Hydro Mobile F200, F300 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

for gas-powered and electrical

unit models F200 and F300

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All assembly and operation instructions located on motorized units and bridges take precedence over information contained in this manual. Should there be any discrepancies discovered throughout any published documentation issued by Hydro Mobile or its authorized aﬃ liates, the following order of precedence shall prevail:

1. Written documents issued by the Hydro Mobile Engineering department

2. Recall instructions

3. Assembly or operation instructions displayed on the motorized unit

4. Owner's manual Any use of one or several Hydro Mobile motorized units, with or without accessories, in such a conﬁ guration

or manner as not explicitly described in this manual is prohibited without the prior written permission of Hydro Mobile.

NOTE

Code / Version Date Description

Changes to control panel section; inclusion of accessories (adapter bases for freestanding installation and installation with sidewalk canopy, monorail, hoist); addition of deﬁ nitions for competent person and for qualiﬁ ed person; addition of deﬁ nition of standard conﬁ guration; addition of the authorized combination of equipment and accessories for linked conﬁ gurations and restrictions for unlinked

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V01 Feb 2018

V02 Sept 2018

Sept 2017

conﬁ gurations; addition of methods of installation of tie levels with related subdivided instructions for the assembly and for the dismantling of an installation; addition of authorized non standard planking conﬁ gurations; subdivision of mast tie schedules for each method of installation of tie levels; addition of instructions for the removal of mast sections and of mast ties; addition of wall ties and installation guidelines for authorized wall and ﬂ oor ties; changes to authorized bridge conﬁ gurations at opposite ends of unit for speciﬁ c bridge installations; addition of safety accessories subdivision; addition of multiple mast handler; detailed information about inspection checklists; sample views of checklists, including job survey and installation handover sheet

Various typo corrections; inclusion of some missing metric conversions; clariﬁ cation for procedures or instructions (emergency descent, startup preparation instructions, installation of additional rigid dual clamps, cantilever reinforcement cable retainer); change to load capacities of multiple units unlinked installation (45' or 14 m setup, rightmost bridge)

Changes to emergency descent instructions; inclusion of lock bracket for swivel counterweight adapter

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Type of setup Single unit freestanding installation

Type of setup Multiple units freestanding installation

The information and

instructions contained in this

manual applies to units bearing

the following serial numbers

Model F200 F200-0082 and up

Model F300 F300-0100 and up

F Series motorized units and overspeed safety devices (OSD) are protected by the following patents:

Canada

Unit: patent # 2370398 OSD: patent # 2547286

United States

Unit: patent # 6523647 OSD: patent # 7909142

Revision List

Warning note An important warning: damage or injury may occur

Wind speed warning An important warning: wind speed conditions must

be observed to avoid damage or injury Type of setup Single unit installation with mast ties

Type of setup Multiple units installation with mast ties

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Motorized unit serial number

Manufacturing date

F200 19' (5.8 m)/min motorized unit

F300 38' (11.6 m)/min motorized unit

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General Information

Performance and Safety

1 – Motorized Unit

3 – Bridges

4 – Power Pack and Components

7 – Load Capacities

5 – Control Panel

6 – Mast and Mast Ties

8 – Accessories

2 – Safety Devices

9 – Transport, Storage and Maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information

Introduction .........................................................................................5

Warranty ............................................................................................6

Performance and safety rules.............................................................7

Overview ..........................................................................................10

List of components included with shipped unit .................................11

Toolbox components.........................................................................11

Motorized unit speciﬁ cations ............................................................12

Weight of components ......................................................................14

Dimensions .......................................................................................15

Positioning

Minimum bearing surface capacities ............................................16

Recommended cribbing ................................................................16

Setup and conﬁ gurations

General guidelines ........................................................................17

Combination of equipment and accessories Combinations allowed for single and multiple units

linked conﬁ gurations .............................................................17

Restriction of equipment and accessories allowed on each cantilever side of an unlinked conﬁ guration

(single or multiple units) .......................................................18

Restriction of equipment and accessories allowed on each

bearing bridge of an unlinked conﬁ guration ..........................18

Deﬁ nition of a standard conﬁ guration ...........................................20

Methods of installation ..................................................................20

Single unit setups with mast ties

Method “A” – progressive installation of standard single unit ........20

Method “B” – pre-installation of a single unit installation ......23

Multiple units setups with mast ties

Method “C” – pre-installation of a multiple units installation .......26

Method “D” – pre-installation of a multiple units installation ......30

Splitting a motorized unit (F300 unit model only) .........................34

Dismantling an installation

Safety guidelines ......................................................................36

Single unit installed using method “A” ......................................36

Single unit installed using method “B” ......................................37

Multiple units installed using method “C” ..................................39

Multiple units installed using method “D” ..................................40

Emergency descent control system

Procedure for a single unit installation ..........................................43

Procedure for a multiple units installation .....................................44

Overspeed safety device ..................................................................46

Inclinometer

Connection ...................................................................................46

Detection of a ± 2-degree slope ...................................................47

Detection of a ± 5-degree slope ...................................................47

Adjustment of the 0° level position ...............................................47

Testing the inclinometer ................................................................48

Veriﬁ cation of limit switches and panel alerts ...............................48

Fall protection ..........................................................................................49

Standard bridge

Installation of a bridge ..................................................................50

Storage of a bridge .......................................................................50

Bridge types......................................................................................51

Cantilever .........................................................................................52

Bearing bridge

Safety guidelines ..........................................................................52

Assembly of a bearing bridge structure ........................................52

Installation of a twin mast adapter ................................................52

Installation of the bearing bridge structure ...................................53

Dismantling a bearing bridge structure .........................................53

Forward extension bridge .................................................................54

Bridge deck extension ......................................................................55

Swivel bridge

Installation ....................................................................................56

Angle adjustment ..........................................................................56

Installation of swivel bridge guardrails ..........................................57

Front cantilever conﬁ gurations .....................................................58

Back cantilever conﬁ gurations ......................................................59

Front bearing bridge conﬁ gurations ..............................................61

Back bearing bridge conﬁ gurations ..............................................63

Counterweight adapter .................................................................65

Outrigger support assembly .........................................................67

Gas-powered unit

Startup preparation instructions ....................................................69

Motorized unit startup procedure ..................................................70

Engine shutdown procedure .........................................................70

Electrical unit

Startup preparation instructions ....................................................71

Power cable selection chart ..........................................................72

Motorized unit startup procedure ..................................................73

Motorized unit shutdown procedure .............................................73

Description........................................................................................74

Controls ..........................................................................................75

Screen alerts and instructions

Unlocking the display screen ........................................................76

Main menu screen ........................................................................76

F1 – Status info ............................................................................77

F2 – Alerts ....................................................................................77

F3 – Inputs and outputs ................................................................82

F4 – Conﬁ guration ........................................................................83

Mast sections

Installation ....................................................................................84

Loading mast sections on the platform .........................................85

Removal and transport of mast sections ......................................85

Performance and Safety

1 – Motorized Unit

2 – Safety Devices

3 – Bridges

4 – Power Pack and Components

5 – Control Panel

6 – Mast and Mast Ties

Mast ties

General guidelines ........................................................................85

Installation of standard mast ties ..................................................86

Methods of installation of tie levels ...............................................89

Mast tie schedules

Methods of installation ..............................................................87

Without lateral base extensions ................................................87

With lateral base extensions .....................................................87

Location of perpendicular mast ties ..............................................88

Recommended order of installation ..............................................88

Installation of mast ties with extensions .......................................89

Additional rigid dual clamps ..........................................................89

Mast tie requirements for plank conﬁ gurations .............................90

Wind speeds .................................................................................90

Removal of mast ties ....................................................................91

Anchoring system

Installation of wall ties ...................................................................91

Wall tie reactions ..........................................................................92

Wall tie types ................................................................................92

Wall tie distance for vertical anchoring installation .......................92

Installation guidelines

Horizontal anchoring .................................................................93

Fixed wall ties ...........................................................................93

Welded wall tie on a beam ........................................................93

Re-usable wall tie .....................................................................93

Load capacity calculation guidelines ................................................94

Calculating the maximum number of workers for an installation...............94

Linked conﬁ gurations

Single unit installation ...................................................................95

Multiple units installation ...............................................................96

Unlinked conﬁ gurations

Single unit installation ...................................................................97

Multiple units installation ...............................................................98

Forward extension installation

Using a standard bridge ...............................................................99

Using a multi purpose bridge ........................................................99

Swivel bridge installation

Single unit (0-45 degrees) ............................................................99

Single unit (90 degrees) .............................................................100

Multiple units ...............................................................................101

With counterweight adapter – three bridges ...............................102

With counterweight adapter – two bridges .................................103

Hoist installation

Single unit setup .........................................................................104

Multiple units setup .....................................................................105

Cantilever reinforcement cable retainer installations

Single unit installation .................................................................106

Multiple units installation .............................................................107

Safety Accessories Guardrails

Installation of a standard guardrail ..........................................108

Face guardrail supports ..........................................................108

Movable guardrail ...................................................................109

Plank-end guardrail .................................................................109

Universal plank safety support ................................................109

Access stairs ..................................................................................110

Bridge installation support brackets................................................110

Outriggers

Description ..................................................................................111

Planking conﬁ gurations

Outrigger selection table ......................................................... 111

Planking conﬁ guration guidelines ........................................... 111

Doubled outriggers .....................................................................112

Outriggers required for doubling ............................................. 112

Cross boxes ................................................................................113

Non standard planking conﬁ gurations

Non standard planking conﬁ guration #1 .................................113

Non standard planking conﬁ guration #2 .................................114

Non standard planking conﬁ guration #3 .................................114

Outriggers – top position ............................................................115

Outriggers – bottom position ......................................................115

Multiple mast handler .....................................................................116

Adapter base for freestanding installation

Installation of the adapter base ..................................................117

