Rubbish Chutes Operating & Assembly Instructions
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1. Rubbish Chutes Operating amp Assembly Instructions 1 Purpose of Equipment Rubbish Chute systems are intended for the guidance of falling material within the specifications of the equipment as described below Rubbish Chute systems are not intended for the guidance of humans or animals or the movement of hazardous or toxic materials Rubbish Chutes are intended for vertical use 2 Safety 2 1 Warnings e Read and understand these instructions first before setting up or operating this equipment e Keep these instructions accessible near the Rubbish Chutes e Before beginning work one should become familiar with the working environment e No changes additions or modifications may be made to the Rubbish Chutes or associated equipment e Do not modify remove bypass or override the safety devices e Do not use this Rubbish Chute system if there is any damage or unusual performance Isolate the Rubbish Chute system as described in Chapter 7 1 Emergency Shutdown e Rubbish Chutes must be secured to a structure capable of withstanding the forces described in Chapter 3 e Do not operate the Rubbish Chute system if there is a risk of people being endangered by the load or the effects of using the Rubbish Chute system Have the area around the bottom of the Rubbish Chute system barricaded off and post warning notices e Observe National Plant Regulations and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2 2 Hazard Assessment Pl2. aerate terete rey A TATAEE E PEPE A ESEAS Step 5 mount counterweights outboard lt gt inboard Leibihi hi hihi hi hth Thi h Th hth th hth hth ttt aa AATA TATAN Lay a left hand amp a right hand support member on the floor of the support structure away from the edge so that the risk of a fall is removed Unfold the guard rail assembly Fix to the support members at the holes provided using 2off M12 x 100mm bolts washers and nuts or with pins and retainers as provided Slide the support assembly into position so that the guard rail is at the edge The table in step 5 only applies at this position when the correct amount of support member is protruding from the edge Fit the correct number of counterweights onto the counterweight posts Put half the total number of counterweights on each post The formula for calculating the number of counterweights according to the number of rubbish chute sections and hoppers is Counterweights Chute mass x Outboard x SF in kg Inboard where Chute section mass 13kg each Chute hoppers 9kg each Outboard projection 0 50m Inboard length on structure 2 3m SF safety factor 6 for counterweights Counterweights 18kg Example 10 chute sections 1 load hopper therefore chute mass 10 x 13 9kg 139kg counterweights 139kg x 0 5 x 6 kg 2 3 90 65kg 5 counterweights use 6 3 on each post Qty of chutes with one load hopper 5 6 Qty of coun
3. ase of installation a special hand winch is available to lift all Rubbish Chute sections Fit the winch to the Centre Bracket attach all Rubbish Chute sections together on the ground attach the winch and lift up and fit the top Rubbish Chute section onto the Centre Bracket 8 6 vs multi level Rubbish Chute systems For ease of installation fit a Centre Bracket at each loading level e Starting at the lowest level fit the Rubbish Chutes as described in Chapter 8 4 Fit a Load Hopper e Place the next string of Rubbish Chute sections into the next Centre Bracket and fit the last Rubbish Chute section of that string into the Load Hopper e Join the Rubbish Chute sections together through the Load Hopper by using extension chains e Continue up until the required height is achieved e Alternatively join Rubbish Chute sections and load hoppers up to 40m in length and lift into a Centre Bracket Fig 7 Fitting the Rubbish Chute sections and Load Hopper Chain attached with 3 links free 9 Removal e Removal is the reverse of the instructions given for Installation Form 4100 Original issue 31 October 2000 Page 7 of 7 Rubbish Chute Instructions Last reviewed 11 January 2006 Version 5
4. cket i Tabs Fig 3 Placing the Window or Parapet Clamps Fig 4 Fitting the Centre Bracket a am r f Spacer Rails Clamping Screw Refer to Fig 3 and Fig 4 above MAXIMUM OF 20 CHUTES CAN BE INSTALLED FROM A PARAPET CLAMP Have the wall checked to ensure that it is at least double brick thickness is structurally sound and is capable of withstanding 2 5kKN as an outward force Select a suitable piece of hardwood timber to spread the load on the inside of the wall The timber must be long enough to span the Centre Bracket and Clamps Take the right hand side clamp assembly Standing at the single pad end this bracket will have the Centre Bracket mount tabs on the left hand side illustrated Open the Clamping Screw as far as it will go Pin the two halves of the bracket together with the Locking Pin at approximately the thickness of the wall and the Packing Timber Fit the locking Clevis Pin Place the Clamp over the wall fit the Packing Timber and tighten the Clamping Screw until just tight Fit the Centre Bracket to the Clamp by placing the top and bottom Spacer Rails over the corresponding Mount Tabs Place the lift hand side Clamp assembly over the wall fit to the Centre Bracket and tighten 8 3 Installing on scaffold Fig 5 Scaffold fitting Refer to Fig 5 Form 4100 MAXIMUM OF 40 CHUTES CAN BE INSTALLED FROM A SCAFFOLD BRKT Have the mounting scaffold chec
