EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD STANDARD

COMPONENT TECHNICAL MANUAL

EMSLC-TSM-1001

Engineering Approval: Lance Smith

Release Authorization: ECN EMSLC-0193
Manual Release Date: 05/01/18
Revision: AL
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction_____________________________________________________________________________________1
Intended Use of Excel Modular Scaffold____________________________________________________________ 2
Glossary of Terms_______________________________________________________________________________ 3

BASES________________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Screw Jack________________________________________________________________________ 4
Excel Modular Swivel Jack________________________________________________________________________ 5
Excel Modular Caster ___________________________________________________________________________ 6
Excel Modular Walk-Thru Base Plate_______________________________________________________________ 7
Excel Modular Safety Outrigger___________________________________________________________________ 8

VERTICAL POSTS__________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Vertical Post_______________________________________________________________________ 9

HORIZONTAL BARS_________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Horizontal Bar_____________________________________________________________________ 11
Bracing Excel Horizontal Bars____________________________________________________________________ 15
Excel Modular Horizontal Bar with One (1) Brace____________________________________________________ 16
Excel Modular Adjustable Bearer_________________________________________________________________ 18

TRUSSES__________________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Truss____________________________________________________________________________ 22
Excel Modular Truss Maximum Allowable Load_____________________________________________________ 25
18' Truss (1996–2010, Run 1–Run 45)________________________________________________________________ 26
16' Truss (1996–2010, Run 1–Run 45)________________________________________________________________ 27
12' Truss (1996–2010, Run 1–Run 45)________________________________________________________________ 28
18' Truss (2011–Current, Run 46–Run 60)____________________________________________________________ 29
16' Truss (2011–Current, Run 46–Run 60)____________________________________________________________ 30
12' Truss (2011–Current, Run 46–Run 60)____________________________________________________________ 31

BRACING__________________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Diagonal Swivel Brace_____________________________________________________________ 32
Excel Modular Diagonal Pin Brace________________________________________________________________ 33
Excel Modular Diagonal Combination Brace________________________________________________________ 35
Excel Modular Diagonal Extendable Brace_________________________________________________________ 36
Excel Modular Right-Angle Brace_________________________________________________________________ 37
Excel Modular Scaffold General Guidelines For Bracing______________________________________________ 38

SIDE BRACKETS____________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Board Bracket and Side Bracket_____________________________________________________ 40
Excel Modular Side Bracket and Cantilever Deck Loading____________________________________________ 43
Excel Modular Side Bracket and Cantilever Max Deck Loading________________________________________ 44
Excel Modular Folding Side Bracket_______________________________________________________________ 45
Excel Modular Folding Side Bracket Installation_____________________________________________________ 46
Excel Modular Folding Side Bracket Loading_______________________________________________________ 49

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D)
INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL ADAPTERS______________________________________________________________
Intermediate and Heavy-Duty Intermediate Horizontal Adapters_______________________________________ 50
Excel Locking Intermediate Horizontal Adapter_____________________________________________________ 51
Bracing Excel Horizontal Bars with Locking Intermediate Horizontal Adapter____________________________ 52
Excel Modular Horizontal Bar with Locking Intermediate Horizontal Adapter Center Brace________________ 53
Excel Modular Locking Intermediate Horizontal Adapter for Safety Gate Access_________________________ 55
Intermediate Horizontal Adapter with Clamp_______________________________________________________ 56

DECKING__________________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Steel Planks______________________________________________________________________ 57
Excel Modular Filler Plates______________________________________________________________________ 58
Excel Modular Wood Planks_____________________________________________________________________ 59

LADDERS/STAIRS__________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Ladder__________________________________________________________________________ 61
Excel Modular Ladder Brackets__________________________________________________________________ 62
Excel Modular Ladder Installation________________________________________________________________ 63
Excel Modular Snow Ladder_____________________________________________________________________ 64
Excel Modular Stair System______________________________________________________________________ 65

SAFETY GATES_____________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Safety Gate______________________________________________________________________ 66
Excel Modular Adjustable Safety Gates____________________________________________________________ 67
Excel Modular Safety Gate Handrail_______________________________________________________________ 68

TOE BOARDS_______________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Toe Board Assembly_______________________________________________________________ 69
Excel Modular Aluminum Toe Board______________________________________________________________ 70

TUBE AND CLAMP APPLICATION_____________________________________________________________________

Excel Modular Scaffold Used with Tube and Clamp___________________________________________________71
Hanging/Suspended Scaffold____________________________________________________________________ 74
Excel Modular Clean Verticals___________________________________________________________________ 81

LIFTING RIG_______________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Truss Used as a Lifting Rig__________________________________________________________ 82
Guidelines for Lifting Rigs_______________________________________________________________________ 83
Lifting and Moving Racked Material_______________________________________________________________ 84

MATERIAL TRANSPORT_____________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Rope Hoist_______________________________________________________________________ 85
Excel Modular Scaffold Cart_____________________________________________________________________ 86

