HAGS nexus altitude nxa-03s Installation Instructions Manual - page 30
NEXUS ALTITUDE NXA-03S
Appendix A Page 30
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SAFE WORKING PRACTISE
A full risk assessment should be carried out prior to commencing the installation, which will be specific to the site
selected. The major risks associated with purely the assembly of this product are highlighted below, which can form
part of this overall assessment.
1.1
RISKS:
i)
Large parts which could be difficult to lift or handle.
ii)
Structure unstable until concrete footings have fully cured.
iii)
Parts at height that may require working overhead.
iv)
Heavy parts at height that require support during assembly
1.2
CONTROL MEASURES:
i)
Warn the public of the risk of injury, by placing signs and fencing the surrounding area, before commencing
installation.
ii)
All staff working on installation to wear suitable PPE including Toe Protective Shoes, Hard hat and Gloves.
iii)
Any staff or other persons on site, not working directly on the installation, to be kept away from the installation.
iv)
Ensure adequate personal and equipment are on site to handle and support the structure whilst it is being
assembled.
v)
Suitable working platform to provide secure access and provide support for parts required.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SMP Playgrounds Ltd recommends an effective Impact Absorbing Surface tested to EN1177 & BS7188 beneath this
play equipment. Refer to manufacturers instructions for details of installation. The surface should have a Critical Fall
Height greater than the Maximum Free Fall Height of the equipment.
Constructional Space is the approximate working area required to lay out and assemble the equipment.
For the safe operation of this equipment it must be installed on horizontal ground with the required minimum space.
The concrete foundations indicated are for average ground. Care should be taken concerning abnormal conditions.
If a loose fill surface is selected for this item it will require a very high level of maintenance to ensure a sufficient
thickness is in place at all times to provide ‘critical fall height’ protection.
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PREPARATION
All equipment assembly and fixing must conform to EN1176.
Before commenceing the installation the surrounding area must be sufficiently fenced and signs erected to warn the
public of the risk of injury.
Tools / ancillary equipment:I Mobile Platform, 10m tape measure, Spirit level, M6 & M10 Torx tool (Supplied with
unit), Torque wrench, Bolt cutters. Loose fill: Masking tape, Paint brush, Black paint.
ISSUE B 21-01-2013