Installation of the motorized unit on the adapter base ................117

Authorized height for freestanding installation with adapter base ...118 Jib arm

Installation of the jib arm on the motorized unit .......................... 119

Using the jib arm to lift a mast section ........................................120

Maximizing the use of a single jib arm ........................................120

Hoist support assembly ..................................................................121

Monorail ........................................................................................122

Weather protection for bridges .......................................................123

Cantilever reinforcement cable retainer..........................................124

Adapter base for sidewalk canopy installation

Installation of the adapter base ..................................................126

Minimum bearing surface capacities for an installation

with a sidewalk canopy ...........................................................126

Calculating distance from wall ....................................................127

Installation of the motorized unit on the adapter base ................128

Dismantling guidelines ................................................................128

Hydraulic oil heater / recirculator ....................................................129

Transport and storage

Preparation of the motorized unit ...............................................130

Lifting and moving a motorized unit or a setup

Using the forklift pockets on the mast head ............................131

Using the shackle on the mast head .......................................131

Storage of a motorized unit ........................................................131

Storage of a bridge .....................................................................132

Storage of mast sections ............................................................132

Inspection and maintenance

Greasing of gears and racks ......................................................133

Inspections .................................................................................134

Samples of checklist ...................................................................136

7 – Load Capacities

8 – Accessories

9 – Transport, Storage and Maintenance

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Introduction

Dear owner or user:

Thank you for investing in a Hydro Mobile F2 Series mast climbing work platform system (models F200 and F300). The design of these motorized units reﬂ ects over a decade of continued ﬁ eld operation, testing and research work and comes as a solution to our company’s deepest concern, your safety and well being on the job.

To ensure that the workplace becomes safer and more eﬃ cient using a Hydro Mobile system, always have appropriately trained personnel assemble, operate, dismantle and move your mast climbing work platform system. These qualiﬁ ed persons will be required to read this owner’s manual and assimilate the information contained herein. Failure to do so could lead to serious injury and/or equipment damage.

These motorized units were designed in accordance with the following standards:

ANSI A92.9-2011, CAN/CSA B354.9-17, IS O 16369:2007 and EN 1495. Furthermore, these

motorized units and the owner’s manual comply with US ANSI A92.9-2011 standards, Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards OSHA 29CFR1926 subpart L; with

ISO 16369:2007, CAN/CSA B354.10-17 and CAN/CSA B354.11-17; and with EN 1495.

To maximize the life expectancy of your equipment and to enjoy years of trouble free operation, this Hydro Mobile system must be serviced according to maintenance schedules and recommendations provided in this manual. It is also advised to refer to the engine or motor user’s manual included with the motorized unit.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the nearest authorized service center or Hydro Mobile directly at 888-484-9376 (in the United States) or 450 589-8100 (in Canada). You can also visit our Web site at www.hydro-mobile.com for additional support and information on our factory safety and performance training seminars.

We wish you years and years of safe, productive construction and renovation work.

Sincerely,

Vincent Dequoy President

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Warranty

Warranty period

Hydro Mobile, a division of AGF Access Group, Inc., herein referred to as Hydro Mobile, warrants its new F2 Series motorized units (models F200 and F300) to be free from defect of materials and workmanship for a period of 15 months or a maximum of 650 operating hours whichever occurs ﬁ rst from the date of delivery to the authorized distributor/service center. Hydro Mobile also warrants its new F2 Series parts and accessories to be free from defect of materials and workmanship for a period of 15 months from the date of delivery to the authorized distributor/service center.

Product registration

In accordance with standards governing mast climbing work platform systems, the owner of a Hydro Mobile F2 Series unit must register the product with Hydro Mobile within sixty (60) days. The initial buyer of a Hydro Mobile F2 Series unit is automatically registered by Hydro Mobile. Hydro Mobile must be kept informed of any change of ownership. The new owner must provide Hydro Mobile with a full name and address, along with the model and serial number of the unit acquired.

Description of warranty

Parts and accessories manufactured by Hydro Mobile

Hydro Mobile’s obligation and liability under this warranty are expressly limited to repairing or replacing with re-manufactured or new parts, at Hydro Mobile’s option, any part and accessory manufactured by Hydro Mobile proven defective after inspection by Hydro Mobile which appear to have been defective in material or workmanship. Only permanent repairs will be covered under this warranty. Hydro Mobile reserves the right to ask for maintenance records of the defective part before settling a claim and to deny such claim if maintenance records are not available or not compliant with maintenance schedules. This warranty shall not apply to component parts or accessories of products not manufactured by Hydro Mobile and which carry the warranty of the manufacturer thereof or to normal maintenance (such as engine tune-up) or any part necessary to perform such maintenance. Hydro Mobile oﬀ ers no other warranty, expressed or implied, and oﬀ ers no warranty of merchantability or ﬁ tness for any particular purpose.

Engine

All engines manufactured by Honda under the “GX” lineup are covered by an international warranty of 36 months (12 months on muﬄ ers) and 36 months for Toshiba electric motors. To have an engine repaired under this warranty, the engine must be brought to an authorized Hydro Mobile distributor or to an authorized Honda or Toshiba service center.

Battery

All the batteries shipped from the factory with new equipment are guaranteed for a period of 60 days. Any battery discharged due to operator error will not be covered under this warranty. Dead batteries that can be recharged will not be replaced under this warranty.

Costs and liability associated with warranty

Hydro Mobile’s obligation under such warranty shall not include duty, taxes or any other charge whatsoever, or any liability for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or delay.

Exclusion

Any use of one or several Hydro Mobile motorized units, with or without accessories, in such a conﬁ guration or manner as not explicitly described in the owner’s manual is prohibited without the prior written permission of Hydro Mobile. Any improper use, including operation after discovery of defective or worn parts, shall void this warranty. Improper use also includes operation beyond rated capacity, substitution of parts other than those approved by Hydro Mobile, including anchor systems, or any alteration, modiﬁ cation or repair by others in such manner as in Hydro Mobile’s judgment aﬀ ects the product materially and adversely.

Labor

All warranty work must be performed by a certiﬁ ed Hydro Mobile technician to be eligible for reimbursement under the warranty.

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Performance and Safety Rules

SAFETY comes ﬁ rst. The installation and operation of a mast climber is subject to hazards that

can be avoided only by using extreme care and common sense, and by providing the appropriate training and supervision to all its users.

It is essential that the installation and dismantling of an F2 Series motorized unit and its related accessories be carried out according to the guidelines, instructions and warnings included in the owner’s manual and performed by qualiﬁ ed erectors/dismantlers under the supervision of a competent person (see boxes below).

It is also imperative that the operation of an F2 Series motorized unit setup be carried out according to the guidelines, instructions and warnings included in the owner’s manual. To ensure safe and proper operation, Hydro Mobile recommends that two persons be on hand to perform maneuvers for each motorized unit in a setup and that at least one of those two persons

is a qualiﬁ ed operator (see box below).

WARNING

The F2 Series conﬁ gurations and the methods used to achieve these conﬁ gurations as shown and described in this owner’s manual are the only ones authorized by Hydro Mobile. For any conﬁ guration or method to achieve such a conﬁ guration other than those shown and described in this owner’s manual, contact the distributor/service center.

WARNING

It is mandatory to refer to the Mast Tie Schedule tables on p. 87 of the Mast and Mast Ties

Competent person means a person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in

the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees,

and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

Deﬁ nition of the qualiﬁ ed person

“Qualiﬁ ed” means a person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certiﬁ cate or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work or the project.

Only a qualiﬁ ed person on the speciﬁ c make and model of the Hydro Mobile equipment can carry out the following tasks:

User/operator

A qualiﬁ ed user/operator is allowed to operate Hydro Mobile units according to the guidelines, instructions, warnings and methods set out in the owner’s manuals and Hydro Mobile training courses and after they have been erected, tested and passed for use by a qualiﬁ ed person.

Erector/dismantler

A qualiﬁ ed erector/dismantler is allowed to erect, dismantle, test, pass for use and modify the conﬁ guration of Hydro Mobile units according to the guidelines, instructions, warnings and methods set out in the owner’s manuals and Hydro Mobile training courses.

Technician

A qualiﬁ ed technician is allowed to perform maintenance inspections and repairs on Hydro Mobile units according to the guidelines, instructions, warnings and methods set out in the owner’s manuals and Hydro Mobile training courses.

section before the installation of any F2 Series conﬁ guration.

Deﬁ nition of the competent person

Hydro Mobile recommends that Qualiﬁ ed Persons follow the Hydro Mobile University Training

Program on the speciﬁ c task and speciﬁ c make and model to get proper qualiﬁ cations. For more

information on the Hydro Mobile University Training Program,

visit www.hydro-mobile.com/training.

General guidelines

1- Prepare a layout plan showing how the mast climbing work platform system (motorized units,

bridges and accessories) will be positioned near structures or walls to be erected. On long walls, install separate mast climber sections to allow for ﬂ exibility. Make sure to position motorized units so as to provide proper anchoring points for masts for tied installations.

2- Rely on a licensed engineer for help on special jobs and to approve plans if required by

local regulation.

3- It is recommended to use the job survey form as a guide for the proper installation of the

conﬁ guration. Refer to p. 136 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more information about the job survey form.

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Performance and Safety Rules

4- It is mandatory to refer to the Mast Tie Schedule tables on p. 87 of the Mast and Mast Ties

section and to the Load Capacities section on p. 94 before the installation of any F2 Series conﬁ guration.

5- Establish the distance between the mast climbing work platform system and the structure

or wall, taking into account the length of plank outriggers, as well as curvatures, balconies, columns, trees, telephone wires, electrical lines, etc.

6- Refer to and follow local regulations governing distances between the mast climbing work

platform system and electrical lines. As a reference, North American regulations generally recommend keeping a safe distance of at least 10' (3 m) from overhead power lines carrying 50,000 volts or less.

