ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING – ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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1. Element name Index Weight Steel girder roof 0 4 m short 502140 EE MF Steel girder roof 0 4 m long 502240 30 19 Alu crosshead 0 6 m e501006 27 Alu crosshead 0 9 m e501009 33 Alu crosshead 1 2 m e501012 S8 Alu crosshead 1 6 m e501016 BA Alu crosshead 1 9 m e501019 58 Alu crosshead 3 0 m e501030 85 Alu crosshead 4 0 m e501040 102 Alu crosshead 5 0 m e501050 PET Alu crosshead 6 0 m e501060 15 2 2 Girder connector with fasteners L 0 4 m e502000 92 es Pass by girder transom 0 78 m e503407 28 il Alu stairs 2 57 m 286225 251 Alu stairs 3 07 m 286230 29 9 Transverse U transom 0 36 m e372403 9m i Transverse U transom 0 73 m e372407 3 1 j j Stairs external railing 2 0 x 2 57 m 374925 18 6 Stairs external railing 2 0 x 3 07 Mm _ 374930 20 6 Stairs internal railing 2 0 x 3 0 m e286300 156 A g my Railing s grip 374800 09 g Wall tie 0 4m 286504 16 Walltie 0 5 m 286505 1 9 Wall tie 0 8 m e286508 2 9 Wall tie 1 1 m e286511 3 9 Wall tie 1 3 m e286513 4 5 Wall tie 1 5 m e286515 5 2 Walltie 1 9 m e286519 6 5 Girder pipe connector with fasteners e376700 1 8 38 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Element name Index Weight Pipe coupler e581701 1 6 Alu overpass 4 25 m e491042 32 7 Alu overpass 52. WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 34 2m a SS Pe esac Feb gt i Ro Fa St 2am EEN jy STER fl Pd i E ije a i NERS EN CRSR ESE SESSE X XXX RERER INES ENERERERES N o 3 07 m E 0 73 m osem 34 2m H ozm EA E Zap af Sewers HE H A l A a IE alt Pal J G FE RES SRSA GNN 1 09 m 27 28 Circulation path anchoring scheme Y long coupling anchor pe double V anchor e single anchor N vertical brace protective railings horizontal transom ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL n el it l ee KAYATA TA TA YAVA TA TAATA TA TATATATA WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site HER MEE ws Fm Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 3 General requirements and safety rules during scaffolding assembly and use 3 1 All the workers hired for scaffolding assembly and disassembly should be trained for specific scaffolding assembly and be authorized by training centres approved by Instytut Mechanizacji Budownictwa i G rnictwa Skalnego w War
3. When the scaffolding is low mount standard platforms Please remember that according to the needs platforms can be attached with pipe type transom 48 mm or U type transom Each platform should be secured see Fig 9 section 2 1 4 bays where system working platforms are not mounted should be braced with horizontal brace in the bays with vertical braces Fig 2 36 Illustrated assembly stage 2 2 6 At the height of second platform anchor the scaffolding to the facade with wall ties normal couplings and anchor eye bolts In certain areas of construction grid vertical braces must be mounted Single level should contain at least two braces After anchoring the scaffolding curbs must be mounted on working and safety platforms It is crucial during assembly to mount horizontal brace in the bays where vertical brace is mounted but there is no platform WARNING Anchoring must be performed concurrently with scaffolding assembly 14 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Fig 2 37 Example of anchoring the scaffolding to the facade 2 2 7 Protective canopy can be mounted at the height of first platform level It can be performed by expanding the platform and installing roof brackets as shown in the illustration in section 2 1 10 2 2 8 Cross bars and stringers of higher level is mounted from the level below The same rule applies to platform assembly Before the assembly of platforms for higher level br
4. 2002 Couplings centring plungers and foot sets used in working and load bearing scaffoldings made of steel pipes Requirements and examination procedures PN EN 39 2003 Steel pipes for scaffolding construction Technical regulations for the delivery process ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1 3 General rules of scaffolding assembly 1 3 1 Before commencing the assembly the scaffolding ground base needs to be checked It has to absorb the loads coming from the weight and vertical forces present on the scaffolding Load bearing capability of the ground base on which the scaffolding has been placed cannot be lower than 10 MPa Load bearing capability is established according to PN 81 B 03020 In case of construction bases and base reinforcement the scaffolding placement should meet the requirements of PN M 47900 2 section 4 4 1 3 2 The proper placement of the scaffolding main level requires the use of plumbing jig and 500 g hammer that is used for wedging together separate elements 1 3 3 Screw footing should be placed on wooden base perpendicular to the wall At least two footings should be placed on asingle wooden base Threaded plunger in the frame has to inter operate with a stand s pipe at minimum length of 150 mm 1 3 4 Install the primary elements on the screw footings The units of footings and primary elements should be connected with transoms The transoms act here as stringers and cross beams 1 3 5 D
5. O transom 4 14 m e371840 13 9 Reinforced O transom steel 1 09 m e372210 6 4 _ Double steel O transom 1 57 m e373615 9 3 Double steel O transom 2 07 m e373620 12 1 Double steel O transom 2 57 m e373625 15 0 Double steel O transom 3 07 m e373630 17 9 Steel U transom 0 36 m e372403 19 Steel U transom 0 73 m e372407 ad Reinforced U transom steel 1 09 m e372410 6 1 Double steel U transom 1 57 m e373515 9 7 Double steel U transom 2 07 m 373520 12 6 Double steel U transom 2 57 m 373525 15 6 Double steel U transom 3 07 m e373530 18 6 Platform protection 0 36 m e374503 0 6 Platform protection 0 73 m 374507 1 3 Platform protection 1 09 m e374510 1 9 J Platform protection 1 57 m e374515 3 0 gt Platform protection 2 07 m 374520 4 0 gt Platform protection 2 57 m e374525 4 9 Platform protection 3 07 m e374530 5 8 Special U transom 2 platforms 372507 43 AA s a Special U transom 8 platforms e372510 fal _ eo ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Element name Index Weight Overlay O transom 0 78 m 372607 4 0 a Overlay O transom 1 09 m e372610 5 4 i Wooden curb 0 73 m e375107 28 Wooden curb 1 09 m e375110 3 2 Wooden curb fire resistant 1 57 m e375115 4 4 Wooden cur
6. and regulations regarding scaffoldings During the design assembly disassembly and general use of the scaffoldings it is crucial to respect all the norms and regulations mentioned in This manual Regulation of the Minister of Labour and Social Policy of 28 August 2003 establishing general rules for occupational safety and health consolidated text Journal of Laws No 169 03 item 1650 as amended Regulation of the Minister of Economy of 30 October 2002 regarding minimal requirements for occupational safety and health as far as the use of machines by workers during working hours Journal of Laws No 191 02 item 1596 as amended Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 6 February 2003 regarding occupational safety and health during construction works Journal of Laws No 47 03 item 401 PN M 47900 1 1996 Steel standing working scaffoldings Definitions division and main parameters PN M 47900 2 1996 Steel standing working scaffoldings Pole scaffolding made of pipes PN M 47900 3 1996 Steel standing working scaffoldings Frame scaffoldings PN EN 12811 1 2004 Provisional structures used at a construction site Scaffoldings Conditions for the production and general design rules PN EN 12810 1 2004 Facade scaffolding made of prefabricated elements Technical specifications of the products PN EN 12810 2 2004 Facade scaffolding made of prefabricated elements Particular design and construction methods PN EN 74