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D)
TIE-OFF/ANCHORAGE POINTS_______________________________________________________________________
Using Excel Modular Scaffolding as a Fall Protection Anchorage Point_________________________________ 87
Horizontal Tie-Off Support_______________________________________________________________________ 92
Proper Installation of Horizontal Tie-Off Support____________________________________________________ 93

STORAGE RACKS___________________________________________________________________________________
Excel Modular Square Steel Rack_________________________________________________________________ 94
Excel Modular Steel Board Rack__________________________________________________________________ 95
Excel Modular Horizontal Rack___________________________________________________________________ 96
Excel Modular Horizontal Rack Support Foot_______________________________________________________ 97
Excel Modular Scaffold Folding Wire Basket________________________________________________________ 98

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_________________________________________________________________________
OSHA Compliance of Excel Modular Scaffold______________________________________________________ 99
Excel Building Tips____________________________________________________________________________ 103
Code of Safe Practices for Excel Modular Scaffold__________________________________________________107
Scaffold Industry Association Code of Safe Practices_______________________________________________ 108
Scaffold Inspection Guidelines___________________________________________________________________ 112
Repair Guidelines That Must be Followed by Excel End-Users________________________________________ 116
Scaffold Material Loading and Shipping Guidelines_________________________________________________ 117
Material Racking Guide________________________________________________________________________ 120
General Assembly Instructions___________________________________________________________________ 121

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D)
CUSTOM AND SPECIALTY COMPONENTS_____________________________________________________________
The following components can be found in the Excel Modular Scaffold Custom and Specialty Component Technical Manual.

Click here to view the Custom and Specialty Component Manual

Aluminum Walkboard_____________________________________________________________________________1
Excel Modular Landing Hatchway_________________________________________________________________ 2
Excel Modular Grating Board_____________________________________________________________________ 3
Excel Modular Duckbill Steel Planks_______________________________________________________________ 4
Bracing Excel Boiler Components_________________________________________________________________ 5
Swivel Beam Clamp_____________________________________________________________________________ 6
Excel Modular Specialty Beam Tube Clamp_________________________________________________________ 7
Excel Modular Universal Beam Tube Clamp_________________________________________________________ 8
Excel Modular Vertical Leg Hanging Bracket_______________________________________________________ 10
Lifting and Moving Excel Modular Scaffold__________________________________________________________ 11
Excel Modular Skid Pans_________________________________________________________________________12
Adjustable Tube and Clamp Adapter______________________________________________________________ 13
Excel Modular Roof Adapter_____________________________________________________________________ 14
Excel Modular Counterweight Base Plate__________________________________________________________ 15
Excel Modular Trolley System_____________________________________________________________________17
Excel Modular Davit Arm_________________________________________________________________________21
Excel Modular SRL Adapter______________________________________________________________________ 22
Excel Modular Aluminum Gate Toe Board__________________________________________________________ 24
Excel Modular Tie-Off Lug_______________________________________________________________________ 25
Excel Modular Elevator Strut Assembly ___________________________________________________________ 26
Excel Modular Aluminum Ladders________________________________________________________________ 27
Excel Modular Aluminum Stair System____________________________________________________________ 28
Excel Modular Ladder Cage______________________________________________________________________ 29
Excel Rapid Access System______________________________________________________________________ 30
Excel Modular Shoring Post______________________________________________________________________ 33
Excel Modular Shoring Jacks_____________________________________________________________________ 35
Design of Seismic Scaffolding_____________________________________________________________________ 37
Vertical Leg Hanging Device for Use With Truss Strap_________________________________________________ 42
Vertical Leg Hanging Device for Use With Lifting Lug__________________________________________________ 43

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 INTRODUCTION
This manual does not replace OSHA 1926/1910 or CAL/OSHA documents.

Compatibility of Excel Modular Scaffold Excel expects all users to follow common safety
guidelines, including: pre-job briefings, procedure
Excel Modular Scaffold is designed and engineered compliance, tagging, flagging, wearing of proper PPE,
to be compatible with standard tube and clamp weight-loading restrictions, vertical leg placement,
components (i.e., clamps, poles, ladders and use of diagonal bracing, horizontal wraps, proper
ladder brackets) that are currently available use of handrails, mid-rails, toe boards, safety netting,
within the scaffold industry. These tube and screw jacks, ladders, metal or wood decking, etc.
clamp components are generally used:
• As tie-offs when needed for seismic considerations. Excel expects all users to utilize a registered
• When needed to transition horizontally professional engineer (licensed PE) to design and
to get around obstacles. approve drawings, as required by OSHA, CAL-OSHA or
• When needed to any other regulatory agency.
transition vertically
to get around an Special Considerations
interference. Ensure all items containing
• As ladders and ladder Use caution when working
brackets for access
locks or pins are with components that
to work platforms. secured before handling, telescope. Telescoping
• As needed for components can move/
structural bracing and transporting or passing slide while being
reinforcement. transported, handled and
these items to passed to other workers.
General Erection Criteria
another worker. Many Excel scaffold
Excel Modular Scaffold components swivel,
was designed and slide or hinge.
engineered to be constructed using the same Use caution when passing to other workers,
requirements specified by OSHA and CAL/OSHA, transporting, and installing these items.
that have been historically used with tube and
clamp and other types of system scaffold. Ensure all items containing locks or pins are
secured before handling, transporting, or
Excel expects all users to be familiar passing these items to another worker.
with Federal, State and local regulations
governing scaffold construction and use.
Shipping and Receiving:
Excel expects all users to erect, modify or (225) 777-4157 | [email protected]
dismantle scaffolding using only qualified and
Engineering:
competent personnel with adequate supervision.
(443) 293-6352 | [email protected]

