Erection manual Tube-Lock Concept 2013-02 Page: 1 of 15
Contents Subject Page Illustration of Tube-Lock Concept 3 Parts of Tube-Lock concept 4 Legislation 5 Erecting a Tube-Lock Concept scaffold 6 Technical data 9 Handling equipment 10 Storage and checks 11 Load 12 Ties 13 Application 14 Ladder use & lift assembly 15 2013-02 Page: 2 of 15
Tube-Lock Concept scaffold 2013-02 Page: 3 of 15
Parts of Tube-Lock concept All parts are available in solid galvanised steel optional kickerlift transom system transom swivel right angle boards console baseplate Tube-Lock Tube-Lock concept combines flexibility, simplicity, strength and quick (dis)assembly. The multifunctional Tube-Lock concept scaffold consists of 6 parts: The Tube-Lock connector, pushed into the end of pipe, ensures a strong length-wise connection of the ledgers Cross couplers connect uprights, horizontal ledgers and railings at an angle of 90 Swivel couplers connect poles at a different angle Transoms + extenders make assembly of the Tube-Lock concept scaffold easy because the standards are placed at the correct distance from each other Standards, approx. 1000 mm centre to centre, connect the horizontal ledgers on the work floor with each other so that 5 scaffold planks can be laid alongside each other. Transom + extender is provided with a pull-out that enables the assembly of a maximum of 3 scaffold planks between the inside standard and the building. An optional console is available in different lengths. Tube-Lock concept is designed for the construction of independent scaffolds and can also be used in industry, shipbuilding and the aircraft industry. 2013-02 Page: 4 of 15
Legislation The products manufactured by van Thiel United satisfy the strict quality and production standards. The values described in this manual concern steel Tube-Lock concept scaffold parts. Regulations from the newest European legislation and standards govern the assembly of Tube-Lock concept scaffolds. In connection with safety and legal liability we advise you to use only Tube-Lock concept parts. Tube-Lock concept scaffold parts can be combined with wooden scaffold parts that comply to the product certificate for wooden scaffold parts. Scaffolding higher than 24 metres and in a form not described in this manual should be considered with the aid of statistical calculations. van Thiel United can take care of these calculations in consultation with you. Check all parts for damage before assembly. Damaged parts may not be used. An instructor is available for advice at your request. 2013-02 Page: 5 of 15
Erecting a Tube-Lock Concept scaffold The following diagrams show a typical sequence of erection. It should be noted that only two temporary tubes are used, both of which can be left in the structure until it is time to dismantle. In some of the diagrams different activities are shown- the sequence is always A,B,C. 2x bay length 1. Placing base plates 2. Position first pair of standards B. Levelled A. Fixed to standard below ledger C. Fixed A. Fixed B. Levelled C. Fixed 3. Fix first ledger with swivel couplers 4. position standard and transom Fixed to standards above transoms Repeat 5. Repeat at other end 6. Fix second ledger 2013-02 Page: 6 of 15
Place braces in position at both ends Fix foot tie ledger approx 150mm up from ground 6. Fix foot tie 7. Attach braces and check structure is plumb and level Fix intermediate standards Fix transom on top of ledger 8. Attach intermediate standards and transom A. Fix permanent main transoms on top of ledgers Position facade brace and plumb standards B. Fix facade brace at top C. Plump standard and fix bottom of brace 9. Plumb remaining standards and fix intermediate transoms to suit boards 2013-02 Page: 7 of 15
10. Place toe boards and fix the guardrail from the floor up. 2013-02 Page: 8 of 15
Technical data Tube-Lock M = 1,4 knm 103 kn (10300 kg) 2013-02 Page: 9 of 15
Handling equipment Stacking the equipment Transportation If handled by crane, always strap the equipment on 2 tube containers During transportation strap equipment on to the truck 2013-02 Page: 10 of 15
Storage of scaffold material The valid agreements for the storage of scaffold material are: Scaffold tubes 57 pieces tube containers (sorted per length) Scaffold planks 50 pieces in piles (5 wide, 10 high) Right-angle coupler fixed wedge 250 pieces in bin Swivel coupler fixed wedge 250 pieces in bin Right-angle coupler without wedge 500 pieces in bin Sleeve coupler 220 pieces in bin Foot base transom 57 pieces tube container System transom+extender 90 pieces four posted pallet Base plate 250 pieces in bin Tie tube 57 pieces tube container It frequently occurs that the bins are not full when taken away. Therefore check when taken away if there is packaging present. If not, order packaging when reporting removal. Constant check Foundation Load Ties - amount - pattern - quality 2013-02 Page: 11 of 15
Load Brickwork scaffolds 200 kg/m² in accordance with class 3 1215 Maximum permitted load (class 3), on this surface: 2,0x1,125x200 kg/m² = 450 kg 1 3 2 2000 2000 2000 1 2 3 = 140 bricks (x 1,5 kg) = Mortar tub, 145 kg (60 ltr x 2,4 kg) = Bricklayer, 90 kg Example of floor load scaffold class 3 8100+L 50% workload 5400+L 140 bricks, 210 kg 100% workload Bricklayer, 90 kg 2700+L Mortar tub, 145 kg 140 bricks, 210 kg Level = 0 2013-02 Page: 12 of 15
Ties 50% wind 50% wind reduction nets 100% wind 10% wind 90% wind reduction nets 100% wind 2013-02 Page: 13 of 15
Applications 1 2 3 2700 or 2900 1 2 3 = Breast gardrail = Hip gardrail = Knee gardrail Use a third gardrail if the lifts are more than 2m 1215 2000, 2700 or 2900 575 1215 2000 2000 2000 Section View from above 2013-02 Page: 14 of 15
Ladder use 1215 1089 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 Universal scaffold roof Various options Various options Universal scaffold roof fits all systems 2013-02 Page: 15 of 15