7. beneath scaffoldings Performing construction repair works along public sidewalks often requires constructing secured passageways for pedestrians An example of secured passageway is presented in the illustration below Fig 2 21 Exemplary pedestrian passageway System solution must be realized accordingly to scheme presented below System platforms on the canopy must be attached to U transoms with steel cord The scaffolding must be anchored at the level of platforms placed above and below the protective canopy Double U transom Fill with system platforms or planks covered with shock absorption material that protects against falling objects Protective roof bracket Pipe connector Vertical standard 2 5 m Collar base starter Steel footing Fig 2 1 Passageway set up with the use of scaffolding base expansion and roof bracket 10 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 1 11 Scaffolding entrances Standard solution for vertical communication on the scaffoldings consists of entrances and passings made with inter floor ladders or pass by aluminium platforms see Fig 2 22 and 2 23 Fig 2 22 scaffolding entrance with the use of steel inter floor ladder and Fig 2 23 scaffolding entrance with the use overlay transom of pass by aluminium platforms equipped with aluminium ladders 2 1 12 Scaffoldings near eaves When conducting construction repair works near roof s edge remember to mount horizontal transoms on vertic
8. board with a warning sign about the crossing being inactive Red light must be placed at the barrier during night 3 23 Information board about working platform s permissible load must be placed on scaffolding visible spot 3 24 When using scaffolding during winter or during heavy snow remove the snow from scaffolding before proceeding with work 3 25 Scaffolding storage and transport must comply with the provisions of PN M 47900 2 1996 Standing steel made working scaffoldings Pole scaffolding made of pipes 3 26 Use only genuine undamaged system parts during assembly 3 27 Permissible offset for estimated anchoring places equals 0 2 m When there is a need to anchor the scaffolding further away from scaffolding node make individual design for the scaffolding WARNING Maximum bay length for facade set up scaffolding equals L 3 07 m This kind of bay requires the use of steel or aluminium platforms The OHS general rules specific for this branch must be obeyed during scaffolding work 32 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 4 Product marking system All products made by ALTRAD Mostostal are certified with ISO 9001 The indicating markings are in the form of permanent imprints 0 7 mm deep and are placed in the areas indicated in technical specification Additionally manufacturer and or client stickers are placed according to individual agreement Element marking cold work mark punch A 75 XYY gene
9. brace 3 Vertical standard 9 Working platform 4 Transverse transom O type or U type 10 Circulation path platform 5 Horizontal O transom 11 Curb 6 Longitudinal railing horizontal O transom 12 Anchoring 2 1 4 Platform assembly Platform assembly with U transom stages Fig 2 8a Stage 1 Fig 2 8b Stage 2 Fig 2 8c Stage 3 Fig 2 8d Stage 4 WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Fig 2 9 Example of platform assembly with U transoms The platforms as delivered by the producer for U profile assembly are not equipped with safety devices against wind They are secured with a special element as shown in the above illustration Platform assembly with O transom Fig 2 10 Example of platform assembly with O transoms The platforms as delivered by the producer for O profile assembly are equipped with safety devices against wind Platforms when composed into working platform are protected from de latching by rotation of platform s safety device as shown in the illustration above 2 1 5 Side protections According to norm requirements every working and safety platform has to have complete safety measures Platforms with complete safety measures include main and pass by railings as well as curbs Fig 2 11 Example of
10. overlap method are presented below When using planks for making working platforms please comply with the guidelines presented in the table below Please remember that the spacing of supports under the planks cannot exceed 500 mm It is also important that the gap between planks in butt placement is equal or smaller than 20 mm and the size of plank overlap is at least 200 mm WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL W Z Or 399 m Kyi gs Overlay O transom A Lar f Fig 2 30 Butt placement of planks Fig 2 31 Overlapping planks Table 2 2 e Permissible span m for platforms made of wood or planks according to table 8 DIN 4420 T1 i Platform or plank thickness cm se am Platform or plank width cm group 3 00 3 50 4 00 4 50 5 00 rr 20 1 25 1 50 1 75 2 25 2 50 B 24 and 28 125 1 75 225 250 275 3 20 1 25 150 175 2 25 250 24 and 28 1 25 1 75 2 00 2 25 2 50 5 20 24 28 1 25 1 25 1 50 1 75 2 00 6 20 24 28 1 00 1 25 1 25 1 50 1 75 2 2 Scaffolding assembly in facade set up 2 2 1 Scaffolding assembly begins at the lowest area of the ground Wooden are placed under stands adjusted footings in spacing determined by the established length of the scaffolding bay A
11. scaffolding with side protection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Side protections detailed information a each working platform must be secured with longitudinal curb and two horizontal transoms railings mounted in stand s plates at the distance of 0 5 m or 1 m measuring from vertical platform b it is allowed to omit railings and curbs at the building side of the platform but only if the gap between the wall and platform s edge does not exceed 0 2 m and when the platform s height does not exceed 1 m from the ground level c extreme ends of the scaffolding platform must be secured with transverse curb and transverse railing horizontal transoms d it is forbidden to step on the railing e it is allowable to secure the platform with net screen 2 1 6 Corner assembly The system allows simple construction of different kinds of corners Selected examples of corner construction are presented below Mad _ Fig 2 12 Corner made with two Fig 2 13 Corner made with Fig 2 14 Corner made stands three stands and a bracket with four stands 2 1 7 Expansion brackets When larger working platform is needed expansion the following illustrated examples can be implemented Exemplary expansion with a 0 36 m and 0 73 m high bracket with transoms and system braces ml Fig 2 15 Expansion made with a Fig 2 16 Expansion made with Fig 2 17 Expansion made with two bracket transoms braces When c
12. to be fixed or replaced 3 11 Each scaffolding after assembly and before its use must undergo operational tests The tests should be performed each time the assembly works are completed according to PN M 47900 2 1996 Standing steel made working scaffoldings Pole scaffolding made of pipes section 7 3 Assembled scaffolding test at the user s site The test must be concluded with a report 3 12 During its use the scaffolding undergoes the following inspections a everyday inspection performed by scaffolding foreman b decade inspections every 10 days performed by scaffolding maintenance technician or engineering technical worker c ad hoc inspections performed by the commission including construction manager certified construction professional and a foreman Ad hoc inspections are inspections performed after heavy rains lightning strikes strong winds ground tremors etc environmental phenomena During inspection the following must be checked condition of security measures railings curbs condition of platforms gaps between platforms damages loads on the platforms circulation paths ladder attachment entry latch performance condition of winches and supportive structure security measures against falling of the upper platforms and platforms installed on brackets condition of rotary couplings condition of scaffolding ground base anchoring strength condition
13. up to 2 07 m short version or 2 07 m up to 3 7 m long version The lightness of the structure makes the set relocation to the next scaffolding level after the work is finished on the previous level easy for the fitters Assembly stages 1 Assembly post consists of two pipes that can be rotated and moved against joint axis This allows the catch opening and closing During proper installation of the post the bolt in the bottom catch enters the opening in the closing metal plate Fig 2 6a 2 Mount the post on the stand by lifting and rotating the external pipe so the bottom catch leans on the upper railing of the scaffolding transom Fig 2 6b 3 Mount the telescopic railing in the eye of the post 4 Mount the other end of the telescopic railing in the eye of the post not yet mounted 5 Mount the second post in the same manner as the first section 2 on the other end of the scaffolding bay 6 After stands and transoms has been mounted on the upper level of the scaffolding the Safety Kit can be relocated onto subsequent level by opening the railing post s catches and closing them on the higher level Telescopic railing does not need to be dismounted during this procedure ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 1 3 Main elements Scaffolding from the wall point of view Fig 2 7 Fig 2 7 Fig 2 7a 1 Steel adjusted footing 7 Front end railing horizontal O transom 2 Collar base starter 8 Vertical