Excel expects all users to provide competent

Website: www.excelscaffold.com
and qualified supervision who can inspect
and sign off on each scaffold before
authorization is given for general use. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 INTENDED USE OF
EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD
1. Unless otherwise stated, all load data presented in • Excessive force is applied to the scaffold
this manual includes the OSHA (4:1) safety factor. from abuse or accidental contact.

2. Unless otherwise stated, all load data • The material is modified in any way with
presented in this manual is for downward a torch, saw or other equipment.
or compressive loading only.
• The material is affected from corrosive
3. Excel’s scaffold material, when constructed chemicals that remove the coating
for normal use, is not designed to be up- or and/or damage the base metal.
side-loaded in excess of OSHA and ANSI
requirements. When conditions require • The material is bent or otherwise damaged.
special loading, extra design features must 6. The end-user should ensure their competent
be added to ensure proper stability. and qualified individuals and scaffold
4. Once installed and completed, scaffolding erection personnel are trained and fully
should be considered part of the customer’s understand the above requirements.

This tech manual is provided as a reference for training.

New users should examine the Excel Building Tips
section at the end of this manual.

plant equipment. Abuse or mistreatment of the 7. Field testing of scaffold components

scaffold material should not be tolerated. shall not be conducted. Testing will be
5. The scaffold material should be inspected for performed only by the manufacturer.
damage and repaired after any incident which could 8. All end-users must be trained in the proper
affect the integrity of the scaffold material, such as: use of Excel Modular Scaffold. This tech
• The scaffold comes into contact with any manual is provided as a reference for training.
moving equipment, forklifts, trucks or trailers, New users should examine the Excel Building
and other types of mobile equipment. Tips section at the end of this manual.

• The scaffold is affected by an unintended 9. OSHA requires that inspections must be

load, flanges or piping attached to a crane made by the scaffold builder and end-user.
or come-along, objects dropped from
above or swung in from the side, etc.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ALLOWABLE LOAD: The maximum load a DISTRIBUTED LOAD: A load distributed
component can carry without exceeding evenly over the entire length of a structural
the safety factor required by OSHA. member or the surface of a platform.

ANCHORAGE POINT: A secure point of attachment PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE): An individual,

for lifelines, lanyards or deceleration devices. who has fulfilled education and experience
requirements and passed rigorous exams that,
BEARER (PUTLOG): A horizontal transverse scaffold under State licensure laws, permits them to offer
member (which can be supported by ledgers or engineering services directly to the public.
runners) upon which the scaffold platform rests; joins a
scaffold’s uprights, posts, poles, and similar members. QUALIFIED PERSON: Defined by OSHA as one who,
by possession of recognized degree, certificate,
BRACE: A rigid connection that holds one scaffold or professional standing, or who by extensive
member in a fixed position with respect to knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully
another member or to a building or structure. demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems
related to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

CAL/OSHA: The Callifornia Occupational Safety

and Health Administration protects and improves OSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health
the health and safety of working men and women Administration was created to assure safe and healthful
in California through the following activities: Setting working conditions for working men and women by
and enforcing standards; providing outreach, setting and enforcing standards and by providing
education, and assistance; issuing permits, licenses, training, outreach, education and assistance.
certifications, registrations, and approvals.
RUNNER (LEDGER): The lengthwise horizontal
CENTER LOAD (CONCENTRATED LOAD): A load spacing or bracing member that can support
that extends over such a small part of the scaffold the bearers; also called a ledger or ribbon.
that it may be considered to act on a single point.

COMPETENT PERSON: Defined by OSHA as one

who is capable of identifying existing and predictable
hazards in the surrounding or working conditions
that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to
employees, and who has authorization to take Sources:
prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. 1. Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
CONTINUOUS RUN SCAFFOLD: A scaffold 2. Safety and Health Regulations for
constructed using a series of interconnected Construction
braced scaffold members or supporting structures 3. National Center for Construction
erected to form a continuous scaffold. Education and Research

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 EXCEL MODULAR SCREW JACK
Maximum Allowable
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
Load (lbs.)
FBJ Fixed Base Screw Jack 11.6 7,500
FBJ2 Fixed Base Caster Screw Jack 12.2 7,500
Third-party manufactured component. Data may vary.

6" 6"
1/2" Dia. Holes 3/8" Dia. Holes

4"
6"

Fixed Base Screw Jack Base Plate

Fixed Base Caster Screw

Jack Base Plate

The fixed base caster screw jack has a larger

base plate that is designed to allow the jack
20"
to be bolted to a standard flat top caster.

