Builders Shed
February 20, 2017
Timber Board
February 24, 2017
Tripod Trestle
The Tripod Trestle is specially designed for the building contractor and the DIY home builder.
Product Descriptions
The Tripod Trestle is specially designed for the building contractor and the DIY home builder.
It is light weight, sturdy and ideal to use in small spaces where other types of trestles cannot be used. Two sizes are available giving a working height from640mm up to 1300mm.This does not include the height of the timber boards.
Product Specifications
- Weight - 4.5kg
- Dimensions Un-Extended - 500mm(W) x 500mm(L) x 750mm/880(H)
Accessories
- Timber Board
Operating Instructions
- Place two tripod trestles at either end of the working area that’s need to be covered but not more than 2.7m apart.
- Adjust the trestle to the required height and secure the locking pin.
- Place a timber boards upright in the U bracket provided from one trestle to the other.
- Ensure the timber boards overlap between 50mm and 150mm over the ends of the U bracket.
- Do the same on the other side of the working area required.
- Now place timber boards next to each other across the trestles sets. They should be supported at least every 1.5m to obtain a safe working platform
- Never lean too far to one side to reach.
- Do not stack materials or step onto any unsupported end of a board or staging.
- Never do anything that involves applying a lot of side force. The trestle could topple over.
- The maximum safe working load of a scaffold board is 150 KG evenly spaced. The total weight of the user and tools must not exceed this.
- Never use steps, boxes etc. to gain extra height.
- Always set up the equipment on a firm, level, and nonslip surface. On soft ground, stand the equipment on boards to stop it sinking in.
- Have an able-bodied assistant to help lift the staging or boards into position.
Safety
Protective Gloves
Rigger gloves for hand protection.