5. cription Form 4100 Original issue 31 October 2000 Page 2 of 7 Rubbish Chute Instructions Last reviewed 11 January 2006 Version 5 4 1 General Fig 2 Rubbish Chute Components Locking Pin Centre amp Clevis Pin Bracket PX Mounts Rubber Pads Clamping Centre Bracket Screw Side View Parapet Bracket left hand side Spacer Rail Centre Bracket Front View Spacer Rail Material Material entry In system Chain mount Load Hopper top and in system Rubbish Chute Section with mounting brackets and chains 5 Operation 5 1 Pre Operation Form 4100 Original issue 31 October 2000 Page 3 of 7 Rubbish Chute Instructions Last reviewed 11 January 2006 Version 5 5 2 5 3 6 2 8 8 1 Form 4100 Read the Warning notices in Chapter 2 and implement a Risk Assessment before starting work Check the condition of the equipment as described in Chapter 6 1 Do not work beneath the Rubbish Chute system Ensure a waste bin or other collection method is in place at the bottom of the Rubbish Chute system Ensure the bottom of the Rubbish Chute system is barricaded to prevent personnel from entering the area while the system is in use e Always wear protective clothing Prohibitions Do not allow people or animals to enter the Rubbish Chute system Do not use a Rubbish Chute system for movement of toxic or hazardous materials Do not exceed the specifications in Chapter 3 Do not operate in wind speeds of mor
6. e the 70km hr Do not operate if the Rubbish Chute system or any of it s components are damaged Do not operate if required Inspections have not been performed Do not place material longer than a Rubbish Chute section or blockages may occur Using the Rubbish Chute system Refer to Figure 2 in Chapter 4 2 e Check that all material to go into the Rubbish Chute system is smaller than the inside diameter and no longer than that of a Rubbish Chute section Break up the material if required e At the top level load material into the system by placing material into the side or the top of the Hopper e On multi level Rubbish Chute systems load material into the system through the Hopper side entry e Allow the material to fall down the inside of the system into the catchment area Operator Maintenance Daily Before the start of Installation or each work period the person operating the Rubbish chute System should e Ensure the work area is clean and well arranged e Check the security of the Rubbish Chute system and it s attachments including Attaching Chains and Chain Brackets e Check the condition of the Rubbish Chutes and ensure damage that may cause collapse of the system or damage that may compromise safety has not occurred Some wear of the last Rubbish Chute section at the catchment area is acceptable e Check the catchment area is not full and that further Rubbish Chute system use will not cause injury to personnel or damage to p
7. ease note that this checklist is indicative only Users must perform their own Risk Assessment subject to the intended siting and use of the equipment Hazard Risk Control Crushing or striking by Moderate e Have the area around the bottom of the Rubbish Chute system barricaded the Rubbish Chutes to prevent personnel from standing near the Rubbish Chute system collapsing during USE e Do not place articles larger than the internal diameter of the Rubbish Chutes or blockage and overloading may occur e Do not use the Rubbish Chute system if blocked e Do not use the Rubbish Chute system if overloading has occurred e Do not allow the Rubbish Chute system to be used when maintaining the system or changing waste bins e Ensure Rubbish Chutes are not attached to the waste bin when the bin is being moved e Exercise care if the Rubbish Chutes are pulled out more than 2 4m from the vertical axis or the top Chute may be dislodged from its mounts e Do not remove any weights from a counterweighted frame assembly e Crushing by the Moderate e Barricade off a workspace during assembly and ensure the Rubbish Chute Rubbish Chutes system is raised using safe work practices collapsing during e Ensure attachment securing structure is of adequate strength ASSEMBLY e For counterweighted frames do not attach Rubbish Chutes until all counterweights are installed e Ensure that the Rubbish Chutes are correctly attached e Assemble as per instructions and good riggi
8. ked to ensure that it is capable of withstanding 2 5KN force Check that the scaffold is anchored to a structure ae entre above and below the attachment point i Bracket Check the scaffold is anchored at each staging TELL within 4 metres of the attachment point A 4 Fit two horizontal braces as shown Attach the Centre Bracket in four places with scaffold clips as shown Brace the scaffold with two diagonal braces as shown Diagonal Braces Original issue 31 October 2000 Page 5 of 7 Rubbish Chute Instructions Last reviewed 11 January 2006 Version 5 8 4 Installing a counter weighted frame MAXIMUM OF 40 CHUTES CAN BE USED Refer to Fig 6 Note Ensure that the support structure can take the mass of the counterweight frame counterweights rubbish chutes and any extra loads on the structure caused by blocked chutes at least 1000kg Fig 6 Counterweighted frame mount Step 1 place the support members 2 g PPA frssescrertscrescreee ses Supporting structure Step 2 assemble the guard rail T Step 3 secure the guard rail to the support members Guard rail side view Chute support lugs lt J LEL EEEL EEC EEEE CETE aaa eee de ke ke Le he ie ke he he he ie he ie ie ie ee ie Si t he ie ke ke ke ee ie SEs Sorone aroue T ales RE Step 4 slide support assembly into position Counterweight Da tera te TETEE EEEE