The fixed base caster screw jack also has added

12" bracing to make it stronger while attached to a caster.
Max. Distance
from Base BUILD NOTES:
1. 7/16 x 1 1/2 inch, grade 5 or stronger bolts
with flat washers must be used to bolt the
caster to the fixed base caster screw jack.
2. Wood sills are to be used under leveling
jacks in accordance with OSHA guidelines or
plant safety regulations, whichever is stricter.
3. Wood sills should be properly sized
to prevent overloading the substrate
on which the scaffold is resting.

WARNING: Jack cannot be extended

All material must be inspected prior to use! more than 12 inches above the base.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 4 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR SWIVEL JACK
Maximum Allowable Load (lbs.)
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
Load (P) When Angle of Slope 0°

SBJ Swivel Base Screw Jack 7.5 5,000

Third-party manufactured component. Data may vary.

Sloped
Surfac
e
Shear F
orce

Angle of Slope

6"
3/8" Dia. Holes

6"

Swivel Base Screw Jack Base Plate

WARNING: Jack cannot be extended All material must be inspected prior to use!
more than 12 inches above the base. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 5 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR CASTER
Weight Allowable Rolling Load
Part Number Description Wheel Type
(lbs.) (lbs.)
CR8 8" Caster with Pin Plastic/Rubber 17 900
CRF8 8" Caster Flat Base Plastic/Rubber 17.5 900
CR12 12" Caster Plastic/Rubber 23 1,300
Third-party manufactured component. Data may vary.

BUILD NOTES:
1. Casters must be locked while
working on the scaffold.
2. Check the weight of the scaffold and
intended load when using casters. To
maintain a 4:1 safety factor, a scaffold 15
feet high with two (2) board decks is the
largest scaffold that should be built with
8-inch casters. A scaffold 21 feet high with
three (3) board decks is the largest scaffold
that should be built with 12-inch casters.

MAINTENANCE:
1. Casters should be periodically maintained.
If they have grease fittings, they should be
filled with a white lithium grease (ST-80
High-Performance Grease or its equivalent).
2. WD-40 can be used before application
of grease or oil to loosen old grease
and remove any rust buildup.
3. The caster bearings must be inspected for
All material must be inspected prior to use! any wear or damage. Replace any casters
See inspection guidelines on page 112. that show signs of wear or damage.

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 EXCEL MODULAR WALK-THRU
BASE PLATES
Part Number Description Size (inches) Weight (lbs.)

WTFP32 Walk-Thru Base Plate 32" 32 9.5

WTFP36 Walk-Thru Base Plate 36" 36 10.3
WTFP42 Walk-Thru Base Plate 42" 42 11.5
WTFP48 Walk-Thru Base Plate 48" 48 12.7
WTFP60 Walk-Thru Base Plate 60" 60 15.1
WTFP72 Walk-Thru Base Plate 72" 72 17.5
WTFP84 Walk-Thru Base Plate 84" 84 20
WTFP96 Walk-Thru Base Plate 96" 96 23
WTFP120 Walk-Thru Base Plate 120" 120 26

Walk-thru base plates are designed to provide

a walkway underneath a scaffold. It allows
the bottom horizontals to be removed while
still providing support for the scaffold base.

The flat plate is used to prevent the vertical

posts from moving outward, and the side brace
prevents the scaffold from moving inward.

BUILD NOTES:
1. Walk-thru base plates should not be used
with scaffolds that will have excessive
loading (greater than 25 lbs./sq. ft.)
or any scaffold over 50-feet high.
2. Short diagonal pin braces or tube and
clamp can be used for the side braces.
3. In areas where it is not possible to attach
bracing to both verticals, it is acceptable to
attach side bracing to only one (1) vertical.
When only one (1) side brace is used, the
scaffold height should not exceed 30-feet high.
4. Tying the vertical post to a plant approved
structure with tube and clamp may also
be used in place of side bracing.
5. Netting or other safety material may be
required at all scaffold decks when personnel
are allowed to pass under a scaffold. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 EXCEL MODULAR SAFETY OUTRIGGER
Maximum Allowable Load
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
(lbs.)

OR1 Safety Outrigger 14 1,600

Safety outriggers are designed to be used

with scaffolds on casters or jacks that require
a larger base dimension to height ratio.

BUILD NOTES:
1. While working on the scaffold, the jack in
the safety outrigger should be fully down.
2. When moving a rolling tower, the
jack on the safety outrigger should
be raised until it is 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
from the floor or ground surface.
3. Safety outriggers can never be used as
the supporting member of a scaffold.

CAUTION: There is a pinch point

when closing the trigger.

Not intended for use with

All material must be inspected prior to use! swivel base screw jacks.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 8 Revised: 07/19/13

 EXCEL MODULAR VERTICAL POST
Weight
Effective Length Overall Length Tube Length
Part Number Description Galvanized
(inches) (inches) (inches)
(lbs.)
LP1 Vertical Pin 11.5 ­— — 1
VP2 2-Cup Vertical 11.5 16.75 11.5 3.3
VP4 4-Cup Vertical 23 26.25 23 8.6
VP6 6-Cup Vertical 34.5 37.5 34.5 11.9
VP8 8-Cup Vertical 46 49.25 46 15.3
VP10 10-Cup Vertical 57.5 60.75 57.5 18.6
VP12 12-Cup Vertical 69 72.25 69 21.8
VP14 14-Cup Vertical 80.5 83.75 80.5 25.3
VP16 16-Cup Vertical 92 95.25 92 28.4
VP20 20-Cup Vertical 115 118.25 115 35.3
Cup spacing is 5.75 inches.

