Use and Care Manual
ASSEMBLY OF THE ULTRA-JACK®
ALUMINUM/RUBBER POLE
A) To join two Ultra-Jack Aluminum/Rubber Poles together orientate both
poles so that the ends that provide a rubber surface that is even with the
cut end of the pole are being connected. Never join more than two poles
of any length together.
B) Assemble two Ultra-Jack Aluminum/Rubber Poles by inserting the
Ultra-Jack Pole Connector into one of the two Ultra-Jack Aluminum/
Rubber Poles so that the button locks engage into the holes located
approximately two inches in from the end of each pole. It will be
necessary to depress the button locks prior to inserting the Pole
Connector so that they can glide just inside the pole until reaching the
corresponding holes in the pole. Check to insure that the buttons snap
securely into the holes locking the connector into position.
C) Slide the second pole over the remaining exposed section of the Pole
Connector in the same way, insuring that the buttons snap into the holes
on the pole.
D) Inspect to insure that the rubber surfaces abut each other without a gap.
INSTALLING WALK PLANKS
A) Extend the platform arm of each Ultra-Jack to the
actual width of the walk platform and secure in
place by tightening the fasteners along the
side of the adjustable arm.
B) Place appropriate decking between two
Ultra-Jack System. See “Choosing a
Walk Plank”.
C) Walk planks should overhang the
Ultra-Jack platform arm not less than
6” and not more than 12” on either end.
When using more than two walk planks to
complete a system installation, overlap and
secure plank as required by OSHA.
D) Secure walk planks to each Ultra-Jack with the
chains attached to each platform arm, passing the chain over and under the
rungs and securing to the Ultra-Jack with the hardware provided. A padlock
may be used for added security.
E) Always erect the scaold system so that the working or standing platform is
level.
TO RAISE THE ULTRA-JACK® PLATFORM
A) Stand on the walk plank with the jack and pole in front of you. Lock the crank
handle by turning the handle until the spring lock engages. (see fig. #1)
B) Place your foot in the stirrup and pump slowly until the platform is raised
approximately 1 foot.(see fig. #2)
C) Repeat this procedure with other Ultra-Jacks. Always keep the work surface
level.
D) Lock the Jack by placing the stirrup in the “UP” position. (see fig #3)
TO LOWER THE ULTRA-JACK® PLATFORM:
A) With your back to the work wall, face the pole and raise the stirrup to
the “UP” position (see fig.#3)
B) Insure that the crank handle is in the locked position. (see fig. #1)
C) Holding onto the pole, place one foot on the square pedal of the lower
lock, press down and hold open. (see fig. #4)
D) Take hold of the crank handle pulling the arm out to
the right (see fig. #4) and begin turning the until the
work platform reaches the desired height.
Always keep work surface level.handle
until the platform begins to lower.
Continue lowering the platform for
approximately one foot.
E) Lock the Ultra-Jack by turning the
handle untilthe lock ring is seated and
the handle is no longer under spring
tension.(see fig. #4) Release the
square pedal to re-engage the lower
safety lock.
F) Repeat this procedure with the other Ultra-Jacks
A) When passing an Ultra-Jack Brace
that is already installed, an extra brace
should be installed approximately 4 feet
above the one to be passed until the
brace is reinstalled.
B) After installing the temporary brace,
loosen the wing nut and allow the brace
to be passed to swing clear of the pole.
Do not remove from the wall. After brace
has been passed, reconnect it to the
pole and remove the extra brace.
A) Begin installation of the workbench brackets by removing
the top bolt and roller assembly and bottom bolt.
(see fig #1)
B) Place each bracket (with the platform arm up and
pointing away from the work wall) over the pole just above the
Ultra-Jack. (see fig.#2 ) Re-install the upper roller bolt and lower
bolt assemblies so that each workbench bracket rides on top
of the Ultra-Jack and that the lower bolt goes through the top
connector plate of the Ultra-Jack. Re-install nut and cotter pin
on each bolt. (see fig.#3)
C) Install the workbench platform by first adjusting the
platform arm of the workbench to the width of the
platform and secure in place by inserting and tightening
the fasteners along the side of the adjustable arm.
D) Place the workbench platform on the platform arm.
E) Always erect the scaold system so that the working or
standing platform is level. Overlap each workbench platform
arm and secure in place. in the same manner as with the walk
planks.
E) The installation of a workbench does not substitute for the upper
guardrail as required by OSHA regulations.
F) Do not stand on the workbench or use it for any purpose other than
providing a work surface for tools and materials.
INSTALLING A
GUARDRAIL
SYSTEM
A) Install a guardrail
support arm to the walk
plank at each of the outside
corners and along the
length of the walk plank in
increments of 8 feet or less.
B) Install aluminum guardrails at both the top and mid-
rail holders for the full length of the walk platform and
secure in place.
C) Install toe boards along the length of the walk plank
and secure in place.
D) Install End rail System (top, mid-rail & toe boards) at each end of the work
platform.
E) See Walk Plank Manufacturer for additional instructions regarding guardrail
systems.
FALL PROTECTION
When working at heights above 4 feet
it is necessary to comply with all local,
national or OSHA regulations regarding
the use of fall protection equipment.
Always use guardrails, mid-rails, toe-
boards and/or a personal fall protection
harness system when using the Ultra-
Jack System.
D) Using a Ultra-Jack Brace, secure all poles to the work wall at the bottom and
the top of each pole, and at other points as necessary. For poles longer than
24 feet, install intermediate bracing every 12 feet. Poles must be plumb. The
rubber surface of each pole should face out from the work wall. The round
bar of the pole brace should be fastened to the work wall at right angle to
the pole. The angle of the bar should then be fastened to the right or left as
desired. Fasten using two 2 inch or longer #12 wood screws per fastening
plate. Always fasten to structural members; stud, rafter or joist. The spread
between the brace arms is 32 inches thus enabling installation on studs 16
inches on center.
INSTALLING THE ULTRA-JACK® ALUMINUM/RUBBER
POLES ALONG THE WORKING WALL OF THE BUILDING
A) Plan the location of each pole based on
the type of walk plank being used. Never
install with spans between poles greater
than those required by the type of walk
plank being used. Doing so could lead to
an unstable scaold system and serious
personal injury.
B) Do not install pole on unstable ground,
on top of other scaolds or on roof
surfaces. Inspect ground to insure that
the pole will rest on a firm level surface.
C) Use a Pole Anchor or Rubberized Base
Plate at the bottom of each pole. Pole
Anchors should be used when ground
conditions require the need to spread
the pole’s load over a wider area, such as
soft surface materials. When paved and/
or solid ground surfaces are present use
a Rubberized Pole Base. Insert Pole Base
or Anchor into the bottom of the pole so
that the button locks are fully engaged.
INSTALLING WORKBENCH
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ULTRA-JACK® SYSTEM
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TO PASS AN ULTRA-JACK® BRACE
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