6.2 Storage
6.3 Transport
7. Repairs
7.1 Cleaning
7.2 Inspection
8. Disposal
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• Press down the brake lever on the swivel castors to prevent the platform steps
rolling away during dismantling.
• Use lifting tackle as required to lay the fully or partially assembled platform steps
on their side. Do not lift the platform steps by the guardrails or braces. Attach
lifting tackle to the body of the access steps or the platform.
• Store components in a location where they are protected from the elements, and
if possible, store them laid flat.
• Dismantle the platform steps and pack them for transport.
• Use straps to secure components against sliding or falling during transport.
• Do not throw components during loading or unloading.
• Clean the platform steps with a solution of water and a standard cleaning agent.
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ARNING
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ANGER OF SLIPPING CAUSED BY WATER ON THE STANDING SURFACES
Dry standing surfaces and holding devices thoroughly after cleaning.
• The platform steps must be inspected for operational safety regularly by a
technical expert . The technical expert is authorised to carry out inspection by the
operator and must have taken part in the seminars prescribed by law in the
country concerned.
• The inspection intervals must be appropriate for the specific operating
conditions. Inspection must be carried out at least once a year.
• The inspection must be documented. Check sheets for inspection of the platform
steps are available on the ZARGES homepage. After successful inspection, the
ZARGES inspection plate (Order No. 828384 or 828385) is attached to the product.
The month and year in which the next inspection is due must be clearly visible.
Platform steps consist mainly of aluminium. Dispose of the product components as
follows:
Aluminium: Recycling
Steel:
Recycling
Plastic:
Energy recovery (ladder feet, end caps, wheels)
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