MATERIAL SPECS:
1. Verticals are designed to be compatible
with standard 1.90 OD tube and clamp
material. When connecting verticals,
a vertical pin with snap buttons must
be used to align the verticals.
2. All tubing is 1.90 diameter, 11-gauge
(0.120 wall), high-strength, minimum
65,000 yield, and 75,000 tensile. A
3. Tube length is the length of tubing
required to manufacture each vertical.
B

CAUTION: There is a pinch point located

where two verticals are pinned together.

Use caution when passing

verticals. Ensure the vertical
pin is correctly fastened.

WARNING: Two-cup verticals should

only be used as the top member of VP12 VP10 VP8 VP6 VP4 VP2
a vertical column. Two-cup verticals A = Overall Length B = Effective Length
cannot have a vertical pin inserted
in the top and bottom. The snap
buttons will not lock on both pins
and may create a drop hazard. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 9 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR VERTICAL POST
Maximum Allowable Compressive Load
Unbraced Post Length (inches)
When Rated for Scaffold Use (lbs.)
80.5 (6.70 ft.) 4,500
69 (5.57 ft.) 6,986
57.5 (4.79 ft.) 7,670
46 (3.83 ft.) 8,230
33.75 (2.81 ft.) 8,690

Compressive Load

Unbraced
Post
Length

Allowable loads include

OSHA (4:1) safety factor.

When designing scaffolds with

unique configurations or special
loading conditions, consult with
All material must be inspected prior to use! a qualified person or engineer
See inspection guidelines on page 112. (may require a PE stamp).

EMSLC-TSM-1001 10 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL BAR
Part Vertical Post Overall Width Tube Length Weight Galvanized
Description
Number Spacing (inches) (inches) (inches) (lbs.)
PB24 24" Bearer, 2-Plank Bearer 24 22 17.38 10
PB32 32" Bearer, 3-Plank Bearer 32 30 25.38 10.5
PB36 36" Bearer 36 34 29.38 11
PB42 42" Bearer, 4-Plank Bearer 42 40 35.38 12
PB48 48" Bearer, 5-Plank Bearer 48 46 41.38 12.5
PB60 60" Bearer, 6-Plank Bearer 60 58 53.38 15
PB72 6' Bearer 72 70 65.38 17.5
PB84 7' Bearer 84 82 77.38 19.5

Horizontal Ledger
HL96 8' Ledger 96 94 89.38 20.5
HL108 9' Ledger 108 106 101.38 21.5
HL120 10' Ledger 120 118 113.38 25

Excel’s newest horizontal end connectors feature Vertical

Post Spacing
a safety latch which prevents the horizontal from
being accidently disconnected.
Post Spacing
Overall Width
The new horizontals are capped on the top to
prevent debris from entering into the trigger locking
mechanism and allows metal scaffold
boards to be placed the full length of the
horizontal.

MATERIAL SPECS:
1. Tubing for the 7-foot bearer through the
10-foot ledger is 1.90 diameter, 11-gauge
(0.120 wall), high-strength, minimum
65,000 yield, and 75,000 tensile.
2. All other tubing is 13-gauge (0.083
wall), high-strength, minimum
65,000 yield, and 75,000 tensile.
3. Tube length is the length of tubing The horizontal is unlatched by raising the
required to manufacture each horizontal. bottom trigger to free the latch and pressing
down on both triggers to unhook from the cup.
CAUTION: There is a pinch point
when closing the trigger. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 11 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL BAR
Vertical
Allowable Center Allowable Uniform
Part Number Description Post Spacing
Load (lbs.) Load (lbs./ft.)
(inches)
PB24 24" Bearer, 2-Plank Bearer 24 2,250 2,250
PB32 32" Bearer, 3-Plank Bearer 32 1,400 1,050
PB36 36" Bearer 36 1,100 733
PB42 42" Bearer, 4-Plank Bearer 42 1,000 571
PB48 48" Bearer, 5-Plank Bearer 48 900 450
PB60 60" Bearer, 6-Plank Bearer 60 625 250
PB72 6' Bearer 72 530 177
PB84 7' Bearer 84 410 117

Horizontal Ledger
HL96 8' Ledger 96 320 80
HL108 9' Ledger 108 275 61
HL120 10' Ledger 120 250 50

Post Spacing
Uniform Load

Center Load
4"

BUILD NOTES:
1. Vertical leg may be the limiting
load carrying member.
All material must be inspected prior to use! 2. Center load is applied to the center
See inspection guidelines on page 112. four (4) inches of the bearer or ledger.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 12 Revised: 12/31/05

EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL BAR (CONT’D)
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
PB24 24 1125 844 750 643 563 450 375 321 281 250 225

