Installation Guide
between the overlapping walk planks and be secured from movement. The platform arm should be fully decked. See directions on
Choosing A Walk Plank for additional requirements. Workbench, Guardrail: Install guardrails (a top-rail and mid-rail) by using a
guardrail holder or workbench/guardrail combo. Install toe boards and end-rails in compliance with regulations. General
Requirements: When appropriate guarding can not be accomplished, a fall protection system must be used for each worker on the
pump jack system. There should never be more than two people on the pump jack system between any two pump jack poles. Pump
Jack scaffolding must not be used above 30 feet. Only one walk plank shall be supported between any two pump jack poles. An access
ladder or equivalent safe access to the work platform must be provided. The employer must provide appropriate training on the setup
and safe use of this product.
Instructions on Use:
To raise the pump jack platform: 1) Stand on walk plank with the jack and pole in front of you, lock the crank by sliding the crank
handle to the right or left until the square rod is seated into the square hole. 2) Place your foot in the stirrup and pump slowly until the
platform is raised approximately 1 foot. 3)Repeat this procedure to the other pump jacks. Always keep the walk plank level. 4)
IMPORTANT – Raise the stirrup to the “up” position when desired height is reached. To lower the pump jack platform: 1) With your
back to the work wall, face the pole and raise the stirrup to the “up” position. 2) Unlock the crank by sliding the handle to the right or
left until it turns freely. 3) With one hand holding onto the pole and the other fi rmly gripping the crank handle, place one foot on the
square pedal of the lower lock press down and hold open. 4) Turn crank to lower platform approximately one foot. 5) Repeat
procedure with the other pump jacks. Always keep work surface level. 6) IMPORTANT – Raise the stirrup to the “up” position when
desired height is reached. To pass a pump jack brace: 1) When passing a pump jack brace that is already installed, an extra brace
should be installed approximately 4 feet above the one to be passed until the original brace is reinstalled. 2) Remove the nails holding
the original pump jack brace to the pole along with the wing nut and carriage bolt. 3) Let the brace arms swing down and away from
the pole. Do not remove brace from wall. 4) Moveplatform and reinstall brace.
Care and Maintenance:
Inspect all pump jack equipment including the pump jack pole before and after each use to be sure that there is no damage,
deformation or deterioration due to rusting or extensive use to any of the equipment’s components. 2) Pay special attention to the
pump jack poles to insure that they are in good condition at all times. If any splitting or deterioration takes place discard at once. 3) Do
not throw or drop from building or ontoa truck any of the pump jack equipment. Always handle with care. 4) Do not use equipment if
it has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, discard at once. 5) Do not use equipment if wet or frozen. 6) Federal regulations require
the user to have knowledge of all regulations that apply to the use and care of this product and that the employer provides training.
Made in the USA
Acro Building Systems Inc.
Acro Metal Stamping Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
ISO 9001:2008
Updated 8/3/15