Manual MP

USER’S MANUAL
MP System
Index
APPLICATIONS OF THE MP SYSTEM page 02
GENERAL NOTICES page 04
MP in detail page 13
ASSEMBLY AND USE OF MP SCAFFOLDING page 75
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS page 95
SUPPORT STRUCTURES page 115
MAINTENANCE page 143

SUMMARIZING TECHNICAL APPENDIX page 144
Components page 153
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APPLICATIONS OF THE MP SYSTEM
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Pilosio’s multidirectional MP system is the ideal solution for the construction of complex scaffolding
set-ups in sectors where traditional scaffolding systems, like prefabricated frames and tube and joint,
are unlikely to meet the performance requirements and make the best use of them.
Depending on the sector and the type of work involved, the multidirectional system’s modularity makes
it able to create any type of scaffolding and structure:
- Façade scaffolding
- Circular scaffolding
- Towers and loading platforms
- Access systems
- Support structures for work platforms and for slab castings
- High capacity towers
- Portals and cantilevered structures
-Suspended structures
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GENERAL NOTICES
Training of the users • The instructions given in this User Manual are intended for users of the prefabricated standards and
transom systems manufactured by Pilosio SPA. The rules for assembly and use are given so that the
products can be used correctly.
• All users must be familiar with the contents of this document, with particular reference to the safety
instructions.
• Workers who find it difficult to consult the documentation accompanying the product and this User
Manual must be instructed in this regard by the employer or a designated person.
• The client must ensure that the User and Assembly Manuals, the design documents and the product
information sheets supplied by Pilosio are present on the construction site and made known to the
workforce.
Consultation • The assembly and use instructions contained in this Manual should be regarded as general in nature
of the user manual and, where necessary, should be supplemented with consultation of assembly and use manuals for
specific applications.
• The illustrations given should be regarded as examples of assembly in the various phases of installation
and therefore not necessarily exhaustive with regard to all the safety regulations.
• Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are expressed in centimetres.
• Pilosio Spa reserves the right to update the products with appropriate technical improvements
without notifying the client.
Symbols
Warning/hazards/precautions should be taken
Remarks/advice
Instruction /Action to be carried out
Concept/information
Refer to additional specifications
MP component covered by Italian Ministerial Authorisations
Provisions under Italian regulations, a valid reference for working in safety.
(p) Technical data obtained from laboratory tests.
(t) Technical data obtained from theoretical analyzes.
The purpose of the assembly instructions contained in this Manual is to describe the components and
most representative construction solutions that can be achieved with Pilosio’s multidirectional MP
system. Structures such as stages or coverings are described in a dedicated manual.
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Design • In the event of deviations in the dimensions and/or overloading beyond the fields of use defined in
the authorised functional diagrams and the load capacity tables for the components, or the use of
specific equipment and components that have not been authorised, a design must be drawn up by a
technician qualified in the profession.
• Other significant configurations and/or modifications to the design that may become necessary
during the work must be shown in the working assembly drawings.
• It will be the responsibility of the work supervisor to check the work corresponds to the project’s
working drawing.
• Schemes and methods of use other than those shown in these instructions must be analysed and
assessed by means of verification calculations and, where necessary, additional static tests. They will
require additional assembly and use instructions.
In Italy, reference must be made to the Ministerial Authorisation booklet supplied with the product.
Refer to the PILOSIO contact person or the Technical Department of Pilosio SPA in order to meet any
requirement regarding explanations, dimensions, geometric studies etc. not included in this manual.
The use of Pilosio’s multidirectional MP system in combination with those of other manufacturers may
lead to risks that could compromise the safety of operators.
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General instructions • All operations must be carried out by authorised and qualified workers.
• The loading and unloading, assembly, handling, mounting and dismantling operations must be carried
out by appropriately trained and qualified workers under the control of the Work Supervisor, who must
ensure:
- that the aforementioned operations are carried out up to standard and under safe conditions,
following the instructions and designs supplied along with the equipment;
- that the lifting/transport devices and the respective hooks to be used for the handling of scaffolding
are suitable for the purpose;
- that all the components that make up the structures and equipment have been checked before use
in order to eliminate those which, due to breakage, distortion or corrosion, cannot be guaranteed
to be reliable. Components without sufficient protection against atmospheric agents must not be
used.
• Pilosio’s products are used on the basis of the instructions supplied in the technical documentation
accompanying the product.
• Strict compliance must be observed with the instructions concerning the operation, safety and load-
bearing capacity of the components.
• The stability of each single component and of all sets of components must be ensured at every stage
of the work.
• The Work Supervisor must regularly check the stability of the junctions, particularly during works or
after significant weather events.
Basic safety instructions The use of the multidirectional MP system with prefabricated components for the construction of every
structure involves its assembly and dismantling. For methodological reasons, therefore, it is suggested
that the work activities connected to the use of the MP system are divided into three subgroups:
- Transport
- Assembly and dismantling
- Use of the multidirectional system
The analyses and risk assessment must be carried out before the application of prevention and
protection measures designed to ensure compliance with safety regulations for the entire duration of
the works.
Transport and storage

• When organising the construction site, the area available for the storage of the material required for
the assembly of the scaffolding must be carefully assessed. The material can require a significant
amount of space and so its location must be carefully assessed in order not to create obstacles on
pathways and internal roads, or interfere with other processes.
• It is advisable for the material intended for the assembly to be unloaded close to the place the
structure is to be erected, for the purpose of reducing the need for subsequent movement.
• The material will be stacked by type and tubes by length in order to facilitate collection. It is
recommended that appropriate containers are used to store and handle the material.
• Before carrying out handling operations, adequately surround the area in which the operation is to
take place in order to prevent unauthorised workers gaining access.
• The handling operations must be scheduled by the Work Supervisor on the basis of the assembly
sequence and the operating methods supplied by the manufacturer.
• Transport and handling operations must be carried out in accordance with the regulations in force
in the country where the works are carried out. Use means of transport, lifting gear and accessories
that comply with the regulations in force and that are able to support the load and resist the stresses
caused by these operations.
• Before moving on means of transport, secure the load to the vehicle and check the locking devices in
order to avoid sudden, hazardous movements of the goods.
• Do not allow the load to lean, upturn or become unbalanced during lifting and handling operations.
Avoid sudden movements or violent bumps during lifting and setting down the load. Ensure that lifting
accessories do not damage units or protruding parts.
• Only use devices and accessories subject to regular checks and proper maintenance.
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Assembly and dismantling

• The scaffolding assembly, dismantling and modification operations must be carried out by adequately
trained workers;
• The work supervisor must ensure that the scaffolding is assembled up to standard in accordance with
the working drawing and following the instructions given in this manual and the regulatory measures
in force.
• The employer will arrange to identify the parts of scaffolding that are not suitable for use, particularly
during the assembly, dismantling and conversion operations through general hazard warning signs and
by surrounding them with precautions that prevent access to the hazardous area.
• During the dismantling phase, the following precautions must be observed:
- dismantling must take place gradually from the top downwards;
- the anchorage, braces, ledgers and other components must be dismantled hand in hand with the
dismantling of the standards so that the stability of the scaffolding is guaranteed;
- the components of the scaffolding must be lowered with suitable handling systems, including manual
ones, avoiding dropping them at all costs. This operation, as well as the danger of falling objects,
carries the risk of the material deteriorating which could lead to subsidence in subsequent uses;
- when dismantling scaffolding by floors, check that during the transitory phase, after removal of the
guardrails, there are no fitters on each floor unless sufficiently secured to suitable anchorage points
with harnesses and personal protective equipment in accordance with the regulations in force;
- when dismantling by transversal frames, check that the end guardrails with respective toe-boards are
reassembled;
- constantly check the quality and safety of the dismantled components, taking care to clean and put
in order the suitable ones and separate those that are not in compliance;
- maintain suitable circulation on site by identifying areas for storing material;
- dismantle the floor anchors only after dismantling the entire structure above it;
- check no parts of scaffolding higher than 4 m are without anchorage;
- with cantilevers, dismantle the anchorage and the structure under traction, working from the floor
beneath;
- avoid other workers assigned to assembly being in the same part of scaffolding being dismantled.
Grounding and lightning protection system

• An assessment must be made by an expert technician of any need to install appropriate devices to
electrically connect to ground the metal structures in order to ensure the dispersion of atmospheric
discharges (CEI – EN 62305).
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PPE (personal protective equipment)

• For the use in safety of Pilosio’s products, comply with the regulations in force on matters of safety at
work in the country where the site is located.
• The employer has the obligation to identify, on the basis of the risk assessment and the PPE available,
suitable devices for protecting the workers. The choice of PPE must be updated in the event of a
variation in the risks present in the work place.
• The devices and personal protective equipment must be used only by workers informed, trained and
practiced in their use.
• In the event works at height cannot be carried out in safe and ergonomically suitable conditions,
the most suitable work equipment must be chosen in order to ensure and maintain safe working
conditions, giving priority to collective rather than individual protective measures.
• In all cases when a residual risk of falls from height remains, even though all possible technical
prevention measures have been adopted, including collective protection, or it is technically impossible
to adopt them, the use of personal protective equipment is mandatory. These devices are required in
those phases where the operator can fall from a height greater than 200 cm from a stable floor.
• The use of PPE on the site is justified in circumstance where, following a risk assessment, the use
of other work equipment regarded as safer cannot be justified due to the brief duration of use and
because existing site specifications cannot be modified. The operations of assembly, alteration and
dismantling of temporary works often fall into this category.
• Workers must be furnished with the necessary, functioning equipment and use at least the following
personal protective equipment:
- protective gloves and safety shoes (EN 345);
- protective helmet (EN 397);
- cord with shock absorber and/or retractable device (EN 355/EN 360);
- fall arrest harness with back and chest fasteners (EN 361).
• All PPE must comply with the technical regulations of reference and bear the EC markings.
• It is extremely important when using a fall arrest system that all parts and/or subsystems of which the
harness is only a component are functioning perfectly. Of these, the main ones are the existence of an
anchorage point and a reliable subsystem (shock absorber, cords, fasteners, etc.) and the avoidance of
either a poor condition of preservation and/or erroneous use by the operator.
• Operations during which it is necessary to use personal protective equipment must be expressly specified
in the Operational Safety Plan. A technician must appropriately assess the surrounding conditions,
checking factors such as the free flow of air in the various phases.
Use of the multidirectional MP system

• The work supervisor, at periodic intervals or after violent weather disturbances or extended
interruptions in the work, must ensure the standards are vertical, the tightening of the joints is
correct, the anchorage and bracing are efficient, replacing or reinforcing any weak points.
• In the presence of lifts or hoists, check the correct positioning of the anchors and the complete
independence of the scaffolding from the anchors or, if this is not possible, check the size of the
anchorage is correct for the consequent stress.
• Do not place material on the scaffolding. Only material strictly necessary for the work in progress can
be left on the scaffolding and even this material must be kept in order to ensure safe passage on the
scaffolding;
• Avoid concentrated loads on the scaffolding, specifically:
- evenly distributing the weight of the material;
- several people must not remain at the same point of the scaffolding;
- avoiding running or jumping on the scaffolding;
• Do not, for any reason, climb up or down the standards or use winches or similar to reach the floor.
• Do not throw any objects or material from the scaffolding.
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Risk factors connected to the use of the scaffolding:

The main risk factors are the collapse of the structure due to subsidence of the support points or
the anchorage, improper assembly, overloads and improper use and incorrect conduct on the part of
workers.
Fixed scaffolding can cause many risk situations due to incorrect assembly and use, including:
Accident Consequences Measures:
Collapse of the - serious injuries to - installation must be done according to the

structure workers falling from design (when necessary) or according to the
causes: heights; schemes provided by manufacturers, the
- subsidence of the - collapse of the regulations or professional standards;
support points in scaffolding and any - the ground support points and anchorage
the ground or the overloads placed must be solid and dependable;
anchorage; on it that could fall - the placing of material on the scaffolding
- improper assembly; on people, vehicles, is prohibited (apart from that strictly
- overload. equipment and works required for the execution of the works and
in the areas below. of a weight compatible with the working
capacity);
- fix the antilifting hook of steel boards.
Accidents on work - serious injuries to - solid decks with well-fitted boards for the
floors/decks: workers falling from entire length of the scaffolding;
causes: heights; - presence of under bridges;
- risk of people falling - injuries to workers or - presence of suitable guardrails;
due to the incorrect damage to things due - the use of free standing ladders on the decks
placement of boards on to material falling from is prohibited;
the transoms; heights. - the accumulation of material of excessive
- risk of material falling weight on the scaffolding is forbidden;
from heights through - use of the personal protective equipment
the scaffolding. (PPE).
Falls of people due to - injuries due to workers - use of suitable, well-fitted ladders between
difficult access to the falling from heights; one deck and another with intervals between
work floors: them;
- use of walkways furnished with guardrails;
- climbing on the structures is prohibited;
- the use of ladders outside the scaffolding is
prohibited.
People on scaffolding - Electrocution of - keep people away from the scaffolding in the
struck by lightning workers on scaffolding event of a storm;
during a storm: or immediate vicinity. - metal structures connected to ground.
Damage to the - injuries to people in - during bad weather (e.g. wind with
scaffolding in the event the areas below due v > 16 m/sec (60 km/h)), workers must stay
of bad weather: to the collapse of the away from the scaffolding;
scaffolding or part - before they can be readmitted, the
thereof. scaffolding must be checked.
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Regulations of reference on safety matters

In Italy, in addition to the instructions on the use of the MP system, the following Regulations on matters
of safety in the workplace must be observed:
- Legislative Decree No. 81 of 09/04/2008 “Consolidated act on safety in the workplace”.
- Legislative Decree No. 106 of 03/08/2009 “Supplementary and corrective measures to Legislative
Decree No. 81 of 09/04/2008 on matters of protecting health and safety in the workplace”.
All operating and dimensional references given in this Manual refer to the regulations in force on Italian
territory. For application in other countries, comply with the regulations in force in that country.
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Regulations of reference The technical indications supplied by this Manual were obtained by applying the measures contained in
the European Regulations: Eurocode 0 (EC-0: EN 1990), Eurocode 1 (EC-1: EN 1991), Eurocode 3 (EC-3: EN
1993), Eurocode 5 (EC-5: EN 1995), Eurocode 9 (EC-9: EN 1999).
In addition, the specific standards EN 12810 and EN 12811 have been applied.
In particular, the assessments were made with reference to the Ultimate Limit States. According to this
approach, the checks of components are obtained by verifying that the calculation actions (Ed) are
lower than the project resistances (Rd):
Ed ≤ Rd
Definition of the actions

With reference to the Ultimate Limit States, the project load values (Ed) are obtained by amplifying the
characteristic values of the permanent (Gk) and variable (Qik) loads by means of an action-side safety
coefficient (gf) of 1.5.
Ed = gf · (Gk + Qk)
Resistance values of the components

In this Manual, resistance values are given for the various components, obtained by starting with the
Laboratory test results (p) and theoretical analysis (t). In the case of results obtained from experimental
tests, the measures contained in the UNI EN 12811-3 standards were followed. The safety factor ηd,
which includes all the uncertainties not covered by the tests, was assumed between 0.8 and 1 (in
function of test reliability).
The partial material-side safety coefficient γM is assumed to be 1.1.
Rk
Rd = hd g
M
Rd = design resistance
Rk = fractile resistance 5%
ηd = tests conversion factor
γM = material side safety factor.
If not otherwise specified, the components are made of steel UNI EN S235JR.
Use of the technical data of the manual

For simplicity of use, this Manual gives both the value of the “design resistance” or “design action” (Rd)
and that of the admissible action on the component (Awl), obtained by first applying the action-side
safety coefficient (γF). For the calculation of the components, this safety factor is assumed to be 1.5,
both for permanent and variable loads.
Rd = design resistance
Awl = admissible action on the component
Rd
Awl = g
F
In this way, it is enough to check that the action on a component (Ek), applied with its characteristic
value (without multiplicative coefficient), is lower than the value of the admissible action (Awl).
Ek ≤ Awl
The MP components for scaffolding covered by Italian Ministerial Authorisations are shown with this
symbol ✔
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MP System: general matters Pilosio’s multidirectional MP system represents an evolution in the traditional tube and joint scaffolding
systems.
The modularity, flexibility and high capacities of the system enable it to be used even in the most
complex situations. The complete range of accessories allows scaffolding and support structures to be
built in many sectors of operation.
The speed of installation and versatility of the MP system bring a substantial reduction of costs and,
at the same time, an increase in safety: the connection of the system bestows structural resistance
and stability right from the assembly phases, without the use of locking devices and measuring
instruments. Scaffolding can therefore be constructed for façades, platforms, towers, suspended and
movable structures in the most testing conditions of support and anchorage.
A key feature of the system that ensures speed of installation is the constant distance between
the rosettes welded to the standards and the simple, functional connections without the aid of
bolts. Indeed, all it takes for a firm and incredibly resistant connection is to insert the heads of the
components in the holes of the rosettes and strike the wedges with a hammer.
Fig. 1
The rosettes, welded on the standards every 50 cm, allow 8 connections on a single plane at various
angles. In particular, the four little holes on the rosette enable ledgers and transoms to be fixed, centring
them at the correct angle automatically. The four wider holes accommodate the connection of the plan
and façade braces and enable the angle of alignment between the components to be adjusted within
a range of 30°.
45°
90°
15°
60°
30°
120°
Fig. 2
12
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BASE PLATES page 15

BASE COLLAR page 20
STANDARDS page 21
LEDGERS, TRANSOMS AND GIRDERS page 26
BRACES page 30
STEEL PLANKS page 32
BRACKETS page 35
ACCESSORIES page 40
ANCHORS page 52
ACCESS TO THE FLOORS page 61
STORAGE, HANDLING AND CONTAINERS page 69
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Components and specifications of the system

The MP scaffolding system is made up of a small number of components in galvanised steel that enable
the construction of modular spatial structures of any shape and size.
All the components of the MP structure are hot galvanised with a minimum thickness of 65 μm, amply
exceeding the prerequisites demanded by the regulations (guaranteed minimum of 55 μm).
Fig. 3
1_MP adjustable base plate
2_MP base collar
3_MP standard
4_MP transom
5_MP ledger 9
6_MP steel plank
7_MP aluminium board trap door and stair
8_MP galvanized toe-board
9_MP vertical brace
10_MP bracket
11_MP scaffold protection fan
12_MP steel lattice beam
10 12
9 3
8
2
4
1
11
Certifications
- Pilosio’s MP Scaffolding has been awarded the European Standard Certification and Italian Standard
Certifications (MP83-250/300, MP115-250).
- Quality Management System certificate UNI EN ISO 9001-2008
- Certificate of Environmental Management System UNI EN ISO 14001-2004
- Certificate of the International Institute of Welding UNI EN ISO 3834-2006 EWF – Part 1
- Certificate of the International Institute of Welding UNI EN ISO 3834-2006 EWF – Part 2
- Scaffolding Compliance Certificate EN 12810-1 EN12811-1
- Compliance with the 94/9/EC Atex Directive (prevention of sparks)
- SQ quality certificate
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BASe PLATeS • The base plates have the task of distributing the load of the scaffolding to the support level, including
any accidental overload.
• If the support level is horizontal, fixed base plates can be used but generally the use of adjustable
ones is preferable since they enable the height to be adjusted as necessary.
• The base plates are made up of a base plate (furnished with holes for attachment to the underlying
wooden load-distribution boards) to which a threaded rod is welded and which is to be inserted in the
hollow part of the standards.
• The standards (ref. page 21) can be placed directly on the base plates or a base collar (ref. page 20) can
be placed in between.
• In the case of sloping floors, the use of adjustable swivelling base plate is recommended.
Fig. 4
2_MP regulation device
3_MP sloped surface 1 5
4_MP sloped element to level the support plane
5_MP adjustable swiveling base plate
6_MP regulation device
2 6
7_MP element for load distribution
4
7
3 3
The base collar enables the assembly operations to be simplified (specifications of assembly on page 77).
The MP system is also compatible with the varnished base plate with a circular base ø 150 mm, also
provided with Pilosio’s prefabricated frame scaffolding systems (K, PE, SE) ✔.
Avoid positioning the bases without the complete support of the base plate.
Fig. 5
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3 3
2
2
1 1
4 5
Fig. 6
2_MP base collar • The capacity of the base plates depends on the type and any play in the threaded rod, as summarised
3_MP ledger
4_MP stiff and strong support plane
in the following tables.
5_MP not adequate support plane
Fig. 7
Base jack:
1_MP base plate
2_MP adjustable base plate 33 cm
5_MP adjustable swivel base plate
6_MP adjustable reinforced base plate 1 2 3 4 5 6
a) Base plate Code 403010Z specifications