PB32 32 574 431 383 328 287 230 191 164 144 128 115

PB36 36 340 255 227 194 170 136 113 97 85 76 68

PB42 42 286 214 190 163 143 114 95 82 71 63 57

PB48 48 225 169 150 129 113 90 75 64 56 50 45

PB60 60 125 94 83 71 63 50 42 36 31 28 25

PB72 72 88 66 59 50 44 35 29 25 22 20 18

PB84 84 59 44 39 33 29 23 20 17 15 13 12

HL96 96 40 30 27 23 20 16 13 11 10 9 8

HL108 108 31 23 20 17 15 12 10 9 8 7 6

HL120 120 25 19 17 14 13 10 8 7 6 6 5

Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Bearer
Contributing
Length (X) ft.
All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft.
(in yellow) do not meet OSHA
requirements for a light-duty scaffold.
OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in
conjunction with non-mandatory
Bearer
(X) ft.

Appendix A, define uniform

loads for scaffold types.

BUILD NOTE: Deck planking or

vertical members may be the
limiting load carrying member.

WARNING: Additional Continuous-Run Scaffold

bracing is required for
areas in yellow. Please
consult with your qualified
person and/or engineer. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 13 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL BAR (CONT’D)
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
PB24 24 2250 1688 1500 1286 1125 900 750 643 563 500 450

PB32 32 1148 861 766 656 574 459 383 328 287 255 230

PB36 36 680 510 453 388 340 272 227 194 170 151 136

PB42 42 571 429 381 327 286 229 190 163 143 127 114

PB48 48 450 338 300 257 225 180 150 129 113 100 90

PB60 60 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

PB72 72 177 133 118 101 88 71 59 50 44 39 35

PB84 84 117 88 78 67 59 47 39 33 29 26 23

HL96 96 80 60 53 46 40 32 27 23 20 18 16

HL108 108 61 46 41 35 31 24 20 17 15 14 12

HL120 120 50 38 33 29 25 20 17 14 13 11 10

Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft.

Runner (Ledger) Runner (Ledger)
(X) ft. Bearer (X) ft.
(in yellow) do not meet OSHA
(X) ft.
requirements for a light-duty
scaffold. OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in
Runner (Ledger)
Bearer (X) ft.

conjunction with non-mandatory

Bearer (X) ft.
(X) ft.

Appendix A, define uniform

loads for scaffold types.

BUILD NOTES:
Runner (Ledger)

1. Bearer supports the boards.

Bearer (X) ft.

Single Bay
2. Deck planking or vertical
(X) ft.

members may be the limiting

load carrying member.

Bearer (X) ft. Runner (Ledger) WARNING: Additional

(X) ft. bracing is required
Alternating Bays for areas in yellow.
Please consult with
All material must be inspected prior to use! your qualified person
See inspection guidelines on page 112. and/or engineer.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 14 Revised: 12/31/05

 BRACING EXCEL HORIZONTAL BARS
Vertical Allowable
Post Allowable Uniform Load
Part Number Description Center Load
Spacing
(inches) lbs. lbs. lbs./ft.
PB60 60" Bearer, 6-Plank Bearer 60 1,200 2,400 480
PB72 6' Bearer 72 975 1,950 325
PB84 7' Bearer 84 875 1,750 250

Horizontal Ledger
HL96 8' Ledger 96 750 1,500 188
HL108 9' Ledger 108 675 1,350 150
HL120 10' Ledger 120 625 1,250 125

Tube or
Diagonal bracing can be added to Excel
Diagonal Brace
horizontal bars when greater strength is required.
Diagonal swivel braces, diagonal pin Center Line
braces, short diagonal braces, or tube and 6" 6"
clamp may be used to provide additional
strength to the Excel horizontal bar.

Horizontal bracing adds additional torque

to the verticals, which must be considered
when building heavy-duty or tall scaffolds. 8'
Max
45°
BUILD NOTES: or less
1. The angle of the bottom connection
of the brace to the vertical post
must be 45 degrees or less. 1'
2. Vertical leg may be the limiting Max
load carrying member.
3. Center load is applied to the center four
(4) inches of the bearer or ledger.
4. Clamp is located +/- six (6)
inches from center of bearer. (Stabilizing diagonal braces not
5. Maximum tube/brace length is eight (8) shown in image for clarity.)
feet between leg clamp and bearer clamp.
6. Tube/brace is attached to leg within All material must be inspected prior to use!
one (1) foot of horizontal on same plane. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 15 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL
WITH ONE (1) BRACE
BAR
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
PB60 60 240 180 160 137 120 96 80 69 60 53 48

PB72 72 163 122 108 93 81 65 54 46 41 36 33

PB84 84 125 94 83 71 63 50 42 36 31 28 25

HL96 96 94 70 63 54 47 38 31 27 23 21 19

HL108 108 75 56 50 43 38 30 25 21 19 17 15

HL120 120 63 47 42 36 31 25 21 18 16 14 13

Chart shows the allowable load per square foot when horizontal is braced as defined on page 11—
Bracing Excel Horizontal Bars. Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Standard board layout.