7- Make sure the ground or support surface capacity meets with values included in the Minimum

Bearing Surface Capacities table herein (ﬁ g. 1.21, p. 16). Soil compacting, cribbing or

shoring can increase bearing capacity. The jacks on the base extensions are designed to level the motorized unit and must not be used to support the load nor the motorized unit.

8- Never modify the mast climbing work platform system or use substitute factory parts. This

could adversely aﬀ ect worker safety, unit performance and void the warranty. In addition, this could lead to serious injury or death.

9- The F2 Series motorized unit (all models) must not be used with any equipment or any

accessories not speciﬁ cally manufactured and rated by Hydro Mobile to be used with F2 Series motorized units. For the use and installation of any such equipment or accessories, contact the distributor/service center.

10- Each F2 Series motorized unit must be equipped with an appropriate ﬁ re extinguisher (not

supplied). Use the support supplied with the motorized unit to hang the ﬁ re extinguisher in a readily accessible location (ﬁ g. 1.1, p. 10).

11- Never use a gas-powered motorized unit in a enclosed space due to carbon monoxide

emissions or in a place where explosives are stored.

12- It is recommended not to smoke on the platform.

13- Planks used for planking must be scaﬀ old graded (

regulations.

14- IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended not to use equipment that generates vibrations

or reactions on Hydro Mobile platforms.

15- Workers exposed to potential hazards must always wear proper personal protection

equipment ( by local regulations. In all cases where workers are exposed to fall hazards, fall protection is required. Installation of all the necessary guardrails is mandatory.

16- The F2 Series motorized unit (all models) must not be used on a mast with a height over

500' (152 m).

17- To ensure work eﬃ ciency, maintain an adequate equipment and parts inventory on the job

site. Keep equipment in good condition.

18- Inspection and maintenance operations must be carried out eﬃ ciently and in a timely

manner. Daily inspections and their related operations must be performed by a qualiﬁ ed user/operator every day or before every working shift. Frequent and annual inspections and their related operations must be carried out by a qualiﬁ ed technician. Refer to p. 133 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more information on inspection and maintenance requirements for F2 Series motorized units and their accessories.

19- The qualiﬁ ed erectors/dismantlers in charge of the installation must make sure that the

equipment being installed has been duly inspected and meets all applicable safety standards.

20- After installation, mark oﬀ limit areas of the system using fencing, barriers, warning tape

and note emergency phone numbers (ﬁ re and police dept.) for quick reference. Prepare an

emergency evacuation plan that is speciﬁ c to the job site and is in accordance with local regulations.

PPE) such as a helmet, safety boots, a fall arrest harness, etc., as prescribed

SPF), in good condition and meet local

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Performance and Safety Rules

21- Never load bridges or motorized units beyond their rated capacities. Overloading may

bring damages to equipment or cause the installation to become unbalanced, leading to serious injury or death.

22- Contact the distributor/service center for service, repair or technical advice. Refer to

equipment type and serial number when calling.

23- Each person must access the platform using a safe means of access such as an optional

access stairs, a transport platform system, stairways or through an opening in the building. In all cases, transfer must be safe and free from obstruction.

24- The use of appropriate fall protection equipment is mandatory when modifying plank

conﬁ guration or whenever the worker is exposed to a fall hazard. Failure to use fall protection equipment can expose the user to serious injury or death. Refer to local regulations for more information.

25- When the motorized unit is moving, it is mandatory that all workers except the operator

stand in an area close to the rear guardrails.

26- In the event of an abnormal occurrence or operation which could compromise security

(ex. malfunction of a motorized unit component, collision with an obstacle, etc.), immobilize the unit and inform the competent person.

27- It is strongly recommended not to touch any of the moving parts on the motorized unit when

it is in use.

28- All access doors and panels on the motorized unit must be closed when they are not in use.

All access doors and panels must be free from any material or obstruction.

29- The motorized unit must not be used or operated during an electrical thunderstorm. The

motorized unit and its components must not be used as ground for electrical connections.

30- The deposit of loads on the setup must be done with extreme care and under proper supervision.

Loads must be distributed on all the bridges of the setup, as prescribed by the load capacities charts. Refer to the Load Capacities section on p. 94 for more information about placing loads on the platform. When the motorized unit setup is not in use and above base level, loads should not be left on the platform except for counterweights. When a tied installation is not in use, it is mandatory to leave the platform between two tie levels.

31- On a setup using an F2 Series electrical unit, it is important to note that in the event

of a power outage, it is recommended that all workers remain on the platform as a safety precaution until the power is restored. If the power has not been restored within a reasonable time, the emergency descent system must be used to bring the workers safely back to the nearest safe evacuation point. Refer to p. 43 of the Safety Devices section for more information on the use of the emergency descent system.

WARNING - WIND SPEEDS

The erection and dismantling of a motorized unit setup (including the base, the bridges, the masts, the mast ties and all the other components) must not be conducted when wind speeds exceed 28 mph (45 km/h). Freestanding installations and setups equipped with weather protection, when allowed, must not be used with wind speeds exceeding 28 mph (45 km/h). Weather protection, when allowed, must not be used when work is performed on an open air structure. A motorized unit setup with mast ties must not be operated when wind speeds exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). If wind speeds are expected to exceed 102 mph (164 km/h), the motorized unit must be brought down to base level.

When a freestanding installation is not in use:

• The motorized unit must be brought down to base level

When a tied installation is not in use:

• It is mandatory to leave the platform between two tie levels

• All loads must be removed from the setup, except all counterweights applied on the setup

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Motorized Unit Overview

Main

trolley

Link bridge

guardrail

Link bridge Link bridge

Power train

Link bridge door

Mast section *

Base extension

Support for ﬁ re

extinguisher

Trolley link

Mast head

Adjustable jack

Mast guard

Power train

Base (including welded bottom mast section)

Control panel and engine controls

Main frame

27" (69 cm) guardrails

Door guardrail

63" (1,6 m)

outrigger

60" (1,5 m) guardrail

Guardrail adapter

ﬁ g. 1.1

* Only one full mast section shipped with each motorized unit

The mast conﬁ guration represented in the above illustration is for informational purposes only and must not be reproduced without appropriate cribbing under the base. Models F200 and F300 of the Hydro Mobile F2 Series motorized units come equipped with the components shown in ﬁ g. 1.1, with features speciﬁ c to each model, as described below.

Note: Items depicted in illustrations may diﬀ er from actual products.

F200 model basic features

• Mast with two racks

• One power pack

• Two power trains

• Up to 19' (5,8 m)/min climbing speed

• Capacity of up to 9000 lb (4082 kg) at 50' (15,2 m ) for a single unit installation

• Linked conﬁ guration only

F300 model basic features

• Mast with two racks

• Two power packs

• Two power trains

• Up to 38' (11,6 m)/min climbing speed

• Capacity of up to 9000 lb (4082 kg) at 50’ (15,2 m) for a single unit installation

• Linked or unlinked conﬁ guration

List of components

included with shipped unit

Main

Toolbox Components

trolley

Power

train

Overspeed

safety

device

ﬁ g. 1.2

Hydraulic tank tubes

Motorized Unit Overview

Main

frame

Engine

controls

Gas-powered motorized unit

Engine

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Mast guard

Display screen

Gasoline tank ﬁ ller cap

Access panels

Gas tank

ﬁ g. 1.4

Lifting mechanism

List of components

included with shipped unit

Qty Component

F2 Series motorized unit (gas-powered or electrical)

(model F200 or F300)

1 base

base extensions

(left and right) 1 mast section 2 mast guards 1 mast head 2 link bridge guardrails

link bridge doors 2

(model F300 only)

communication cable 1

(model F300 only) (A0500603-0021)

support for ﬁ re extinguisher

1 or 2

(according to

1x for F200 model

unit model)

2x for F300 model

1 60" (1,5 m) guardrail 2 27" (69 cm) guardrails 6 guardrail adapter brackets 1 door guardrail 4 63" (1,6 m) outriggers

Note

The list of components included with each motorized unit shipped may change without notice.

ﬁ g. 1.5

ﬁ g. 1.7

ﬁ g. 1.3

Battery

Guide rollers

Motor

ﬁ g. 1.6

Quantity Description

1 Owner’s manual 1 Honda engine manual 1 pressure gauge (3000 psi) 1 mast shim 1 15/16" wrench 3 5/8" x 1 1/2" SAE bolts GR5 3 5/8" SAE GR5 square nuts 6 5/8" x 5 1/2” SAE bolts GR8 6 5/8" SAE GR8 nuts 6 5/8" SAE lock washers GR8 3 3/8" SAE toggle pins 3 1/8" x 2 5/8" hitch pin clips 3 plank stop pins

1 or 2

(according to

unit model)

Toolbox

Oil cooler

Electrical motorized unit

Toolbox

Oil cooler

Toolbox Components

12.5-oz (370 ml) aerosol cans of grease for rack and pinion

bridge installation support brackets

cable grip support kit (electrical unit only)

1x for F200 model 2x for F300 model

Power box

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Speciﬁ c Features

General Speciﬁ cations

Hydraulic Speciﬁ cations

Motorized Unit Speciﬁ cations

General Speciﬁ cations

On base, with extensions and

Dimensions of the motorized unit (as shipped)

Drive system Rack and pinion drive

Maximum height Up to 500' (152 m) of mast

Distance between tie levels Up to a maximum of 45' (13,7 m)

Freestanding height

Safety devices

with link bridges installed

On base, with extensions and with link bridges removed

Up to 48' (15 m) of mast using an optional adapter base for freestanding installation (when allowed)

Emergency descent Gravity-activated manual descent system

Overspeed safety device Independent mechanical device

Inclinometer (included with twin mast adapter)

