualified or ill-informed operating personnel
•  Use of non-original spare parts and/or accessories
• Use of damaged, defective or incorrect components
• Increasing the tower’s working height through the use of ladders, crates or other equipment.

Intellectual property rights
The manufacturer owns all of the intellectual property rights relating to the Assembly Instructions and User Manual. Copying the Assembly Instructions and User Manual, including excerpts thereof, is only permitted with the manufacturer’s permis-sion. The manufacturer reserves all rights to patents and utility model registrations. Any breach of the above will be subject to prosecution.

Publication date
The publication date of these Assembly Instructions and User Manual is 02/05/2023.

Product information

Intended use
The mobile scaffold tower described in these Assembly Instructions and User Manual must only be used as specified under DIN EN 1004-1 and the information provided under point 7 in the list of models.
The ProTec® series mobile scaffold tower is a load class 3 tower (200 kg/m² work platform).

CAUTION Do not overload the mobile scaffold tower. Protect the mobile scaffold tower from collapsing – risk of serious or even fatal injury.

Maximum load

• Platform height 2.00 m x 0.60 m: 240 kg; 1 person
• Maximum horizontal force for platforms: 30 kg
• Personnel must only ever work on one working platform at a time.
• Working platforms have to be climbed from the inside of the tower.
• The tower’s maximum standing height must not exceed 12 metres when used in closed indoor spaces and 8 metres when used outdoors.
• The mobile scaffold tower must only be erected on a level floor with adequate load-bearing capacity.
• The tower’s vertical and horizontal alignment has to be checked with a spirit level. The maximum permissible deviation is 1%. Mobile scaffold towers that are not height-adjustable have to be levelled by placing break-proof and non-slip materials underneath the feet.
• Before use, always make sure that all of the required safety precautions have been taken and that the mobile scaffold tower has been set up properly and as described in the Assembly Instructions and User Manual.
• Where required, the mobile scaffold tower may have to be protected from tipping over using ballast and/or outriggers. Please observe the information provided in the ballast tables on page 130 – 131.

Improper use
The mobile scaffold tower must only be used for the intended purpose specified under section 2.1. Any uses other than those are considered improper use. In addition to the above, improper use also comprises the following:

• Creating a bridge between the mobile scaffold tower and a building or another structure.
• Joining several mobile scaffold towers to create a large working platform, birdcage scaffolding or a support structure.
• Using the tower as a stair tower for ascending other mobile work platforms.
• Attaching and using lifting devices on the tower.
• Using the mobile scaffold tower as an attachment point for personal fall ProTec®.
• Using the tower as side ProTec®, e.g. at edges that present fall hazards.

 Safety instructions

Applicable regulations
The mobile scaffold tower’s assembly and disassembly, stability and use is governed by the regulations of EN 1004-1 and EN 1004-2.

Safety instructions for assembly and use

(Please note that regulations on this requirement might differ in other countries)

•  The mobile scaffold tower must only be assembled, disassembled and used by persons who are familiar with this manual.
• Assembling and disassembling the tower requires at least 2 persons.
• The site on which the tower is to be assembled, changed or disassembled has to be checked for potential hazards before commencing that work. Any hazards found have to be removed, avoided or minimised.
• These site checks must include potential hazards presented by unstable ground, slopes, barriers, weather conditions, electrical hazards, high winds generated by tunnel effects when working in open buildings or at the corner of buildings.
• Only ever use undamaged and original parts for the mobile scaffold tower.
• The castors must be locked by pressing down the brake levers and all tower components must be checked for correct assembly and working order before use.
•  Personnel must only ever work on one working platform at a time. All of the sides of this platform must be fitted with comprehensive side ProTec® including toe boards.
• The mobile scaffold tower must only be used up to wind force 6 (~ 45 km/h) and has to be dismantled or moved into a sheltered space and protected from tipping over if winds exceed a force 6.
• Winds in excess of wind force 6 can be identified by the fact that e.g. there will be noticeable resistance walking into the wind.
•  Any working platforms that are used to perform work on have to be fitted with 3-part side ProTec® comprising guardrail sections made up of a top rail and midrail, and toe boards fitted along every side. Any intermediate platforms that are only used during assembly, disassembly’ and when changing the tower’s configuration do not need to be fitted with toe boards.
  • It is prohibited to attach tarpaulins or netting to the mobile scaffold tower.
  • Never climb up or down the outside of the mobile scaffold tower.
  • It is prohibited to lift or attach the mobile scaffold tower to another object or device.
  • Placing external horizontal or vertical loads on the tower can cause it to tip over.
• The mobile scaffold tower has to be anchored down and protected from unauthorised access at the end of the working day.
• Any stabilizers and ballast weights, as well as outriggers and sets of stabilisers, must be fitted as specified in these Assembly Instructions and User Manual.
• It is only permitted to carry tools and materials up the tower.
•  Platforms fitted at a height in excess of one metre must only be accessed and exited through the hatch.
• Do not create a bridge between the mobile scaffold tower and any buildings with planks or similar materials.
• The mobile scaffold tower must not be used as a means to climb onto other structures.

Safety instructions for moving the mobile scaffold tower
Do not move the mobile scaffold tower if there are any materials or persons on it.