Bearer
Contributing
Length (X) ft.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft.

(in yellow) do not meet OSHA
requirements for a light-duty scaffold.
OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in conjunction
Bearer
(X) ft.

with non-mandatory Appendix A, define

uniform loads for scaffold types.

BUILD NOTES:
1. Bearer supports the boards and
has one (1) diagonal brace.
2. Deck planking or vertical
Continuous-Run Scaffold members may be the limiting
load carrying member.

WARNING: Additional
bracing is required for
areas in yellow. Please
All material must be inspected prior to use! consult with your qualified
See inspection guidelines on page 112. person and/or engineer.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 16 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL
WITH ONE (1) BRACE (CONT’D)
BAR
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
PB60 60 480 360 320 274 240 192 160 137 120 107 96

PB72 72 325 244 217 186 163 130 108 93 81 72 65

PB84 84 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

HL96 96 188 141 125 107 94 75 63 54 47 42 38

HL108 108 150 113 100 86 75 60 50 43 38 33 30

HL120 120 125 94 83 71 63 50 42 36 31 28 25

Chart shows the allowable load per square foot when horizontal is braced as defined on page 15—
Bracing Excel Horizontal Bars. Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Single-bay scaffold or staggered board deck layout.

Runner (Ledger)
(X) ft. Bearer (X) ft.
Runner (Ledger)

Runner (Ledger)
Bearer (X) ft.

(X) ft.
(X) ft.

Bearer (X) ft.

Runner (Ledger)

Bearer (X) ft.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft. do

(X) ft.

not meet OSHA requirements

for a light-duty scaffold. OSHA Single Bay
1926.451 (a) 6 in conjunction with
non-mandatory Appendix A, define Runner (Ledger)
Bearer (X) ft.
uniform loads for scaffold types. (X) ft.
Alternating Bays
BUILD NOTES:
1. Bearer supports the boards and
has one (1) diagonal brace.
2. Deck planking or vertical
members may be the limiting All material must be inspected prior to use!
load carrying member. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 17 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR
ADJUSTABLE BEARER
Minimum
Maximum Post Weight
Post
Part Number Description Spacing Galvanized
Spacing
(inches) (lbs.)
(inches)
TPB36 36" to 48" Adjustable Bearer 36 47 12
TPB48 48" to 60" Adjustable Bearer 48 59 17
TPB60 60" to 72" Adjustable Bearer 60 71 20
TPB72 72" to 84" Adjustable Bearer 72 83 23
TPB84 84" to 96" Adjustable Bearer 84 95 26
THL96 96" to 108" Adjustable Ledger 96 107 32

Adjustable bearers are designed to

provide deck support between two (2)
self-supporting scaffold structures
where traditionally only tube and
clamp could be used. They may
also be used to create odd-sized
scaffolds (ex: 5 feet x 6 1/2 feet).

MATERIAL SPECS:
Adjustable Ledger 1. Outer tubing is 1.90 diameter,
11-gauge (0.120 wall), high-
strength, minimum 65,000
yield, and 75,000 tensile.
2. Inner tubing is 1.625 diameter,
11-gauge (0.120 wall), high-
strength, minimum 65,000
yield, and 75,000 tensile.

CAUTION: There is a pinch

point when closing the trigger
and where the parts telescope.

Fixed Ledgers WARNING: Adjustable

bearers provide limited
longitudinal support.

Intermediate horizontal
adapters may only be placed
All material must be inspected prior to use! on adjustable bearers if
See inspection guidelines on page 112. designed by an engineer.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 18 Revised: 03/03/13

 EXCEL MODULAR
ADJUSTABLE BEARER (CONT’D)
Allowable Uniform Load
Allowable Center Load
Part Number Description When Fully Extended
(lbs.)
(lbs./ft.)
TPB36 36" to 48" Adjustable Bearer 812 406
TPB48 48" to 60" Adjustable Bearer 625 250
TPB60 60" to 72" Adjustable Bearer 750 250
TPB72 72" to 84" Adjustable Bearer 687 196
TPB84 84" to 96" Adjustable Bearer 618 155
THL96 96" to 108" Adjustable Ledger 562 125

Uniform Load

Center Load 4"

BUILD NOTES:
1. Vertical leg may be
the limiting load
carrying member.
2. Center load is applied to
the center four (4) inches All material must be inspected prior to use!
of the bearer or ledger. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 19 Revised: 3/27/13

 EXCEL MODULAR
ADJUSTABLE BEARER (CONT’D)
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
TPB36 47 203 152 135 116 102 81 68 58 51 45 41

TPB48 59 125 94 83 71 63 50 42 36 31 28 25

TPB60 71 125 94 83 71 63 50 42 36 31 28 25

TPB72 83 98 74 65 56 49 39 33 28 25 22 20

TPB84 95 77 58 52 44 39 31 26 22 19 17 15

THL96 107 62 47 42 36 31 25 21 18 16 14 12

Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).
Chart shows worst case scenario— adjustable bearer fully extended.

Bearer
Contributing
Length (X) ft.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft.