99 1/2" x 147 1/4" x 102" (W x L x H) (253 cm x 374 cm x 259 cm)

75 1/2" x 147 1/4" x 102" (W x L x H) (192 cm x 374 cm x 259 cm)

Analog electronic angle device

ﬁ g. 1.9

ﬁ g. 1.10

Speciﬁ c Features

F200 F300

Gas-powered motorized

Platform weight (as shipped)

Maximum load capacity

Vertical travel speed Up to 19' (5,8 m) per minute Up to 38' (11,6 m) per minute

Mast section

Bridges

unit

Electrical motorized unit

Single unit installation

Multiple units installation

30" (76 cm)

(guardrail included)

5' (1,5 m)

(guardrail included)

10' (3 m)

(guardrail included)

Twin mast adapter

(guardrail sold separately)

On base 6700 lb (3030 kg)

On base 7200 lb (3266 kg)

9000 lb at 50' (4082 kg at 15,2 m)

15,500 lb at 115' (7031 kg at 35 m)

2 racks

32" x 32" x 60" (81,3 cm x 81,3 cm x 152,4 cm)

365 lb (166 kg) per section

31" x 62" x 36" (W x L x H) (0,8 m x 1,6 m x 0,9 m)

61" x 62" x 36" (W x L x H) (1,5 m x 1,6 m x 0,9 m)

120" x 62" x 36" (W x L x H) (3 m x 1,6 m x 0,9 m)

32" x 62" x 36" (W x L x H) (0,8 m x 1,6 m x 0,9 m)

On base 8400 lb (3810 kg)

On base 9400 lb (4264 kg)

Hydraulic Speciﬁ cations

Component Speciﬁ cations

Double gear pump 2 x 7.25 US GPM (27,44 l/min)

Planetary reducer gear oil

Planetary reducer brake oil

Hydraulic tank capacity 18 US gal (68,2 l) model F200; 36 US gal (136,2 l) model F300

Hydraulic oil Shell Naturelle HF-M biodegradable product code 407-214

Oil ﬁ lter (return) Mfr. model no. Ikron CSG-100-P10-A)

Oil ﬁ lter (pressure) Mfr. model no. Ikron HEK85 20.8-AS-FG101-LC-V

Sunoco Challenge GBO 220 (product # 6048-020)

Warning: do not use in planetary reducer brake

Total Dynatrans MP-AS (product # 406435)

Warning: do not use in planetary reducer gear box

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Engine Speciﬁ cations (gas-powered motorized unit)

Operation Speciﬁ cations

Wind exposure

Motor Speciﬁ cations (electrical motorized unit)

Electrical Speciﬁ cations

Requirements for complete F200 unit model and for each side of an F300 unit model

Motorized Unit Speciﬁ cations

Engine Speciﬁ cations (gas-powered motorized unit)

Model Honda GX630

Rated power 20.8 HP @ 3500 rpm

Fuel consumption 1.56 G/hr (6 l/hr)

Spark plug ZFR5F (NGK)

Oil type SAE 10W-30

Gasoline tank capacity 10 US gal (38 l)

Oil capacity 1,8 US qt (1,70 l)

Charging system 12 VDC - 17 ampere-hour

Battery 12 VDC

For any other information regarding the use and the maintenance of Honda engines,

refer to the Honda user’s manual

ﬁ g. 1.12

ﬁ g. 1.13

Motor Speciﬁ cations (electrical motorized unit)

480 V unit 600 V unit

Brand Toshiba Toshiba

Model 0252SDSR42BP 0252SDSC42BP

Rated power 25 HP (18,5 KW) 25 HP (18,5 KW)

Service factor at full load 1,1 1,1

Rated amperage (nominal) 29A 23A

Power supply – voltage, phase and frequency 480 VAC / 3/60 600 VAC / 3/60

Rotation speed 3600 rpm 3600 rpm

ﬁ g. 1.14

Electrical Speciﬁ cations

Requirements for complete F200 unit model and for each side of an F300 unit model

Lifting power

Power consumption

(maximum load)

Starting current

unit) (peak)

Input power

Control voltage 12 VDC 12 VDC

Power outlet for hand tool 1 x 120VAC/20A/60 Hz 1 x 120VAC/20A/60 Hz

Cable up to 500' (152 m)

(per single

F200 model Each side of F300 model F200 model Each side of F300 model F200 model Each side of F300 model

F200 model Each side of F300 model

480 V unit 600 V unit

25 HP 25 HP

1 x 32A 1 x 25A

Up to 181A Up to 144A

480 VAC / 3 ph / 60 Hz (± 5%)

1 x 6/4 1 x 8/4

600 VAC / 3 ph / 60 Hz (± 5%)

ﬁ g. 1.15

Operation Speciﬁ cations

Wind exposure

Maximum wind speed allowed

During erecting and dismantling, when using

weather protection and in freestanding

conﬁ guration using an optional adapter base for

freestanding installation (when allowed)

The platform must only be used on a mast whose height does not exceed 500’ (152 m)

During operation 35 mph (56 km/h)

When unit is out of service

28 mph (45 km/h)

102 mph (164 km/h) *

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Weight of Components

Motorized Unit Speciﬁ cations

Weight of Components

Description Weight

F300 Motorized unit (gas-powered, as shipped) 8400 lb (3810 kg) F200 Motorized unit (gas-powered, as shipped) 6700 lb (3030 kg) F300 Motorized unit (electrical, as shipped) 9400 lb (4264 kg) F200 Motorized unit (electrical, as shipped) 7200 lb (3266 kg) Base extension 275 lb (125 kg) Base with extensions and one full mast section 1235 lb (560 kg) Trolley link 60 lb (27 kg) Link bridge ( Mast guard 30 lb (14 kg) Mast head 125 lb (57 kg)

UNITS and components

LEFT or RIGHT) 165 lb (75 kg)

ﬁ g. 1.16

BRIDGES (including guardrails)

Description Weight

30" (76 cm) bridge assembly 290 lb (132 kg) 5' (1,5 m) bridge assembly 390 lb (177 kg) 10' (3 m) bridge assembly 720 lb (327 kg Swivel bridge assembly 800 lb (363 kg) 33" (84 cm) multi purpose bridge 310 lb (141 kg) Twin mast adapter assembly

(without guardrail) 30" (76 cm) deck extension (with outrigger) 96 lb (44 kg) 33" (84 cm) deck extension (with outrigger) 102 lb (46 kg) 60" (1,5 m) deck extension (with outrigger) 124 lb (56 kg) Swivel bridge counterweight adapter 175 lb (79 kg) Swivel bridge outrigger adapter 60 lb (27 kg)

330 lb (150 kg)

Description Weight

Access stairs assembly 83 lb (38 kg) Access stairs handrail 21 lb (10 kg) Access stairs extension 25 lb (11 kg) Jib arm complete assembly 140 lb (63 kg) Jib arm top assembly 108 lb (49 kg) Jib arm bottom assembly 32 lb (14 kg) Hoist support structure

(including beam; hoist not included) Weather protection – X brace (all lengths) 10 lb (4 kg) Weather protection – frame truss extension 15 lb (7 kg) Weather protection – frame assembly 85 lb (39 kg) Weather protection – frame with extension 100 lb (45 kg) Weather protection – center frame assembly 44 lb (20 kg) Weather protection – frame truss extension

for monorail Junction plate assembly 19 lb (9 kg) Monorail beam 85 lb (42 kg) Adapter base for freestanding installation 2500 lb (1134 kg) Adapter base for sidewalk canopy installation 2000 lb (907 kg)

ACCESSORIES

485 lb (220 kg)

17 lb (8 kg)

ﬁ g. 1.17

GUARDRAILS and OUTRIGGERS

Description Weight

27" (69 cm) guardrail (without adapter bracket) 32 lb (15 kg) 30" (76 cm) guardrail (without adapter bracket) 32 lb (15 kg) 33" (84 cm) guardrail (without adapter bracket) 33 lb (15 kg) 60" (1,5 m) guardrail (without adapter bracket) 50 lb (23 kg) 60" (1,5 m) door guardrail 100 lb (45 kg) Guardrail adapter bracket 4 lb (2 kg) Twin mast adapter guardrail 45 lb (20 kg) Movable guardrail 65 lb (29 kg) Plank-end guardrail 25 lb (11 kg) Link bridge guardrail 59 lb (27 kg) Swivel bridge “A” guardrail 16 lb (7 kg) Swivel bridge “B” guardrail 42 lb (19 kg) Swivel bridge “C” guardrail 49 lb (22 kg) 63" (1,6 m) outrigger 17 lb (8 kg) 72" (1,8 m) outrigger 27 lb (12 kg) 84" (2,1 m) outrigger 45 lb (20 kg) 120" (3,04 m) outrigger 55 lb (25 kg)

Description Weight

Mast assembly (2 racks) 365 lb (166 kg)

Mast assembly (1 rack) 330 lb (150 kg) Mast tie frame 50 lb (23 kg) Mast tie 36" (91 cm) 16 lb (7 kg) Mast tie extension 36” (91 cm) 13 lb (6 kg) Mast tie extension 60" (1,5 m) 20 lb (9 kg)

Mast and Mast Ties

Typical single unit installation

• One F2 Series motorized unit

• Two (2) 10' (3 m) bridges

Note: Access stairs and ramps shown in illustrations above are optional

ﬁ g. 1.18

Typical multiple unit installation

• Two F2 Series motorized units

• Two (2) twin mast adapters

• Four (4) 10' (3 m) bridges

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Dimensions of the Motorized Unit

Note: Unit dimensions are the same for both types of unit, gas-powered or electrical

Front

To wall

(78,3 cm)

30 13/16"

62"

92 5/8"

(157,5 cm)

(235,1 cm)

Link bridge

guardrail

Left Right

139 1/4"

(352,7 cm)

16 9/16"

(42,1 cm)

121 13/16" (309,4 cm)

147 1/4"

(374 cm)

69 1/2"

(176,5 cm)

75 1/2"

(191,8 cm)

99 1/2"

(252,7 cm)

Back

ﬁ g. 1.19

52 7/8"

(134,3 cm)

ﬁ g. 1.20

101 3/8"

(257,5 cm)

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Minimum Bearing Surface Capacities

e o

Recommended Cribbing

Positioning the Motorized Unit

General Concept

Bearing surface

Before installing the motorized unit, make sure the bearing surface under it is level, clear of debris and has the proper bearing capacity. Appropriate cribbing must be placed under the base to distribute the load. It is important to make sure that the bearing surface is stable and has not been subject to any type of erosion or deterioration caused by weather conditions (snow, rain, etc.).