14. 2 m e491052 39 0 Alu overpass 6 1 m e491061 46 0 Alu overpass 7 1 m e491071 2 5 i Al u post for railing e491001 2 5 Railing clamp e491002 0 3 Clamp for alu gang board e491003 Ee Transport beam e571173 26 3 ME aa Footing with two nuts e571175 4 1 Castor 200 mm MP 116 46 wy Anchor eye bolt 0 19 m e511018 0 3 A Anchor eye bolt 0 23 m e511023 0 4 Normal coupling e581119 0 8 Ge Rotary coupling 2581319 19 lt a Anchor coupling 2284610 0 9 lay In line coupling e581419 15 Wedge coupling normal e373901 1 2 Hy Wedge coupling rotary e373001 ae Wy Rosette clamp 371200 1 1 3 Assembly post e206600 63 N Telescopic railing 1 5 m 2 07 m e206800 3 45 Telescopic railing 2 07 m 3 7 m 206700 4 23 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL SCAFFOLDING COMMISSION PROTOCOL 1 Protocol reg no 2 Scaffolding acceptance date 3 Scaffolding assembly contractor FEE AR EO ES 4 Scaffolding user Assembly ordering party 5 Scaffolding s technical overview type model scaffolding parameters place of assembly working platforms permissible load special equipment ground s resistance grounding dates for subsequent scaffolding inspections scaffolding appropr
15. 20c 15 1 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 57 m O with crossbeam e495525c 18 3 Steel plank 0 32 x 3 07 m O with crossbeam e495530c 21 4 Steel plank 0 32 x 0 73 m O e495607 6 6 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 09 m O T e495610 9 0 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 57 m O e495615 12 3 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 07 m O e495620 15 7 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 57 m O e495625 19 1 Steel plank 0 32 x 3 07 m O e495630 22 4 Steel plank 0 32 x 0 73 m O e495607c 6 3 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 09 m O e495610c 8 5 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 57 m O e495615c 11 6 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 07 m O e495620c 14 7 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 57 m O e495625c 17 9 Steel plank 0 32 x 3 07 m O e495630c 21 0 Alu plywood platform 0 61 x 1 09 m U e491110 10 7 Alu plywood platform 0 61 x 1 57 m U e491115 13 8 Alu plywood platform 0 61 x 2 07 m U e491120 17 0 Alu plywood platform 0 61 x 2 57 m U e491125 19 9 Alu plywood platform 0 61 x 3 07 m U e491130 23 0 Alu plywood pass by platform 0 61 x 2 57 m U 0492325 26 8 Alu plywood pass by platform 0 61 x 3 07 m U 492330 29 7 Pass by alu platform 0 61 x 2 07 m O e492620 20 3 Pass by alu platform 0 61 x 2 57 m O 0492625 28 1 Pass by alu platform 0 61 x 3 07 m O e492630 31 0 Pass by alu platform 0 61 x 1 57 m U no ladder e492515 16 2 Pass by alu platform 0 61 x 2 07 m U no ladder 2492520 19 4 Pass by alu platform 0 61 x 2 57 m U no ladder 492525 22 3 Pass by alu platform 0 61 x 3 07 m U no ladder e492530 25 2 Inter storey ladder 0 32 x 2 14 m e511600 11 1 A
16. ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1 Technical overview general rules of scaffolding assembly and use 1 1 Scaffolding OvervieW ie ie ee ee ee ee ee Re Re AR eee ea AR eens ee ee ee de ee 1 2 Norms and regulations regarding scaffolding eise see se de se se ee 1 3 General rules of scaffolding assembly ee ee ee Ee Re ee ek ee 2 Scaffolding 2 1 Basic elements assembly partial examples iii ee ER ER ke ee 2 1 1 ROTAX Plus NOG sasie as Ese eie BR SR ER ER ES OR SE RE EN SERS 2 1 2 Assemby hints for safer uS iii ee ee ee ke ke ee eee ke ke eek dee 21 21 Safety kil ss EER ESE EE DE ER ES GE EG EE GE GE Ge ei 2 1 3 Maim elements ss iese EE EERDER N EE AS EER ERG EED ESE EERS DERE EER 2 1 4 Platform assembly iii ee ee ek ER ER ee Ke tees ee ee ke ke ee ee Re ee 2 1 5 Side protectiOnS iis ie de ee Ee ee ke ER ee ee ke Re Re AR ee ee ee ee 2 1 6 otierass rDI ss EE ES ER EE DE GE De 2 1 7 Expansion brackets iis ee ee se ee ee ee ee ee Re GR ee ER ese ee ee ea 2 1 8 PANGMONS EE EE N LENE ENN ARENES 2 1 9 Span beams gate CroSSiNgS cceeeeeeeeee Re ee ek ek ee ee 2 1 10 Pathways beneath scaffoldingS iii ee ee ek ek ee ke teeta eee 2 1 11 Scaffolding entranceS eie ek ee ee Ee ke ee ee ee este Re ee Re ee 2 1 12 Scaffoldings near eaveS iese si de ee Re eee AR ee Ke kk ke de Ke ee 2 1 13 Openings and scaffolding adjustment iese e
17. ROTAX Plus node s anchoring disk is equipped with 8 anchoring sockets allowing the same number of elements to be attached Sockets are in two shapes 4 large and 4 small Elements that can be smoothly adjusted in the range of 30 degrees can be installed in large openings Installation of elements in small openings allows to easy obtain rectangular scaffolding net screen The node allows the connection of main elements stands transoms and vertical braces Stand s pipe has built in anchoring discs spaced by 500 mm It allows gradual placement of working platform and easy way for additional working surfaces to be built in Elements assembly is performed by hammering the head s wedge part of additional element placed inside of the anchoring disc s socket with 500 g hammer see illustration below RA Fig 2 2a Fig 2 2b Fig 2 2c Fig 2 2d Fig 2 2a 2 2b and 2 2c transoms and braces with anchoring disk assembly stages Fig 2 2d and 2 2e example of node built in 2 1 2 Assembly hints for safer use Personal protective equipment must be used during assembly disassembly and use of the scaffolding The following illustrations provide exemplary locations for attachment of the before mentioned equipment for grater safety of service Fig 2 3 Attachment location for personal protection equipment WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding as
18. a 7 Mount O transoms and double transoms 8 Brace each wall 9 Install pass by communication platform 10 Assemble next level of scaffolding as explained in section 5 6 7 11 Install railings in the communication area internal railing is made of couplings and universal pipes 12 Assemble next scaffolding level 13 On main platform and on safety platform install all the remaining platforms curbs and railings During tower scaffolding assembly the following rules must be observed when assembling the scaffolding outside the building the ratio of scaffolding height H to the smallest dimension of the base B must be equal or smaller that 3 when assembling the scaffolding inside the building the ratio of scaffolding height H to the smallest dimension of the base B must be equal or smaller that 4 Pipe couplings WARNING Presented set up examples are non standard structures always perform structure safety analysis 2 4 Load bearing scaffolding Spatial load bearing scaffolding is a supportive structure that relocates large loads Load bearing scaffolding is ideal for supporting ceilings They are constructed in the same way as tower scaffoldings with special attention directed into bracing of the structure Ground base s load bearing capability and load distribution from ceilings and supported elements is crucial for this kind of solution Wooden beams must be placed under each scaffolding footing in ord
19. ace the stands of the currently assembled level While mounting all the elements on the stands please make sure they are properly attached by hammering the head s wedge into the anchoring disc Wedges should be hammered downwards Fig 2 38 Scaffolding with mounted plattonns WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at he constuction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 15 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL During stands assembly secure the stands from detaching by shifting the safety cotter pin Corner connections for stands need to be secured with elastic pin due to collision of the safety cotter with a transverse curb Avoid connecting the stands outside scaffolding nodes Working and safety platform has to be secured with curbs and two stringers horizontal O transoms that also act as protective railings 2 2 9 If the bay requires broadening then it can be achieved by mounting steel 0 36 m high bracket at the internal side of the N GATT eee hh f PER Fig 2 39 Working platform secured with curbs and stringers scaffolding facade set up as well as 0 73 m and 0 36 m high steel bracket at the external side of the scaffolding facade set up as shown in the illustrations in section 2 1 7 Scaffolding broadening from external side is only permissible on one level for entire height of the sca