Use: no problems with gradients nor any need to
adjust the height of the scaffolding
Weight: 1 [kg]
Ministerial Authorisation ✔
ø
15
0
Fig. 8
note_Dimensions in [mm]
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b) Adjustable base plate 33 cm Code 403020Z specifications
N Use: no problems with gradients nor any need to
adjust the height of the scaffold up to 200 mm
1 Total H: 300 mm
100
Tube size: ø 38x4 mm
3 Adjustable height: 200 [mm]
300
H
195
35
Weight: 2.3 [kg]
hr
15 Finish: galvanised
0 2
Fig. 9 150 Ministerial Authorisation ✔
1_Threaded tube ø 38x4
2_Base plate b
3_Regulation device
Note_Dimensions in [mm]
Admissible load Nwl [kN] depending on the base jack extension hr [mm] (t)
Extension hr [mm]
50 100 150 200
0% 46.6 46.6 46.0 44.3
(in % compared to N)
1% 44.7 42.8 40.6 37.6

Horizontal load H
2% 42.9 39.6 36.2 32.5

3% 41.3 36.7 32.6 28.6
4% 39.7 34.2 29.6 25.5
Table 1
5% 38.3 32.0 27.0 23.0
c) Adjustable base plate 66 cm Code 403060Z specifications

N Use: no problems with gradients nor
any need to adjust the height of the
scaffolding up to 500 mm
1
300
Total H: 665 mm
3 Tube size: ø 38x4 mm
Adjustable height: 510 [mm]
665
H
35
Weight: 3.7 [kg]

Finish: galvanised
510
hr
15 Ministerial Authorisation ✔
0
150
Fig. 10
1_Threaded tube ø 38x4 2
2_Base plate
3_Regulation device
Extension hr [mm]
100 200 300 400 500
0% 46.6 44.3 40.6 36.7 32.5
1% 42.8 37.6 32.3 27.7 23.6

Horizontal load H
2% 39.6 32.5 26.7 22.2 18.6

3% 36.7 28.6 22.8 18.6 15.4
4% 34.2 25.5 19.8 15.9 13.1
5% 32.0 23.0 17.5 14.0 11.4
Table 2
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d) Adjustable base plate 100 cm Code 403100Z specifications

Use: no problems with gradients nor any need to
N
adjust the height of the scaffolding up to 750 mm
Total H: 1000 mm
250
1
Weight: 4.8 [kg]
3 Finish: galvanised
Ministerial Authorisation ✔
1000
H
35
745
hr
Fig. 11
1_Threaded tube ø 38x4
2_Base plate
15
0 2
150
3_Regulation device
Note_Dimensions in [mm] d
Extension hr [mm]
100 200 450 600 750
0% 46.6 42.5 34.6 28.1 22.2
1% 42.8 34.9 25.6 20.1 15.6

Horizontal load H
2% 39.6 29.4 20.4 15.7 12.2

3% 36.7 25.4 16.9 12.9 10.1
4% 34.2 22.3 14.4 11.0 8.6
5% 32.0 19.9 12.6 9.6 7.5
Table 3
e) Adjustable swivel
Code 403061Z specifications
base plate
N Use: enables the height of the scaffolding to be
adjusted up to 465 mm and to compensate for
1 support surface gradients.
Total H: 610 mm
150
3
610
H
35
hr
Gradient: 11°-180°
450
Fig. 12 Weight: 3.7 [kg]

1_Threaded tube ø 38x4 Finish: galvanised
15
2_Base plate 0 15
0 2
3_Regulation device 80 Ministerial Authorisation ✔
Note_Dimensions in [mm] e
Extension hr [mm]
100 200 300 400 465
0% 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0 27.3
Horizontal load H
1% 31.0 31.0 29.5 24.1 20.9

2% 31.0 31.0 24.7 19.7 17.0
3% 31.0 27.4 21.2 16.7 14.4
4% 31.0 24.5 18.6 14.5 12.5
Table 4
5% 31.0 22.1 16.5 12.8 11.0
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f) Reinforced adjustable base plate Code 470206 specifications
N
Use: enables the height of the scaffolding to
be adjusted up to 405 mm, in the absence
200
1 of gradient in the support surface. It is
recommended for heavy loads.
2
615
Total H: 615 mm
Size: ø 38
H
Material: S275JR
405
Fig. 13 Adjustable height: 405 [mm]
hr
1_Threaded bar ø 38
2_Regulation device Weight: 8.0 [kg]
15
Note_Dimensions in [mm] 0
150
Finish: galvanized
f
Extension hr [mm]
100 200 300 400
0% 146.4 130.8 113.7 94.9
1% 137.3 114.4 93.5 74.9

Horizontal load H
2% 128.2 99.5 77.4 60.4

3% 119.2 86.7 65.0 50.1
4% 110.7 76.2 55.7 42.5
Table 5 5% 102.8 67.5 48.5 36.8
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BASe COLLAR • The MP base collar has the function of connecting the base plate to the base standard.
• It enables the ledgers and any braces to be positioned at the level of the ground floor of the scaffolding,
simplifying and facilitating assembly, enabling the horizontality and the squaring of the scaffolding to
be checked.
Assembly:
Insert the base collar in the base plate;
connect the ledgers and any braces in the layout to the welded rosettes on the base collar;
level out the plane formed by ledgers and horizontal braces (or decks) by using the adjustment wheels
on the base plates.
The appropriate cup enables the insertion of the first standard in the component.
The levelling of the structure during the construction of the first direction ensures the horizontality of
the subsequent levels without the need for additional checks.
Thanks to the installation of the base collar, the assembly of the first level of the scaffolding can be
carried out by a single operator.
ø 57x3.2
2
130
300
3
170
Fig. 14
1_Tube ø 48.3x3.2 1
2_Tube ø 57x3.2
3_Rosette
note_Dimensions in [mm] ø 48.3x3.2
MP Base collar ✔ Length L [cm] Weight [kg]
Code
471030 30 1.9
Example of application page 77 Fig. 111.
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Standards • The standards are tubular components with vertical development to which ledgers and braces are
joined, at the rosettes.
• The regular standard is made up of tube ø 48.3x3.2 mm with spigot attached at one end. This
component is required for the connection with subsequent components.
• Each standard is provided, every 50 cm, with circular rosettes ø 123 mm with 8 holes that enable the
insertion of ledgers and braces to form the multidirectional structure.
• The rosette is welded to the vertical tube along the entire circunference.
• The spigotless standard is used:
- In the case of constructing work platforms in which a continuous walking surface without obstacles
is required.
- For shoring and support structures, in order to be able to carry out the insertion of support crossheads
or upturned base plates on the top (Fig. 169).
- For the construction of horizontal or sloping “bracing” structures.
- For the construction of suspended or liftable structures. In this case, for the axial connection
between the standards, the use of the mobile spigot is envisaged (Ref. page 25), which ensures better
resistance to traction.
The capacity of the scaffolding or of a generic MP structure is determined by the constraint conditions
(for example: number and proximity of the anchorage, floor and roof centre distances, platform centre
distances…) and must be established depending on its structural configuration.
10
50
50
16
50
10
50
50
L
50
50
50
50
50
10
50
L
10
50
10
50
40
40
15
10
Fig. 16
50
MP spigotless standards
50
16
40
10
15
Fig. 15
MP Standards
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MP standard ✔ L [cm] [kg] MP spigotless standard ✔ L [cm] [kg]

Code
471400 400 19.3 471401 400 19.4
471300 300 14.7 471301 300 14.4
471250 250 12.3 471251 250 12.1
471200 200 9.9 471201 200 9.7
471150 150 7.6 471151 150 7.2
471100 100 5.1 471101 100 4.8
471050 50 2.8 471071 70 3.6
471025 25 1.9 471051 50 2.4
Table 6
471026 25 1.5
Rosette
• The MP rosette is made in steel and welded along the entire circunference to the MP standard at a
fixed centre distance of 50 cm.
• It is adapted in order to be connected to a maximum of 8 elements (ledgers and braces).
• The components fixed to the smaller holes (ledgers/transoms) are automatically arranged at 90
degree angles.
• The components located in the larger holes (horizontal and vertical braces) may be installed at a
variable angle in a range of 30°, as shown in Fig. 17.
45°
90°
15°
60°
30°
120°
Fig. 17
Material: UNI EN 10219 – S275JRH
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ROSeTTe CAPACITIeS
Rd Awl
P1: load from 4 ledgers (p) Total load: 103.2 [kN] Total load: 68.8 [kN]
Load for coupler: 25.8 [kN] Load for coupler: 17.2 [kN]
P1 P1
P2: load from 2 ledgers (p) Total load: 70.5 [kN] Total load: 47.0 [kN]
P2 P2
Resistance moment (p) M+– = 93.2 [kN cm] M+– = 62.1 [kN cm]
Equivalent spring stiffness
K = 65.838 [kN m/rad]
M–
M+
Traction of the joint (p) Traction: 43.0[kN] Traction: 28.67[kN]
Horizontal shear (p) Shear: 10 [kN] Shear: 6,67 [kN]

V V
Traction/compression (p) Traction: 33,5 [kN] Traction: 22.3 [kN]

N
Compression (max): 27.8 [kN] Compression (max): 18.5 [kN]
(ref. to tab. 11) (ref. to tab. 11)
Fig. 18
Rd= Design resistance
N
Awl= Admissible action on the component
(Ref. page 11)
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Clampable rosette
• The clampable rosette enables additional connections to be made at a generic height. Specifically,
two ledgers and four braces can be connected (at the base or front).
Assembly:
The rosette is made up of two hinged parts, fastens at any position on the standard by means of a
screw-clamp, with 60 Nm torque applied through an appropriate torque wrench.
The part of clampable rosette in contact with the standard is knurled to increase the resistance to
friction.
Fig. 19
Clampable rosette
MP clampable rosette Galvanised tube Varnished tube

Ø 48,3
Rd [kN] Awl [kN] Rd [kN] Awl [kN]
P: load applied on the

rosette
P P
10 (p) 6.7 (p) 9 (p) 6 (p)
2
1
Weight: 1.1 kg
Fig. 20
1_MP fix rosette Code 478015
2_MP clampable rosette
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Hook connection for standards
• The hook connection (or connection plug) is made up of a steel bar ø 8 mm and is required to connect
the standards placed on top and ensure a solid, permanent join.
The axial connection hook is inserted in the holes on the spigot of the standards in correspondence
with the base of the standard that is placed on top, joining them in order to avoid any possible
withdrawal (Fig. 21).
3
1
2
Fig. 21
1_ Hook connection for standards Hook connection for standards ✔ Rd [kN] Awl [kN]
2_Lower MP standard
3_Spigot joined to the lower MP standard Traction capacity (p) 34 22.5
4_Upper MP standard
Weight: 0.09 [kg]
Code 414000
Spigot for standards

• For the construction of suspended or liftable structures, for example for handling with a crane, only
use standards without integrated spigot. The appropriate connection spigot will be assembled using
bolts M10x70 cl. 8.8.
• The spigot for standards enables a bolted, traction-resistant connection between successive
standards, giving a better performing and safer connection compared to the simple connection plug.
• The connection spigot consists of 320 mm long tube ø 40x2 mm.
MP spigot for standard Rd [kN] Awl [kN]

Traction capacity (t) 28.8 19.2
2 Weight: 0.6 [kg]

Code 478005
4
Nut M10x70
Class 8.8
3 Code I5V1070PZ
Fig. 22
1_MP spigotless standard
2_MP standard
3_MP spigot for standard
1
4_Bolt M10x70 cl.8.8
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LedGeRS, TRAnSOMS • The ledgers and girders (reinforced transoms, steel lattice girders..) are the structural components
And GIRdeRS that support the floors and ceilings.
• The standards, transoms and girders are used for:
- constructing the load-bearing structure of the MP system, connecting the standards together and
thereby constraining any distortion;
- creating the work floors, forming the support elements for the boards;
- constructing guardrails (ledgers).
Ledgers
• The ledgers of the MP system are made from ø 48.3x2.3 mm tube of various lengths, to the ends of
which wedge couplers are welded for connection to the standards’ rosettes.
• The standards can be used for structural purposes or to act as a guardrail (ref. Fig. 47 page 39).
The lengths in the table refer to the distance between the axes of the connected standards
Fig. 24
Fig. 23
Fig. 25
F
Fig. 26
MP Ledger ✔ Length L [cm] Weight [kg] Pwl [kN] Qwl [kN/m] Fwl [kN]
Code
472300 300 9.2 1.5 1.16 1.5 (p)
472250 250 7.9 1.7 1.68 2.0 (p)
472200 200 7.0 2.0 2.5 2.25 (t)
472180 180 5.9 2.25 3.0 2.5 (t)
472167 167 5.6 2.4 3.45 3 (t)
472150 150 5.1 2.65 4.15 3.9 (t)
472115 115 4.1 3.3 6.65 4.5 (t)
472100 100 3.7 3.75 8.55 4,5 (t)
472083 83 3.3 4.4 12.0 5.4 (t)
472050 50 2.3 6.9 31.0 5.4 (t)
Table 7
472047 47 2.2 6.9 31.0 5.4 (t)
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Reinforced transoms
• The reinforced transom is used to support deck boards in the case the work floor is wider than a metre.
• The L = 115 cm long ledgers are made from ø 48.3x2.3 mm tube, to the ends of which wedge couplers
are welded for connection to the standards’ rosettes. The reinforcement is attached to the intrados
by welding.
• Transoms of lengths greater than 115 cm are made of two ø 48.3x3.2 mm tubes connected via welded
stiffening brackets. The wedge couplers for connection to the standards’ rosettes are welded to the
ends of the upper tube.
• The tables show the capacity under various conditions of use.
L = 1150 mm
11
5
1/3 1/3 1/3
1/3 1/3 1/3

Fig. 27 Fig. 28
MP transom 115 ✔ L[cm] Weight [kg] P [kN] Q [kN/m]
Code Rd [kN] Awl [kN] Rd [kN/m] Awl [kN/m]
476115 115 6.5 22.77 (p) 15.20 (p) 27 (t) 18 (t)
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L ≥ 1500 mm
Fig. 29 Fig. 30
No. of
Weight
MP transom ✔ L [cm] stiffening P [kN] Q [kN/m]
[kg]
brackets
Code Rd Awl Rd Awl
476150 150 12 3 12.0 (t) 8.0 (t) 12.3 (t) 8.2 (t)
476180 180 15.2 5 12.7 (t) 8.5 (t) 12.7 (t) 8.5 (t)
476200 200 16 5 10.6 (p) 7.1 (p) 10.6 (t) 7.1 (t)
476250 250 19.7 5 8.1 (p) 5.45 (p) 7.0 (t) 4.7 (t)
476300 300 23.5 5 8.2 (p) 5.4 (p) 5.2 (t) 3.5 (t)
Table 8
Applications: page 123.
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Steel lattice beam
• The steel lattice beam with couplers, available in various sizes, is made up of two ø 48.3x3.2 mm
ledgers, 50 cm high, connected together by 33.7x2.6 mm tubes.
• In the table, the dimensions of various models and the admissible loads are shown.
P
50
585
600
Q
50
485
500
Fig. 32
MP steel lattice beam L [cm] Weight [kg] Pwl [kN] Qwl [kN/m]
50
250
Code
477180 180 22.5 30 11.5
477200 200 28.2 26 18
50
200 477250 250 29.6 27.5 11.5

477500 500 57.0 4.8 4.8
477600 600 64.8 20.8 3.9
Table 9
50
)))))) ))))))
180 Steel lattice beam for driveway with central spigot

• The prefabricated 5 metre driveway girder is designed to quickly create a driveway, eliminating a pier
Fig. 31 with the use of just two components.
The ends of the girder are furnished with couplers to attach to the standards’ rosettes. The girder is
equipped with integrated base collar in a central position which enables the installation of a standard
perpendicular to the beam and the provision of boards in a direction parallel to the beam.
50
500
Fig. 33
MP lattice beam 500 with central spigot L [cm] Weight [kg] P [kN]
Code
Table 10
475500 500 63.4 18,5
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BRACeS • The vertical and horizontal braces are required to stiffen the MP structure and to construct the
brackets, cantilever bridges and portals.
For support structures and special scaffolding, the braces required are defined depending on adequate
structural calculations.
Vertical brace ✔
• The façade braces are made from ø 48.3x2.3 steel tube and are equipped with wedge couplers at the
ends.
For façade scaffolding, the provision of a façade brace is recommended:

- every 5 spans (10 metres) in the case of maintenance scaffolding;
- every 4 spans (8 metres) for construction scaffolding and for scaffolding with a purely structural
function;
- every 4 spans (8 metres) for maintenance scaffolding with 3 metre base.
Arrange the façade braces parallel to the walkway boards.

B
Table 11 summarises the façade braces available and the values of resistance to compression and
traction.
2
L
1 H
3 3
Fig. 34 MP vertical brace B H Weight R compression (p) R traction (p)

1_MP standard
2_MP ledger Code [cm] [cm] [kg] Rd [kN] Awl [kN] Rd [kN] Awl [kN]
3_MP vertical brace 473300 300 11.7
473250 250 10.5 13.8 9.2
473200 200 9.6
473180 180 9.1 23.6 15.7
200
473150 150 8.7
21.6 14.4
473115 115 8.2
473100 100 8.0 27.5 18.3
473083 83 7.9 27.8 18.5
473220 250 9.2 13.8 9.2
33.5 22.3
473196 200 150 8.3 21.6 14.4
473145 150 7 27.8 18.5
473210 250 9 23.6 15.7
473100 200 8 27.5 18.3
100
473140 150 5.8
27.8 18.5
473102 50 4.6
473202 250 8.1 23.6 15.7
473050 200 50 7.2
27.8 18.5
Table 11
473130 150 4.9
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Horizontal brace ✔
• The horizontal braces are made from ø 48.3x2.3 tube and are equipped with wedge couplers at the
ends.
In façade structural scaffolding, it is recommended to arrange the horizontal braces on alternate floors
(every 4 metres)
The horizontal braces are not necessary in case of scaffolding with metal boards on all the floors (every
two metres of height).
B2
L
2
2 3
B1
Fig. 35
1_MP horizontal brace
2_MP ledger
3_Rosette on the MP standard
MP horizontal brace B1 B2 Weight

Code [cm] [cm] [kg]
474300 300 115 9.9
474215 250 10.7
474230 200 9.8
474192 180 10.7
250
474245 150 9.0
474250 115 8.6
474255 83 8.3
474210 200 8.7
474206 150 7.9
200
474205 115 7.4
474200 100 7.2
474188 180 8.7
474180 180 115 6.8
474185 83 6.4
474150 150 6.5
150
474145 115 5.9
474115 115 115 5.7
Table 12
474100 100 100 4.6
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STeeL PLAnKS • Surfaces in galvanised sheet (galvanising thickness 10 µm+ 10 µm, 70+70 g/m2) with ends furnished
with connections to fasten to transoms and braces.
• The connection between the components of the boards is carried out by means of clinching, a
procedure that allows the galvanising to be left intact.
• On the side, the capacity and the class to which it belongs are shown according to UNI EN 12811-1.
• The boards are provided with an anti-lifting hook, which acts to prevent the boards slipping or
accidentally rising up when attached to the brace (for example, due to the wind).
Standard ✔
• The width of each board is 33 cm and the length varies from 83 and 300 cm. The sheet that forms the
decking is 1 mm thick.
• The walking surface is dimpled and knurled to make it non-slip (Cert. DIN 51130/2004) and has suitable
holes to allow water drainage.
The structural function of stiffening the horizontal plane carried out by the decks in metal boards inside
an MP module can be represented in the structural calculations by two fictitious 26.9x2.3 mm tubes
connecting rods.
Fig. 36
B Fig. 37
(IT) For the other types of load allowed on the board, see the Ministerial Authorisation
MP galvanised Weight Awl capacity Load class work plan

L [cm] B [cm] Sp [mm]
steel plank [kg] [kN/m²] UNI EN 12811
Code Scaffold Single board

420300 300 1.0 18.9 2.0 2.0 3
420250 250 1.0 16 3.0 5.0 4
420200 200 1.0 13.8 4.5 7.5 5
420180 180 1.0 12 4.5 7.5 5
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420150 150 1.0 10.3 4.5 7.5 5
420115 115 1.0 8.3 4.5 7.5 5
420100 100 1.0 7.4 4.5 7.5 5
420083 83 10 6.5 4.5 7.5 5
Table 13
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Scaffold board tech
• The width of each board is 32, 29 or 19 cm and the length can vary from 200 to 300 cm.
• The walking surface is finished and pierced in order to give the tread a high grip and to allow water
drainage.
• The connection between the components of the boards is carried out by means of welding.
• The ends of the boards are furnished with connections to fasten to transoms and braces.
• Hot galvanising.
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Scaffold Weight Awl capacity Load class work plan

