General Note:

Alum-A-Pole Scaffolds shall be erected and dismantled by a competent person only, who shall:

a) Inspect the Alum-A-Pole for straightness prior to each use;

b) Inspect the equipment before each use. Damaged or distorted parts shall be discarded immediately or returned to Alum-A-Pole Corporation for evaluation;

c) Ascertain that no makeshift components are used with the Alum-A-Pole System.

Instructions:

1. Place Alum-A-Scaffs, with rungs vertically against the wall, in work position desired.

2. Position Alum-A-Poles in alignment with appropriate rungs, and/or mating points of Alum-A-Scaffs. Mate Alum-A-Scaffs centrally securing scaffs to Pro-Jack with Saf-T-Lok.

3. a) Swing Alum-A-Pole upward as per arrow assuring that Alum-A-Scaffs will not be farther than 14" from wall.

b) Alum-A-Pole combinations in excess of 24' high requires a rope being employed to hoist the Alum-A-Pole, as per drawing. Note that rope is going through the "X" juncture on Alum-A-Brace. Alternately, a pulley may be employed at this juncture; permitting the rope to be pulled from the roof or the ground. This is especially useful for longer jointed erections and/or where absolute erection control is less than 100% i.e. sloped ground, proximity of electrical wires, etc.

4. Secure Alum-A-Braces to Alum-A-Poles. Alum-A-Braces must be secured to structure with Alum-A-Screws or 3" type AB screws, or the equivalent in holding power. A minimum of 4 Alum-A-Screws must be used with each Alum-A-Brace. (Canada #14 (1/4 diameter), 10 threads per inch, 3" long hex washer head slotted industrial hardened and plated sheet metal screw.)

a) Up to 24', one roof or wall brace is required.

b) Above 24' in height intermediate braces are required, with a maximum of 16' vertical brace spacing anywhere on the pole or poles.

c) A competent person shall ascertain that the braces are fastened to solid material having the holding power of ½" plywood at least. This equates to a minimum of 5 ft/lbs. of torque on secured brace screw head.

Do not secure Alum-A-Braces more than 16' vertically apart when working over a 24' shoulder working height. Alum-A-Poles braced properly may be used to a maximum shoulder working height of 50'.

5. The easiest way to install a brace is first securing the brace to the pole. Then push the pole out to a plumb position. Finally, fasten brace to structure with screws.

6. Passing an Alum-A-Brace is accomplished by the worker assuming a prone position on the Alum-A-Scaff to release and re-attach brace, after passing the released brace with the Pro-Jack. No work load is permitted during this process.

7. Secure Alum-A-Scaffs to Pro-Jacks and Pro-Benches with Saf-T-Loks.

8. Install Simm's Saf-T-Net System as per attached pictorial literature. Access above ground level is via a ladder. An opening in the Simm's Saf-T-Net is made to accommodate this ladder. This opening must be closed after access to the working platform has been completed.

9. Do not intermix other manufacturer's products with the Alum-A-Pole Scaffolding System. Wooden poles may not be used with any Alum-A-Pole products.

10. Do not install Alum-A-Scaff standing platform more than 14" from wall. There shall be no opening greater than 14" anywhere surrounding the working person.

11. Do not stand on the Alum-A-Scaff workbench.

12. Secure all materials, tools, etc., to workbench.

13. The Simm's Saf-T-Rail or Saf-T-Net System must be installed at all heights.

14. Saf-T-Loks must be used at all heights.

15. Pro-Jack pumping handles must be in uppermost position before descending.

16. Do not raise any one pump-jack more than 15° higher than the adjacent pump-jack. This is for erection purposes only. All work must be done on a horizontal plane.

17. All Alum-A-Poles shall bear on adequate firm foundations. When working on soil, 2 plates of 1'x 1' x ¾" plywood shall be nailed together forming a sill plate. The Mud-Sill, that comes with the Alum-A-Pole, shall be spiked to the sill-plate.

18. Do not extend access ladder more than 36" above standing platform.

19. Always cordon off area below working area, unless there will be absolutely no one at lower levels.

20. If the Alum-A-Pole Scaffolding System is used in the absence of a wall, then a four-sided guardrail system must be installed.

21. Do not exceed maximum allowable load of 500 lbs. (consisting of 2-man/400 lbs. and 100 lbs. for box of siding and tools).

22. Never throw or drop any equipment to the ground.

23. Do not work when weather threatens safety.

24. Apply 2-3 drops of 3 in 1 oil or equivalent once a month to bushings on crank assembly on the jack. See label on jack.

25. Alum-A-Pole products are sold with no liability for improper use. Knowledge in the proper use of our system is not implied by purchase. Persons purchasing the Alum-A-Pole Scaffolding System must abide by all regulations pertaining to its use.

26. Follow all instructions on each individual product.

27. Follow all governmental regulations.

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