The type of cribbing chosen may vary according to the bearing surface where the setup must be installed.

For example, a setup installed on a concrete slab that is covering the bearing surface would require cribbing consisting of only one plywood panel under the base while a setup installed on a concrete slab that is covering an indoor garage would require shoring in addition to plywood cribbing.

A setup installed on a bearing surface composed of gravel, sand or any such type of surface would require stronger cribbing under the base.

In cases where shoring is required, it is recommended to contact an engineer for assistance.

Minimum Bearing Surface Capacities

Height Reaction

ft m lb kg

50 15 28 816 13 071

100 30 32 559 14 769

150 46 36 302 16 466

200 61 40 045 18 164

250 76 43 788 19 862

300 91 47 531 21 560

350 107 51 272 23 257

400 122 55 017 24 955

450 137 58 760 26 653

500 152 62 503 28 351

Note: Reactions shown in this table are for tied

installations only

Load reactions in table above include a dynamic factor

ﬁ g. 1.21

Mandatory cribbing area

32" (81,3 cm)

ﬁ g. 1.22

32"

(81,3 cm)

Make sure the ground or support surface capacity meets with values included in the

Minimum Bearing Surface Capacities table (ﬁ g. 1.21). Soil compacting, cribbing or shoring

can increase bearing capacity. Any cribbing product or cribbing method approved by the site

engineer can be used to distribute the load on the bearing surface providing it meets the

values in the Minimum Bearing Surface Capacities table (ﬁ g. 1.21). Contact an engineer for

WARNING

assistance.

Recommended cribbing for most bearing surfaces

The plywood and lumber used as cribbing must be secured together to prevent slipping. Using screws instead of nails for securing will prolong the service life of lumber and plywood used as cribbing.

Recommended Cribbing

40" x 40" x 6"

Plywood

40" x 40" x 3/4"

(102 cm x 102 cm x 1,9 cm)

Lumber

2"x 10" x 40"

(5 cm x 25 cm x 102 cm)

Values shown in the above table are for reference only. Any cribbing that

hown in the above table are for referenc

covers the mandatory cribbing area (as shown in ﬁ g. 1.22) can be used.

(102 cm x 102 cm x

15,2 cm)

ﬁ g. 1.23

ﬁ g. 1.24

3/4" (1,9 cm)

1 1/2" (3,8 cm)

3/4" (1,9 cm)

Plywood

Lumber

Plywood

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Combination of equipment and accessories allowed

LINKED CONFIGURATIONS – SINGLE UNIT and MULTIPLE UNITS

Setup and Conﬁ gurations

General Guidelines

Setups with F2 Series motorized units and bridges require mast ties, unless an optional adapter base for freestanding installation is used. The optional adapter base for freestanding installation can only be used in a standard conﬁ guration. A standard conﬁ guration is a linked installation that does not require the use of additional equipment, such as a forward extension bridge, a swivel bridge, a planking conﬁ guration wider than three planks, weather protection, a hoist, a monorail or a cantilever reinforcement cable retainer.

It is mandatory to refer to the Mast Tie Schedule tables on p. 87 of the Mast and Mast Ties section before the installation of any F2 Series conﬁ guration, whether freestanding or tied.

It is important to consider that the combined use of equipment and accessories required to achieve a conﬁ guration may not be allowed on a same installation. For information on the combination of equipment and accessories allowed for a linked conﬁ guration, refer to the table in ﬁ g. 1.25. For information on the restrictions of equipment and accessories allowed for the cantilever ends of an unlinked conﬁ guration (single unit or multiple units), refer to the table in ﬁ g. 1.28, p. 18, and to the table in ﬁ g. 1.29, p. 18, for the bearing bridge of a multiple units unlinked conﬁ guration.

The installation of an F2 Series setup with mast ties can be achieved using a progressive installation method or through complete pre-installation of tie levels. The conﬁ guration required by the layout plan and the schedule of installation of mast ties will determine which method of installation is more appropriate. For more information about the methods of installation, refer to p. 20 of this section.

ﬁ g. 1.25

Combination of equipment and accessories allowed

LINKED CONFIGURATIONS – SINGLE UNIT and MULTIPLE UNITS

Equipment and accessories used

4 to 8

• 4 to 8 planks conﬁ guration

• Hoist and hoist structure

4 to 8

* Tarps and shields used for weather protection must be installed only when all required tie levels have been installed to the top

of the mast.

• 4 to 8 planks conﬁ guration

• Cantilever reinforcement cable retainer

• Hoist

• Weather protection

• Hoist

• Monorail

• Weather protection *

• Monorail

• Forward extension

NO OTHER EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORY ALLOWED

• Swivel bridge

NO OTHER EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORY ALLOWED

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Equipment and accessories allowed or

restricted on any cantilever side of an

UNLINKED CONFIGURATION (single unit or multiple units)

Equipment and accessories allowed or

restricted on any bearing bridge of an

UNLINKED CONFIGURATION

NO COMBINATION IS ALLOWED

Equipment and accessories allowed or

restricted on any cantilever side of an

UNLINKED CONFIGURATION (single unit or multiple units)

NO COMBINATION IS ALLOWED

Setup and Conﬁ gurations

General Guidelines

Unlinked conﬁ gurations

Additional equipment and accessories allowed (only one per cantilever side)

Swivel bridge

Refer to appropriate diagram in the Load Capacities section, starting on p. 94

Forward extension

Refer to appropriate diagram in the Load Capacities section, starting on p. 94

Cantilever reinforcement cable retainer

Refer to appropriate diagram in the Load Capacities section, starting on p. 94

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ﬁ g. 1.28

4 to 8

4 TO 8 PLANK CONFIGURATION IS NOT ALLOWED

WEATHER PROTECTION IS NOT ALLOWED

A HOIST and its STRUCTURE ARE NOT ALLOWED

A MONORAIL IS NOT ALLOWED

C C

ﬁ g. 1.26

Single unit

C B

ﬁ g. 1.27

Equipment and accessories allowed or

restricted on any bearing bridge of an

UNLINKED CONFIGURATION

NO COMBINATION IS ALLOWED

Multiple units

Additional equipment and accessories allowed

4 to 8

4 to 8 planks

Hoist

Refer to appropriate diagram in the Load Capacities section, starting on p. 94

Monorail

Refer to appropriate diagram in the Load Capacities section, starting on p. 94

Swivel bridge

Refer to appropriate diagram in the Load Capacities section, starting on p. 94

WEATHER PROTECTION IS NOT ALLOWED

A FORWARD EXTENSION IS NOT ALLOWED

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Setup and Conﬁ gurations

Safety Guidelines

1- Installation must be carried out by qualiﬁ ed erectors/dismantlers under the supervision

of a competent person, in accordance with all applicable local regulations.

2- In reference to the plan/layout drawing, make sure that all the components required are

available. Establish the position of the motorized unit, determine if there are obstacles and what are the cribbing and mast tie requirements.

3- Before installing the motorized unit, determine where the cribbing under the base will

rest. The bearing surface under the cribbing must be level, clear of debris and have the proper bearing capacity (see the Minimum Bearing Surface Capacities table, on p. 16). Should the actual bearing capacity be inferior to the values in the table, seek instructions and recommendations from the site engineer. It is important to note that

the jacks on the lateral base extensions are designed to level the motorized unit and must not be used to support the load nor the motorized unit.

4- Distance between the front edge of the main frame of the motorized unit and the ﬁ nished

wall must be the number of planks multiplied by the width of one plank, while allowing 6" to 8" (15 to 20 cm) of play. Add an additional 2" (5 cm) if using a toe board. Refer to applicable local regulations to determine play or the maximum allowable distance between the motorized unit, including its accessories, and the face of the work.

5- Make sure that all loads have been removed from the platform and that all workers

have stepped down before lifting and transporting the motorized unit.

6- Unload the motorized unit with a rough terrain forklift or a crane. It is important to

consider the weight of the F2 Series unit to be lifted. Refer to p. 12 of the Motorized Unit section for the weights of all F2 motorized unit models, both gas-powered and electrical. For more information about lifting and moving a motorized unit, refer to p. 131 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section.

7- Proceed to the following instruction steps for the installation of the setup, as the

conﬁ guration requires.

It is important to note that freestanding conﬁ gurations are not allowed for F2 Series

motorized units unless an optional adapter base for freestanding installation is used.

Failure to select and follow the mast tie installation schedule appropriate for the conﬁ guration

could adversely aﬀ ect worker safety, leading to serious injury or death and equipment damage.

It is mandatory to refer to the Mast Tie Schedule tables on p. 87 of the Mast and Mast Ties

section before the installation of any F2 Series conﬁ guration. It is also mandatory to refer

to the Load Capacities section on p. 94 for more information about the loads allowed in a

conﬁ guration. Review and follow the instructions included in this manual for the installation and

use of each accessory and equipment to be installed.