20. al stands covering the full height of working platform s level 4 pieces Covering the working level stands with net screen or canvas will protect the elements rolling down from the roof from falling outside the scaffolding Fig 2 24 Example 1 Fig 2 25 Example 2 WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 11 12 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 1 13 Openings and scaffolding adjustment In order to make bypasses of the elements passing through platforms surface use transoms applied as shown in the illustrations below Fig 2 26a Overlay transom U type I X Fig 2 27 Fig 2 27a Overlay transom O type 2 1 14 Stand spacing change The change of bay s width with the use of girder pipe connector with fasteners Fig 2 28 Application of girder Fig 2 29 Girder pipe connector with fasteners connector with fasteners When bypassing ledges balconies and other architectural elements it is possible to reduce the width of the scaffolding bay It is possible owing to girder pipe connector with fasteners which is a part of ROTAX Plus scaffolding system 2 1 15 Additional elements ROTAX Plus system allows safe and secure lining of additional surfaces with wooden elements Examples of assembly with the use of overlay transom and an
21. andard 1 5 m e371415 7 8 Vertical standard 2 0 m e371420 10 0 Vertical standard 2 5 m e371425 12 3 Vertical standard 3 0 m e371430 14 6 i Vertical standard 3 5 m e371435 17 9 1 E Vertical standard 4 0 m e371440 191 1 Vertical standard 0 5 m without pin coupler e371505 2 27 Vertical standard 1 0 m without pin coupler e371510 4 7 a Vertical standard 1 5 m without pin coupler e371515 6 7 k Vertical standard 2 0 m without pin coupler e371520 9 07 d Vertical standard 2 5 m without pin coupler e371525 S is Vertical standard 3 0 m without pin coupler e371530 13 6 Vertical standard 4 0 m without pin coupler e371540 18 1 Vertical standard 0 5 m with screwed pin coupler e371605 44 T Vertical standard 1 0 m with screwed pin coupler e371610 6 7 Vertical standard 1 5 m with screwed pin coupler e371615 89 Vertical standard 2 0 m with screwed pin coupler e371620 11 2 Vertical standard 2 5 m with screwed pin coupler e371625 13 5 Vertical standard 3 0 m with screwed pin coupler e371630 15 7 Vertical standard 3 5 m with screwed pin coupler e371635 19 1 Vertical standard 4 0 m with screwed pin coupler e371640 20 3 Collar base starter L 23 371300 1 6 Collar base starter L 43 e 371301 25 F Steel O transom 0 36 m e371803 1 9 Steel O transom 0 73 m e371807 3 4 Steel O transom 1 09 m e371810 47 Steel O transom 1 57 m e371815 5 8 Steel O transom 2 07 m e371820 7 4 Steel O transom 2 57 m e371825 9 0 Steel O transom 3 07 m e371830 10 7 Steel
22. b fire resistant 2 07 m e375120 SZ Wooden curb fire resistant 2 57 m e375125 6 9 Wooden curb fire resistant 3 07 m e375130 8 1 Vertical brace 0 73 x 2 0m e373107 82 Vertical brace 1 09 x 2 0 m e373110 86 Vertical brace 1 57 x 2 0 m e373115 94 Vertical brace 2 07 x 2 0 m 373120 10 4 Vertical brace 2 57 x 2 0 m e373125 El Vertical brace 3 07 x 2 0 m e373130 deer Vertical brace 1 57 x 1 0 m 6373215 71 Vertical brace 2 07 x 1 0m 373220 8 4 Vertical brace 2 57 x 1 0m 373225 9 9 Vertical brace 3 07 x 1 0 m 373230 114 Horizontal brace 2 07 x 1 09 m e373320 6 5 Horizontal brace 2 57 x 1 09 m 373325 rd Horizontal brace 3 07 x 1 09 m 373330 9 0 Horizontal brace 3 07 x 1 57 m 373331 9 4 Horizontal brace 2 57 x 0 73 m e373425 7 4 Horizontal brace 3 07 x 0 73 m 373430 8 7 Steel plank 0 19 x 0 73 m U 2491807 4 6 Steel plank 0 19 x 1 09 m U 491810 6 5 Steel plank 0 19 x 1 57 m U 2491815 9 0 Steel plank 0 19 x 2 07 m U e491820 11 6 Steel plank 0 19 x 2 57 m U 2491825 14 3 Steel plank 0 19 x 3 07 m U e491830 16 9 Steel plank 0 19 x 2 57 m O 491925 15 7 Steel plank 0 32 x 0 73 m U e491307 6 0 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 09 m U e491310 8 5 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 57 m U e491315 11 7 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 07 m U e491320 15 1 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 57 m U 2491325 18 5 Steel plank 0 32 x 3 07 m U 491330 21 9 Steel plank 0 32 x 0 73 m U e491307c 5 8 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 09 m U e491310c 8 0 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 57 m U e491315c 11 1 Steel
23. bracket 0 50 m U e374105 5 0 p Steel bracket 0 73 m U e374107 6 5 P Steel bracket 1 09 m U e374110 13 4 p Diagonal 1 77 m 285179 8 2 Diagonal 1 95 m e285119 8 8 Protective roof bracket 0 73 m e288501 6 0 d Steel girder 0 5 x 2 57 m U e376725 29 6 Steel girder 0 5 x 3 07 m U e376730 34 7 f Steel girder 0 5 x 5 14 m U e376751 56 0 Steel girder 0 5 x 6 14 m U e376761 65 9 Steel girder 0 5 x 5 14 m O e376851 59 9 Steel girder 0 5 x 6 14 m O _ e876861 6387 Lattice alu girder 0 4 x 3 0 m e501230 12 7 _Lattice alu girder 0 4 x 4 0m e501240 17 0 Lattice alu girder 0 4 x 5 24 m e501252 20 9 Lattice alu girder 0 4 x 6 0 m 501260 24 7 Lattice alu girder 0 4 x 6 24 m e501262 25 1 _Lattice alu girder 0 5 x 3 24 m e501330 14 9 Lattice alu girder 0 5 x 4 24 m e501340 18 8 af Lattice alu girder 0 5 x 5 24 m e501350 22 6 N Lattice alu girder 0 5 x 6 24 m e501360 26 4 is _Lattice alu girder 0 4 x 2 0m e503320 an MA Steel girder 0 4 x 3 0 m e503330 30 6 Steel girder 0 4 x 4 0 m e503340 41 3 Steel girder 0 4 x 6 0 m e503360 60 3 7 Steel girder 0 5 x 3 24 m e503230 36 4 Steel girder 0 5 x 4 24 m e503240 45 6 Steel girder 0 5 x 5 24 m e503250 54 8 Steel girder 0 5 x 6 24 m e503260 64 8 Steel girder 0 4 x 5 14 m e287754 56 0 Steel girder 0 4 x 6 14 m e287761 62 6 Steel girder 0 4 x 6 14 m pass by e287762 62 1 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL
24. dable V anchor one for Sbays horizontally N vertical brace potetiverailings horizontal transom ET Vortica anchoring spacing Harmoni anchoring spora Vele ie ou o s w 673 Mainantsesinea aod 269 WO EF ms F open facade when number of openings is less than 60 of facade surface Scaffolding without covering closed facade 0 36 m high brackets internal side Permissible workload 2 kN m Permissible level of footing unscrewing 0 2 m Z longccupling anchor double V anchor e singe anchor hd double V anchor one for Sbays horizontally Se vertical brace prectiversilings __ horizontal transom closed facade when number of openingsis less than 20 of farade surface ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL O0m2 0m AAAANAAAAAAAANANL 5x3 07m i i i 02m 20 m20m Til N TEER TATATA TATA dd WARNING NNN TEER 4 5x3 07 m Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is res 036m fi 34 2 m i 02m s7 J J si ANGS 1 09 m mr 34 2 m nsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection SKY 1 09 m ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Scaffolding with net screen closed facade 0 36 m high brackets inter
25. djacent stands at each side of the outrigger at the floor level and one above and one below 2 10 Assembly schemes for typical scaffoldings in facade set up Static proof calculations of illustrated set up proposals considered the loads that are consistent with HD1000 Set up proposals with a net screen are compliant with EN 12811 1999 Elements were dimensioned according to PN B 03200 Force values presented on the schemes below are computational values and consist of safety factors WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Scaffolding without covering open facade 0 36 m high brackets internal side Permissible workload 2 kN m Permissible level of footing unscrewing 0 2 m Z long coupling anchor YY double V anchor e single anchor v double V anchor one for 5 bays horizontally iN vertical brace protective railings horizontal transom Type of facade tiling open facade Vertical anchoring spacing 4m Hottzontal anchoring spacing in each bay Maxirrum tore in the n 1 55 anchor N do 6 92 internal 174 Maximum force in the foot stand 01 ay extemal 474 stand zi closed facade when number of openings is less than 60 of facade surface Scaffolding without covering closed