L [cm] B[cm] Sp [mm]
board tech [kg] [kN/m²] UNI EN 12811
Code
423230N 32 18.9
422930N 300 29 16 3.0 4
421930N 19 13.2
423225N 32 19.9
422925N 250 29 1.5 18.9 4.5 5
421925N 19 13.5
423220N 32 16.3
422920N 200 29 15.5 6 6
Table 14 421920N 19 11.1
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Choice of the board and the ledger depending on the load

Service load
Service load Peak load Span Max span Type of ledger/
class EN Method of use Type of deck
[kN/m²] Awl [kN] width [m] length [m] transom
12811-1
1 0.75 1.5 Inspection works 0.83 3 83 cm ledger Standard
2 1.5 1.5 Maintenance works 0.83 3 83 cm ledger Standard

without storage of material
3 2 1.5 except what is immediately 0.83 3 83 cm ledger Standard
necessary
4 3 3 Construction works 1.15 2.5 115 cm transom Standard
5 4.5 3 Loading bays (temporary 1.15 2 115 cm transom Standard
5 4.5 3 storage of materials) 1.15 2.5 115 cm transom High grip
Heavy masonry works, transit

6 6 3 1.15 2 115 cm transom High grip
ways for light vehicles
Table 15
Table valid for Italy, different geometries can be used in other Countries.
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BRACKeTS • Construction of the brackets, useful for getting close to the contour of the construction on which
processes are applied (Fig. 149 page 103) can be carried out with complete prefabricated components
or by placing vertical braces and ledgers or transoms.
• The prefabricated brackets are available in three sizes, with widths of 43 cm, 88 cm and 115 cm.
Bracket 43 cm
• The 43 cm prefabricated bracket enables operations close to the construction, extending the work
floor of the scaffolding.
The bracket is made up of a ledger with a coupler at one end that allows the easy installation of the
standard’s rosette. On the other end of the brackets is a base spigot in which to insert the standards
for the construction of the guardrails.
The bracket’s opposing brace is welded to the lower part of the spigot, which rests on the tube of the
standard.
The size of the ledger makes possible a 33 cm wide board (ref. page 32).
The provision of buffer boards is recommended (ref. page 45) to cover the empty spaces between the
board applied on the bracket and the working board.
Technical specifications:
A Bracket ledger: ø 48.3x2.3 mm
B Bracket brace: ø 33.7x2.3 mm
C Base spigot: ø 48.3x3.2 mm - ø 40x 2 mm
43 43
43 P1 P2
33.5
3
C 3
A
2
1
2
1
Fig. 41
1_MP console bracket L = 43 cm
2_MP standard
30
B
3_MP ledger
Fig. 40
MP bracket 43 cm ✔ Rd [kN] Awl [kN]
Concentrated load at midspan P1 [kN] 14.8 (p) 9.8 (p)
Concentrated load at end P2 [kN/m] 5.4 (t) 3.6 (t)
Weight: 4.3 [kg]
Code 475010
Table 17
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Applications:
Fig. 42
MP bracket 83 cm
• The prefabricated 83 cm bracket enables operations close to the construction and the definition
of a work floor on which ladders with trapdoor can be installed.
• Three ends of the bracket are furnished with wedge couplers.
The structure of the bracket enables its installation by attaching the couplers to the two consecutive
rosettes of a standard. The outer edge is attached to a standard.
To facilitate assembly, the installation of a 25 cm standard on the outer coupler is recommended on

which the standards can be inserted to construct the subsequent levels or simply to provide guardrails.
two rows of boards.
Depending on the load envisaged on the bracket’s work floor , the provision of a reinforcing ledger at the
lower connection of the ledger to the standard may be necessary.
A Bracket ledger: ø 48.3x2.3 mm
B Brace bracket: ø 48.3x2.3 mm
C Vertical plate: 40x5 mm
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83
P
83
2
A
3
2 2
1
B
4
C
50
Fig. 43
Fig. 44
1_MP console bracket L = 83 cm
2_MP standard
3_MP ledger
4_Added MP ledger
Without additional With additional

MP bracket 83 cm
transom transom
Concentrated load at end P1 [kN] (Awl) 2.5 (t) 4 (t)
Distributed load on the ledger Q2 [kN/m] (Awl) 9.3 (t) 11.4 (t)
Weight: 6.3 [kg]
Code 475017
Table 18
Applications:
Fig. 44a
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Bracket 115 cm
• The prefabricated 115 cm bracket enables operations close to the construction and the creation of a
work floor on which ladders with trapdoor can be installed (ref. page 103).
• Three ends of the bracket are furnished with wedge couplers.
• Greater load capacities are ensured by installing an opposing strut.
The structure of the bracket enables its installation by attaching the couplers to the two consecutive
rosettes, spaced at 100 cm, of a standard. The outer edge is attached to a standard.
To facilitate assembly, the installation of a 25 cm standard on the outer coupler is recommended on

which the standards can be inserted to construct the subsequent levels or simply to provide guardrails.
two rows of boards.
A Ledger bracket: ø 48.3x2.3 mm
B Bracket brace: ø 48.3x2.3 mm
C Vertical plate: 40x5 mm
d Brace for bracket: ø 48.3x2.3 mm
115 115
Q Q1
115
3
A
1
2
B
100
C
1
P P1
D
3
Fig. 45
1_MP bracket L = 115 cm
2_Brace for bracket 115 1
Fig. 46
2_MP brace for bracket 115
3_MP transom L = 115 cm
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MP bracket 115 cm Without diagonal With diagonal
Concentrated load at end P [kN] (Awl) 2.3 (p) 4.7 (p)
Distributed load on the ledger Q [kN/m] (Awl) 4.5 (t) 7.5 (t)
Weight: 10.7 [kg]
Code 475025
MP brace for bracket 115

Weight: 6.8 [kg]
Code 475030
7
5
4
3 2
1
Fig. 47
1_MP standard
3_MP brace for bracket 115
5_MP standard steel plank
6_Guardrail ledgers
7_25 cm MP standard
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ACCeSSORIeS Components fot different applications.
Intermediate • Enables the width of the scaffolding to be modified from one floor to the
base collar next
• Enables the scaffolding transfer standards to be installed on girders or
Weight: 2 [kg] horizontal elements, with a circular cross-section of ø 48.3.
Code: 471040 It is necessary to respect the

ledger’s maximum resistance
to the concentrated load
Fig. 48
MP clamp with • Enables the MP standards to be placed side by side with the vertical ø 48.3
swivel half coupler tubes, attaching the joint to the standard’s rosette.
Weight: 1.6 [kg]
Code: 478020
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Fig. 49
MP clamp with • Enables the MP standards to be placed side by side with the vertical ø 48.3
end coupler tubes, attaching the joint to the standard’s rosette.
Weight: 1.9 [kg]
Code: 478021
Fig. 50
MP clampable • Enables the connections of the MP structures to be augmented and to

rosette rapidly join MP and tube and joint constructions.
• The mobile rosette can be installed in any ø 48.3 mm tubes and enables up
Weight: 1.1 [kg] to 6 elements to be connected in a single rosette (ledgers and braces).
Code: 478015 Awl

Resistance to friction on
galvanised tube: Awl = 6.7[kN] (p)
Resistance to friction on
varnished tube: Awl = 6.1[kN] (p)
Fig. 51
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MP double wedge • Required to carry out the doubling of the standard and the stiffening of the
head clamp structure.
• Enables to join two contiguos 17 cm spaced standards.
Weight: 1.5 [kg] Refer to drawing 126 for application.
Code: 478022 17 17
Fig. 52
Beam clamp • For the construction of suspended structures, it enables the suspension of the
work platform from the stable beams of the construction on which to operate.
Weight: 1 [kg] • Two couplers are required for every connection point.
Code: 402800 Capacity: Awl = 12,5 [kN]
Fig. 53
MP spigot for • Required to connect the standards in case of construction of suspended MP
standard with structures that can be moved by crane.
bolt included • Installed on standards without socket through M10x70 bolts.
Weight: 0.6 [kg] Tensile strength with

M10x70 8.8 cl. bolts
Code: K478005 Awl = 19,2 [kN]
Size: ø 40x2 mm tube
For additional specifications see
page 25.
Fig. 54
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Frame for side-guardrails

• Standard element for the construction of guardrails complete with toe-boards at the ends of the
façade scaffolding of widths of 43-83-115 cm.
• The installation of the guardrail frame is achieved by inserting the right side on the first standard and
attaching the left side, furnished with gudgeon, on the second standard.
L
49.5
110
59
Fig. 55
83 115
Fig. 56 Fig. 57
P1
P2
Awl
MP side guardrail L [cm] Weight [kg] P1 [kN] P2 [kN] P3 [kN]
P3 Code
475009 43 ✔ 4.8
475007 83 8.9 1.25 0.30 0.30
475005 115 10.8
Fig. 58 Table 19
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End guardrail with ledgers and toe-board End guardrail with frame
Fig. 59 83 83 43 83
Fig. 60 115 115
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MP galvanized toe-board
• The metal toe-board is made from moulded galvanised sheet 15 cm high (1.0 mm thick up to L=250 cm,
1.1 mm thick for L=300 cm ) and various lengths.
• At the edges of the sheet, the hooks for connecting the toe-boards together and to the standards are
installed.
P1
Fig. 61
Wooden toe-boards 5 cm thick are produced on request.
MP Galvanized Horizontal load on the toe-board P

L [cm] H [cm] Weight [kg]
toe-boards Awl [kN]
Code
300 ✔ 20 10.3
4278300 300 7.3
4287250 250 ✔ 6.2
4287200 200 ✔ 5.2
4287180 180 ✔ 4.7 0.30

15
4287150 150 ✔ 4.0
4287115 115 ✔ 3.3
4287100 100 ✔ 3.0
4287083 83 ✔ 2.6
Table 20
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MP ledger with gap cover
• The MP ledger with gap cover (buffer board) is made up of a ledger with end wedge couplers, on the
extrados of which a 24 cm wide sheet is welded.
The end couplers enable the application of components to the standards’ rosettes.
They are used to compensate for the space between the inner scaffolding boards, for example in the
case of mezzanines or large-scale platforms with several rows of boards (e.g. Fig. 67 page 47) or in the
case of work levels constructed with facade scaffolding alongside the use of ledgers (e.g. where there
are façade braces, the buffer board cannot be applied and can be replaced with a wood spacer board
or with tube and fittings.
The capacities are the same as those of metal boards (ref. Page 32).
24
Fig. 62
3 3
2
2 3 1 2
83 83
1 1 2
Fig. 63 Fig. 64
1_MP ledger with gap cover 1_MP ledger with gap cover
2_MP steel plank 2_MP bracket
3_Mp standard 3_Anchorage 3
MP ledger with gap cover ✔ L [cm] Weight [kg]

Code
479300 300 23.7
479250 250 19.8
479200 200 15.9
479180 180 14.3
479167 167 13.2
479150 150 12.0
479115 115 8.7
479100 100 8.0
479083 83 8.0
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Protection fan
• The MP protection fan (gravel guard) is a component of the steel scaffolding that protects people on
the ground floor from material falling from above.
• The two ends of the MP gravel guard are furnished with wedge couplers with locked rotation. The
aperture angle of the gravel guard compared to the vertical is 50°, making it possible to cover ground
projection of 160 cm.
Metal boards are placed between two consecutive gravel guards in order to create a safety level
against objects falling from above.
The pivot placed between the two sides of the gravel guard enables the device to be closed for ease
of transport.
When a gravel guard is present, the installation of anchorage points on the construction corresponding
with all the transoms on which they are fixed is recommended.
50°
3 5 1 2 4 5
50
° 3
160
Fig. 65
115 160
Fig. 66
1_MP ledger with gap cover
2_MP steel plank
3_Anchorage
5_MP transom 115 160
MP scaffold protection fan ✔
Ground projection 160 cm
Lower transom ø 48.3x2.3 mm
Upper transom ø 26.9x2.3 mm
Weight: 13.1 [kg]
Code 475000
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5
6
1
Fig. 67
2_MP steel plank
3_MP side guardrail
4_MP standard
5_Anchorage
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Adjustable reinforced head jack

• The adjustable reinforced head jack is made up of a metal saddle shaped to house wooden or steel
girders, on which a ø 38 screw is welded.
• The adjustable reinforced head jack enables the height to be adjusted to 40 cm.
• The adjustable reinforced head jack is required to:
- support the main platform girders or cast boards
- transmit the loads from the superstructure to the support structure
- adjust the height of the support structure Application in Fig. 160, page 117.
4 2
1
4
2
3 3 3 3
Fig. 68
1_Tie-rod D15 | Code_583300
2_D15 adjustable plate | Code_583905
3_MPadjustable reinforced had jack H60 | Code_470006
4_Nut D15 & washer | Code_583910 + 15R18GZ
a) Adjustable reinforced head jack H60 Art. 470006 specifications

P Use: enables girders to be supported.
Total h: 600 mm
200
Size: ø 38 mm.
H
Material: UNI EN 10219 S275JR
Adjustable height: 406 mm
Weight: 11,1 [kg]
405
hr
Finish: galvanized
605
200
Fig. 70
Admissible load Nwl [kN] depending on the head jack extension h [mm] (t)
Extension h [mm]
50 100 200 300 350
0% 160,4 155,2 132,8 107,2 94,1
Horizontal load H
1% 155,9 145,9 116,9 90,0 77,9

2% 151,3 136,6 102,8 76,3 65,5
3% 146,7 127,5 90,6 65,5 56,0
4% 142,1 118,9 80,4 57,1 48,7
Table 22
5% 137,5 110,9 72,0 50,4 42,9
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PL20 wooden beam
• The PL20 wooden beams are 20 cm high, the main technical specifications are summarised in table 23.
• Core made in solid wall panel with 3 layers of glued strips.
• Possible to support the girder at any point
Main properties:
• Long duration
• Buffer system in plastic material
• Fire resistance class B2
• Available lengths: 245-290-330-360-390-490-590 cm
• Limited weight
• The resistance values in Tab 23 are assessed in accordance with the EN 13377 standards
PL20 wooden beam
Girder height 200 [mm]
Span thickness 40 [mm]
Span width 80 [mm]
Core thickness 30 [mm]
Weight 4.8 [kg/ml]
MOE moment of inertia x E 486 [kNm²]
Resistance Rd Awl
Shear resistance 16.5 [kN] 11 [kN]
Bending moment 7.5 [kNm] 5 [kNm]
Maximum admissible action on the supports 47.8 [kN]

Table 23
The Technical Appendix gives capacity and distortion diagrams in case of single span girder.
4
12
20
L
4
2.8
8 Fig. 72
Fig. 71
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HANDLING DEVICES The application of wheels enables work platforms, walkways or suspended scaffolding to be easily
moved, increasing the benefits in technical and financial terms and on site equipment management.
The best way to easily move the scaffolding is to lift it at the base and to move it.
Apply the adapter for wheel to the first two rosettes of the standard;
Put the QS adjustable wheel ø 200 mm in the adapter tube.
Secure the adjustable base plate of the scaffold to the standard at the base by means of the holder
for base plate.
1 2
1
Fig. 73_a
1_Holder for base plate galvanized
Description Code Weight [Kg] Capacity [kN]
2_Adapter for wheel galvanized
3_QS adjustable wheel ø 200 mm. Holder for base plate galvanized 478075 0.63 -
Adapter for wheel galvanized 478070 7.7 -
QS adjustable wheel ø 200 mm 810515002006 6.5 5.0
Scaffolding caster
The caster wheel is assembled below the standard, in place of the base plate, and it is locked with a
screw with self-locking nut.
• Maximum operating speed: 4 km/h.
• Operating temperature between -20°C and +80°C.
• Ball bearings.
Fig. 73_b
Scaffolding caster wheel Weight [kg] Awl capacity [kN]
Code
405015 6.7 6
Table 24 405025 10.6 10
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LIFTInG deVICeS The lifting of an MP Scaffolding structure is allowable by means of two special elements:
MP lifting hook for spigotless standard: to be applied at the top of spigotless standard throught the
MP spigot for standard (ref. to pag. 41)
Base plate lock: to be used to secure the base jack to a rosette of the MP standard.
2
2
Fig. 74
1_MP lifting hook for spigotless standard Description Code Weight [kg]
2_Base plate lock
MP lifting hook for spigotless standard 478060 0.7
MP spigot for standard with bolt included K478005 0.6
Base plate lock 478065 2.6
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AnCHORS • Anchors constrain the scaffolding in the vertical plane and serve to maintain the verticality of the
standards and to transmit, to the wall/structure to which the scaffolding is anchored, the horizontal
actions from the effect of the wind and assembly imperfections.
In absence of special conditions, the number of anchors is assessed by surface unit depending on the
expected actions of the wind and the type of shielding applied to the scaffolding.
The most common types of anchors are clamp or wedge.
It is recommended to install effective anchors on the construction at least every two storey of
scaffolding and every two standards with a point anchor or one equally as effective. (EN 12810, T.U.
81/2008).
In case of application of protective canvass, rockfall trap, hoisting equipment or other structures that
can lead to additional, moveable, cantilevered or localised loads, assess the requirement for additional
anchors and their positions. In addition, in event of concentrated or additional loads, the need for
scaffolding structure reinforcement must be assessed.
Take particular care in the resistance of the support to which the anchorage is fixed assessing. In event
of inadequate support, specific solutions must be designed, varying from case to case (ballast, ropes,
external shoring etc.).
(IT) The Italian regulations demand that the anchors are able to resist a force equal to that obtained
from the structural analysis multiplied by a safety coefficient of 2.5 (calculation with the admissible
stress procedure).
(EN) In case of actions calculation by Limit States theory, it is recommended to check the anchorage
devices for an action amplified by a minimum coefficient of 1.5.
The actions exerted on the anchorage points are forces acting both perpendicular and parallel to the
wall. Both these actions must be taken into consideration when the anchors are checked.
Clamp anchorage
• Clamp anchorage is made in tube and joint using the openings as doors and windows or pillars. The
anchors can be horizontally and vertically made.
The anchorage is achieved by arranging a tube of sufficient length to reach the wall and to connect
the scaffolding (El. (1) in Fig. 75). The tube is connected to two tubes (around 60 cm long) arranged to
clasp the wall by double couplers (El. (2) in Fig. 75).
Place a wooden board between the tubes and the wall in order to distribute the tube localized action
(El. (3) in Fig. 75).
Clamp anchorage Rd [kN] Awl [kN] notes
Tensile resistance 17.09 10.25 action perpendicular to the wall

(double coupler on varnished tube) (EN – ULS) (IT)
Rs
Shear resistance 5.4 3.6 action parallel to the wall – maximum

distance of the standard from the wall:
50cm
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Anchorage on the horizontal
Fig. 75
Cross section
1_Join tube scaffold - building
2_Tube for anchorage to the building
3_Wooden elements for load distribution
4_Existing wall
5_Double coupler
6_MP ledger
5
5
6 Rs Rs
ø 48.3x3.2
1
6
1
2 2
2
4
3
ø 48.3x3.2
3
Fig. 76
1_Wooden element for load distribution
2_Double coupler
3_MP bracket
4_MP teel plank
6_MP standard
5 4
MAX 20
1 2 3 6
Plant view
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Anchorage on the vertical
Fig. 78
1_Double coupler
2_MP ledger
3_Wooden elements for load distribution
1
2
3 1
2
3
Cross section
Anchorage with plug and eyebolt

• The anchorage is made:
- With rawlplug: make a hold in the masonry to insert a metal or nylon rawlplug into which a metal eyelet
is screwed
- With chemical anchor: inject a synthetic resin into the wall hole. Polymerise it with a hardening resin,
thereby obtaining the anchorage of the eyelet in the wall.
The eye of the bolt is available in two sizes:

- internal diameter of 50 mm, to allow the passage of a ø 48.3 mm scaffolding anchorage tube (ref. page
55);
- internal diameter of ø 23 mm, in which a ø 20 mm bar is inserted and welded to the scaffolding
anchorage tube (ref. page 54). The anchorage pipe is then connected to the scaffolding standard by
a double coupler.
(IT) The Italian regulations demand that the anchors are able to resist a force equal to that obtained
from the structural analysis multiplied by a safety coefficient of 2.5 (calculation by the admissible
stress procedure).
(EN) In case of actions calculation by Limit States theory, it is advisable to check the anchorage devices
for an action amplified by a minimum coefficient of 1.5.
The performance of the plugs must be deduced from experimental data provided by the construction
firms and/or experimental tests carried out in the place where the scaffolding is installed, for the
purpose of ensuring the respect of the required safety factor.
The actions exerted on the anchorage points are forces acting both perpendicular and parallel to the
wall. Both these actions must be taken into consideration when the anchors are checked.
Depending on the intensity of the actions parallel to the wall, it is necessary to provide a sufficient
number of anchors designed to absorb this type of action. Given that the anchors made through plug
and eyelet are similar to a hinge, in order to ensure sufficient resistance to the parallel to the wall
actions is necessary to make V anchors (ref. Section “double Hook”).
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Eyebolt and tube joint
Assess the position of the attachment of the scaffolding anchorage to the wall.
Effectively anchor a steel plug with loop in the wall, at the point identified;
Join part of the vertical tube with a horizontal one of adequate length using a double coupler;
Insert the vertical tube in the loop of the plug;
Attach the horizontal connecting tube to the scaffolding by a double coupler.
• The tensile resistance to traction of the anchorage is summarised in Table 25a. In addition, it is
necessary to make reference to the double coupler resistance in Table 25b to assess the proper
connection between the anchorage and the provisional structure.
ø 50
Fig. 79
Note_Steel anchor plug ø 50.
[Dimensions in mm] MAX 20
Code_404005
2
5
2
Fig. 80
1_Vertical tube
2_Double coupler
3_Horizontal tube
4_MP standard
5_Eye bolt
1 3 4 5 1 3 4
Anchorage with plug and eyelet and T/J ✔ Rd [kN] Awl [kN]
Double coupler resistance to sliding on the varnished

17.09 10.25
tube Rs
experimental data provided by

Plug extraction resistance the manufacturing firms and/or
experimental tests
Table 25b
Tmax in function of eye bolt position
25
20 T
T [kN] (Awl)
15
X
10
5 T
0
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
X [cm]
Fig. 81a Fig. 81

Table 25a 1_Double coupler
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eyebolt and anchor tube with hook/peg

Assess the position of the attachment of the scaffolding anchorage to the wall.
Effectively anchor the steel plug with loop in the wall, at the point identified;
Insert the hook or peg (ø 20) of the connecting tube in the plug loop.
Attach the connecting tube to the scaffolding by a double coupler.
The tensile strenght of the two types of anchorage is summarised in Table 26 for connection with peg
and in Table 27 for connection with hook. In addition, it is necessary to make reference to the resistance
of the double coupler resistance in Table 27 to assess the proper connection between the anchorage
and the provisional structure.
ø2
ø 23
9
15
4,8
Fig. 82
ø2
3
note_Stell anchor plug ø 23.