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Methods of Installation

Setup and conﬁ gurations

Methods of installation

ﬁ g. 1.30

Methods of Installation

Type of installation

Method of installation of tie levels

Installation procedure

STANDARD INSTALLATION

ONLY

A B C D

Single unit Single unit Multiple units Multiple units

Progressive installation Pre-installation Pre-installation Pre-installation

1. Installation of unit and all cantilevers

2. Progressive installation of tie levels

NOTE: The ﬁ rst two tie levels must be installed before the start of any work

LINKED CONFIGURATION

ONLY

1. Installation of units and two cantilevers

2. Installation of tie levels to top of work

3. Installation of additional bridges, equipment and accessories

STANDARD and NON STANDARD INSTALLATIONS

1. Installation of ﬁ rst motorized unit with two cantilevers and complete tie levels to top of work

2. Installation of second motorized unit with two cantilevers and complete tie levels to top of work

3. Installation of bearing bridge structure

4. Installation of additional bridges, equipment and accessories

INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN LINKED CONFIGURATION ONLY

Units may be split once all required tie levels are installed to the top of the mast

1. Installation of ﬁ rst motorized unit without any bridges

2. Installation of bearing bridge structure

3. Installation of second motorized unit without any bridges

4. Installation of ﬁ rst two cantilevers

5. Installation of tie levels to top of the work

6. Installation of additional bridges, equipment and accessories

Deﬁ nition of a standard conﬁ guration

A standard conﬁ guration, referred to throughout this owner’s manual and related documentation, is

a linked installation that does not require the use of additional equipment or accessories, such as

a forward extension bridge, a swivel bridge, a planking conﬁ guration wider than three planks, weather

It is mandatory to refer to the Load Capacities section on p. 94 for the number of bridges allowed

protection, a hoist, a monorail or a cantilever reinforcement cable retainer.

in a standard single unit or multiple units installation.

Standard single unit installation with mast ties – progressive installation

The following installation steps can be used for a single unit standard conﬁ guration only. For more information about the deﬁ nition of a standard conﬁ guration, refer to

the box above. This method can be used for a linked conﬁ guration only.

Positioning the motorized unit 1- Prepare the motorized unit and the area where the setup will be installed as described

in the general guidelines starting on p. 17.

2- Lift and align the base of the motorized unit with the face of the work and lower it into position. 3- Using the jacks on the lateral base extensions, level the mast on both its front and

side axis, then, if required, use metal shims to make sure that the base sits squarely and level on the cribbing.

Connection of the unit and control panel to the power supply (electrical unit) 4- If the unit used in the setup is an electrical unit, select a power cable appropriate for the

height of the mast. Refer to the Power Cable Selection Chart on p. 72 of the Power

Pack and Operating Components section for help with the selection of the power cable.

Make sure that the overall length of the cable is suﬃ cient for the installation (height of mast, distance from power source, acceptable overall slack in cable).

5- Install and connect the power cable. This installation must be performed by a certiﬁ ed

electrician. For instructions on the installation of the power cable, refer to the startup

preparation instructions on p. 71 of the Power Pack and Operating Components section.

Veriﬁ cation of limit switches and screen alerts 6- Pull out the emergency stop button and unlock the display screen. Make sure that the

appropriate conﬁ guration options have been selected ( information about the functions and alerts of the control panel, refer to p. 77 of the Control Panel section.

F4) on the display screen. For

Setup and conﬁ gurations

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Standard single unit installation with mast ties – progressive installation

Veriﬁ cation of limit switches and screen alerts (cont’d) 7- Inspect the strobe under the main frame and make sure it is working properly.

8- Review the screen alerts and perform a veriﬁ cation of the limit switches. For instructions

on how to verify the limit switches, refer to p. 48 of the Safety Devices section.

9- If any of the limit switches is not working properly, the unit must be put out of service

until it has been inspected and repaired by a qualiﬁ ed person. For the deﬁ nition of a qualiﬁ ed person, refer to p. 7 of the Performance and Safety section. For more information about limit switches and their corresponding alerts, refer to p. 77 of the Control Panel section.

Installation of bridges 10- With the motorized unit to base level and using bridge installation support brackets or

any other appropriate lifting device such as a crane or a rough terrain forklift, install as many bridges as is required and allowed. It is important to note that bridge installation support brackets cannot be used when installing the ﬁ rst bridge attached to the motorized unit (see p. 110 for more information). For instructions on how to install a bridge, refer to p. 50 of the Bridges section. Refer to the Load Capacities section on p. 94 for the maximum number of bridges allowed in a setup.

Installation of mast sections and tie levels 11- Using an optional jib arm, a crane or a rough terrain forklift, load mast sections on

the motorized unit (see p. 119 of the Accessories section for more information on the installation and use of a jib arm). There can be up to a maximum of four mast sections on each side of the mast at a time.

A ninth mast section can be loaded on the link bridge of the motorized unit, as shown in ﬁ g. 1.31. It is recommended to install an optional deck extension on one of the ﬁ rst cantilevers attached to the unit to facilitate the handling of mast sections with the jib arm. The deck extension must be installed on the side opposite to the jib arm, as shown in ﬁ g. 1.31. For information about the use and installation of an optional deck extension, refer to p. 55 of the Bridges section.

Four mast sections

on ﬁ rst cantilever

attached to unit

Four mast sections on ﬁ rst cantilever attached to unit

Optional deck

extension

Mast sections must be loaded equally on either side of the mast and taken alternately from one side, then the other when installing to ensure good balance. Refer to the Load Capacities section on p. 94 for more information about loading the platform.

12- Install mast sections until a ﬁ rst tie level is required. For instructions on how to install

mast sections, refer to p. 84 of the Mast and Mast Ties section. Refer to p. 86 of the Mast and Mast Ties section for instructions on how to install mast ties. For more information about the schedule of installation of tie levels, refer to the Mast Tie Schedule tables on p. 87 of the Mast and Mast Ties section.

It is important to note that at least two tie levels must be in place before any work can be performed from the platform.

Mast section

loaded on the

link bridge

Jib arm

ﬁ g. 1.31

If it is required to load 45' (13,7 m) of mast sections, a ninth mast section can be set on the link bridge of the motorized unit.

Installing an optional deck extension will facilitate the handling of mast sections with the jib arm.

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Standard single unit installation with mast ties – progressive installation

Installation of mast sections and tie levels (cont’d) 13- Once the ﬁ rst tie level has been installed, proceed with the installation of mast sections

and mast ties, as required. It is important to make sure that at least two tie levels are in place.

Installation of the mast head 14- Once the installation of mast sections is complete, install the mast head. The mast head

must be put back into place every time the installation of mast sections is complete.

Installing and testing the top limit switch 15- Make sure that the top limit trigger plate on the mast head is in a vertical position. If

necessary, loosen the thumb screws, ﬂ ip the trigger vertically and tighten the thumb screws by hand.

16- Test the operation of the top limit switch by raising the unit until the switch reaches the

trigger plate. The screen should display an alert for the top limit. If the limit switch is not working properly, call the distributor/service center. For more information about limit switches and their corresponding alerts, refer to p. 77 of the Control Panel section.

Greasing of the racks and gears 17- Upon initial setup and subsequently after every 8 to 10 hours of cumulative runtime

(unit travel up and down the mast), grease must be applied to the gears and to the racks from the top of the mast down. For more information, refer to the daily inspection checklist for this motorized unit. Grease must be allowed to stand for 2-3 hours before the motorized unit is used again. Use an open gear lubricant recommended by Hydro Mobile. Refer to p. 133 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more information on the appropriate lubrication method. Lower the motorized unit to base level, verifying the mast ties and the mast bolts and applying grease, as required, on the way down. Make sure that all bolt assemblies are tightened to the proper torque and are in good condition, and that grease is applied appropriately.

Installation of mast guards 18- Once grease has been applied to the gears and the mast racks, install all mast guards.

Installation of outriggers and planking 19- Adjust the outriggers and install planks, as required and allowed (see p. 111 of the

Accessories section for more information).

Veriﬁ cation of the setup 20- Make a ﬁ nal veriﬁ cation of the setup before authorizing workers to use the motorized

unit. Make sure that all the guardrails are in place and secure (see p. 108 of the Accessories section for more information about guardrails). In all cases where workers are exposed to fall hazards greater than speciﬁ ed by local regulations, the installation of guardrails or face guardrail supports is mandatory.

21- Before authorizing workers to use the motorized unit, perform every step in the daily

inspection checklist. It is recommended to ﬁ ll out the handover sheet each time the setup is modiﬁ ed (addition of mast sections or tie levels, etc.). Refer to p. 134 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more information about the daily inspection checklist and to p. 136 for information about the handover sheet.

The mast head must be removed during installation. It is mandatory to put the

mast head back into place before resuming operation of the motorized unit.

The jacks on the base extensions are designed to level the motorized unit and

must not be used to support the load nor the motorized unit.

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Setup and conﬁ gurations

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Standard single unit installation with mast ties – progressive installation

Adding mast sections and tie levels progressively 22- Whenever it is necessary to add mast sections and/or tie levels, remove the mast

guards and the mast head. Install as many mast sections and tie levels as is required and allowed.

23- Put the mast head back into place. Make sure the top trigger plate is positioned properly

and in good condition.

24- Apply grease to the racks of any newly added mast section, from the top of the

new length of mast down. Newly applied grease must be allowed to stand for 2-3

hours before the motorized unit can travel up the mast again. Refer to p. 133 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more information on the appropriate lubrication method.

25- Put the mast guards back in place. 26- Perform a veriﬁ cation of the setup as described in steps 20 and 21.

For safety reasons, it is mandatory to make sure that the operation of the top limit switch is veriﬁ ed and to make sure that the mast guards and mast head are put back into place every time mast sections are added to the installation. Grease must be applied to the racks of the newly added length of mast section.

Single unit installation with mast ties – pre-installation

The following installation steps can be used for standard and non-standard conﬁ gurations of single unit tied installations. For more information about the

deﬁ nition of a standard conﬁ guration, refer to p. 20 of this section. For more

Pre-installation must be performed in a linked configuration only. Once pre-installation is complete, refer to p. 34 of this section for instructions on how to split a motorized unit, if required and allowed.