•  The mobile scaffold tower must only be moved by hand and on a solid and level surface that is free from any obstacles.
• The mobile scaffold tower must not be moved with the aid of vehicles of any kind.
• The tower must not be moved at a pace faster than normal walking speed.
• The tower must only be moved longitudinally or diagonally.
• The surface on which the mobile scaffold tower is being moved has to be capable of bearing the tower’s weight.
• It is prohibited to raise or attach the mobile scaffold tower to another object or device.
• The mobile scaffold tower must only be moved up to wind force 6 (~ 45 km/h) wind speeds.
• The castors must always be arrested before ascending the tower.

Checking the site of use before assembly, after moving or changing the mobile scaffold tower‘s configuration

The following points must always be checked before every use of the mobile scaffold tower:

•  The mobile scaffold tower always has to be vertical relative to the ground. Where necessary, it may have to be realigned to ensure the same.
• All of the tower’s component must be fitted as set out in the Assembly Instructions and User Manual.
•  The ballast weights and outriggers must be fitted as specified in these Assembly Instructions and User Manual.
• The brakes on the castors have to be locked every time the tower has been moved.
• Make sure there are no electrical hazards.
• Make sure there are no changes in the environment that could pose a hazard to tower’s safe use.

Required tools

• Spirit level

Assembly

General
The mobile scaffold tower must only be assembled once the personnel involved have read the product information (section 2) and safety instructions (section 3) in full. Assembling and disassembling the tower requires at least 2 persons. Mobile scaffold towers with a height in excess of 6 metres require 3 persons to assemble. Only use original parts in compliance with the manufacturer‘s instructions.

Pages 114 and 115 contain a table with the individual steps for assembling the scaffold. Please note that certain steps may have to be repeated multiple times. For this reason, please make sure to perform all of the individual steps shown for your scaffold, which will depend on your scaffold’s height. A detailed explanation of the individual steps can be found from section 12 onwards. If you are planning to build low even working-height platforms (e.g. 6.80 m) with the packages for odd working-height platforms (e.g. 7.80 m), you will need 1 additional diagonal braces Art. no. 912879

INFORMATION ON USING THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The Assembly Instructions describe how to assemble the ProTec® mobile scaffold tower in a number of different configurations. Please read the entire assembly instructions before assembly and take note of the differences between the different assembly options. Depending on the height of the topmost working platform, the mobile scaffold tower will either have to be fitted with ballast weights (version A – page 127) or outriggers (version B – page 127). Please read the corresponding information in this manual.

Fitting the set of stabilisers
If using the mobile scaffold tower on a wall, it can be prevented from tipping over by fitting it with a set of stabilisers. The use of stabilisers does in no way remove the need for the required ballast weights and outriggers. When using stabilisers, always fit at least two stabilisers directly below the topmost working platform (see drawing page 132). Always use ring bolts to fasten the device to the wall.

Attaching ballast to the mobile scaffold tower
Mobile scaffold towers have to be weighed down by placing ballast weights on top of the base rails to ensure the tower‘s stability. Please refer to the corresponding table in the table section starting on page 130 for the number of ballast weights to be used, which depends on the height of the mobile scaffold tower.

After assembly or modification of the mobile scaffold tower‘s configuration
The tower has to be fitted with a sign that is visible from the ground and contains the following minimum information:

• Name and contact details of the person in charge of the site
• Whether or not the mobile scaffold tower is ready for use or not
• The load class and maximum distributed load
• Whether the mobile scaffold tower is only designed for use in closed indoor spaces
• The date the tower was erected

 Disassembling the mobile scaffold tower

The mobile scaffold tower has to be disassembled in reverse order of the relevant assembly instructions.

Inspection, care and maintenance

All of the tower‘s parts must be checked for damage before setting it up and any damaged parts must be replaced. Damaged parts must only be repaired by the manufacturer. Only use original spare parts. Visually inspect the tower to make sure that all of the welds and other materials are free from cracks, and that none of the parts are bent or dented. Make sure that parts such as locks, spindles, castors etc. are in proper working order.
The following components always have to be checked every time before assembling the tower:

• Vertical frame and base sections with castors: check for deformations, dents and cracks
• Diagonal braces and guardrails: check for deformation, dents, cracks and whether the locks work
• Working platforms: check for deformation, dents, cracks and whether the locks work
•  Hatch: make sure hatch works
• Toe boards: condition of wood, cracks
• Swivel castors: castors’ ease of movement and brakes’ effectiveness in stopping the castors from rolling and rotating.
• In adjustable castors, check the spindles’ ease of movement. Check safety locks (locking pins, wing screws) on the vertical frame and base sections with castors
•  Retainers: check for deformation, dents, cracks and secure fit
• The tower‘s components have to be stored in such a way that they cannot become damaged.
• The individual parts have to be stored lying down and protected from weather.
• Components have to be positioned and protected in such a way during transport that they cannot become damaged.
•  The tower components can be cleaned using water and conventional cleaning agents. Any paints spilled on the components can be removed with white spirit.

Do not stand on an unsecured platform.
Never set up bridges between mobile working platforms or between mobile working platforms and other structures.
Maximum tilt during work.

Subject to technical changes, errors and misprints. In case of doubt, please refer to the original German text. All accessories and work equipment shown are not included in the scope of delivery.

Besuchen Sie unsim Internet:
www.krause-systems.com

561125 © 2023 by KRAUSE-Werk D-36304 Alsfeld.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)  >>

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>