26. e ek ee ke ek ee 2 1 14 Stand spacing change eie se se se ee Ke Ee ke Re AR Re Re ee ee ee 2 1 15 Additional elemerte issie EEN ASE BE EE EE ES EE dee BEDE REED ei 2 2 Scaffolding assembly in facade set UD iii ie ee ee ke Re ee Ke ke ke ke ek 2 3 Tower stanokding ii EE EG EE RE Ee GE EG ES Ge 2 4 Load bearing scaffolding sesse ie de ee Ee AR ee Ke Ke ee ee Ke ee ee ee 2 5 Scaffolding for round object se ese se se ed AR ee ee AR ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 2 6 Hanging StarroldIg sis sasies Ee EG EE DR SEE GN EER EE EE 2 7 Mobile seaffoldme soas EER REED Re nnicicerbecececeseennacceiiend eu eadaeies 2 8 External SINESES ERGE SE SE DE Eb ee ee ER oe EG SE N Ee nnn 2 9 Vertical transportation of materials ie ee ee se Ee ER ER ER RR ER ee ee ee 2 10Assembly scemes for typical scaffoldings in facade set UP iese 3 General requirements and safety rules during scaffolding assembly and use 4 Product marking system 5 Index of ROTAX pole scaffolding elements Page GO ND ND OO OO OONOOOU KP 19 20 20 21 23 24 24 27 32 33 1 1 Scaffolding overview ROTAX system scaffoldings are built on a construction grid 3 07 m 2 57 m 2 07 m 1 57 m long and 0 73 m and 1 09 m wide there is a possibility to expand the grid in all directions In vertical plane the system s elements can be displaced every 0 5 m ROTAX scaffolding allows fast and secure realization of spatial structures wit
27. e format and tower bracing Vertical braces should be placed in every fifth bay of the scaffolding net screen for the bay of 2 57 m and every fourth for the bay of 3 07 m At least two braces should be placed counter wise on a single level Longitudinal transoms should be placed in braced bays They will act as vertical braces Spacing between braces should not exceed 10 m 1 3 8 Stands bottom opening plates should be buckled crosswise with transoms Additionally transverse transom should be attached in a way that the spacing between the transom buckling the primary element and the stand s bottom transom does not exceed 0 5 m 1 3 9 Extreme ends of the platforms should be secured with transverse transoms This prevents entering bays without installed platforms 1 3 10 In the bay where circulation path will be installed U transoms ought to be mounted as well as platforms for vertical communication ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 Scaffolding assembly 2 1 Basic elements assembly partial examples 2 1 1 ROTAX Plus node Type of load Permissible value Bending moment M p a KN cm 94 Vertical transverse force V p4 KN 29 3 Bending moment M p a KN cm 21 8 Horizontal transverse force Vyna KN 9 27 Twisting moment M pa KN cm 50 2 Normal force Np KN 29 2 Fig 2 1a Fig 2 1b Table 2 1 Permissible loads for ROTAX Plus node Fig 2 1a and 2 1b ROTAX Plus node
28. er to distribute the load directed at the base Vertical and horizontal braces play important role in this kind of set up Bracing every fifth bay is a minimum number required for such structures Bracing load distribution should prevent scaffolding net screen from relocating in any direction which is caused by the load With this kind of scaffolding utilisation stands without pilot pipes should be applied on upper raw of the stands Loads coming from formwork girders have to be directed centrally onto screw footings with heads Formwork girders must be secured from collapsing Threaded heads used for supporting wooden girders are mounted on the upper raw of stands The heads must be mounted in a way that the threaded screw protrusion was long enough for the heads to be lowered and boarding and scaffolding elements to be disassembled Screw footings should be unscrewed to the lowest possible height which allows easy adjustment and later disassembly of the scaffolding WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 20 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL ROTAX Plus scaffolding supporting set up example Fig 2 40 ROTAX Plus scaffolding Fig 2 41 ROTAX Plus scaffolding in ceiling set up in tower set up WARNING Presented set up examples are non standard structures always pe
29. facade 0 36 m high brackets internal side Permissible workload 2 kN m Permissible level of footing unscrewing 0 2 m Z long coupling anchor 7 double V anchor oe single anchor v double V anchor one for 6 bays horizontally im vertical brace protective railings horizontal transom Type ot facade tilling closed facade Vertical anchoring spacing am Horizontal anchoring spacing every second bay Maximum tore in the N 2 54 anchor EN ds 5 66 internal 17 4 Maximumtorce in the foot stand 5 o2 ay extemal 174 stand a closed facade when number of openings is less than 20 of facade surface Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site 0m2 0m 02m 0 36 m 4 0 m 4 0 m A 3 07 m R dd d lt 5x307 m l ll I i l 8 0m 8 0m SIN TE IT VV WARNING i 34 2m i l 0 73 m a 34 2m EE L i NERENS 0 73m Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection Scaffolding without covering open facade 0 36 m high brackets internal side Permissible workload 3 kN m Permissible level of footing unscrewing 0 2m zZ lengeoupling anchor 7 double anchor a singeanchor X
30. ffolding When the gap between platforms exceeds 25 mm install the filling made of planks When the gap between platforms exceeds 80 mm install horizontal transom or filling made of planks 2 2 10 Working platform can be lined with wooden beams according to the scheme in section 2 1 15 In such case follow the data on geometry and span of the wooden beam as presented in mentioned section 2 2 11 In order to secure the works on the roof install 2 m high stands and 4 O transoms on the highest scaffolding level These will protect the elements rolling down from the roof from falling outside the scaffolding see section 2 1 12 2 3 Tower scaffolding This type of scaffolding is commonly used as a supervision scaffolding or is utilized for simple installation works It is also used as a support structure for camera station or as a load bearing structure for speaker sets during events Scaffolding equipped with castors can act as a mobile scaffolding rolling Before assembly make sure that the ground base s load capability is sufficient 16 17 Place steel footings accordingly to the desired size Underlay every foot with wooden pad in order to distribute the scaffolding load onto the ground base Install the primary elements on each foot 18 19 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 4 Mount horizontal transoms and level the constructed basic frame 5 Assemble stands 6 Install the platform in entrance are
31. for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 21 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL When assembling hanging scaffolding use stands with screwed down pipe coupling for proper stretching force distribution At the beginning of scaffolding assembly it is advisable to mount inverted stands It facilitates mounting of additional lower stands Part of scaffolding overhang can be assembled on the ground and delivered to mounting spot with a crane Assembly of this type of scaffolding must be performed in a way that reduces work at heights In order to secure the construction works scaffoldings need to be ballasted This creates counterweight to planned load on working platforms of the suspended part Examples of mobile hanging scaffoldings where carrying elements of suspended part are in a form of grate girders are presented below Fig 2 44 Fig 2 45 Fig 2 44 and 2 45 assembly method for hanging scaffoldings WARNING Presented set up examples are non standard structures always perform structure safety analysis 2 7 Mobile scaffolding During construction assembly and supervision works in places where scaffoldings can be present only for limited time mobile rolling scaffolding based on ROTAX Plus system is a satisfying solution Mobile scaffolding is assembled in similar way as ROTAX Plus tower scaffoldings The basic difference is in presence of castors at the base During mobile scaffoldin