Positioning the motorized unit 1- Prepare the motorized unit and the area where the setup will be installed as described

in the general guidelines starting on p. 17.

2- Lift and align the base of the motorized unit with the face of the work and lower it into position. 3- Using the jacks on the lateral base extensions, level the mast on both its front and

side axis, then, if required, use metal shims to make sure that the base sits squarely and level on the cribbing.

Connection of the unit and control panel to the power supply (electrical unit) 4- If the unit used in the setup is an electrical unit, select a power cable appropriate for the

height of the mast. Refer to the Power Cable Selection Chart on p. 72 of the Power Pack and Operating Components section for help with the selection of the power

cable. Make sure that the overall length of the cable is suﬃ cient for the installation (height of mast, distance from power source, acceptable overall slack in cable).

5- Install and connect the power cable. This installation must be performed by a certiﬁ ed

electrician. For instructions on the installation of the power cable, refer to the startup

preparation instructions on p. 71 of the Power Pack and Operating Components section.

Installation of the ﬁ rst cantilevers 6- Using any appropriate lifting device such as a crane or a rough terrain forklift, install

only one 5' (1,5 m) bridge on each side of the mast. Refer to the Bridges section

on p. 50 for instructions on bridge installation.

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Veriﬁ cation of limit switches and screen alerts

Single unit installation with mast ties – pre-installation

7- Pull out the emergency stop button and unlock the display screen. Make sure that the

appropriate conﬁ guration options have been selected ( information about the functions and alerts of the control panel, refer to p. 77 of the Control Panel section.

F4) on the display screen. For

8- Inspect the strobe under the main frame and make sure it is working properly. 9- Review the screen alerts and perform a veriﬁ cation of the limit switches. For instructions

on how to verify the limit switches, refer to p. 48 of the Safety Devices section.

10- If any of the limit switches is not working properly, the unit must be put out of service

Installation of mast sections and tie levels 11- Using an optional jib arm, a crane or a rough terrain forklift, load mast sections on

A ninth mast section can be loaded on the link bridge of the motorized unit, as shown in ﬁ g. 1.32. It is recommended to install an optional deck extension on one of the ﬁ rst cantilevers attached to the unit to facilitate the handling of mast sections with the jib arm. The deck extension must be installed on the side opposite to the jib arm, as shown in ﬁ g. 1.32. For information about the use and installation of an optional deck extension, refer to p. 55 of the Bridges section.

Four mast sections

on ﬁ rst cantilever

attached to unit

Four mast sections on ﬁ rst cantilever attached to unit

ﬁ g. 1.32

Optional deck

extension

12- Install mast sections until a ﬁ rst tie level is required. For instructions on the installation

of a mast section, refer to p. 84 of the Mast and Mast Ties section. Refer to p. 86 of the Mast and Mast Ties section for instructions on how to install mast ties. For more information about the schedule of installation of tie levels, refer to the Mast Tie Schedule tables on p. 87 of the Mast and Mast Ties section. Proceed with the installation of mast sections until the ﬁ rst two tie levels are in place.

Mast section

loaded on the

link bridge

Jib arm

If it is required to load 45' (13,7 m) of mast sections, a ninth mast section can be set on the link bridge of the motorized unit.

Installing an optional deck extension will facilitate the handling of mast sections with the jib arm.

During pre-installation, only mast sections can be loaded on the motorized unit

and the two cantilevers. It is important to note that no other loads are allowed on

the bridges until the pre-installation process is complete.

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Setup and conﬁ gurations

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Single unit installation with mast ties – pre-installation

Installation of mast sections and tie levels (cont’d) 13- Once the ﬁ rst tie level has been installed, proceed with the i

mast sections and tie levels as is required by the layout plan and the conﬁ guration.

14- Proceed with the installation of as many mast sections and tie levels as is required by

the layout plan and the conﬁ guration. Any F2 Series motorized unit must not be used on a mast with a height over 500' (152 m).

nstallation of as many

Installation of the mast head 15- Once the installation of mast sections and tie levels is complete, install the mast head. Installing and testing the top limit switch 16- Make sure that the top limit trigger plate on the mast head is in a vertical position. If

necessary, loosen the thumb screws, ﬂ ip the trigger vertically and tighten the thumb screws by hand.

17- Test the operation of the top limit switch by raising the unit until the switch reaches the

Greasing of the racks and gears 18- Upon initial setup and subsequently after every 8 to 10 hours of cumulative runtime

(unit travel up and down the mast), grease must be applied to the gears and to the racks, from the top of the mast down. For more information, refer to the daily inspection checklist for this motorized unit. Grease must be allowed to stand for 2-3 hours before the motorized unit is used again. Use an open gear lubricant recommended by Hydro Mobile. Refer to p. 133 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more information on the appropriate lubrication method. Lower the motorized unit to base level, verifying the mast ties and the mast bolts and applying grease, as required, on the way down. Make sure that all bolt assemblies are tightened to the proper torque and are in good condition, and that grease is applied appropriately.

Installation of the mast guards 19- Once grease has been applied to the gears and the mast racks, install all mast guards.

Installation of additional bridges, equipment and accessories 20- With the unit at base level, install as many additional bridges as is required and allowed.

Refer to the Load Capacities section on p. 94 for the maximum number of bridges allowed in a setup.

21- Install additional equipment and accessories as is required and allowed. For more

For instructions on the installation and use of any other accessory such as a monorail or weather protection, refer to the Accessories section on p. 123.

Installation of outriggers and planking 22- Adjust the outriggers and install planks, as required and allowed (see p. 111 of the

Accessories section for more information).

Veriﬁ cation of the setup 23- Make a ﬁ nal veriﬁ cation of the setup before authorizing workers to use the motorized

24- Before authorizing workers to use the motorized unit, perform every step in the daily

inspection checklist. It is recommended to ﬁ ll out the handover sheet to complete the installation. Refer to p. 134 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more information about the daily inspection checklist and to p. 136 for information about the handover sheet.

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Setup and Conﬁ gurations

Multiple units installation with mast ties – pre-installation

(requires two twin mast adapters – sold separately)

The following installation steps can be used for standard and non-standard conﬁ gurations of tied installations with multiple units linked by a bearing bridge. For more information about the deﬁ nition of a standard conﬁ guration, refer to

p. 20 of this section. For more information about the combined use of equipment and accessories in an installation, refer to the tables for the combinations allowed or restricted in linked and unlinked conﬁ gurations on p. 17 and p. 18 of this section.

Pre-installation must be performed in a linked conﬁ guration only. Once pre-installation is complete, refer to p. 34 of this section for instructions on how to split a motorized unit, if required and allowed.

Top of work

ﬁ g. 1.33

Positioning the ﬁ rst motorized unit 1- Prepare the ﬁ rst motorized unit and the area where the setup will be installed as

described in the general guidelines starting on p. 17.

2- Lift and align the base of the motorized unit with the face of the work and lower it into position. 3- Using the jacks on the lateral base extensions, level the mast on both its front and

side axis, then, if required, use metal shims to make sure that the base sits squarely and level on the cribbing.

Connection of the unit and control panel to the power supply (electrical unit) 4- If the unit used in the setup is an electrical unit, select a power cable appropriate for the

height of the mast. Refer to the Power Cable Selection Chart on p. 72 of the Power Pack and Operating Components section for help with the selection of the power cable.

Make sure that the overall length of the cable is suﬃ cient for the installation (height of mast, distance from power source, acceptable overall slack in cable).

5- Install and connect the power cable. This installation must be performed by a

certiﬁ ed electrician. For instructions on the installation of the power cable, refer

to the startup preparation instructions on p. 71 of the Power Pack and Operating Components section.

Installation of the ﬁ rst cantilevers 6- Using any appropriate lifting device such as a crane or a rough terrain forklift, install

only one 5' (1,5 m) bridge on each side of the mast. Refer to the Bridges section

on p. 50 for instructions on bridge installation.

Veriﬁ cation of limit switches and screen alerts 7- Pull out the emergency stop button and unlock the display screen. Make sure that the

appropriate conﬁ guration options have been selected ( information about the functions and alerts of the control panel, refer to p. 77 of the Control Panel section.

8- Inspect the strobe under the main frame and make sure it is working properly. 9- Review the screen alerts and perform a veriﬁ cation of the limit switches. For instructions

on how to verify the limit switches, refer to p. 48 of the Safety Devices section.

1 2

Installation of the ﬁ rst motorized unit

F4) on the display screen. For

It is recommended that two persons handle all rise and descent operations of each motorized

unit and that at least one of those two persons is a qualiﬁ ed operator. It is important to

coordinate the motion of motorized units linked by a bearing bridge to keep the structure as level

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as possible.

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Setup and Conﬁ gurations

Multiple units installation with mast ties – pre-installation

(requires two twin mast adapters – sold separately)

Veriﬁ cation of limit switches and screen alerts (cont’d) 10- If any of the limit switches is not working properly, the unit must be put out of service

Installation of mast sections and tie levels 11- Using an optional jib arm, a crane or a rough terrain forklift, load mast sections on

Four mast sections

on ﬁ rst cantilever

attached to unit

Optional deck

extension

12- Install mast sections until a ﬁ rst tie level is required. For instructions on the installation

Once the ﬁ rst tie level has been installed, proceed with the installation of as many mast sections and tie levels as is required by the layout plan and the conﬁ guration. Any F2 Series motorized unit must not be used on a mast with a height over 500' (152 m).

Mast section loaded on

the link bridge

Jib arm

Four mast sections on ﬁ rst cantilever attached to unit

ﬁ g. 1.34

Installation of the mast head 13- Once all required mast sections and tie levels are in place, install the mast head.

