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Aluminium Mobile Scaffold Towers

Features & Benefits/Component Details

Oldfields Pro Series modular aluminium scaffolding system provides a safe, stable and convenient working platform complying with AS1576-1995 " Australian/New Zealand
Standard - Scaffolding".
Pro Series scaffolding is rated for both light duty and medium duty applications.

Light Duty
Safe Working Load 225kg per working level.
Maximum number of working levels: 6 (six).

Medium Duty
Safe Working Load 450kg per working level.
Maximum number of working levels: 3 (three).
N.B. 0.7m wide towers are rated to light duty only.

Maximum Tower Heights

Tower Width

Height without Outriggers

Height with outriggers

  

AD7

AD747

RAKER AYSSY

0.7M

2M

5M

6.5M

8M

1.2M

3M

6M

7.5M

9M

1.9M

5.5M

7M

8.5M

10M

2.4M

7.5M

9M

10M

12M

3M

9M

11M

12M

12M

N.B. these are the maximum heights for single bay freestanding scaffolding fitted with maximum number of working levels. For applications beyond these limits, contact your Oldfields representative.

RECOMMENDED SAFE WORK PRACTICES WHEN USING OLDFIELDS SCAFFOLD TOWERS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

bulletAny tower erected such that a person could fall 4m (Australia), 5m (New Zealand) or more MUST be erected by a ticketed scaffolder.
bulletMobile towers are intended for use on a hard, flat surface (maximum slope 5 deg ….i.e. approx. 1 in 12).
bulletAvoid power lines (minimum clearance 4-8m . . . consult local electricity authority).
bulletKeep working platforms and landings clear of material and debris.
bulletDo not attach containment sheeting or banners to freestanding towers.
bulletAdditional precautions should be taken to ensure stability of the tower in windy or gusty conditions.
bulletAll couplers or fittings used must be compatible with 50.8mm O/D tude.

BEFORE USING SCAFFOLD TOWER (ESPECIALLY AFTER IT HAS BEEN MOVED) ALWAYS ENSURE THAT:

bulletThe tower is level and all castor are locked.
bulletAll frame legs are load-bearing and correctly seated on castor sleeves/screw jacks.
bulletOutriggers (where used) are correctly fitted and adjusted and bearing on a hard flat surface.

WHEN MOVING A MOBILE TOWER ALWAYS ENSURE THAT:

bulletThe scaffold is unoccupied and all items are removed or secured.
bulletAll castors are unlocked and aligned in the direction of travel.
bulletAvoid slab edges and other step downs (minimum clearance approx. 1m).
bulletAlways lock castor when finished . . . never leave a mobile tower unattended without locking the castors.

Maintenance and Handling
Inspect all components for damage and/or wear before use. Do not use sub-standards components.
Remove any build up of paint/plaster etc. (especially from brace ends and and castor/screw jacks threads).
Avoid damage by: Handling scaffold carefully
                              Transport and store neatly
                              DO NOT over-tighten couplers

 

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