[Dimensions in mm]
40 60
4,8
Code_404007
3
Fig. 83 Fig. 84
1_Scaffolding tie with pin 1_Scaffolding tie with hook
Elements for anchorage Code L [mm] Weight [kg]
Scaffolding tie with pin ✔ 404013 400 1.4
Scaffolding tie with hook ✔ 404015 600 2.7

Table 26
Anchorage with plug and eyelet and T/J Rd [kN] Awl [kN]
Double coupler resistance to sliding

17.09 10.25
on the tube: Rs
experimental data provided by the

Plug extraction resistance
manufacturing firms and/or experimental tests
Table 27
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4 1
2
2 3
Fig. 85
1_Scaffolding tie with pin
2_Double coupler
3_MP standard 3
4_Steel anchor plug 4 1
Tensile resistance of the anchor
25
20
T [kN] (Awl)
15
10 T
T
X
5
0
3 4 5 6 7
X [cm]
Fig. 86 Fig. 87
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Anchorage with single hook
MAX 20
3 1 2
3 1 2
4
Fig. 88 Fig. 89
1_Scaffolding tie 60 cm with hook 1_Scaffolding tie 60 cm with hook
2_Double coupler 2_Double coupler
3_Steel anchor plug 3_Steel anchor plug
4_MP standard 4_MP standard
Tensile resistance of the anchor
16
14
12
10
T [kN] (Awl)
6 T T
X
4
0
1 2 3 4 5 6
X [cm]
Fig. 89a
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“V” anchorage: action parallel to the wall action
• The “V” anchorage is required to absorb the longitudinal stresses of the wind. It is applicable for all the
anchorage solutions shown in the previous paragraphs that envisage the use of pegs with eyelets.
Anchor the tubes at an inclination of around 45° to the existing wall (Fig. 88).
T/2 – tga T/2 – tga
2d
T/2 T/2
(T/2) cosa (T/2) cosa

d
Fig. 90
Anchorage with tube and joint

Check the stress action on each double coupler (T/2cosα in Fig. 90) is less than the sliding resistance
of the joint (Tab. 25b).
Fig. 91
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Anchorage with tube and plug/hook

Check the stress action on each double coupler (T/2cosa in Fig. 30) is less than the sliding resistance
of the joint (Tab. 27) and the plug/hook resistance (tab. 26).
3 2 1
Fig. 92
1_Scaffolding tie with hook
2_Double coupler
3_Steel anchor plug
Anchorage pin
Check that the stress action on each pin in both directions perpendicular to the wall (T•tgα/2 in
Fig. 90) and parallel to it (T/2 in Fig. 90), is less than the pin’s resistance, with a safety factor of 2.5.
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ACCeSS TO THe FLOORS It is possible to choose various solutions for access to the MP structures:
- Aluminium board with trap door and staircase (ref. page 60-61)
- Aluminium staircase platform H 200cm – (ref. page 62)
- Steel staircase platform H 200cm – (ref. page 63)
- Steel staircase platform H 200cm – (ref. page 65-66)
(IT) Note that in site stairs, the toe-board is not mandatory.
MP aluminium board trap door and stair

For passage from one level to another (hi= 2 m), special boards with closeable trapdoor and
incorporated aluminium ladder (6 rungs) are available.
This is an economic solution that is particularly suitable for enabling the floors access in facade
scaffolding and in the support structures, in the event of limited space, since installation is rapid and
simple and it uses minimal space.
• The overall width of the board with trapdoor is 66 cm.

• Limited weight: structure of the board and ladder in aluminium, board tread surface treated to make it
non-slip.
• The trap door is made in board (passage size: 62x58 cm) and can be locked from both the lower and
upper floors.
• Aluminium access ladder (6 rungs 30 cm high, rung width of 31 cm) incorporated in the intrados of the
board edge.
4 1 3
66
58
62
L
MP Aluminium
L B Weight Q
board trap door
[cm] [cm] [kg] [kN/m²]
and stair
Code
2 424300A 300 38.2 3

Fig. 93
1_Aluminum frame 424251A 250 ✔ 66 26.6 3
2_Ledder with 6 rungs
3_Plywood trapdoor 424200A 200 19,6 3
4_Plywood board Table 28
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Fig. 94
1_Guardrail ledger at 1m and 0,5 m from the
working level
2_Guardrail ledger at 1,5 m from the working
level
On reaching the next floor, close the trap door to avoid the danger of accidental falls.
The trapdoors have to be alternated on the vertical.
The best position for the boards with trap door and ladder is joined to the wall. For façade scaffolding, a
third ledger must be inserted (at a height of 1.5 m from the work floor) to limit the clearance to 50 cm.
Boards with trap door in steel, in almond-pattern/non-slip, are available on request.
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Aluminium staircase platform H 200cm
For easy, quick and safe transfer of workers between work floors, an MP module can be constructed
alongside façade scaffolding in which an aluminium staircase platform can be installed. The choice of
this type of access stairs enables to use the work floors without hindrance.
• The staircase platform is especially light and easy to handle since it is made of aluminium (EN AW
6005A-T6)
• The MP module in which the stairs are inserted has plan dimensions of 2.50x1.50 m. The stairs can be
made up to floor heights of 2 m.
• The platform is made entirely of aluminium and is made up of 2 landings and 9 risers (8 steps).
• Riser: 22.2 cm – Tread: 15.6 cm - Passage width: 60 cm
• The staircase guardrails are in ø 38x2 mm steel tube.
61.8
100
100
200
200
200
200
31.4
167.8
66
42.8
200
Fig. 95a
Aluminum staircase platform Rd Awl

250 0
Vertical load distributed on the 15
4.5 3
platform [kN/m²] Fig. 95b
Concentrated vertical load in
5.9 3.9
midway of the platform [kN]
Concentrated vertical load in
4.4 2.9
midway of the step [kN]
Horizontal thrust on the staircase
0.9 0.6
guardrail tube [kN]
Table 29
Code Weight [kg]

MP aluminum staircase 72 x 250 415511A 29.4
MP lateral guardrail for alu staircase 415515 15.0
MP end guardrail for alu staircase 415517 4.5
Application in the diagrams on page 99.
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Steel staircase platform H 200cm 415515
The use of on-site service stairs enables very easy access and movements between floors with ample
space. Moreover, the choice of an adequate passages width enables the scaffolding to be evacuated
in the case of accidents or exceptional events. The choice of this type of access stairs enables to use
the work floors without hindrance.
• The steel staircase platform, modular with landing heights of 200 cm, is perfectly integrated within
the modules built with the MP system; decks and terraces are made with MP system boards.
• The stairs are robust, made of steel. The elements are hot galvanised.
• The stairs are formed of 2 landings and 10 risers (9 steps).
• The plan volume of the platform is 250 cm long, while the width can be selected depending on
requirements. In all the solutions, a platform of variable length depending on requirements can be
produced.
In case of a requirement to create passages sufficiently wide to ensure the scaffolding can be
evacuated, choose module widths of at least 150 cm.
Steel staircase platform H 200
Vertical load capacity According to the module length
Step riser [cm] 20
Step tread [cm] 32
Landing height [cm] 200
2 1
0
15
100
100
9
200
8
7
6
5
200
Fig. 96 180
1_MP STAIRS C infill element
2_MP right toe-board for 250x200 stair 4
3_MP STAIRS P "L" infill element
4_MP Ledger with gap cover 250 0
5_MP stair stringers 15
6_MP Left toe-board for 250x200 stair
3
7_MP top oe-board top for 250x200 stair 180 0
8_MP STAIRS C infill element 15
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32
L L
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
20
Fig. 97
MP STAIRS C infill element (a) L [cm] Weight [kg]

Code
479731250 250 18.5
479731200 200 16.6
479731180 180 13.4
479731150 150 11.3
479731115 115 8.7
479731100 100 7.6
479731083 83 6.4
MP STAIRS P "L" infill element (b) L [cm] Weight [kg]

Code
479732250 250 18.2
479732200 200 16.3
479732180 180 13.1
479732150 150 11.1
479732115 115 10.1
479732100 100 8.8
479732083 83 7.4
Code Weight [kg]

MP stair stringer 250 x 200 (c) 479712520 42.2
MP right toe-board for 250x200 stair (d) 479742510 16.9
MP left toe-board for 250x200 stair (d) 479742515 16.9
MP top toe-board for 250x200 stair (e) 479742520 2.5
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Steel staircase platform H 150cm
The use of on-site service stairs with 150 cm high platform enables very easy accesses and movements
between floors with ample manoeuvring space. Moreover, the choice of an adequate width for the
passages enables the scaffolding to be evacuated in case of accidents or exceptional events. The
choice of this type of access stairs enables to use the work floors without hindrance.
The geometric and dimensional specifications of the H150 staircase, with the addition of suitable
system components, enable it also to be used as open to the public prefabricated staircase, safe
and quickly assembled.
• The steel staircase platform, modular with landing heights of 150 cm, is perfectly integrated in the MP
system modules; decks and terraces are made with MP system boards.
• The stairs are robust, made of steel. The elements are hot galvanised.
• The stairs are formed of 2 landings and 9 risers (10 steps).
• The guardrails cover a height of 1.10 m.
• The geometric dimensions of the platform meet the requirements demanded by the regulations on
prefabricated staircases open to the public (UNI 10804).
• In the event this type of staircase is used in open to the public areas, it is necessary:
- To install protective guardrails to a minimum height of 1 m, not scalable and with holes that prevent
the passage 10 cm diameter sphere (UNI 10809), the handrail of the guardrails must be prehensile and
safe;
- to provide platforms with a passage width of at least 120 cm (obtainable with 150 cm module);
- toe-board 15 cm high from the tread level;
Rd Awl
Open to the public prefabricated staircases★
(NTC 2008) (NTC 2008)
Vertical distributed load [kN/m²] 6 4
Concentrated vertical load (on 50 mm x 50 mm footprint, not added

6 4
to the distributed load) [kN]
Horizontal load on the guardrail applied to the upper edge [kN/m] 3 2

Table 31
★
Supply on demand
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150 250 150
150
250
47
15
0
100
7
100
6
200
Fig. 98
1_Reinforcing standard 3
2_MP STAIRS C infill element 2
4_MP STAIRS P guardrail 250x350
0
5_MP STAIRS P "L" infill element 15
6_MP STAIRS "P" guardrail step
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16 MP STAIRS P "L" infill element L [cm] Weight [kg]

.9
L
Code
479732250 250 18.2
479732200 200 16.3
479732180 180 13.1
479732150 150 11.1
15 Buffer between guardrail and boards L [cm] Weight [kg]
Code
479750250 250 8.7

L
479750200 200 6.9
479750180 180 6.2
479750150 150 5.2

110
MP STAIRS "P" guardrail step L [cm] Weight [kg]
Code
479722500 250 35.5
L 479722000 200 23.6
479721800 180 23.0
479721500 150 24.1

110
25
MP STAIRS P guardrail 250x150

0
Code
479722515 250 43.7
32
MP stair stringer
Code
479712515 250 36
20
Fig. 99
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STORAGe, HAndLInG Storage
And COnTAIneRS When organising the construction site, the area available for the storage of the material required for
the assembly of the scaffolding must be carefully assessed.
The material can require a significant amount of space and so its location must be carefully assessed
in order not to create obstacles on pathways and internal roads, or interfere with other processes.
It is advisable that the material intended for the scaffolding assembly is unloaded close to the place
where the structure will be erected, for the purpose of reducing the need for subsequent movement.
The material will be stacked by type and tubes by length in order to facilitate collection.
In event of frost possibility, do not store tubes vertically in order to avoid stagnation of water at the
bottom of the tube that, following freezing and unfreezing cycles, can cause damage to the product.
Handling with crane

The effective capacity of a chain depends on the angle at the top and is determined by dividing the
vertical capacity by the load increase factor.
The use of chains with top angles greater than 60° should be avoided since beyond this limit the
capacity varies noticeably, even with small variations of the top angle or the general conditions of use.
Refer to the PILOSIO contact person or the Technical Department of PILOSIO SPA in order to meet any
requirement for dimensioning, geometric studies etc. not included in this manual.
Angle Angle of the cable Load increase

Angles of the Load increase
of the cable with the horizontal line factor
cables A factor
0°1.001 1.000
10°1.015 1.001
1.035
20° 1.015
1.064
30° 1.035
1.103
40° 1.064
L
160 10° 1.155

5.759 50° 1.103
140 1.221
120 20° 60° 1.155
60 1.305
100
30° 70°1.414 1.221
80 2.92
4
60 80°1.556 1.305
40°
40
90°1.743 1.414
20 50° 2.0
00
60°
100°2.000 1.556
70° 1. 110°2.336 1.743
90° 80° 55
6 120°2.924 2.000
A
130°3.864 2.336
1.
30
5.759
140° 2.924
5
1.1
11.474
150° 3.864
55
1.06
160° 5.759
1.015
1.000
170° 11.474
Table 33
Fig. 100
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Containers
• Various types of container are available to facilitate storage and handling of MP components.
Frame pallet for decks, galvanized

Stored elements maximum no. of elements Total weight [kg]
Code: 434000
Empty — 28.5
Steel plank B = 50 cm 40 Depending on plank length
Steel plank B = 33 cm 48
Table 34
0
10
122
Fig. 101
Fig. 102
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Tubular container
120
103
80
Fig. 103
It is possible to lay standards, ledgers and transoms, storing them in a direction parallel to the larger side
(Position A) or perpendicular to that side (Position B).
Position A Position B
Fig. 104 Fig. 105
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Tubular container Specification L maximum no. of Position Total weight

[cm] stored elements [kg]
Code: 436000
Elements type - empty - 42.5
MP standard 400 70 A 1395
300 70 A 1073
200 120 B 1232
150 120 B 956
100 120 B 656
MP spigotless standard 200 120 B 1208
150 120 B 908
100 120 B 620
MP ledger 300 130 A 1240
250 200 A 1624
200 200 A 1704
180 200 B 1224
150 200 B 1064
115 200 B 864
100 200 B 784
83 200 B 704
MP vertical brace 300x200 130 A 1565
250x200 130 A 1409
200x200 130 A 1292
180x200 200 B 1864
150x200 200 B 1784
115x200 200 B 1684
200x100 200 B 1604
83x200 200 B 1624
200x50 200 B 1484
MP transom 115 190 B 1336
300 80 A 1924
250 110 A 2211
200 110 A 1804
150 110 B 1364
MP horizontal brace 300x115 130 A 1331
200x200 130 A 1175
250x115 200 A 1764
250x83 200 B 1704
Table 35
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Wire container
120
103
Fig. 106
Mesh container maximum no. of elements stored Total weight [kg]
Code: 435000
Elements type empty 54
MP base collar L = 30 cm 200 415
MP bracket 43 cm 50 250
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Assembly and Use of MP scaffolding
Pre-assembly instructions page 76

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROUND ASSEMBLY page 76
ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING PHASES OF A GENERIC
FAÇADE SCAFFOLDING page 77
PROTECTION DURING THE ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING
PHASES page 91
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PRe-ASSeMBLY InSTRuCTIOnS Before assembling the scaffolding, it is necessary to check and maintain all the elements.
During the checks, it is necessary to:
- Eliminate tubes or elements not perfectly straight or with distorted ends
- Check the effectiveness of the welding
- Clean the joints
- Eliminate any encrustation on the boards
- Check the effectiveness of the boards’ coupling devices
- Eliminate the boards showing oxidation or cracking that could prejudice safe working
- Discard joints that show oxidation or cracking.
design
• The ministerial authorisations of Pilosio’s products contain mandatory instructions on their use in
construction sites located in Italy. Specifically, the instructions contained in these authorisations
and shown in summary below, are an effective aid for the proper usage, assembly and dismantling of
MP multidirectional scaffolding.
• Any change to the scaffolding compatible with its stability must be give in the working drawing.
(IT) The working drawing, together with a copy of the Authorisation and assembly, use and dismantling
plan (Pi.M.U.S.), in accordance with article 136, paragraph 1 of the Legislative Decree 81/2008, must be
kept on site available to the Supervisory Bodies. The working drawing must be in compliance with the
diagram supplied by the scaffolding manufacturer.
(IT) Italian regulations (Legislative Decree 81/2008) lay down that for scaffolding under 20 metres high,
the working drawing must be signed by the site manager. Scaffolding higher than 20 metres or not
complying with the type diagrams and for special works, as well as scaffolding with canvass sheets or
publicity posters, must be constructed to a design drawn up by an engineer or an architect trained in
exercising the profession and listed on the Professional Registers.
Remarks and warnings:

All elements must be adequately anchored to the scaffolding structure.
BASIC InSTRuCTIOnS Assembly operations must always be carried out, as far as possible, on a safely assembled scaffolding
FOR GROund ASSeMBLY plan, respecting the following minimum instructions:
- The scaffolding must only be erected on a stable and resistant support plane. Before starting assembly,
check the load capacity of the support surfaces and, where necessary, provide suitable boards at the
base to distribute the loads;
- Check the maximum permitted extension of the threaded rod of the base plate is not exceeded.
- The scaffolding anchors must be constructed at the same time as the scaffolding. In case of self-
supporting structures, the maximum permitted ratio between the structure’s height and width must
not be exceeded. If necessary, use ballast, bracing and broaden the base.
- The wedges must be secured with the strike of a 500 g metal hammer;
- The decks must be secured against shifting and lifting by using deck stability devices.
- The choice of the type of deck depends on the geometry, the type of process and the loads required.
- People and objects must not remain on access platforms or moveable scaffolding while they are in
motion. The access platforms must only be used on flat surfaces.
- The attachment of shielding is permitted subject to verification calculation carried out by a trained
professional.
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ASSeMBLY And dISMAnTLInG Requirements for assembly

PHASeS OF A GeneRIC FAÇAde The scaffolding support surface must have sufficient and durable resistance in order to avoid
SCAFFOLdInG subsidence, slippage and sinking.
ASSEMBLY ANd USE OF MP SCAFFOLdING