32. g assembly the following rules must be observed when assembling the scaffolding outside the building the ratio of scaffolding height H to the smallest dimension of the base B must be equal or smaller that 3 when assembling the scaffolding inside the building the ratio of scaffolding height H to the smallest dimension of the base B must be equal or smaller that 4 when assembling higher scaffolding it needs to be anchored to the building after final placement of the scaffolding castors must secured with brakes scaffolding must be moved on even and sufficiently strong surface when rolling mobile scaffoldings it is forbidden for the workers to stay on the scaffolding or leave tools on it A 1 Attach castors with steel footings j 2 Install primary element on the footings E 3 Mount horizontal transoms il 4 Level the constructed base ox Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL pad 5 Attach posts to corners 6 Lock the castor brakes before further assembly 7 Mount lower platform 8 Mount double transoms 9 Mount horizontal transoms 10 Brace each wall 11 Mount pass by platform 12 Mount stands for assembled level 13 Mount double transoms 14 Mount horizontal transoms 15 Mount internal railings i
33. h complicated shapes It also allows building large scale platforms e g stages elevated work platforms etc This type of scaffolding can be used as a support or load bearing structure for different kinds of billboards stands camera stations and occasional tribunes placed during cultural and recreational events The permissible load of a scaffolding in facade set up equals 2 kN m for scaffolding width of 0 73 m and 3 kN m for scaffolding width of 1 09 m Scaffolding construction requires the use of steel working platforms with permissible load of 3 kN m to 6 kN m depending on the length of the platform and it s configuration as well as aluminium plywood and wooden platforms with permissible load of 2 kN m Depending on the needs ROTAX system can use platforms with two kinds of catches cross bar catch round transom O type cross bar catch U profile U type transom Entire scaffolding assembly system is based on the possibilities given by the specific construction node which allows the connection of cross bars stringers horizontal and vertical braces WARNING WARNING Criterion no K 0812 721 1 08 of Institute of Mechanised Construction and Rock Mining Warsaw Instytut Mechanizacji Budownictwa i G rnictwa Skalnego w Warszawie differentiates the concept of a board single lement and a platform build of boards In this manual according to the apprenticeship the word PLATFORM will be used in both meanings 1 2 Norms
34. iation DECLARATION AND CONFIRMATION 1 Assembly contractor certifies that the scaffolding described in this protocol is complete The scaffolding was assembled with accordance to the rules of building and assembly manual provided by the manufacturer as well as to the rules of OHS The assembly was performed by certified fitters T With this protocol the Assembly contractor delivers as follows a scaffolding scheme b scaffolding assembly manual OC E E E E E O E AA E EE Oe RE ccd ee N Ee A E E N Scaffolding user accepts the scaffolding for exploitation without reservation and declares that is aware of 40 the rules of use resulting from the assembly manual instructions Commission composed of below mentioned confirms the scaffolding hand over after assembly and commission to use 2 Commission members BES ttrerrerercrecert E re erent cera terre eeerrereerre tert rrtrrtr Contractor Name position signature Application date for scaffolding disassembly RR nieces chide eee Acne ces Changes in the scaffolding structure can only be performed by Assembly contractor Check scaffolding s technical condition and completeness during its use 41
35. luminium ladder for platforms e4925 ji e492600 4 26 Ladder s bolt e492603 0 3 Steel plank intermediate 0 3 x 1 5 m e494015 9 9 Steel plank intermediate 0 3 x 2 0 m e494020 12 9 Steel plank intermediate 0 3 x 2 5 m 494025 16 0 Steel plank intermediate 0 3 x 3 0 m e494030 19 0 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Element name Index Weight Steel plank intermediate 0 3 x 1 0 with protection e494110 7 0 Steel plank intermediate 0 3 x 1 5 with protection e494115 10 0 Steel plank intermediate 0 3 x 2 0 with protection 494120 13 0 EN dad Steel plank intermediate 0 19 x 1 0 with protection e494210 5 2 Steel plank intermediate 0 19 x 1 5 with protection e494215 7 6 Steel plank intermediate 0 19 x 2 0 with protection e494220 10 1 Standard steel footing e511200 i Base jack 0 4 m e511204 3 4 Base jack 0 6 m e511206 4 4 Base jack 0 8 m e511208 5 3 Base jack 0 73 m e511307 43 Base jack 1 5m e511313 9 8 Tilt base jack 0 8 m e511408 7 9 d Tilt base jack 1 1 m e511411 95 gt Pie ip Threaded head 0 6m e642200 5 3 Threaded cross head 0 6 m e642210 8 1 T Steel bracket 0 73 m O e373707 TT Steel bracket 0 36 m U e374103 4 4 Steel
36. n the circulation path pipes standard clamps 16 Brace each wall 17 Mount steel planks 18 Mount pass by platform 19 Mount stands braces transoms pass by platform and steel plank for the next level 20 Mount safety platform with all the railings and curbs 21 Mount working platform with all the railings and curbs When rolling mobile scaffoldings it is forbidden for the workers to stay on the scaffolding or leave tools and materials on it Castor brakes must be locked when construction works are performed Examples of different configurations are presented below Fig 2 46 Fig 2 47 Fig 2 48 Fig 2 46 2 47 and 2 48 mobile scaffolding in different configurations WARNING Presented set up examples are non standard structures always perform structure safety analysis WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 22 23 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 8 External staircases ROTAX Plus system allows easy and logical assembly of staircases External staircases allow comfortable and fast vertical movement as well as easy transportation of tools small devices and materials Differential additional elements for staircase assembly are aluminium steps external and internal railings Remaining elements are available in standard scaffolding set Examples of staircases are p
37. nal side Permissible workload 2 kN m Permissible level of footing unscrewing 0 2 m Y long coupling anchor Z double V anchor e single anchor v double V anchor one for 5 bays horizontally hig vertical brace protective railings horizontal transom Type of facade filling closed facade Vertical anchoring spacing 2m Horizontal anchoring spacing in each bay Maxirrum force in the n 2 28 anchor kN N 8 85 internal 136 Maximum force in the foot stand ae ay external 136 stand closed facade when number of openings is less than 2096 of facade surface Scaffolding with net screen closed facade 0 36 m high brackets internal side Permissible workload 3 kN m Permissible level of footing unscrewing 0 2 m YY long coupling anchor Y double V anchor e single anchor v double V anchor one for 6 bays horizontally N vertical brace _ protective railings horizontal transom Type of facade filling clsed facade Vertical anchoring spacing 2m Horizontal anchoring spacing in each bay Maximum force in the N 2 92 anchor N 4 9 98 internal Maximumforc in the foot stand said external 06 26 4 stand closed facade when number of openings is less than 2096 of facade surface
38. of lightning rods Inspection results must be logged in construction logbook ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 31 3 13 Steel planks must be assembled in a way that the gap between two elements of the scaffolding would not exceed 25 mm When assembling working platform s expansion brackets longitudinal transom must be mounted at the height of platforms in order to fill the gap It may also be filled with wooden planks 3 14 It is allowable to expand scaffolding platforms with cross bars transoms and stands supported by vertical braces Platform expansion can be performed on external side of the scaffolding on its last level or on any level with obligatory anchoring of the extension to the wall and to one level above and below 3 15 When placing loads on the scaffolding platforms the following hints and rules must be obeyed a actual working weight on the platform consist of total value of individual weights on different spaces Thus it is important to avoid accumulating loads in one area of the scaffolding b platform load must be placed evenly on its entire surface c each worker is an equivalent of 0 8 KN 80 kg d when there is an element with certain weight being delivered with a hoist onto scaffolding then the weight of the element needed for platform load calculation must be increased with modulus 1 2 e avoid dynamic loads on the platform e g jumping throwing weights etc f platforms mounted on brackets m