Installing and testing the top limit switch 14- Make sure that the top limit trigger plate on the mast head is in a vertical position. If

necessary, loosen the thumb screws, ﬂ ip the trigger vertically and tighten the thumb screws by hand.

15- Test the operation of the top limit switch by raising the unit until the switch reaches the

If it is required to load 45' (13,7 m) of mast sections, a ninth mast section can be set on the link bridge of the motorized unit.

Installing an optional deck extension will facilitate the handling of mast sections with the jib arm.

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Distances for a bearing installation

(approximate distances)

Setup and Conﬁ gurations

Multiple units installation with mast ties – pre-installation

(requires two twin mast adapters – sold separately)

Greasing of the racks and gears 16- Upon initial setup and subsequently after every 8 to 10 hours of cumulative runtime (unit

travel up and down the mast), grease must be applied to the gears and to the racks, from the top of the mast down. For more information, refer to the daily inspection checklist for this motorized unit. Grease must be allowed to stand for 2-3 hours before the motorized unit is used again. Use an open gear lubricant recommended by Hydro Mobile. Refer to p. 133 of the Transport, Storage and Maintenance section for more information on the appropriate lubrication method. Lower the motorized unit to base level, verifying the mast ties and the mast bolts and applying grease, as required, on the way down. Make sure that all bolt assemblies are tightened to the proper torque and are in good condition, and that grease is applied appropriately.

Installation of the mast guards 17- Once grease has been applied to the gears and the mast racks, install all mast guards.

Remove and store the jib arm, if necessary.

Installation of the second motorized unit

Positioning and installing the second motorized unit 1- Determine the position of the second motorized unit according to the length of the

bearing bridge to be installed.

2- To determine the length of the bearing bridge, use the Distances for a bearing

installation table in ﬁ g. 1.35 as a guide or assemble the bearing bridge and measure the

overall length of the structure, including the twin mast adapters at each end of the structure. If required, refer to the safety guidelines and to steps 1 through 4 of the instructions for the assembly of a bearing bridge structure on p. 52 of the Bridges section.

3- Install the second motorized unit following steps 1 through 18 of the installation

instructions for the ﬁ rst motorized unit, starting on p. 26.

Distances for a bearing installation

(approximate distances)

No. of bridges

10 65' (19,8 m) 55' (16,8 m)

9 60' (18,3 m) 50' (15,2 m)

8 55' (16,8 m) 45' (13,7 m)

7 50' (15,2 m) 40' (12,2 m)

6 45' (13,7 m) 35' (10,7 m)

5 40' (12,2 m) 30' (9,1 m)

4 35' (10,7 m) 25' (7,6 m)

3 30' (9,2 m) 20' (6,1 m)

ﬁ g. 1.37

Bushing on main

frame of unit

It’s important to make sure that the distance between the two motorized units is measured from

frame to frame and not from bushing to bushing (ﬁ g. 1.37).

Distances from

center to center of masts

Distances between main frames

Distance

measured from

frame to frame

ﬁ g. 1.35

ﬁ g. 1.36

Setup and Conﬁ gurations

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Multiple units installation with mast ties – pre-installation

(requires two twin mast adapters – sold separately)

Completing the multiple units installation

Installation of the bearing bridge structure 1- Make sure the bearing bridge structure has been assembled as described in the

assembly instructions on p. 52 of the Bridges section.

2- Make sure that the twin mast adapters are installed at each end of the bearing bridge

structure. For instructions on the installation of a twin mast adapter, refer to p. 52 of the Bridges section. It is important to make sure that the locking plates on the twin mast adapters remain in place until the installation of the bearing bridge structure is complete.

3- Proceed with the installation of the bearing bridge structure following the installation

instructions on p. 53 of the Bridges section. Once the installation of the structure is complete, make sure the lock plates have been unhooked on each twin mast adapter.

Installation of additional bridges, equipment and accessories 4- With the unit at base level, install as many additional cantilevers as is required and

allowed. Refer to the Load Capacities section on p. 94 for the maximum number of bridges allowed in a setup.

5- Install additional equipment and accessories as is required and allowed. For more

information about the combined use of equipment and accessories in an installation, refer to the tables for the combinations allowed or restricted in linked and unlinked conﬁ gurations on p. 17 and p. 18 of this section. For instructions on the installation and use of an extension bridge or a swivel bridge, refer to the Bridges section on p. 50. For instructions on the installation and use of any other accessory such as a monorail or weather protection, refer to the Accessories section on p. 123.

Installation of outriggers and planking 6- Adjust the outriggers and install planks, as required and allowed (see p. 111 of the

Accessories section for more information).

Veriﬁ cation of the setup 7- Make a ﬁ nal veriﬁ cation of the setup before authorizing workers to use the motorized

8- Before authorizing workers to use the motorized unit, perform every step in the daily

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When weather protection is required and allowed, tarps and shields must only be

installed once all tie levels are in place up to the top of the work.

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It is important to make sure to plug in all inclinometers and to enable the

inclinometer option on each display screen of the bearing bridge installation. It is

also essential to perform the 0-degree level adjustment for each inclinometer.

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It is recommended that two persons handle all rise and descent operations of

each motorized unit and that at least one of those two persons is a qualiﬁ ed

operator. It is important to coordinate the motion of motorized units linked by a

bearing bridge to keep the structure as level as possible.

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Setup and Conﬁ gurations

Multiple units installation with mast ties – pre-installation

(requires two twin mast adapters – sold separately)

Top of work

ﬁ g. 1.38

Positioning the ﬁ rst motorized unit 1- Prepare the ﬁ rst motorized unit and the area where the setup will be installed as

described in the general guidelines starting on p. 17.

2- Lift and align the base of the motorized unit with the face of the work and lower it into position. 3- Using the jacks on the lateral base extensions, level the mast on both its front and

side axis, then, if required, use metal shims to make sure that the base sits squarely and level on the cribbing.

Installation of the bearing bridge structure 4- Make sure the bearing bridge structure has been assembled as described in the

assembly instructions on p. 52 of the Bridges.

5- Make sure that a twin mast adapter is installed at the end of the bearing bridge structure

to be attached to the ﬁ rst motorized unit. For instructions on the installation of a twin mast adapter, refer to p. 52 of the Bridges section. It is important to make sure that the locking plates on the twin mast adapter remain in place until the installation of the bearing bridge structure is complete.

6- Using a rough terrain forklift, a crane or any other appropriate lifting device, lift the

bearing structure, align it with the motorized unit installed and lower it into position.

7- Still holding the bearing bridge structure, bolt the twin mast adapter to the main frame

of the ﬁ rst motorized unit. Make sure that the end of the bearing bridge that is not yet bolted to a unit is supported.

Positioning the second motorized unit

8- Prepare the second motorized unit and the area where the setup will be installed as

described in the general guidelines on p. 17.

Installation of units and bridges

It is important to make sure to plug in all inclinometers and to enable the

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inclinometer option on each screen of the bearing bridge installation. It is also essential to perform the 0-degree level adjustment for each inclinometer.

Setup and Conﬁ gurations

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Multiple units installation with mast ties – pre-installation

(requires two twin mast adapters – sold separately)

Positioning the second motorized unit (cont’d) 9- Align the motorized unit with the end of the bearing bridge structure lower it into position,

making sure the base is properly aligned with the face of the work.

10- Using the jacks on the lateral base extensions, level the mast on both its front and

side axis, then, if required, use metal shims to make sure that the base sits squarely and level on the cribbing.

Completing the installation of the bearing bridge 11- Bolt the twin mast adapter at the end of the bearing bridge structure to the main frame

of the second motorized unit. It is important to make sure that the locking plates on the twin mast adapter remain in place until the installation of the bearing bridge structure is complete.

12- Complete the installation of the bearing bridge structure as described in steps 3 through

6 of the installation instructions on p. 53 of the Bridges section.

Installation of the ﬁ rst cantilevers 13- Using any appropriate lifting device such as a crane or a rough terrain forklift, install

only one 5' (1,5 m) bridge at the cantilever end of each motorized unit.

Connection of the units and control panels to the power supply (electrical unit) 14- If the units used in the setup are electrical units, select the appropriate power cables

for the height of the masts. Refer to the Power Cable Selection Chart on p. 72 of the Power Pack and Operating Components section for help with the selection of the power

cables. Make sure that the overall length of each cable is suﬃ cient for the installation (height of setup, distance from power source, acceptable overall slack in cable).

15- Install and connect the power cables. This installation must be performed by a

certiﬁ ed electrician. For instructions on the installation of a power cable, refer to

the startup preparation instructions on p. 71 of the Power Pack and Operating Components section.

Veriﬁ cation of limit switches and screen alerts (on each motorized unit) 16- Pull out the emergency stop button and unlock the display screen. Make sure that the

appropriate conﬁ guration options have been selected ( information about the functions and alerts of the control panel, refer to p. 77 of the Control Panel section.

F4) in the control panel. For

17- Inspect the strobe under the main frame and make sure it is working properly. 18- Review the screen alerts and perform a veriﬁ cation of the limit switches. For instructions

on how to verify the limit switches, refer to p. 48 of the Safety Devices section.

19- If any of the limit switches is not working properly, the unit must be put out of service

It is important to verify limit switches and screen alerts on both motorized units as

It is recommended that two persons handle all rise and descent operations of each

motorized unit and that at least one of those two persons is a qualiﬁ ed operator.

It is important to coordinate the motion of motorized units linked by a bearing

simultaneously as possible.

bridge to keep the structure as level as possible.

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Hydro Mobile F200, F300 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Warranty

Performance and Safety Rules

General guidelines

Toolbox Components

Weight of Components

Dimensions of the Motorized Unit

Minimum Bearing Surface Capacities

Positioning the Motorized Unit

Mandatory cribbing area

General Guidelines

Safety Guidelines

Methods of Installation