In the event of insufficient resistance of the support plane (for example, earth), install the base plates
on boards to distribute the loads, which must cover at least two contiguous standards.
3 3
2 2
Fig. 107
1_MP adjustable base plate 1 1
2_MP base collar
3_MP ledger
4_Stiff and strong support plane
5_Not adequate support plane
4 5
Install the base plates with the plate completely resting on the support surface.
Fig. 108
If, as a consequence of using adjustable base plates, the first transom is taken to a height of h> 200 cm
(referring to the support plane of the distribution element), the outer and inner standards are connected
by a transom placed in correspondence with the base collar, just above the adjustable base plate.
In case of a sloping support plane, the assembly must start from the point of the highest ground, in
order to have all the boards installed perfectly horizontally.
In case of a sloping support plane, use swivelling base plates.
1 5
2 2
Fig. 109
2_Regulation device 4
3_Sloped surface 6 6
4_Sloped element to level the support plane
5_MP adjustable swiveling base plate 3 3
6_Element for load distribution
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Controls during assembly

• The verticality and levelling of the MP structure is ensured once the base is level. The simplicity of
assembly is ensured by the system’s modularity.
For a proper installation of the MP system, it is necessary to abide by the following measures:
- respect the working drawing, checking the distances of the work being carried out;
- in event the distance between the scaffolding and the building is greater than 20 cm, it is necessary to
provide appropriate access brackets or a complete protection system (standards guardrail) including
on the side towards the construction being worked on.
(IT) the maximum permitted distance between scaffolding and building, without the need to provide
collective fall prevention systems, is 20 cm.
During construction, suitable strategies must be provided to ensure the stability of the structure
without exceeding 4 metres between one anchorage level and the next. Alternatively, it is possible
to stabilise the structure with adequate solutions worked out in the design phase, such as buttress
systems, ballast etc.
The scaffolding spans with braces must be arranged with enclosing standards on all sides.
Assembly procedure
1) Check the efficiency of the support planes;
2) Lay out the structure on the ground and position any boards for distributing the load to the base
If the distribution of the load on the base plates is not uniform, it can cause excessive stress on the
resistant section of the threaded rod and cause the scaffolding collapse.
3) Arrange the base plates on the boards for distributing the load and arrange the ledgers and transoms
to be installed in the next phase;
1 3
Outer side
(E)
Inner side
Fig. 110 (I)
2_Building facade
3_MP ledger
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During the assembly operations, comply with the limits laid down by the current regulations on the
maximum distance between the deck and the object of the work.
4) Insert the base collars and base standards on the base plates;

2
3
1
Fig. 111
1_MP ledger
2_MP base collar 4 4
3_Wedge
5) Connect the ledgers or the transoms and any horizontal braces to the rosette. It is possible to use
metal boards in place of the horizontal braces (first direction).
• The horizontal braces ensure the first direction is perpendicular and enable the scaffolding to be laid
properly.
To connect the elements to the MP rosettes on the standards, insert the elements’ heads in the
respective holes of the rosette, position the wedge and strike with a 500 gr hammer;
Fig. 112
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Generally, the standards must be placed in the smallest holes and the braces in the largest holes.
In case of special applications, it is also possible to reverse the position of braces and ledgers.
45°
90°
15°
60°
15°
120°
15°
Fig. 113
As an alternative to using braces, it is possible to ensure the first floor is perpendicular by installing
metal boards.
2 1 2 3 4
3 4
Fig. 114
2_MP ledger
3_MP steel board
3_MP reinforced transom
4_Building facade
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If decks with metal planks are used, secure them by attaching an appropriate safety hook (Fig. 115).

2 3
Fig. 115
1_MP ledger
2_Steel plank hook 1
3_Anti-lifting hook
4_MP galvanized standard steel plank
4
6) Check that ledgers, transoms and braces are horizontal with a level, adjusting the base plates where
necessary.
7) Insert the standards on the base collar.
It is best to deploy the longest vertical elements on the ground floor and use any shorter elements on
the upper floors since they are more easily handled. In particular, the deployment of 3 m standards on
the ground floor (on the external side) enables the elements for attaching the guardrails to be placed
on the next floor.
Fig. 116
1_MP standard on the inner side
2_MP standard on the outer side
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8) install the ledgers and/or transoms of the next floor
If necessary, during the assembly operations, use temporary boards.
9) Install the horizontal braces envisaged in the design: at least one every 4 modules.
For scaffolding less than 4 spans long and 4 floors high, a brace must be provided for each floor and span.
3 2 1
Fig. 117
1_MP reinforced transom 4
2_MP ledger
3_MP vertical brace
4_Building facade
10) Lay the boards of the first deck (Fig. 118).
Decks contribute to structurally reinforcing the scaffolding. At the areas of the work deck made of
metal boards, it is not necessary to install ledgers on the outer side of the scaffolding and horizontal
braces (Fig. 118).
3 2 1
Fig. 118
1_MP vertical brace
3_MP standard steel boards
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11) Install the deck with access trap door and attach an appropriate ant-lifting hook.
For additional specifications regarding the type of lift systems, see Section “Access to the floors”,

page 60.
the spans containing the stairs must be provided with collective safety devices (guardrail complete
with toe-board) including on unused work floors;
the trap doors must always remain closed, except for the time that is strictly necessary to move from
the lower floor to the next.
Fig. 119
1_MP trapdoor board with integrated ledder
12) Install the standards’ guardrail at the following level (one at 0.5 m and one at 1 m from the work level)
and the toe-board span and head boards.
Works at height must be carried out following the safety instructions shown in the section “Protection
during the assembly and dismantling phases” (page 89) and complying with the requirements of the
regulations on safety in force in the country where the construction site is located.
4 1 1 2 3
Fig. 120
1_Outer guardrail ledger at 1 m above the working level
2_Outer guardrail ledger at 0,5 m above the working level
3_MP toe-board
4_MP standard of the upper level
5_Building facade
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13) Install the subsequent vertical standards, inserting the axial connection hook.
The axial connection hook must be installed in such a way that the separation between the standards
can only occur by voluntary intervention and not for accidental causes;
It is preferable for the outer standard to protrude by one metre from the tread surface at every level
of boards. In this way, once the guardrails have been positioned, assembly operations can proceed in
safety;
It is preferable to stagger the standards so that their junctions are not on the same level.
14) The scaffolding must be effectively anchored to the construction at least every two floors of
scaffolding and every two standards, with point, or equally effective, anchors in accordance with the
scaffolding diagrams or the design.
The anchors must be constructed on adequately resistant structures
The anchors must be placed in correspondence of the application of brackets, rockfall trap devices, the
use of pulleys or other applications that could subject the structure to greater actions.
For the specifications and the types of anchorage, see page 51.
When it is necessary to use elements of tube and joint scaffolding, the following must be checked:
- that the tightening of the joints is done to the tightening moment indicated by the manufacturer (≅ 50 Nm);
- that the tubes are installed so that they cover the entire length of the joint;
(IT) that the tube and joint scaffolding elements are of an authorised type and are covered by a single
ministerial authorisation (IT) and that the respective instructions are followed;
1 3 2 4 1 1 1
Fig. 121
1_Anchorage
5
3_Outer guardrail ledgers
4_MP toe-board
5_Building facade
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15) Continue in the same way to construct the subsequent work floors, taking care to respect the
measures regarding each type of application of the scaffolding, as shown in the following sections (84).

Complete the last floor of scaffolding with the collective protection systems: double ledger (placed at 1
m and 0.5 m from the work floor) and toe-board system.
Fig. 122
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Assembly procedure with temporary boards

• If it is necessary to realize scaffoldings with work floors not located at every level (for example, only
on the upper levels), the use of temporary boards may become necessary during the assembly and
dismantling phases.
• The part of the scaffolding without the metal boards is called “structural”.
In this case, following phase no. 7 of the previous section “Assembly procedure”, proceed in the
following way:
8) To shore up the structure with the horizontal braces and horizontal braces, the following must be
provided:
- vertical braces with 8 metre high step (4 spans), with at least 1 brace per floor and per span.
- a floor provided with horizontal braces every 4 metres of height;
- ledgers at each level, every 2 metres of height.
If necessary, place temporary wooden boards above the first floor standards.
9) Install the deck with access trap door and attach the anti-lifting hooks.
The spans containing the stairs must be provided with collective safety devices (guardrail complete
with toe-board) including on the unused work floors (Fig. 126);
The trap doors must always remain closed, except for the time strictly necessary to move from the
lower floor to the next.
3 1 2
Fig. 123 5 4
1_MP vertical brace
3_MP aluminum board with trapdoor and stair
4_Wooden plank
5_Building facade
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10) Lay the temporary boards, in compliance with the permitted spans for wooden boards.

1
Fig. 124
1_Wooden planks
11) Install the standards on the next work level.
Works at height must be carried out following the safety instructions shown in the section “Protections
during the assembly and dismantling phases” (page 89) and complying with the requirements of the
regulations on safety in force in the country where the construction site is located.
12) Install the ledgers, the horizontal braces and the vertical braces.
13) Install guardrails and toe-boards on all the sides facing onto empty space and near areas of unused
and unprotected scaffolding.
3 2 3 3 3
Fig. 125
1_MP standard of the second level
3_Anchorage location
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14) Install the subsequent levels in the same way. For floors with metal decks, refer to the previous
section “Assembly procedure”.
Be particularly careful installing the anchors, which must be done at the same time as the scaffolding,
depending on the actions anticipated.
complete the last floor of the scaffolding with guardrails and toe-boards on all sides where there is a
risk of falling.
Fig. 126
use
• The floors of scaffolding intended for working must:
(IT) be made of decks well-fitted one to each other and to the work under construction. A gap from the
building no greater than 20 cm is permitted;
(IT) be no more than 2 metres from the highest level of the anchors;
(IT) be provided with a complete guardrail on each side facing empty space (distance from the building
>20 cm) composed of an upper standard, an intermediary standard and a toe-board board
(IT) be provided with a safety under bridge constructed as the work floor at a distance of no greater
than 2.5 metres.
(IT) The construction of the under bridge can be omitted when maintenance and repair works are carried
out with a duration of no greater than five days.
(IT) Be provided, for the entire extension of practicable decks, with suitable gravel guard able to
intercept material falling from above (Ref. “Gravel guard” page 47). This protection may be replaced
with an enclosure on the front of the scaffolding, should this give the same guarantee of safety, or by
isolating the area below for at least 1,5 m from the external uprights.
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• The geometric and resistance specifications of the MP system enable compliance with all the
prerequisites laid down by Italian and European regulations (UNI EN 12810-UNI EN 12811) on collective
protection:

Geometric and resistance instructions Horizontal load capacity
Guardrail H = 100 cm ≥ 0.30 kN (EN 12811-1)
Gap between the standards of the guardrail D = 47 cm
Table 37
Toe-board h ≥ 0,15 cm ≥ 0.15 kN (EN 12811-1)
F1
47
110
42
F2
15
Fig. 127
Fig. 128
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(IT) the protection system on the top floor against falls from height cannot be used as a fall prevention
system for operators stationed in or moving through work floors other than those of the scaffolding (for
example, the roofs of the buildings).
• Access to the scaffolding floors is via decks with trap doors and respective access staircases or by
means of suitable staircase platform (Ref. “Access” page 60)
• The number of stairwells must be established following appropriate analysis and risk assessment, also
taking account of the requirement for workers to be able to get out, It also depends on the number of
workers and the size of the scaffolding.
Periodic and extraordinary controls

The work supervisor, at periodic intervals and following violent weather disturbances, or after prolonged
work interruptions, must carry out the following controls:
a) condition of the supports;
b) verticality of the standards;
c) effectiveness of the connections;
d) braces and anchors efficiency, taking care to make any replacements and reinforcing inefficient
elements.
daily checks
It is advisable to make the following checks daily:
• the decks are in order and properly assembled on the scaffolding;
• the existence of complete guardrails on the work decks;
• compliance with the overload limits laid down and the limits on the number of loading and unloading
decks fixed in the design diagram;
• observance of the ban on climbing up or down the standards;
• the correspondence of the type and deployment of the anchors with what is laid down in the design;
• the efficiency of any devices and scaffolding ground conductors.
Placing material on the scaffolding
The weight of the materials and people must always be less than that permitted by the structural
resistance of the scaffolding. The space occupied by the material must allow the movements and
manoeuvres required to proceed with the work.
(IT) The Consolidated act of public safety law No. 81/2008 prohibits placing anything on service bridges
and scaffolding except the temporary storage of materials and equipment required for the works.
dismantling
In the dismantling operations, in addition to the provisions of the assembly, use and dismantling plan
(Pi.M.U.S) drawn up for each specific construction site, the following precautions must be observed:
• the anchors, braces and ledgers must be dismantled gradually at the same pace as the dismantling
and always ensuring the stability of the scaffolding;
• the clearance of scaffolding above the summit anchors must not exceed four metres in height;
• the dismantling of metal scaffolding must always proceed by operating from the scaffolding of the
floor below;
• the dismantling of the brackets must proceed that of the anchors and any doubling of the standards;
• the scaffolding elements must be brought down using appropriate means, avoiding throwing them
from a height.
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Protection during In case of works at height (IT: works at heights greater than 2 metres) and in accordance with the risk
the assembly and assessment connected to the construction site and to the assembling, adjusting and dismantling the
dismantling phases scaffolding activity, the use of collective fall prevention protective equipment (temporary guardrail) or

individual (PPE) or a combination of both, may be required.
MP guardrail
• The assembly guardrail is an aluminium accessory that enables the assembly of scaffolding working
from the lower floor. This component therefore enables the scaffolding levels to be constructed in
safety, without the aid of safety belts.
157
L
Fig. 129
1_MP temporary guardrail for assembling
MP guardrail L [cm] Weight [kg] Horizontal concentrated load [kN]
code
478235 83 6.5 0.3
478240 115 7.3 0.3
478250 250 9.0 0.3
478300 300 10.0 0.3

Table 38
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Assembly:
Construct the first level of scaffolding, complete with deck boards, position the temporary protective
guardrail of the upper floor. Assembly takes place from below.
Lay the boards and the temporary guardrail, safely access the next work floor
Install the toe-board
Position the scaffolding’s permanent standards guardrail alongside the temporary guardrail
Lay the deck boards of the next floor
Move the temporary guardrail to the next work floor
Continue in this way until the scaffolding is complete.
Dismantling: carry out the operations in reverse order.
Phase (1) Phase (2)
Phase (3) Phase (4)
Fig. 130
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PPe
The work phases during which the use of fall prevention PPE is necessary must be expressly specified in
the POS, making clear the methods of execution of the anchorage point and the connection to it. A fall

prevention system (EN 363) is always composed of an anchorage point (EN 795) with connectors (EN
362) and safety harness.
Connection points
The connection points to hook the fall prevention personal protection equipment must be provided at
the points shown in Fig. 131.
Pay particular attention to the availability of an adequate fall clerance distance for the use of the fall
prevention PPE, especially at the second and third floor.
Anchorage points to the standards (Fig. 130) and to the ledgers (Fig. 131):
- On an inner (1) or outer (2) standard at a maximum of 1 m above the deck floor.★
- On any rosette on a complete floor of Pilosio scaffolding (3 – 4).
- On the inside (towards the façade) on the ledgers at the height of the scaffolding work floor (5).
- On the outside (the side with the risk of falls from height) on any ledger as long as at a height lower
than 1 m from the work floor (6 – 7 – 8).
★
If connection is made at 1 metre in height on the inner standard, this standard must be free of
junctions at the last work floor.
6 8
1
2 5
4 7
3
Fig. 130 Fig. 131

Anchor position on the MP standards Anchor position on the MP ledgers
Fig. 132 Fig. 133
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Specific applications
VERTICAL SCAFFOLDING WITH WORK DECKS pag. 96
STRUCTURAL SCAFFOLDING pag. 99
ACCESS pag. 100
SCAFFOLDING WITH CANTILEVER pag. 103
BRIDGING pag. 107
LOADING BAYS WITH CANTILEVERS pag. 108
LOADING BAY WITH REINFORCED TRANSOMS
AND STEEL BOARDS pag. 108
LOADING BAYS WITH LATTICE GIRDERS
AND WOODEN FLOORS pag. 109
LOADING BAY CANTILEVER APPLIED ON MP SCAFFOLDING pag. 110
LOADING BAYS WITH CANTILEVERED LANDINGS pag. 111
NARROW BASE pag. 112
INTERMEDIATE BASE pag. 113
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VeRTICAL SCAFFOLdInG • The vertical scaffolding with work decks includes the installation of boards with variable capacities
WITH WORK deCKS depending on the class of load required in the design.
See page 32 for the classification of the system boards available.
(IT) In Italy, the installation of class 4 decks for constructions works is required (accidental load of
3 kN/m2) and class 2 decks for maintenance works (accidental load of 1.5 kN/m2).
Specific assembly instructions:

In addition to the measures already described in the section “Assembly and dismantling phases of a
generic façade scaffolding”, the following are envisaged:
- placing a ledger on the inside every 4 metres of height
- place two ledgers as guardrails at every working level
- the absence of ledgers on the outside (in correspondence with the work floors with metal boards)
- Installation of a façade brace every 4 modules. For modules less than 4 spans long and 4 floors high, a
brace must be provided for each floor and span.
50
150
50
150
700
50
150
100
115
ledger position
250 250 250
Fig. 134
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examples of connections between modules and metal boards

The work floors are constructed with metal boards.
The laying of boards at the corners depends on the geometry of the design and can be carried out as
follows:
Corner made with a complete MP module:

The corner module is obtained by installing standards in the 4 corners and ledgers on the 4 sides.
Finish by installing boards of adequate size.
The corner module can be made in three sizes: 83x83 cm, 115x115 cm, 83x115 cm.
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
Fig. 135 ≤ 20
Construction of the corner with two adjacent MP modules:

The continuity of the walkway in the corner area is obtained by extending the façade scaffolding on
a side of the building sufficiently to be adjacent to the scaffolding head module of the perpendicular
facade.
At the corner, complete the ledgers on the inner side using appropriate system elements:
• Span L = 2.5 m, Width of work floor = 83 cm  83 cm ledger + 167 cm ledger (Fig. 136).
• Span L = 2.5 m, Width of work floor > 83 cm  115 cm transom + telescopic ledger (Fig. 137).
1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2
≤ 20 ≤ 20
Fig. 136 Fig. 137

1_MP ledger L = 83 cm 1_MP transom L = 115 cm
2_MP ledger L = 167 cm 2_MP telescopic ledger
3_MP ledger L = 250 cm 3_MP ledger L = 250 cm
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Free implementation of the corner:

The continuity of the walkway in the corner area is obtained by extending the vertical scaffolding on
a side of the building sufficiently to be adjacent to the scaffolding head module of the perpendicular
vertical.
At the corner, the perpendicular vertical scaffolding boards are laid on a transom in place of a simple
ledger.
Note the absence of the internal standard.
Fig. 138 ≤ 20
1_MP transom
1
Wooden planks
It is possible to make the work decks with the wooden boards as long as the scaffolding is regarded as
structural, in which case the horizontal braces must be assembled in accordance with the given below
diagrams (ref. page 97).
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STRuCTuRAL SCAFFOLdInG • Structural scaffolding is useful in case of scaffolding with work floors only at the top (for example, in
case of works at the level of the roofs of buildings).
• The portion of scaffolding with a solely structural function envisages the installation of only base
plates, standards, ledgers and transoms, horizontal and vertical braces.
See page 32 for the classification of the system boards available.
Specific assembly instructions:

In addition to the measures already described in the section “Assembly and dismantling phases of a
generic façade scaffolding”, the following are envisaged:
- laying of ledgers every two metres, on both the internal and external side;
- installation of the vertical braces every 8 metres in height (4 levels). At least one brace must be
provided for each floor and span.
- install a level provided with horizontal braces every 4 metres of height.
For the levels of scaffolding furnished with metal boards, place a ledger on the inner side every 4 metres
of height.
100
100
100
100
100
100
900
100
100
100
600
100
100 100
100
100
100
115 115
115
115
250 250 250

250 250 250
Fig. 140
Fig. 139 Scaffolding with structural function
Scaffolding with structural function and steel boards at the upper levels
Horizontal brace Horizontal brace
Ledger Ledger
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ACCeSS Aluminium board with trap door and staircase