39. onstructing expansions with a 0 73 m high bracket it is crucial to mount supporting brace with the bracket WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 1 8 Anchors During assembly the scaffoldings should be anchored simultaneously to permanent elements of the building Anchoring is performed with standard rotating or longitudinal clamps wall ties and anchoring screws Examples of anchoring are presented below N Eed Fig 2 18a Anchoring of internal stands Fig 2 18b Anchoring of internal stands with Fig 2 18c Anchoring of two stands with one with single anchor V type anchor anchor Fig 2 18d Anchoring to horizontal beams Fig 2 18e Anchoring to vertical poles 2 1 9 Span beams gate crossings It is often necessary during repair works to construct crossings leading inside the building Proposed solutions are presented in the illustrations below The illustrations do not show protective canopy required during crossing s set up Fig 2 20 Gate crossing resting on double transoms WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 1 10 Pathways
40. plank 0 32 x 2 07 m U e491820c 14 2 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 57 m U e491325c 17 4 Steel plank 0 32 x 3 07 m U e491330c 20 5 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 57 m U 2491415 12 1 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 07 m U 491420 15 5 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 57 m U 2491425 18 9 Steel plank 0 32 x 3 07 m U 2491430 22 2 Steel plank 0 32 x 4 14 m U e491440 29 6 Steel plank 0 32 x 0 73 m U 491607 6 4 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 09 m U e491610 8 5 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 57 m U 491615 11 2 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 07 m U 2491620 14 0 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 57 m U 2491625 15 9 Steel plank 0 32 x 3 07 m U e491630 18 5 36 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Element name Index Weight Steel plank 0 32 x 0 73 m O with crossbeam e495507 6 8 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 09 m O with crossbeam e495510 9 2 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 57 m O with crossbeam 2495515 127 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 07 m O with crossbeam e495520 16 1 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 57 m O with crossbeam 0495525 19 5 Steel plank 0 32 x 3 07 m O with crossbeam e495530 22 8 Steel plank 0 32 x 0 73 m O with crossbeam e495507c 6 5 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 09 m O with crossbeam e495510c 9 2 Steel plank 0 32 x 1 57 m O with crossbeam e495515c 12 0 Steel plank 0 32 x 2 07 m O with crossbeam e4955
41. ral structure of the mark A 75 fixed mark for ALTRAD Mostostal in Siedlce X letter designation for month changeable mark YY numerical designation for year changeable mark Month symbol Year symbol X YY A January G July 01 1995 07 2001 B February H August 02 1996 08 2002 C March September 03 1997 09 2003 D April J October 04 1998 10 2004 E May K November 05e 1999 ania F June L December 06 2000 95 2099 Additionally it is possible to punch a mark supplemented with a product acceptance certificate number for domestic markets e g U 190 U 215 U 846 U 886 U 887 Additional marking is placed at the end of basic marking Mark placement is specified on products design drawings WARNING There are also elements with AXY and BXY marks WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 5 Index of ROTAX pole scaffolding elements ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Element name Index Weight Vertical standard 0 5 m e371405 3 4 Vertical standard 1 0 m e371410 55 Vertical st
42. resented below G Z Fig 2 49 External two landing staircase g Fig 2 50 External single landing staircase Zi J s d ad A Fig 2 51a Example 1 staircase exit Fig 2 51b Example 2 staircase exit In example 1 staircase exit leads to expansion of the working platform made with 0 73 m high bracket supported with brace and steel planks In example 2 staircase exit leads onto the working platform on which at the staircase area pipe coupling post and railings has been installed WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 24 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 9 Vertical transportation of materials Essential materials can be delivered onto scaffolding with head block s outrigger block and winch e g made by GEDA These elements must be mounted on the scaffolding and anchored as described in chapter 3 section 3 5 Smaller elements can be delivered individually by entering staircases and walking through circulation paths Mounted winch is presented in the illustration bellow Fig 2 52 Scaffolding with a winch Vr SS Sy sey ty Ar yy rky sy Vr LLLL LBL LL de GS SAAI ZL N Additional wall ties Outrigger arm Fig 2 2 WARNING Additionally anchor two a
43. rform structure safety analysis 25 Scaffolding for round objects ROTAX Plus system can be used with round objects or objects with arch shaped elements The node allows variable angle adjustment which is crucial feature for this solution Scaffolding of arched shaped objects is performed in similar way and based on the same principles as scaffolding of straight walls The difference is that particular number of scaffolding bays distanced evenly consist of wooden beams or steel planks trapeze bays and internal stands in bays filled with wooden beams are connected at the height of platforms with universal pipe and standard clamps g Hee m Trapeze bay Fig 2 42 Fig 2 42 and 2 43 examples of round object scaffoldings WARNING Presented set up examples are non standard structures always perform structure safety analysis 2 6 Hanging scaffolding This type of scaffolding allows limiting the number of scaffoldings when works are performed at certain height of the building counting downwards This solution is particularly useful when possibilities for bridge scaffolding placement are limited or ground s load bearing capabilities are not sufficient Hanging scaffoldings are in multiple forms Particular solutions can be realized with clamp couplings chains rawlplugs or other individual elements WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible
44. sembly and inspection ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL ig 2 4 Binding to the Fig 2 5 Binding to the transom plate During scaffolding assembly personal safety cord must be attached to the facade side of the scaffolding elements Cord and transom binding must be performed to the transoms that are higher than the level you are standing on It is also applicable to anchoring plates When the stands of the assembled level are not bound together mount the safety cords to the plates at the height of 1 m It is allowable to attach the cord to the elements of the level you are standing on but only when there is no other possibility There are also ways to attach personal protective equipment directly to the structure surrounded by the scaffolding The way of realization is individual to the structure 2 1 2 1 Safety Kit Assembly Safety Kit is a temporal safety precaution for the fitter It is used during entry to the next level before posts and transoms are installed The kit consists of 2 assembly posts and telescopic railing After the Safety Kit has been installed the railing can be found one meter above the platform over the tier where the post is attached The post can be mounted and dismounted from the level of both tiers Owing to the telescopic railing it is possible to relocate the posts onto subsequent levels without the need of dismounting the railings and adjust the length of the set in the range of 1 5 m
