6 ANSI REPRINT
The following sections are reprinted from the ANSI
Permission to reprint this material has been granted by the Scaffold Industry Association.
7.Responsibilities of Dealers and Installers
7.1General Responsibilities. Each dealer or installer as applicable shall comply with the requirements of this section.
7.2Vehicle Specifications. Each dealer or installer, or both, who sells an aerial device shall inform the owner or user, or both, of the manufacturer’s minimum vehicle specifications.
7.3Vehicle Weight Distribution. The installer shall be responsible for the weight distribution of the completed mobile unit in accordance with the requirements of the aerial device and the applicable regulations. Allowance shall be made for the weight of readily removable tools and material specified by the user.
7.4Manuals. Upon delivery of the equipment to the owner or user, the dealer or installer shall provide the manuals as required by Paragraph 6.4 of this standard and manuals for auxiliary equipment added by the installer.
7.5Installations. The installer shall comply with Sections 5 and 6 of this standard relating to proper installation and shall follow the instructions of the manufacturer. In the event the original manufacturer no longer exists, an equivalent entity may provide these instructions. The installer of an aerial device shall, before the mobile unit is placed in operation, perform stability tests in accordance with the requirements of 4.5.1 and 4.5.2, the operational and visual tests in accordance with the requirements of 6.6.1 and 6.6.2 a, and the appropriate electrical tests required in 5.4.3 of this standard. The installer shall, when installing an aerial device on a chassis which is a highway vehicle, comply with all requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect at the time of installation. Certification as a manufacturer (alteration, intermediate or final) of a motor vehicle under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards is required. The travel height of a mobile unit shall be posted in a location that is readily visible to the vehicle operator. For insulated aerial devices, the installer shall assure conformance to the Qualification test requirements of 5.3.2 by either obtaining certification of the test and performing a periodic test after insulation, or by performing the Qualification test.
7.6Quality Assurance. The installer shall have a documented quality assurance program which will ensure compliance with this standard.
7.7Welding. All welds made by the installer, whose failure could result in motion of the platform(s) shall meet the Structural Welding Code AWS
7.8Training. The dealer or installer shall offer training or training materials that aid owners and users in the operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of the aerial device. The training shall be offered initially and subsequently on request.
7.8.1Dealer or Installer as User. Whenever a dealer or installer directs personnel to operate the aerial device (inspecting, sales demonstrations, or any form of use), the dealer or installer shall assume the responsibilities of users as specified in Section 9 of this standard. All personnel authorized to operate this aerial device shall have been trained.
8.Responsibilities of Owners
8.1General Responsibilities. Each owner shall comply with the requirements of this section. The following responsibilities pertain to the owner’s inspection, testing, maintenance, modification, training and transfer of ownership. These activities shall be performed by qualified person(s).
8.2Inspection and Testing Classifications.
8.2.1Initial Inspection and Test. Prior to initial use, all new or modified mobile units shall be inspected and tested to ensure compliance with the provisions of this standard. Verification by the manufacturer, the installer, or an equivalent entity(s) meets this requirement.
8.2.2Regular Inspection and Tests. The inspection procedure for mobile units is divided into two classifications based upon the intervals at which inspections and tests shall be performed. Intervals shall be set by the owner in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Such intervals are dependant upon component function and exposure to wear, deterioration and other agents which adversely affect component life. Two classifications are designated:
(1)Frequent Inspection and Test: Daily to Monthly intervals.
(2)Periodic Inspection and Test: One to Twelve Month intervals.
8.2.3Frequent Inspection and Test. Items determined to by the owner in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for each specific aerial device shall be inspected for defects. The following tests and inspections shall be performed by the operator once daily, prior to first use:
(1)Operating controls and associated mechanisms for conditions interfering with proper operation.
(2)Visual and audible safety devices for malfunction.
(3)Hydraulic and pneumatic systems for observable deterioration or excessive leakage.
(4)Fiberglass and other insulating components for visible damage or contamination.
(5)Missing or illegible operational and instructional markings.
(6)Electrical systems of/or related to the aerial device for malfunction, signs of excessive deterioration, dirt and moisture accumulation.
(7)Visual inspection of bolts, pins and other fasteners for loose, deformed or missing fasteners and other
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