• The application of boards with trap door and staircase (Ref. page 60) is a cheap and particularly
suitable solution to enable the access to the platforms in façade scaffolding and support structures
in case of limited spaces.
The better position to locate the boards with trap door and staircase is adherent to the façade of the
building.
• For the façade scaffolding it is necessary to insert a third ledger in correspondence to the module with
staircase (at the height of 1.5 m from the working board) to limit the free light to 50 cm.
1 3
2
1
Fig. 142
Fig. 141 Scaffolding for construction works,
Scaffolding for maintenance works, without without base collars (L = 115 cm)
base collars (L = 83 cm) 1_MP adjustable base plate
1_MP base plate 2_MP base collar
2_MP standard 83 3_MP standard 11
5
(IT) The Ministerial Authorisation of façade scaffolding with width of 83 cm envisages the construction
of scaffolding both with and without base collar, directly inserting the standard on the fixed base plate
(ref. page 98). ✔
In case of use of adjustable base plate without base collar (Fig. 141), the staircase of the board with trap
door does not rest on the ground: in this case, install two transoms made of tubes and fittings in order
to provide a floor to support the ladder.
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150x250 site staircase with on the last floor exit

• The 150x250 cm site staircase is assembled alongside an MP module 2.5 m long.
• The base element to carry out the access is the aluminium staircase platform H 200 cm (Ref. page 62).
• A platform is provided every 2 metres on staggered floors. Access to the scaffolding is directly from
the platform in aluminium incorporated in the staircase platform.
• It is possible to create access to each work floor (Ref. page 62).
• The guardrail at the last level is carried out by using the outer standards of the module (Fig. 143)
• In correspondence to the module staircase, the vertical braces are positioned on the outside (El. 4 in
Fig. 144).
Check that the guardrail is guaranteed on the scaffolding floors to avoid falls inside the stairs below.
Construction of the last level guardrail (Fig. 143):

place a 1 m high MP standard, with intermediate base collar on the ledger on the scaffolding outer side;
install two 180 cm long ledgers to make the guardrail;
install toe-board L = 80 cm.
2
83
3 2
4
150
250 250 250
5
1
Fig. 143
1_MP intermediate base collar
2_MP standard at the ends of the
stairway module
3_MP spigotless standard, h = 1 m
100
4_MP ledger L = 180 cm

5_MP toe-board L = 180 cm
200
200
Fig. 144
200
Stairway module with access only at the last working level

1_Aluminum staircase platform H = 200 cm (pag.63)
3_MP ledger L = 250 cm
83
4_MP horizontal brace 3 1 2
0
15
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83x250 site staircase with on all floors exit

• The 83x250 cm site staircase is assembled alongside an 2.5 m long MP module.
• As in the case in the previous section, it is possible to create access to each work floor, creating the
guardrail by using the outer standards of the module.
• The platforms are constructed one on top of the other, access to the work floors is mandatory to reach
the next level. Access to the scaffolding is directly from the aluminium platform incorporated in the
staircase platform.
• The façade braces will be positioned outside the staircase.
• The guardrail is not necessary inside the staircase modules, since protection from falls is ensured by
the stairs handrails and by the platforms themselves.
Construct the guardrail towards the staircase module at the last level, since it is the only floor not
protected by the subsequent platform.
Construction of the last level guardrail:

Place a 1 m high MP standard, with intermediate base collar on the ledger on the scaffolding outer side
(ref. page 99).
Install two 180 cm long ledgers to make the guardrail.
Install toe-board L = 180 cm.
83
2
83
250 250 250
Fig. 145
Stairway module with access at all working level
1_Aluminum staircase platform H = 200 cm (pag. 63)
83 2_Guardrail for the last working level
83
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SCAFFOLdInG • The construction of cantilevers may be necessary any time the outline of the wall has protuberances
WITH CAnTILeVeR or indentations.
• The cantilever can be constructed with traction or compression braces.
(IT) The Legislative Decree of April 9th, 2008, No. 81, article 127 recommends the use of cantilever bridges
in case of particular situations that do not allow the use of normal bridges. The cantilever bridges must
be constructed in accordance with suitable calculations that ensure its solidity and stability.
Cantilevers up to a width of 115 cm can be constructed with suitable prefabricated elements (section
“brackets”) as shown in Fig 149.
Traction brace
Prepare a 25 cm standard connected to the cantilever ledger and its reinforcement brace (Fig. 146-a).
Connect the brace head of the pre-assembled whole to the standard rosette positioned 2 metres
above the cantilever (Fig. 146-a).
Push the ledger towards the outside, connecting the free end to the floor rosette, thereby creating
the triangle of the required cantilever (Fig. 146-b).
Repeat the operation on the opposite side of the module (Fig. 146-c)
Place temporary boards with a length equal to the width of the module. (Fig. 146-c)
Position the end ledger (or transom) and remove the temporary boards (Fig. 146-d).
Lay the metal boards and secure them with anti-lifting device (Fig. 146-d).
Complete the cantilever with standards (to be inserted in the 25 cm MP standard), guardrails and toe-
board (Fig. 146-e).
2 1 4
3
a b c
Fig. 146
1_MP standard 25 cm
2_MP vertical brace
3_MP ledger
5
4_MP standard steel planks (temporary)
5_MP transom
d e
6_MP standard steel planks
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Compression bracing
Prepare a 25 cm standard connected to the cantilever ledger or transom and its reinforcement brace
(Fig. 147a).
Connect the brace head of the pre-assembled whole to the standard rosette positioned 2 metres
below the cantilever (Fig. 147a).
Push the ledger or transom towards the outside, connecting the free end to the rosette of the floor,
thereby creating the triangle of the required cantilever (Fig. 147b).
Repeat the operation on the opposite side of the module (Fig. 147b)
Place temporary boards with a length equal to the width of the module. (Fig. 147b)
Position the end ledger and remove the temporary boards (Fig. 147c).
Lay the metal boards and secure them with anti-lifting device (Fig. 147c).
Complete the cantilever with standards (to be inserted in the base elements), guardrails and toe-
board (Fig. 147b).
2 3 1 4
a b
6 5
Fig. 147
1_MP standard 25 cm
2_MP ledger
3_MP vertical brace
4_MP steel planks (temporary) c d
6_MP steel planks
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In Fig. 148, Fig. 150 and Fig. 151, there are some examples of the construction of scaffolding with cantilever
floors without the use of console brackets.
In Fig. 149, there are some examples of the construction of cantilever floors with the use of console
brackets.
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
Fig. 148
83 83 43 83 83 83 115
43 83 83 83 115 115 115 115

Fig. 149
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Fig. 150 Fig. 151
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BRIdGInG In the event the construction of a bridging is required, it is possible to use the appropriate prefabricated
girder (Ref. page 29) or to follow the diagrams below, making use of the option of constructing
cantilevers summarised in the previous sections.
The assembly is carried out by first installing the cantilever from one side and then the other and
proceeding finally to the central connection. For the assembly of each cantilever, see section
“Scaffolding with cantilever”.
In case of bridges of widths up to 83 cm, the use of single reinforcement braces is usually sufficient
(Fig. 152a);
In case of bridges of widths greater than 83 cm, it is necessary to double the reinforcement braces
(Fig. 152b).
For the construction of bridgings, at least two operators are required.
Anchor the frames adjacent to the bridge before to start to install the bridging, in order to avoid the
deformation of the scaffolding in the middle of the bridge that doesn't allow to complete the bridge
installation.
In the event the construction of suspended walkways of significant length is required, the pre-assembly
of the bridge on the ground is required before to installing it at height.
4
4
5
83 11
3 3 4
4
4
4
1 2 1 2
Fig. 152a Fig. 152b

1_MP vertical brace 1_Double MP vertical brace
2_MP standard 25 cm 2_Mp standard 25 cm
3_MP standard 3_MP standard
4_Anchorage 4_Anchorage
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LOAdInG BAYS • The MP system versatility enables loading bays to be constructed using MP system elements.
WITH CAnTILeVeRS • The loading bays must be designed:
- for a distributed load of at least 4.5 kN/m² (class 5 - EN 12811-1).
- in order to have the floor clear to enable the depositing of material by the site crane and its transport
inside the construction.
• A proper design requires:
- definition of the landing area (m2 required);
- maximum capacity required;
- height from the ground of the various landing floors.
The capacity of the loading floors can be increased (up to 15 kN/m²) superimposing on the metal decks
the wooden decks made with wooden transoms and overlapping boards. (Fig. 154)
The superimposing of the wooden deck on the metal deck allows the construction of a very resistant
loading floor capable of uniformly distributing the concentrated load and cushioning any blows on metal
boards received during the placing of the material with the site crane.
The choice of using reinforced transoms (Fig. 153) or lattice girders (Fig. 154) depends on the design
loads.
Assembly:
Comply with the applicable measures for structural-type scaffolding (see dedicated section)
The importance of securing the MP structure with anchors to the existing construction in accordance
with the provisions in the calculation report is emphasised.
It is advisable for the MP modules to be staggered positioned in order to optimise space and material.
Loading bay with reinforced transoms and steel boards
180 180 180

1530
1230
180
900
180
600
300
Fig. 153
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Loading bays with lattice girders and wooden floors

• MP loading bay with lattice girders and steel boards, on which wooden boards and wooden girders are
superimposed in order to increase the capacity of the loading floor (up to 15 kN/m²).
In this case the steel boards allow the workers to work more safely.
Fig. 154
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LOAdInG BAY CAnTILeVeR • The loading bay cantilevers are useful to create loading areas adjacent to the vertical scaffolding and
APPLIed On MP SCAFFOLdInG offer the advantage of avoiding the construction of a loading castle with ground base, reducing costs,
construction times and dimensions.
Assembly:
Construct the cantilever structure that will provide the support for the loading bay made up of MP
elements (for the assembly, see section “scaffolding with cantilever” with compression brace).
Place the MP metal boards on the cantilever to form a secure support level for the subsequent phase.
Construct the loading floor of the bay by placing adequately spaced wooden girders and superimpose
wooden boards on the MP transoms.
In this way, a resistant material loading floor is constructed, capable of uniformly distributing the
concentrated loads and cushioning any blows during the depositing of the material by the site crane.
The use of the loading bay must always be subject to a calculation report and a working drawing signed
by an authorised engineer or architect.
✔ (IT) The scaffolding diagram with loading bay is authorised with both 83 cm and 115 cm wide scaffoldings.
The bay floor is constructed by laying metal boards to support the wooden shelf superimposed on
it. This shelf is formed from wooden transoms supported on MP transoms (L = 115 cm) and wooden
boards.
Note that due to the significant loads that can be exerted on the loading bay (4.5 kN/m2 in accordance
with EN 12811-1, class 5) it is sometimes necessary to double the standards below the bay (Fig. 155).
1 3
250 250 250 83 115 1 2
Fig. 155
1_MP vertical brace
2_Double MP standard
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LOAdInG BAYS WITH This solution is particularly suitable in case of limited space and necessity, of creating loading bays on
CAnTILeVeRed LAndInGS which the site crane can deposit the material.
A series of loading bays can be applied:

- Alongside MP façade scaffolding, connecting the standards using double couplers (thereby obtaining
the doubling of the standards, required to absorb the heavy loads).
- Alongside prefabricated frames scaffolding, connecting the MP standards to the frames with tube and
joint elements.
- Anchored directly to the construction to be worked on. The anchors must be sufficiently resistant and
dimensioned depending on the expected forces.
Assembly:
Construct the cantilever structure that will provide the support for the loading bay made up of MP
elements (for the assembly, see section “scaffolding with cantilever” with compression brace).
Place the MP system metal boards on the cantilever to form a secure support level for the subsequent
phase.
Construct the bay loading floor by placing adequately spaced wooden girders on the MP transoms or
steel lattice girders, and superimpose wooden boards.
In this way, a resistant material unloading floor is created, capable of uniformly distributing the
concentrated loads and cushioning any blows during the depositing of material with the site crane.
The use of the loading bay must always be subject to a calculation report and a working drawing signed
by an authorised engineer or architect.
Fig. 156
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SCAFFOLd BASe • A scaffolding ground base with single standard is an effective solution especially in case of historic
WITH SInGLe STAndARd city centres, with narrow passages or problems of occupying public land, or inside industrial structures
with restricted passageways.
Assemble the base plate complete with the base element and standard on the ground, the closest
possible to the wall to be worked on.
Secure the single standard MP structure to the existing construction at around 30-40 cm from the
ground.
Connect the MP standards with ledgers and vertical braces to stiffen the structure.
Construct the cantilever using the appropriate prefabricated bracket elements with widths of 83 or
115 cm, or apply the cantilever according to the diagrams summaryzed in the section “Scaffolding
with cantilever”.
Starting from the cantilever level, apply the scaffolding for the subsequent levels, as shown in Fig. 157.
If the access from the buildings is not possible, install at least one module with staircase that enables
access to the floors and the construction of the subsequent levels of scaffolding. If this is not possible,
it is necessary to proceed the scaffolding assembly with suitable PPE.
Fig. 157
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InTeRMedIATe BASe • The intermediate bases installation can be useful for constructing a narrower base above lattice
girders or reinforced transoms. This application is useful in case of scaffolding walls connected by
lattice girders or to overcome obstacles starting from a certain height.
Connect at the desired distance an intermediate base to the lattice girders or to the reinforced
transom (83 – 100 – 115 – 150 – 18 – 200 – 250 - 300 cm)
For the specifications of the intermediate base, see page 40.
Check that the transmitted loads transferred to the transoms or to the lattice girders is less than the
load-bearing capacity of the elements.
It is necessary to write a calculation report carried out by an authorised engineer or architect.
1
Fig. 158
1_MP intermediate base collar
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SUPPORT TOWERS AND PLATFORMS pag. 116

TOWER SIZING pag. 117
PLATFORM SIZING pag. 120
SPECIFIC ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOWERS
AND PLATFORMS pag. 124
HEAVY DUTY TOWERS pag. 130
HEAVY DUTY COLUMNS AND TOWERS SIZING pag. 136
SPECIFIC ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAVY DUTY
TOWERS pag. 137
MAINTENANCE pag. 143
Support structures
SUMMARIZING TECHNICAL APPENDIX pag. 144
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SuPPORT TOWeRS Pilosio’s MP system is very versatile since it enables the construction of both scaffolding and shoring
And PLATFORMS structures suitable for the most varied requirements.
• The MP support towers can be used in many spheres, for example, as work platforms or support
structures for concrete castings. The modularity and versatility of the MP system enable individual
towers or platforms to be constructed with plant dimensions and elevation suitable for the design
requirements.
• The structures capacity varies depending on the height and the shoring system installed (braces and
ledgers).
The MP support system capacity can be increased by reducing the distance between the standards and
increasing the number of ledgers and/or façade braces.
Fig. 159
1_MP adjustable reinforced base jack
2_MP adjustable reinforced head jack
3_MP vertical brace
5_MP ledger
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TOWeR SIZInG The individual support towers are obtained by superimposing square or rectangular modules.
In Table 39 and Table 40, the maximum standard capacities (Awl) in kN of up to 10.5 m towers with
various configurations of ledgers and braces are summatized.
Note that the towers have different capacities depending on whether they are classed as free-standing
or secured at the top.
The assessments were made with reference to the Ultimate Limit States, with the loads summarised
below, in accordance with what is specified in the EN 12812 standards:
• Own weight and formwork weight
• fresh concrete weight
• Horizontal load equal to 1% of the vertical load.
• Pressure from wind at a speed of 72 km/h (0.25kN/m2).
• The structures capacities were assessed by applying the following imperfections:
- spigot angular imperfections.
- bowing of all the standards with a rise of l/250.
- overall inclination (sway) equal to tanϕ = 0.01.
To check the extension of the base plate and head jack, see page 48.
Any request for a structure not shown and described in this manual should be made to the Pilosio
contact person or Pilosio’s technical office.
• According to the size of the base module AxB [mxm], Table 39 - 39_a and Table 40 - 40_a summarize
the maximum admissible action [Awl] on each standard [kN], with reference to the configuration in Fig.
159.
• The extension of base plates and head jack is considered to be 25 cm.
• The towers are considered both free (Free standing) and secured on the top (Top restrained).
• The location of the braces is pictured in Fig. 159.
SUPPORT STRUCTURES
Awl Awl
1% Awl 1% Awl
HF = 25 cm
HMP H
HB = 25 cm
Fig. 159_a
A
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Capacity (Awl in [kN]) of towers 1.0x1.0 m with base jack 38, S275 - Load per leg
AxB [mxm ] Span between ledgers
1.0x1.0 m 0.5 m 1.0 m 2.0 m
H [m] Free standing - with braces
4.5 35.5 31 18
6.5 32 28.5 15.5
8.5 28.5 26.5 13.5
10.5 25 24 11.5
H [m] Top restrained - with braces
4.5 41.5 37.5 23
6.5 39 36.5 23
8.5 38 36 22.5
10.5 37 34 22
Table 39
Capacity (Awl in [kN]) 1.5x.1.5m with base jack 38, S275 - load per leg
1.5x1.5 m 0.5 m 1.0 m 2.0 m
2.5 - - -
4.5 36 32.0 19.5
6.5 34 31.5 17.0
8.5 32 29.0 16.0
10.5 28.5 26.0 14.0
2.5 - - -
4.5 43.0 37.5 23.5
6.5 39.5 36.5 23.0
8.5 38.5 35.5 22.5
10.5 38.0 34.0 22.0

Table 39_a
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Capacity (Awl in [kN]) of towers 1.8x1.8 m with base jack 38, S275 - Load per leg
1.8x1.8 m 0.5 m 1.0 m 2.0 m
4.5 36 31 20
6.5 35 32 17.5
8.5 33 30 17
10.5 29 27 15
4.5 44 38 24
6.5 40 36.5 23
8.5 39 35 22.5
10.5 37 35.5 22
Table 40
Capacity (Awl in [kN]) 2.0x2.0 m with base jack 38, S275 - load per leg
2.0x2.0 m 0.5 m 1.0 m 2.0 m
Support structures
2.5 - - -
4.5 36.0 31.0 20.5
6.5 35.0 32.0 18.5
8.5 33.0 30.5 17.5
10.5 30.0 27.5 15.5
2.5 - -
4.5 44.0 38.0 24.0
6.5 41.0 36.5 23.0
8.5 40.5 35.5 22.5
10.5 39.0 34.0 22.0

Table 40_a
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PLATFORM SIZInG The support platforms are obtained by connecting square or rectangular modules together. In Table 41,
the maximum capacities (Awl) in kN of platforms up to 16.5 m high are summarised with various
configurations of ledgers and braces.
Note that the platforms have different capacities depending on whether they are classed as free-
standing or secured at the top.
The assessments in Tab. 41 were made with reference to the Ultimate Limit States, with the loads
summarised below, in accordance with what is specified in the EN 12812 standards:
• own weight and formwork weight;
• fresh concrete weight;
• horizontal load equal to 1% of the vertical load;
• pressure from wind at a speed of 72 km/h (0.25kN/m2).
• The structures capacities were assessed by applying the following imperfections:
- spigot angular imperfections;
- bowing of all the standards with a rise of H/250;
- overall inclination (sway) equal to tanϕ = 0.01.
• The horizontal braces are placed at the base, at the summit and every 4 metres in height (Fig. 160_b).
- The structures are considered as not restrained at the top.
• The location of the vertical braces is pictured in Fig. 160_a.
• Base jack extraction and head extraction are taken equal to 25 cm.
To check the extension of the base and head jacks, see page 17, 18, 48.
Any request for a structure not shown and described in this manual should be made to the Pilosio
Pi
H Fig. 160_b
Horizontal brace position A
B A
B
Fig. 160_a Fig. 161
Vertical braces
• According to the size of the base module AxB [mxm], Table 41 and Table 42 summarize the maximum
admissible thickness of concrete S [cm] (for concrete with density 25 kN/m³), the equivalent action
per square metre q [kN/m²] and the action on the centre standards P [kN] in a case of uniform
distributed load. The reference configuration is shown in Fig. 160_a.
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Capacity of platforms up to H = 4.5 m
Values for platforms with H up to 4.5 m and ledgers every 2 metres.

module AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S = 94
Pi = 27.5
q = 23.5
1.5 S = 61 S = 38

Pi = 26.8 Pi = 25
q = 15.25 q = 9.5
1.8 S = 51 S = 32 S = 26

Pi = 26.8 Pi = 25.3 Pi = 24.6
q = 12.75 q = 8 q = 6.5
2.0 S = 43 S = 28 S = 23 S = 21

Pi = 25.2 Pi = 24.6 Pi = 24.2 Pi = 24.6
q = 10.75 q = 7 q = 5.75 q = 5.25
Values for platforms with H up to 4.5 m and ledgers every metre.

module AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S = 159
Pi = 46.5
q = 39.75
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1.5 S = 104 S = 67
Pi = 45.6 Pi = 44.1
q = 26 q = 16.75
1.8 S = 86 S = 55 S = 45

Pi = 45.3 Pi = 43.4 Pi = 42.7
q = 21.5 q = 13.75 q = 11.25
2.0 S = 77 S = 50 S = 41 S = 36

Pi = 45.1 Pi = 43.9 Pi = 43.2 Pi = 42.1
q = 19.25 q = 12.5 q = 10.25 q = 9
Values for platforms with H up to 4.5 m and ledgers every 0.5 metres.
module AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S = 168
Pi = 49.1
q = 42
1.5 S = 110 S = 71

Pi = 48.3 Pi = 46.7
q = 27.5 q = 17.75
1.8 S = 90 S = 58 S = 48

Pi = 47.4 Pi = 45.8 Pi = 45.5
q = 22.5 q = 14.5 q = 12
Table 41
S= concrete thickness [cm]
2.0 S = 80 S = 52 S = 43 S = 39
Pi= action on the centre Pi = 46.8 Pi = 45.6 Pi = 45.3 Pi = 45.6
standards [kN] q = 20 q = 13 q = 10.75 q = 9.75
q= maximum pressure [kN/m2]
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module AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S = 83
Pi = 24.3
q = 20.75
1.5 S = 53 S = 37

Pi = 23.3 Pi = 24.4
q = 13.25 q = 9.25
1.8 S = 44 S = 30 S = 26

Pi = 23.2 Pi = 23.7 Pi = 24.6
q = 11 q = 7.5 q = 6.5
2.0 S = 39 S = 27 S = 23 S = 21

Pi = 22.8 Pi = 23.7 Pi = 24.2 Pi = 24.6
q = 9.75 q = 6.75 q = 5.75 q = 5.25

module AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S = 157
Pi = 45.9
q = 39.25
1.5 S = 96 S = 70

Pi = 42.1 Pi = 46.1
q = 24 q = 17.5
1.8 S = 79 S = 56 S = 48

Pi = 41.6 Pi = 44.2 Pi = 45.6
q = 19.75 q = 14 q = 12
2.0 S = 70 S = 50 S = 43 S = 39

Pi = 41.0 Pi = 43.9 Pi = 45.3 Pi = 45.6
q = 17.5 q = 12.5 q = 10.75 q = 9.75
module AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S = 177
Pi = 51.8
q = 44.25
1.5 S = 111 S = 74

Pi = 48.7 Pi = 48.7
q = 27.75 q = 18.5
1.8 S = 89 S = 62 S = 51

Pi = 46.9 Pi = 48.9 Pi = 48.9
q = 22.25 q = 15.5 q = 12.75
Table 42
2.0 S = 79 S = 53 S = 44 S = 40
Pi= action on the centre Pi = 46.2 Pi = 46.5 Pi = 46.3 Pi = 46.8
standards [kN] q = 19.75 q = 13.25 q = 9.8 q = 10
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modulo AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S= 70
Pi = 20.5
q= 17.5
1.5 S= 45 S= 36
Pi = 19.7 Pi = 23.7
q= 11.25 q= 9
1.8 S= 36 S= 29 S= 25
Pi = 19 Pi = 22.9 Pi = 23.7
q= 9 q= 7.25 q= 6.25
2.0 S= 32 S= 26 S= 22 S= 20
Pi = 18.7 Pi = 22.8 Pi = 23.7 Pi = 23.4
q= 8 q= 6.5 q= 5.6 q= 5

modulo AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S= 140
Pi = 41
q= 35
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1.5 S= 92 S= 61
Pi = 40.4 Pi = 40.5
q= 23 q= 15.4
1.8 S= 75 S= 51 S= 41
Pi = 39.5 Pi = 40.3 Pi = 38.9
q= 18.75 q= 12.75 q= 10.25
2.0 S= 66 S= 45 S= 37 S= 33
Pi = 38.6 Pi = 39.5 Pi = 38.9 Pi = 38.6
q= 16.5 q= 11.25 q= 9.25 q= 8.25
modulo AxB [mxm] 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0
1.0 S= 143
Pi = 41.8
q= 35.75
1.5 S= 96 S= 64
Pi = 42.1 Pi = 42.1
q= 24 q= 16
1.8 S= 79 S= 53 S= 43
Pi = 41.6 Pi = 41.9 Pi = 40.8
q= 19.75 q= 13.25 q= 10.75
Table 43
2.0 S= 71 S= 47 S= 39 S= 35
Pi= action on the centre Pi = 41.5 Pi = 41.2 Pi = 41.1 Pi = 41
standards [kN] q= 17.75 q=11.75 q= 9.75 q= 8.75
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SPeCIFIC ASSeMBLY Support tower

InSTRuCTIOnS FOR TOWeRS With the MP multidirectional system, towers of various types can be constructing depending on the
And PLATFORMS span and sector of application, from entertainment towers to support towers, with variable vertical
dimensions and heights depending on the project.
Install a horizontal brace, or a floor with metal boards, at least every 4 metres of height.
Check that the support surface of the support structure is sufficiently resistant and, where necessary,
lay suitable boards for the distribution of the loads at the base.
During the assembly the towers must be adequately secured against sliding or overturning. This can be
done with ballast, bracing or additional reinforcements, shoring or anchors.
The base plates and the head jack of the towers must not exceed the maximum extensions envisaged
in the design
It is not permitted to go up or down from the tower without the use of assembly boards or other
safety measures, in any case staying inside the tower in order not to compromise its stability (risk of
overturning).
If necessary, with the appropriate measures and specific accessories, the towers can be made to be
hoisted or provided with wheels for moving.
1) Check the support surface is flat and has sufficient load-bearing capacity in correspondence of each
base plate.
2) Position any wooden boards to distribute the load.
3) Position the base plates on the boards (or directly on the support surface if these are not provided)
and change the estension by using the adjustment wheel.
4) Insert the base elements in the threaded rod of the base plates.
2
1
Fig. 162
1_Wooden element
2_MP adjustable reinforced base jack
3_MP base collar
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5) Connect the ledgers and the horizontal braces to the rosettes of the base elements, using the
smallest holes for the ledgers and the largest ones for the braces.
Fig. 163
1_MP ledger
Secure the wedges with a blow with a hammer (500 g metal hammer). As an alternative to using braces,
the tower can be stiffened with the application of metal MP boards, depending on the requirements of
the project.
Where necessary, the horizontal brace can be inserted when at least one of the ledgers has still not
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been installed.
6) Check the horizontality of the first floor by a level.

7) Insert the first level of standards in the base elements (and therefore also in the rod of the base
plates).
Construct landings of a maximum of two metres.
Fig. 164
1_MP standard
2_MP steel planks
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8) Brace the four sides of the structure with appropriate vertical braces following the design instructions
(Fig. 165).
9) Position the temporary decks for access to the subsequent floors, using prefabricated steel decks
or wooden scaffolding boards. Pilosio recommends, where possible, the use of prefabricated steel decks
and access decks with trap door and staircase.
If wooden boards are used, install horizontal braces every 4 metres in height.
Fig. 165
1_MP vertical brace
2_Aluminum board with trapdoor and stair
10) Continue with the installation of the subsequent standards, ledgers and façade braces, always
providing suitable fall prevention protection systems (Fig. 166).
11) At the last floor to be installed, depending on the type of structure:

a. Work floor provided with suitable fall prevention system (guardrails and toe-board) (Fig. 168)
b. Enclosure with ledgers and horizontal brace and the insertion of the head jack in the summit
standards (Fig. 169).
Ensure the estension of the head jack does not exceed that laid down in the design and is able to ensure
the subsequent dismantling
At the end of the assembly works, the temporary boards can be removed.
Always assess the stability of the structure which may be increased with suitable anchorage, broadening
the base or with appropriate bracing and ballast.
In case of self-supporting structures (no anchors nor ballast), it is advisable to carefully assess the risk
of overturning, including in the phases where the tower is not in use, respecting a ratio between height
and base width no greater than 3:1 for structures exposed to the wind, and 4:1 for structures in enclosed
environments.
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Fig. 166 Fig. 167
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Fig. 168 Fig. 169
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• With the MP multidirectional system, work platforms with various load-bearing capacities or
support structures, with vertical dimensions and heights variable in function of the project can be
constructed. In order to increase the load-bearing capacity of the structure, it must be reduced the
centre distances of the standards, limited the ranges of base plates and any head jack, increased the
frequency of the braces and the number of ledgers.
• These types of structures are constructed with the methods and instructions described for towers in
the previous section, observing the following additional instructions:
1) Install the horizontal braces in order to brace the structure on the horizontal plane at least at the
base and at the summit. The provision of horizontal braces every 4 metres is advisable.
At the summit, the horizontal braces can be avoided if the use of prefabricated steel decks is envisaged,
capable of performing the function of stiffening.
The horizontal braces will be arranged in order to have at least one row of stiffened spans in each
direction.
2) The stiffening by vertical braces must cover the entire vertical structure development. The number
of spans braced by vertical braces is to be defined depending on the design loads (in any event, at least
one brace every 4 spans is envisaged). The landing between the ledgers is to be defined according to
the design loads, in any case, a maximum of 2 metres.
In case of a loading platform with the head jack, refer to the same indications and instructions laid down
for support towers.
In case of work platforms, the metal decks can be laid according to the configuration A or B in Fig. 171.
Depending on the design loads envisaged, solution B generally optimises structural performance.
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Fig. 171a Fig. 171b

A configuration B configuration
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Fig. 170
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Heavy duty towers • The heavy duty towers are structures that are used in event very heavy loads need to be supported
and are made up of standard MP components with the addition of the following elements:
- Adjustable heavy duty head jack (ref. page 131)
- Base collar HDX (ref. page 135 Fig. 174)
- Double coupler (ref. page 41)
- Head collar HDX (ref. page 133)
- Adjustable heavy duty base plate (ref. page 133 Fig. 175)
3
Fig. 172
1_MP adjustable base plate for heavy duty
2
2_MP head collar HDX
3_MP standard 1
4_MP base collar HDX
5_MP adjustable head jack for heavy duty
6_MP Double clamp
7_MP Vertical brace
This system has remarkable advantages:

- extreme modularity and flexibility
- individual columns or towers can be assembled
- use of standard MP elements
- permitted ranges of base plates and head jack able to cover any height
- the maximum range of base plate and head jack are limited by an appropriate block
- the towers can be moved with a crane
- the swivelling head jack and suitable swivelling base plate (along one axis of rotation) enables sloping
structures to be shored
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Heavy duty adjustable head jack for Heavy duty
• Specific head jack for this type of structure to be inserted in the upper support. It allows a maximum
inclination of 18° along an axis of rotation, in correspondence with which there is an appropriate M40
pivot with cotter pin.
• The adjustment of height takes place through an appropriate ring nut with key 100.
• On the threaded rod, welding is provided to prevent the maximum permitted range to be exceeded.
The element is provided pre-assembled but it is possible to separate the threaded rod of the head by
removing the pivot with cotter pin to facilitate the movement and connection in the upper support.
The regular greasing of the threaded elements is recommended
30
10
11.5
h estF
38.5
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62
8
Fig. 173
MP adjustable head jack for HD
Extension [cm] 8 – 38.5
Support point position [cm] 19.5 – 50
Screw length L [cm] 60
Weight 36.8 kg
Code: 479830
Table 44
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MP Heavy duty adjustable head jack with Hd nut

• Specific head jack for this type of structure to be inserted in the head collar (upper support). It allows
a maximum inclination of 18° along an axis of rotation, in correspondence with which there is an
appropriate M40 pivot with cotter pin.
• The adjustment of height takes place through an appropriate ring nut with lever arms.
• On the threaded rod, welding is provided to prevent the maximum permitted range to be exceeded.
The element is provided pre-assembled but it is possible to separate the threaded rod of the head by
removing the pivot with cotter pin to facilitate the movement and connection in the upper support.
The regular greasing of the threaded elements is recommended
280
100
100
350
H
610
80
HD MP adjustable had jack with HD nut
Extension [cm] 8 – 36
Support point position [cm] 19 – 47
Weight 38.6 kg
Code: 479832
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MP head collar HdX - Upper support

• Element that enables the connection between four standards and the insertion of the adjustable
heavy duty head jack with the distribution of the vertical load uniformly on the 4 connected standards.
17
16
Fig. 174
MP head collar HDX
Maximum dimensions [cmxcm] 21.8x21.8
Distance between the axes of the connected tubes [cm] 17
Weight 9.5 kg
Table 45
Code: 47A9810
MP adjustable base plate for Heavy duty

• Specific base plate for this type of structure to be inserted in the lower support.
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• The adjustment takes place through an appropriate ring nut with key 100.
• On the threaded rod, welding is provided to prevent the maximum permitted range being exceeded.
The regular greasing of the threaded elements is recommended.

610
h estB
46
Fig. 175 25
MP adjustable base plate for HD

Extension [cm] 8 - 37.5
Base reinforcement height [cm] 11.5
Weight 27.6 kg
Code: 479820
Table 46
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MP Heavy duty adjustable base plate with Hd nut

• Specific base plate for this type of structure to be inserted in the base collar (lower support).
• The adjustment takes place through an appropriate ring nut with lever arms.
• On the threaded rod, welding is provided to prevent the maximum permitted range being exceeded.
615
H
465
115
250
HD MP adjustable base plate with HD nut

Extension [cm] 8 - 35
Weight 29.7 kg
Code: 479822
Table 46_a
MP adjustable spindle support for Heavy duty

• Specific base plate for HD structures to be inserted in the base collar (lower support).
• The adjustment takes place through an appropriate ring nut with lever arms.
• Thanks to the hinged spindle, this device allows to realize inclined shoring or to build on sloping ground.
• On the threaded rod, a pin is provided to prevent the accidental dismantling of the lower support from
the HD base plate.

630
H
605
135
300
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MP adjustable spindle support for HD

Extension [cm] 8 - 47
Weight 37.3 kg
Table 46_b Code: 479825
MP base collar HDX - Lower support

• Element that enables the connection between four standards and the insertion of the adjustable
heavy duty base plate, concentrating the load of the 4 standards on the base plate.
32
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17
29.3
Fig. 176
MP base collar HDX
Maximum dimensions [cmxcm] 29.3x29.3
Distance between the axes of the connected tubes [cm] 17
Weight 14.5 kg
Table 47 Code: 47A9800
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HeAVY duTY COLuMnS Heavy duty columns

And TOWeRS SIZInG • MP heavy duty columns are made up of 4 MP standards coupled through double couplers (Fig. 177a).
Table 48 summarises the vertical load capacity of MP heavy duty columns (made up of 4 standards).
• The calculations relate to top restrained columns, considering the following imperfections:
- bowing of all the standards with a rise of H/250.
- Load imperfection equal to 5 mm, both at the base and top.
• The action of the wind is not considered.
• The extension of base plates and head jack is considered to be 25 cm (hestB, hestF).
• The assessments were made with reference to the Ultimate Limit States (in accordance with EN 12812
standards).
Capacity of heavy duty columns Awl [kN]

H MP [m] Total H [m] Ledger span
0.5 m 1m
2 3.4 146 [kN] 132 [kN]
4 5.4 126 [kN] 100 [kN]
6 7.4 106 [kN] 86 [kN]
Table 48
8 9.4 94 [kN] 72 [kN]
Heavy duty tower

• MP heavy duty towers are made up of 4 MP heavy duty columns connected together through double
ledgers and braces (Fig. 172, Fig. 177).
• The capacity load of a 4-column tower can reach 800 kN for the whole tower, that means up to 200kN
for column. Refer to Pilosio’s technical department for more details.
Table 48 summarises the vertical load capacity of MP heavy duty towers (in kN) made up of 4 heavy
duty columns connected together through 83 cm long MP ledgers (plan dimensions related to axes of
heavy load base plates equal to 1m x 1m). The capacity assessment of towers with different structures
is to be carried out by means of static calculations.
• The capacities of the structures were assessed by applying the following imperfections:
- bowing of all the standards with a rise of HMP/250.
- Load imperfection equal to 5 mm, both at the base and top.
• The action of the wind, when considered, is equal to 0.25 kN/m² (relative to a speed of 72 km/h).
• The extension of base plates and head jack is considered to be 25 cm (hestB, hestF).
• The assessments were made with reference to the Ultimate Limit States (according to EN 12812
standards).
Plan dimensions: 1m x 1m Not top restrained

Top restrained
(capacity Awl in kN) with wind
Without wind With wind H=0 H = 1%
Span between ledgers Span between ledgers
H MP [m] Total H [m] 0.5 m 1m 0.5 m 1m 0.5 m 1m 0.5 m 1m
4 5.4 604 556 600 548 560 500 540 488
6 7.4 564 552 552 548 548 500 516 476
8 9.4 548 560 536 548 544 496 512 472
10 11.4 540 564 520 552 540 492 508 464
Table 49
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HMP
HMP
l
Htota
Htotal
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Fig. 177a Fig. 177b
Heavy duty column Heavy duty tower
Specific assembly The main phases of assembling a heavy duty tower are given below:
instructions for heavy
duty towers 1) Provide a flat surface with sufficient load-bearing capacity in the area involved in positioning the
adjustable heavy duty base plates.
2) Position the base plates on the support surface and change the estension using the adjustment
wheel.
2
1
Fig. 178
1_Regulation device
2_Adjustable base plate for heavy duty tower
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3) Insert the lower castle in the threaded rods of the base plates.
Fig. 179
3_Lower support
4) Connect the ledgers and any horizontal braces to the rosettes of the lower support, using the
smallest holes for the ledgers and the widest for the braces. Secure the wedges with a blow with a
hammer (500 g metal hammer).
Fig. 180
4_MP ledger
5) Extend the base plate to the desired height and align the first floor.
The welding on the threaded rod prevents the ring nut exceeding the maximum permitted range.
6) Insert the first level of standards in the lower support, then insert the appropriate axial plugs.
It is also possible a configuration that envisages the insertion of base elements at the base, in this
case, use the double couplers for their connection.
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7) Insert the double couplers to connect the four standards of the columns, every metre or every 50 cm,
depending on the design requirements.
1 4
Fig. 181 Fig. 182

1_MP standard 3_MP vertical brace
2_Axial connection plug 4_MP double coupler
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8) Install the ledgers on the floor always using the smallest holes of the rosettes, according to the
design indications and, where necessary, constructing landings of a maximum height of two metres.
9) Brace the four sides of the structure by appropriate double vertical braces following the design
instructions.
Fig. 183 Fig. 184

1_MP ledger 1_MP standard steel boards
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10) Position the temporary decks for access to subsequent floors, using prefabricated steel decks or
wooden scaffolding boards.
Pilosio recommends, where possible, the use of prefabricated steel decks and access decks with trap
door and staircase.
The assembly of a tower of height greater than 2 meters can be done in various ways. It is always
necessary to evaluate a solution that reduces risks. Use the necessary personal protection equipment,
evaluating the clearance of D.P.E. respect to the working level height from the ground.
11) Continue the installation of the subsequent standards, ledgers and vertical braces, always providing
suitable fall prevention protection systems.
Fig. 185
1_MP standard, second level
12) At the last level, install the upper support in the spigot and position the axial connection plugs.
13) Insert the adjustable heavy duty head jack.
Ensure the estension of the head jack does not exceed that specified in the design and is able to ensure
subsequent dismantling.
14) Remove the temporary boards used for the assembly.
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The assembly of a single heavy duty column is very simple and takes place following the instructions
for the heavy duty towers with particular attention on stabilising the column in the assembly and use
phases. For columns of height greater than 2 metres, it is advisable to assemble the structure completely
on the ground and put it in working position with an appropriate handling system. Alternatively, anchor
or broaden the column sufficiently already in the assembly phase.
Check the installation of the safety hooks.
The heavy duty column and tower must be made stable during assembly and at the end of the
installation, arranging any broadening, bracing or anchorage systems.
The heavy duty column and tower must be adequately secured against slipping and overturning during
assembly. This can be done with ballast or additional reinforcements, shoring or anchors.
The base plates and the heavy duty head jacks must not exceed the maximum extensions specified in
the design
It is not permitted to climb up or down the tower without the use of assembly boards or other safety
measures, in any case stay inside the tower in order not to compromise its stability (tipping risk).
Any request for a structure not shown and described in this Manual should be made to the Pilosio
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Maintenance
Cleaning
The cleaning by means of pressure washer is necessary to have connections and couplings always
efficient and to limit the weight, above all, of horizontal components which are liable to pick up and
collect debris.
Galvanization
Superficial galvanization is a very important finishing, as it enables to highly guarantee the duration of
the steel elements which make up the MP system.
The duration of zinc thickness varies depending on the different environmental conditions to which the
galvanized elements are subjected.
Referring to Fig. 186, it is possible to determine the duration of the hot galvanized protection in years (on
the x-axis) depending on the galvanization thickness in µm (y-axis) and the environmental conditions.
Durata tipo del rivestimento di zinco fino alla prima manutenzione in differenti situazioni ambientali
200
175
150
Thickness [mm]
125
100
75
50
25
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Time until first maintenance [years]
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Spessore del rivestimento > µm
Aggressive industrial environment 4-8 [mm/year]
Durata fino alla prima manutenzione >anni
Moderate industrial environment or near sea 2-4 [mm/year]
Atmosfera
Urban industriale
environment aggressiva da 4 a 8 > µm/anni
0.4-2 [mm/year]
Atmosfera
Rural industriale
environment moderata o marina da 2 a 4 > µm/anni
0.1-0.7 [mm/year]
Atmosfera urbana da 0.4 a 2 > µm/anni
Fig. 186
Atmosfera rurale da 0.1 a 0.7 > µm/anni
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Scaffolding | MP
TECHNICAL APPENDIX
MP BASE PLATES
Extension hr [mm]
38x4
50 100 150 200
0% 46.6 46.6 46.0 44.3
(in % compared to N) 1% 44.7 42.8 40.6 37.6