45. ssioning substantiated with a signature in construction logbook or with commission report accordingly to regulations 3 4 Scaffolding load bearing capabilities must be placed on information board attached to scaffolding Loading the scaffolding with materials above its load bearing capabilities as well as worker gatherings on platforms is forbidden 3 5 Scaffolding can be equipped with material transportation tool with outriggers attached to scaffolding structure Outriggers can be made of pipes attached to scaffolding with couplings A standard factory delivered block e552100 can also be used Maximum weight of lifted materials cannot exceed 150 kg When using scaffolding attached hoists with larger load capacities static proof calculations must be performed for the scaffolding Transport outrigger must be additionally anchored in at least two places The spacing between outriggers must not exceed 30 m The distance from collective axis to the furthest point of scaffolding in lifting plane should not exceed 0 5 m The height from block s point of attachment to the level of the platform cannot be smaller than 1 6 m For vertical transport it is advisable to use winches adapted for scaffoldings e g winches made by GEDA The device must have UDT Office of Technical Inspection commissioning certificate Winch assembly must be performed only 29 as directed by user manual 3 6 Each scaffolding must be equipped with circulation paths Circ
46. szawie Institute of Mechanised Construction and Rock Mining Warsaw During assembly and disassembly of scaffolding danger zone must be established and secured with proper markings and railings placed at the minimum height of 1 5 m Danger zone cannot be smaller than 1 10 of scaffolding height and not less than 6 m Assembly and disassembly of scaffolding is forbidden a after sunset if no proper lighting has been provided b during heavy fog rain snow and sleet c during storm and wind that exceeds 10 m s It is forbidden to place scaffoldings near overhead power lines if the scaffolding radial distance from closest power line wires is less than a 3 m for a power line with maximum rated voltage of 1 kV b 5 m for a power line with rated voltage between 1 kV and 15 kV c 10 m for a power line with rated voltage between 15 kV and 30 kV d 15 m for a power line with rated voltage between 30 kV and 110 kV e 30 m for a power line with rated voltage above 110 kV During assembly and disassembly of scaffoldings underneath overhead power lines or in closer distance than mentioned above it is necessary to shut the power down Scaffolding lightning rods Scaffolding structure should be equipped with lightning rods according to PN M 47900 2 1996 Standing steel made working scaffoldings Pole scaffolding made of pipes section 4 8 Scaffolding lightning rods 3 3 The use of scaffolding is permissible only after scaffolding commi
47. t least two footings should be placed on a single pad Ae Fig 2 32a Stage 1 Footing assembly 2 2 2 Place the primary elements on the footings ar ae N _ i 7 L Fig 2 32b Stage 2 Fitting of the primary elements 2 2 3 Clamp the primary footings with cross beams horizontal transom 0 73 m or 1 09 m and stringers horizontal transom 1 57 m 2 07 m 2 57 m 3 07 m and perform levelling Assembly is performed by hammering the head s wedge in the opening of primary element s anchoring disc with 500 g hammer free strike Fig 2 32c Stage 3 Clamping of the primary elements WARNING Assembly manual does not substitute OHS rules at the construction site Construction manager is responsible for proper scaffolding assembly and inspection 13 ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 2 4 On the newly prepared basic level stands with proper length are applied Use basic lengths of the stands e g 2 m or 4 m In such case set them up alternatingly 2 m stand should neighbour 4 m stand a d Fig 2 33 Mounted stand Ti i HoH im if BP Ia ma a oy Fig 2 34 Usage example of single height stands Fig 2 35 Usage example of different height stands 2 2 5 At the height of 2 m measuring from primary element mount cross bars stringers and platforms of circulation path When assembling higher levels mount assembly planks as additional platforms
48. ulation paths must be made simultaneously with scaffolding assembly The spacing between circulation paths cannot exceed 40 m The distance from circulation path to furthest work place cannot exceed 20 m Circulation paths are made inside the scaffolding by mounting aluminium platforms with entry hatch aluminium ladder and steel planks with entry hatch 3 7 Scaffolding can be placed in wind zone and Il according to PN 77 B 02011 as illustrated on the map Scaffoldings made to be used in wind zone lla llband II must undergo additional analyses with static proof calculations for the wind ROTAX Plus POLE SCAFFOLDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL DS mie ee U L 1 a Ii Fig 3 1 Wind load map according to PN 77 B 02011 3 8 All scaffolding pipe elements connections must be made with standard and rotary coupling Rotary and normal coupling must be screwed with a screw tightening torque of 50 Nm 3 9 Scaffolding must be placed on hardened basis Otherwise use wooden pads one pad for two footings 3 10 Scaffolding disassembly can be performed after all the construction works performed from the scaffolding are 30 finished and all working platforms tools and materials are removed Partial disassembly of the upper part along work progress is allowable It is forbidden during disassembly to cast down elements from heights After disassembly all elements should be cleaned checked and segregated if some need
49. uring assembly use only fully fledged elements of scaffolding Elements evaluation criteria Elements with visible signs of damage cannot be used lt is particularly important not to use elements with signs of corrosion localized at the connection areas welds load bearing stands with visible damages in the form of pipe twists section deformation steel planks with damaged sheathing or damaged and bended catches aluminium plywood platforms with visible damages of plywood sheathing in the form of stratification cracks bulges decrements as well as bended load bearing platform beams screw footings with damaged threads twisted plungers or resistive nuts Damaged elements should be replaced with the ones in working order The elements that can be repaired should be handed back for reparation Element straightening is permissible only when there are no deformations to circular section It is forbidden to perform repairs on load bearing elements e g stands braces and footings 1 3 6 The scaffolding should be placed in such a way that the spacing between the scaffolding and building s facade would not exceed 0 2 m In case of wider spacing additional mid and lower railings should be attached on it s internal side as well as longitudinal curbs that protect the working platform 1 3 7 Wall scaffolding brace is performed on the external surface of the scaffolding parallel to the wall s face The process consists of larg
50. ust be in the same load group as standard scaffolding platforms 3 16 Every scaffolding structure has to have at least two platforms Working platform and safety platform placed directly on the level below according to PN M 47900 2 1996 3 17 The rules for scaffoldings measuring max height of H 34 m introduced in this manual regard to the scaffoldings which length does not exceed 10 m The scaffolding longer than 10 m must be treated as non standard scaffolding which requires individual design 3 18 Net screens and canvases are used to protect workers from objects falling down from scaffolding 3 19 Scaffolding placed adjacent to the public road must be equipped with protective canopy recognized by Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 6 February 2003 regarding occupational safety and health during construction works Journal of Laws No 47 item 401 3 20 Stands placed near gates clearances and crossings with car traffic must be secured with roll stops not connected to scaffolding structure 3 21 The area where assembly and disassembly works takes place must be marked with visibly placed information boards mounted at the height of 2 5 m measuring from the ground level Signs on the boards must be visible from a distance of at least 10 m 3 22 If a crossing was rendered inactive during scaffolding assembly with proper permission from territorial authority a barrier must be placed at the crossing and a red information
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