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1 . SCOPE
This instruction manual and the safety rules during operation apply to ladders covered by the scope of
EN 131-1 and comply with the requirements of EN 131-1, EN 131-2 and EN 131-4 in relation to mul-
tipurpose and multi-position hinged ladders, EN 131-6 for telescopic ladders and EN 131-7 for mobile
platform ladders and rolling ladders.
2 . REASONS FOR ACCIDENTS
The following list of hazards and examples of their causes, which is not exhaustive, are common rea-
sons for accidents encountered when using ladders and are the basis on which the information in this
standard has been developed:
a) Loss of stability:
1) incorrect choice of ladder (such as too short, unsuitable task).
2) incorrect positioning of the ladder (such as incorrect angle for leaning ladder or not fully opening
a standing ladder);
3) slide outwards at the bottom (such as bottom of the ladders sliding away from the wall);
4) side slip, falling sideways and top flip (such as overreaching or fragile top contact surface);
5) side fall;
6) condition of the ladder (such as missing anti-slip feet);
7) stepping off an unsecured ladder at height;
8) ground conditions (such as unstable soft ground, sloping ground, slippery surfaces or
contaminated solid surfaces);
9) adverse weather conditions (such as windy conditions);
10) collision with the ladder (such as vehicle or door);
b) From handling:
1) transferring the ladder to the work position;
2) erecting and dismantling the ladder;
3) carrying items up the ladder.
c) Slip trip and fall of user:
1) inappropriate footwear;
2) contaminated rungs or steps;
3) unsafe user practices (such as climbing 2 rungs at time, sliding down stiles).
4) ground conditions (such as unstable soft ground, sloping ground, slippery surfaces or
contaminated solid surfaces);
d) Structural failure of ladder:
1) condition of the ladder (such as damaged stiles, wear);
2) overloading the ladder.
e) Electrical hazards:
1) unavoidable live working (e. g. fault finding);
2) positioning ladders too close to live electrical equipment (such as overhead power lines);
3) ladders damaging electrical equipment (such as covers or protective insulation);
4) incorrect selection of type of ladder for electrical work.
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3 . MARKING
3.1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION!
WARNING: Read carefully specifications on the stickers on the ladder, paying particular attention to the
load capacity and the maximum usage height and to the instructions contained in the page relating to
the article you purchased.
Faraone Industrie SpA complies with the following laws and standards for manufacturing its products
and for this Use and Maintenance Manual: DL81 - EN131-3.
3.2 PRODUCT DATA PLATE
ARTICLE
SERIAL
NUMBER
3.3 LADDER IDENTIFICATION!
Whenever you need to contact the manufacturer or the assistance center, please, always mention the
series number and the article code written on the sticker on the ladder side frame.
3.4 GENERAL PROCEDURE AFTER DELIVERY
When the ladder is delivered, always check if it is damaged or parts are missing.
lf so, inform the shipping agent Faraone.
1) Ladder
2) Stabilizing base or other accessories provided
3) Accessory bag (depending of the model purchased)
4) Instruction manual
ATTENTION: LADDERS SHOULD BE CHECKED EVERY 100 HOURS AND BEFORE EACH UTILIZATION.
Read the general instructions above and then also check the model of the ladder you purchased and
read the respective instruction manual before using the product.
Faraone's Technical Office is happy to answer all your questions: +39 0861.77221
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