Horizontal load H
300
2% 42.9 39.6 36.2 32.5

3% 41.3 36.7 32.6 28.6
4% 39.7 34.2 29.6 25.5
15
0
150 5% 38.3 32.0 27.0 23.0
Table 1
Code_403020Z
38x4
Extension hr [mm]
100 200 300 400 500
0% 46.6 44.3 40.6 36.7 32.5
660
1% 42.8 37.6 32.3 27.7 23.6

Horizontal load H
2% 39.6 32.5 26.7 22.2 18.6

3% 36.7 28.6 22.8 18.6 15.4
15
4% 34.2 25.5 19.8 15.9 13.1
0
150 5% 32.0 23.0 17.5 14.0 11.4
Code_403060Z Table 2
38x4
Extension hr [mm]
100 200 450 600 750
0% 46.6 42.5 34.6 28.1 22.2
1% 42.8 34.9 25.6 20.1 15.6

Horizontal load H
1000
2% 39.6 29.4 20.4 15.7 12.2

3% 36.7 25.4 16.9 12.9 10.1
4% 34.2 22.3 14.4 11.0 8.6
5% 32.0 19.9 12.6 9.6 7.5
Table 3
15
0
150
Code_403100Z
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Summarizing technical appendix
Extension hr [mm]
100 200 300 400 465
0% 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0 27.3
600
Horizontal load H
1% 31.0 31.0 29.5 24.1 20.9
2% 31.0 31.0 24.7 19.7 17.0
3% 31.0 27.4 21.2 16.7 14.4
4% 31.0 24.5 18.6 14.5 12.5
15
0 15
0 5% 31.0 22.1 16.5 12.8 11.0
e Table 4
Code_403061Z
Extension hr [mm]
100 200 300 400 500
0% 146.4 130.8 113.7 94.9 76.7
1% 137.3 114.4 93.5 74.9 59.3

Horizontal load H
600
2% 128.2 99.5 77.4 60.4 47.5

3% 119.2 86.7 65.0 50.1 39.3
4% 110.7 76.2 55.7 42.5 33.3
15
0
f 150 5% 102.8 67.5 48.5 36.8 28.9
Code_4730206 Table 5
Admissible load Nwl [kN] depending on the head jack extension h [mm] (t)
Extension h [mm]
50 100 200 300 350
0% 160,4 155,2 132,8 107,2 94,1
Horizontal load H
1% 155,9 145,9 116,9 90,0 77,9

2% 151,3 136,6 102,8 76,3 65,5
3% 146,7 127,5 90,6 65,5 56,0
4% 142,1 118,9 80,4 57,1 48,7
5% 137,5 110,9 72,0 50,4 42,9
Table 6
Code_470006
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Scaffolding | MP
ROSeTTe
Vertical shear (p) Rd Awl [kN]
P1: load from 4 ledgers

P P Total load (P1 x 4): 82 [kN] Total load (P1 x 4): 55 [kN]
P2: load from 2 ledgers (p)

Total load (P2 x 2): 56 [kN] Total load (P2 x 2): 37 [kN]
Load for coupler: 28 [kN] Load for coupler: 18.5 [kN]
Moment (p) M+– = 74 [kN cm] M+– = 50 [kN cm]

Equivalent spring stiffness
K = 78,12 (kN m/rad)
M–
M+
Traction of the joint (p) Traction: 32.4[kN] Traction: 21.6[kN]
Horizontal shear (t) Shear: 4 [kN] Shear: 2,67 [kN]

V V
Traction/compression (p) Traction: 32,63 [kN] Traction: 21,75 [kN]

N
Compression: 7,75 [kN] Compression: 5,16 [kN]
MP CLAMPABLe ROSeTTe
P: load applied on the rosette Galvanised tube Galvanised tube
(friction) - (p) 10 [kN] 9 [kN]
Varnished tube Varnished tube

6,7 [kN] 6 [kN]
P P
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MP Ledgers MP Ledger ✔ Length L [cm] Weight [kg] P [kN] Q [kN/m] F [kN]

Code
472300 300 9.2 1.5 1.16 1.5 (p)
L
472250 250 7.9 1.7 1.68 2.0 (p)
472200 200 7.0 2.0 2.5 2.25 (t)
472180 180 5.9 2.25 3.0 2.5 (t)
472167 167 5.6 2.4 3.45 3 (t)
472150 150 5.1 2.65 4.15 3.9 (t)
472115 115 4.1 3.3 6.65 4.5 (t)
472100 100 3.7 3.75 8.55 4,5 (t)
472083 83 3.3 4.4 12.0 5.4 (t)
472050 50 2.3 6.9 31.0 5.4 (t)
472047 47 2.2 6.9 31.0 5.4 (t)
MP transom
MP transom ✔ L[cm] Weight [kg] P [kN] Q [kN/m]
Code
Rd [kN] Awl [kN] Rd [kN/m] Awl [kN/m]
L 476115 115 6.5 22.77 15.20 27 18
476150 150 12 8.5 (t) 5.6 (t) 8.5 (t) 5.6 (t)
476180 180 15.2 8.5 (t) 5.6 (t) 8.5 (t) 5.6 (t)
476200 200 16 8.5 (p) 5.6 (p) 8.5 (t) 5.6 (t)
476250 250 19.7 6.5 (p) 4.3 (p) 5.1 (t) 3.4 (t)
476300 300 23.5 6.5 (p) 4.3 (p) 4.2 (t) 2.8 (t)
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Scaffolding | MP
L
MP steel lattice BEAMS
50
0
50
Note
P: concentrated load in the middle [kN]
Q: distributed load [kN/m]
MP steel lattice beam L [cm] Weight [kg] P [kN] Q [kN/m]

Code
477180 180 22.5 30 11.5
477200 200 28.2 26 18
477250 250 29.6 27.5 11.5
477500 500 57.0 4.8 4.8
477600 600 64.8 20.8 3.9
MP lattice beam 500 with central spigot L [cm] Weight [kg] P [kN]
Code
475500 500 63.4 18.5
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STEEL PLANKS
MP galvanised Weight Awl capacity Load class work plan

L [cm] B [cm] Sp [mm]
steel planks [kg] [kN/m²] UNI EN 12811
Code
420300 300 1,0 18,9 2,0 3
420250 250 1,0 16 3,0 4
420200 200 1,0 13,8 4,5 5
420180 180 1,0 12 4,5 5
33
420150 150 1,0 10,3 4,5 5
420115 115 1,0 8,3 4,5 5
420100 100 1,0 7,4 4,5 5
420083 83 1,0 6,5 4,5 5
Scaffold Weight Awl capacity Load class work plan

L [cm] B[cm] Sp [mm]
board tech [kg] [kN/m²] UNI EN 12811
Code
423230N 32 18.9
422930N 300 29 16 3.0 4
421930N 19 13.2
423225N 32 19.9
422925N 250 29 1.5 18.9 4.5 5
421925N 19 13.5
423220N 32 16.3
422920N 200 29 15.5 6 6
421920N 19 11.1
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Scaffolding | MP
MP Brackets
43 83 115
P2 P1 P3
Q2 Q3
P1
MP bracket 43 cm (A) Rd [kN] Awl [kN]
Concentrated load at midspan P1 [kN] 14.8 (p) 9.8 (p)
Concentrated load at end P2 [kN/m] 5.4 (t) 3.6 (t)
Weight: 4.1 [kg]
Code 475010
Without additional With additional

MP bracket 83 cm (B)
transom transom
Weight: 6.3 [kg]
Code 475017
MP bracket 115 cm (C) Without diagonal With diagonal
Weight: 6.3 [kg]
Code 475025
Reinforcement diagonal code 475030
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PL20 Wooden beams

Single span beam
I = 1,25 m
6,0 I = 1,50 m
5,0 I = 1,75 m
I = 2,00 m
Deformation [mm] 4,0
I = 2,25 m
3,0
I = 2,50 m
2,0
I = 2,75 m
1,0
Max M (5 kNm)
0,0 Max T (11 kN)

0,0 2,5 5,0 7,5 10,0 12,5 15,0 17,5 20,0
Load kN/m2 Max F (l/500)
plywood
Plywood 18 mm
2
60
50
40
1,5
35 30
Deformation [mm]
25
1
span = 20 cm
L/300
0,5
L/500
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Load kN/m 2
Plywood 21 mm
2
60
50 40
1,5
35
Deformation [mm]
30
1
25
L/300
span = 20 cm
0,5
L/500
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Load kN/m2
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Multidirectional_scaffolding MP Technical characteristics
Art. dim. Cm weight kg Art. dim. Cm weight kg Art. dim. Cm weight kg
MP mp Spigotless mp spigot
standard standard for standard WITH BOLT INCLUDED
471400 400 (A) 19.3 471401 400 (A) 19.4 K478005 - 0.6
471300 300 (B) 14.7 471301 300 (B) 14.4
471250 250 (C) 12.7 471251 250 (C) 12.1
471200 200 (D) 9.9 471201 200 (D) 9.7
471150 150 (E) 7.6 471151 150 (E) 7.2
471100 100 (F) 5.1 471101 100 (F) 4.8
471050 50 (G) 2.8 471071 70 (G) 3.6
471025 25 (H) 1.9 471051 50 (H) 2.4
471026 25 (I) 1.5
mp Base
collar
471030 30 1.9
A b c d e f g H A b c d e f g h i
base plate adjustable adjustable swivel
GALVANIZED base plate GALVANIZED base plate GALVANIZED
403010Z - 1.1 403020Z 30 2.36 403061Z 60 3.7

403060Z 66 3.7
403100Z 100 4.8
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Scaffolding
adjustable reinforced MP mp Double wedge

base plate H60 GALVANIZED ledger HEAD CLAMP
470206 60 8.0 472300 300 9.2 478022 17 1.5

472250 250 7.9
472200 200 7.0
472180 180 5.9
472167 167 5.6
472150 150 5.1
472115 115 4.1
472100 100 3.7
472083 83 3.3
472050 50 2.6
472047 47 2.2
mp mp Horizontal
transom brace
476115 115 (A) 6.5 474300 300x115 9.9

476300 300 (B) 23.5 474215T 250x250 10.7
476250 250 (B) 19.7 474230 250x200 9.8
476200 200 (B) 16.0 474192 250x180 10.7
476180 180 (B) 15.2 474245 250x150 9.0
476150 150 (B) 12.0 474250 250x115 8.6
474255 250x83 8.3
474210 200x200 8.7
474206 200x150 7.9
A 474205 200x115 7.4
474200 200x100 7.2
474188 180x180 8.7
474180 180x115 6.8
474185 180x83 6.4
474150 150x150 6.5
474145 150x115 5.9
474115 115x115 5.7
B 474100 100x100 4.6
mp Vertical
brace
473300 300x200 11.7

473250 250x200 10.5
473200 200x200 9.6
473180 180x200 9.1
473150 150x200 8.7
473115 115x200 8.2
473100 100x200 8.0
473083 83x200 7.9
473220 200x150 9.2
473196 200x150 8.3
473145 150x150 7.0
473210 250x100 9.0
473100 200x100 8.0
473140 150x100 5.8
473102 50x100 4.6
473202 250x50 8.1
473050 200x50 7.2
473130 150x50 4,9
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mp mp Bracket 115 (A) mp GALVANIZED

Bracket MP BRACE FOR BRACKET (B) STEEL PLANK
475017 83 6.3 475025 (A) 10.7 420300 33x300 18.9

475010 43 4.3 475030 (B) 6.8 420250 33x250 16.0
420200 33x200 13.8
420180 33x180 12.0
420150 33x150 10.3
A 420115 33x115 8.3
420100 33x100 7.4
420083 33x83 6.5
SCAFFOLD mp Aluminium board mp ledger

BOARD TECH trap door and STAIR WITH GAP COVER
423230N 300x32 19.9 424300A 66x300 38.2 479300 300 23.7

422930N 300x29 16.0 424251A 66x250 26.6 479250 250 19.8
421930N 300x19 13.2 424200A 66x200 19.6 479200 200 15.9
423225N 250x32 19.9 479180 180 14.3
422925N 250x29 18.9 479167 167 13.2
421925N 250x19 13.5 479150 150 12.0
423220N 200x32 16.3 479115 115 8.75
422920N 200x29 15.5 479100 100 8.0
421920N 200x19 11.1 479083 83 8.0
mp GALVANIZED MP SIDE MP SCAFFOLD

toe-board GUARDRAIL PROTECTION FAN
428300 300x15 7.3 475009 43 4.8 475000 - 13.1

428250 250x15 6.2 475007 83 8.9
428200 200x15 5.2 475005 115 10.8
428180 180x15 4.7
428150 150x15 4.0
428115 115x15 3.3
428100 100x15 3.0
428083 83x15 2.6
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Scaffolding
mp STEEL mp lattice BEAM 500 HOOK connection

lattice BEAM with CENTRAL spigot FOR STANDARDS
477600 600 64.8 475500 500 63.4 414000 - 0.09

477500 500 57.0
477250 250 29.6
477200 200 28.2
477180 180 22.5
mp CLAMPABLE mp intermediate mp CLAMP WITH

rosette base COLLAR SWIVEL HALF COUPLER
478015 - 1.08 471040 22.9 2.0 478020 - 1.6
MP CLAMP aluminum
WITH END COUPLER stairCASE
478021 - 1.9 415511A 250x72x200 (A) 29.4

c
(staircase)
415515 250x72x200 (B) 15.0
(lateral guardrail)
415517 250x72x200 (C) 4.5 b
(end guardrail)
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MP STAIRS C MP STAIRS P "L" MP stairCASE

INFILL ELEMENT INFILL ELEMENTS
479731250 250 18.5 479732250 250 18.2 479712520 250x200 (A) 42.2
479731200 200 16.6 479732200 200 16.3 (stairs stringer 250x200)
479731180 180 13.4 479732180 180 13.1 479742510 250x200 (B) 16.9
479731150 150 11.3 479732150 150 11.1 (right toe-board for stair)
479731115 115 8.7 479732115 115 10.1 479742515 250x200 (C) 16.9
479731100 100 7.6 479732100 100 8.8 (left toe-board for stair)
479731083 83 6.4 479732083 83 7.4 479742520 250x200 (A) 2.5
(top toe-board for stair)
c
b
BUFFER BETWEEN
A
GUARDRAIL AND BOARDS
479750250 250 8.7

479750200 200 6.9
479750180 180 6.2
479750150 150 5.2
MP STAIR MP STAIRS P SIDE MP STAIRS "P"

STRINGER guardrail 250 x 150 Guardrail
479712515 250x150 36.0 479722500 250 35.5

479722515 250x150 43.7 479722000 200 23.6
479721800 180 23.0
479721500 150 24.1
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Scaffolding
SCAFFOLDING TIE 60 cm SCAFFOLDING TIE 30 cm Steel

WITH HOOK WITH PIN anchoR PLUG
404015 60 2.7 404013 40 1.4 404005 ø 50 (A) 0.5

404007 ø 23 (B) 0.2
A
b
MP SCAFFOLD CASTER HOLDER FOR BASE PLATE

guardrail wheel GALVANiZED
478300 300 10.0 405015 (A) 6.7 478075 0.63

478250 250 9.0 of 500 Kg
405025 (B) 10.6
of 1000 Kg
(A) Adapter for wheel galvanized BASE MP LIFTING HOOK

(B) qs adjustable wheel Ø200 mm PLATE LOCK FOR SPIGOTLESS STANDARD
478070 (A) 7.7 478065 - 2.6 478060 0.7

810515002006 (B) 6.5
load capacity 5.0kN
(A)
(B)
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Technical characteristics
ART. dIM. CM WeIGHT KG ART. dIM. CM WeIGHT KG ART. dIM. CM WeIGHT KG
AdjuSTABLe ReInFORCed BeAM unIVeRSAL

HeAd jACK H60 GALVAnIZed CLAMP CLAMP
470006 60 11.1 402800 1.0 467060 - 1.6
PL20
WOOden BeAM
511180 180 8.30

40
511195 195 8.98

511245 245 11.27
511290 290 13.37
200
120
511330 330 15.20

511360 360 16.60
511390 390 18.00
511450 450 20.73
40
511490 490 22.50

80
511590 590 27.20
admissible bending moment

M= 5 kNm
admissible shearing stress
T= 11 kN
moment of inertia
Jx= 4613 cm4
section modulus
Wx= 461 cm3
weight
G= 4.6 kg/m
MP AdjuSTABLe Hd MP AdjuSTASTLe MP HeAd
HeAd jACK FOR HeAVY duTY HeAd jACK WITH Hd nuT COLLAR Hdx
479830 - 36.8 479832 - 38.6 47A9810 - 9.5
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Scaffolding
MP ADJUSTABLE HD MP ADJUSTABLE MP ADJUSTABLE

BASE PLATE FOR HEAVY DUTY BASE PLATE WITH HD NUT SPINDLE SUPPORT FOR HEAVY DUTY
479820 - 27.7 479822 - 29.7 479825 - 37.3
MP BASE FRAME pallet

COLLAR HDX for DECKS, GALVANIZED
47A9800 - 14.5 434000 40 boards of 50 28.5

48 boards of 33
TUBULAR WIRE METALLIC WIRE

CONTAINER CONTAINER CONTAINER
436000 120x80x87 (H) 42.5 435000 120x80x60 (H) 54.0 406010 100x100x50 (H) 8.0
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MAINTENANCE page 143

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APPLICATIONS OF THE MP SYSTEM

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Instruction /Action to be carried out

Refer to additional specifications

MP component covered by Italian Ministerial Authorisations

Provisions under Italian regulations, a valid reference for working in safety.

(p) Technical data obtained from laboratory tests.

(t) Technical data obtained from theoretical analyzes.

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Transport and storage

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Assembly and dismantling

Grounding and lightning protection system

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PPE (personal protective equipment)

Use of the multidirectional MP system

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Risk factors connected to the use of the scaffolding:

Accident Consequences Measures:

Collapse of the - serious injuries to - installation must be done according to the

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Regulations of reference on safety matters

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Definition of the actions

Resistance values of the components

Use of the technical data of the manual

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BASE PLATES page 15

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Components and specifications of the system

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Avoid positioning the base plates on unstable or insufficiently resistant surfaces.

a) Base plate Code 403010Z specifications

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1% 44.7 42.8 40.6 37.6

2% 42.9 39.6 36.2 32.5

c) Adjustable base plate 66 cm Code 403060Z specifications

Weight: 3.7 [kg]

1% 42.8 37.6 32.3 27.7 23.6

2% 39.6 32.5 26.7 22.2 18.6

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d) Adjustable base plate 100 cm Code 403100Z specifications

1% 42.8 34.9 25.6 20.1 15.6

2% 39.6 29.4 20.4 15.7 12.2

Fig. 12 Weight: 3.7 [kg]

1% 31.0 31.0 29.5 24.1 20.9

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1% 137.3 114.4 93.5 74.9

2% 128.2 99.5 77.4 60.4

Table 5 5% 102.8 67.5 48.5 36.8

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MP Base collar ✔ Length L [cm] Weight [kg]

Example of application page 77 Fig. 111.

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MP standard ✔ L [cm] [kg] MP spigotless standard ✔ L [cm] [kg]

Material: UNI EN 10219 – S275JRH

Collapse of the - serious injuries to - installation must be done according to the