9. ng practices Striking or crushing by Low e Load material at the designated loading points only materials falling from e Place barricading around the designated loading points to prevent the Rubbish Chute spillage system e Do not use a damaged Rubbish Chute system Falling from height Low e Barricade area at height to prevent falls when erecting or using e Use height safety equipment the Rubbish Chutes Poisoning asbestosis Low e Do not install or remove a Rubbish Chute system if there is a risk that it Form 4100 Original issue 31 October 2000 Page of 7 Rubbish Chute Instructions Last reviewed 11 January 2006 Version 5 exposure to toxic will be used or has been used to move hazardous or toxic materials hazardous chemicals e Decontamination by an approved person must be made before removal e Inform your supervisor if adjoining structures or work areas are contaminated by toxic or hazardous materials before starting work 2 3 Certification Certification to operate this equipment is not required The person with control or management of the workplace must ensure that e The Operator is at least 18 years old e The Operator is competent to operate the equipment 2 4 Incident Notification e The employer as defined by the Regulations referred to below who has management or control of the workplace must be aware that they may have an obligation to notify WorkCover of any incidents involving this equipment Refer t
10. o the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Health amp Safety Incident Notification Regulation s applicable to your State e If hazardous or toxic materials have been moved with this equipment the Hirer has a duty of care to inform Australian Scaffolds prior to the removal or return of the equipment 2 5 Inspections Inspections as detailed in Chapter 6 Maintenance should be performed before Installation or Use of this equipment 3 Specifications 3 1 Masses e Rubbish Chute sections 13kg Centre Bracket 14kg e Load Hooper sections 9kg Parapet Brackets 12kg each 3 2 Support Loading Forces e Diverting the bottom of the Rubbish Chute system leads to an increase in the loading on the supports and increases the risk of system blockage e The maximum diversion of the Rubbish Chute system should never exceed 2 4m in radius from the vertical axis of the Rubbish Chute system e All anchorages must be capable of supporting 2 5KN e Rubbish Chute systems must be supported at the top and at intervals not exceeding 20m to a maximum Rubbish Chute system length of 40m 3 3 Structure Loading Chart System Force F with Force F with system Fig 1 Attachment loading forces length vertical system deflected to 2 4m 10m 144kg 512kg 20m 288kg 623kg 30m 432kg 1734kg 40m 576kg 845kg 4 Des
11. roperty e Ensure barricading and signage at the catchment area is present and legible Changing a waste bin or clearing the catchment area e Prevent use of the Rubbish Chute system by placing barriers in front of the Load Hoppers and erecting a sign stating DO NOT USE BIN CHANGE at each Hopper e Release any ties from the Rubbish Chute system to the waste bin or over the catchment area and move the end of the Rubbish Chute system away from the immediate work area Take care not to deflect the system too far or the top Rubbish Chute may be dislodged from its attachment leading to a collapse Change the bin or clear the catchment point Retie the system to the waste bin or over the catchment area Check that the top Rubbish Chute is still lodged in the attachment Remove signs and barriers from the Hoppers Shut down Procedure Emergency Shut down e Prevent use of the Rubbish Chute system by placing barriers in front of each Load Hopper e Erect a sign stating DO NOT USE RUBBISH CHUTES UNDER REPAIR at each Load Hopper e Inform management or management s agent of the problem Installation Transport Original issue 31 October 2000 Page 4 of 7 Rubbish Chute Instructions Last reviewed 11 January 2006 Version 5 Rubbish Chute sections may be stacked one inside another allowing 16 to a pallet Secure Rubbish Chutes on the pallet to prevent toppling 8 2 Installing the Window or Parapet Clamp Centre Bra
12. terweights Counterweights oT EAETES ETETETT aS AA A ATA ATATA NA Supporting suucture APASATA SAATANAT AAN a A A TATATA TATATA DA AA AATA TdT Step 6 mount rubbish chute sections Rubbish chute section Form 4100 Rubbish Chute Instructions Original issue 31 October 2000 Last reviewed 11 January 2006 10 10 15 14 20 20 Note where extra or different hoppers or inlets are used do not use the table Recalculate counterweight mass by using the formula 6 Mount the rubbish chute section components as described in Chapter 8 5 Substitute the term centre bracket with the term chute support lugs see Step 3 Safety factor for load chains is 4 to 1 we recommend however at mounting points 6 to 1 Page 6 of 7 Version 5 8 5 Installing the Rubbish Chutes single Load Hopper Refer to Fig 7 e Fit the top Rubbish Chute section into the Centre Bracket Ensure the Chain Bracket lugs fit firmly into the Mounting Lugs on the Centre Bracket Gravity will hold this Rubbish Chute section in place e Attach the second Rubbish Chute section by fitting the Chains from the top Rubbish Chute section over the Chain Bracket of the second Rubbish Chute section e Continue fitting additional Rubbish Chute sections until system length is achieved e Fit the Load Hopper into the top Rubbish Chute section securely e For e
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