(in yellow) do not meet OSHA
Bearer
(X) ft.

requirements for a light-duty scaffold.

OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in conjunction
with non-mandatory
Appendix A, define uniform
loads for scaffold types.

BUILD NOTES:
Continuous-Run Scaffold 1. Bearer supports the boards.
2. Deck planking or vertical
members may be the limiting
load carrying member.

WARNING: Additional
bracing is required for
areas in yellow. Please
All material must be inspected prior to use! consult with your qualified
See inspection guidelines on page 112. person and/or engineer.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 20 Revised: 03/27/13

 EXCEL MODULAR
ADJUSTABLE BEARER (CONT’D)
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
TPB36 47 406 305 271 232 203 162 135 116 102 90 81

TPB48 59 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

TPB60 71 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

TPB72 83 196 147 131 112 98 79 65 56 49 44 39

TPB84 95 155 116 103 88 77 62 52 44 39 34 31

THL96 107 125 94 83 71 62 50 42 36 31 28 25

Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).
Chart shows worst case scenario—adjustable bearer fully extended.

Runner (Ledger)
(X) ft. Bearer (X) ft.
Runner (Ledger)

Runner (Ledger)
Bearer (X) ft.

(X) ft.
(X) ft.

Bearer (X) ft.

Runner (Ledger)

Bearer (X) ft.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft. do

(X) ft.

not meet OSHA requirements

for a light-duty scaffold. Single Bay

OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in conjunction

with non-mandatory Bearer (X) ft. Runner (Ledger)
Appendix A, define uniform (X) ft.
loads for scaffold types. Alternating Bays

BUILD NOTES:
1. Bearer supports the boards.
2. Deck planking or vertical
members may be the limiting All material must be inspected prior to use!
load carrying member. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 21 Revised: 03/27/13

 EXCEL MODULAR TRUSS
Distance Weight
Length Depth A/B (ft.) Number of
Part Number Description Galvanized
(inches) (inches) Stabilizers
A (ft.) B (ft.) (lbs.)
TR4 4' Truss 46 9.5 — — — 27
TR5 5' Truss 58 9.5 — — — 29
TR6 6' Truss 70 9.5 3 — 1 31
TR7 7' Truss 82 10.75 3.5 — 1 33
TR8 8' Truss 96 13.375 4 — 1 45.5
TR9 9' Truss 106 13.375 4.5 — 1 53
TR10 10' Truss 118 13.375 5 — 1 54.5
TR12 12' Truss 142 15 3 6 2 63.5
TR14 14' Truss 166 15 3.5 7 2 82
TR16 16' Truss 190 15 4 8 2 92
TR18 18' Truss 214 15 5 8 2 110

Center Load MATERIAL SPECS: All Excel

4" Min. load-bearing tubes are 1.90
diameter, 11-gauge (0.120
wall), high-strength min.
65,000 yield, 75,000 tensile.

6' – 10' Truss BUILD NOTES:

1. Trusses should be
A A installed in pairs and
have side stabilizers
installed. When the
stabilizers cannot be
Center Load installed tube and clamp
Side Stabilizer 4" Min.
should be placed as
Connector
close to the stabilizer
location as possible.
2. Single trusses can be
installed if properly
12' – 18' Truss braced, tied back to
an adjacent leg or
A B A structure, and approved
by an engineer.

CAUTION: There is
a pinch point when
All material must be inspected prior to use!
operating the trigger.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 22 Revised: 04/25/14

 EXCEL MODULAR TRUSS (CONT’D)
Allowable Center Load Allowable Uniform Load
Part Number Description
(lbs.) (lbs./ft.)

TR4 4' Truss 3,000 1,500

TR5 5' Truss 3,000 1,200
TR6 6' Truss 2,750 910
Allowable Uniform Load
with Side Stabilizers (lbs./ft.)
TR7 7' Truss 3,000 857
TR8 8' Truss 3,500 875
TR9 9' Truss 3,500 775
TR10 10' Truss 3,500 700
TR12 12' Truss 3,500 575
TR14 14' Truss 3,000 428
TR16 16' Truss 2,000 250
TR18 18' Truss 2,000 220

Center Load
4" Min.

5' – 7' Truss

Center Load
Side Stabilizer 4" Min.
Connector

8' – 10' Truss

Center Load
Side Stabilizer 4" Min.
Connector
BUILD NOTES:
1. Vertical leg may be
the limiting load
carrying member.
12' – 18' Truss
2. Center load is applied
to the center four (4) All material must be inspected prior to use!
inches of the truss. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 23 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR TRUSS (CONT’D)
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
TR4 48 600 450 400 343 300 240 200 171 150 133 120

TR5 60 600 450 400 343 300 240 200 171 150 133 120

TR6 72 455 341 303 260 228 182 152 130 114 101 91

TR7 84 429 321 286 245 214 171 143 122 107 95 86

TR8 96 438 328 292 250 219 175 146 125 109 97 88

TR9 108 388 291 258 221 194 155 129 111 97 86 78

TR10 120 350 263 233 200 175 140 117 100 88 78 70

TR12 144 288 216 192 164 144 115 96 82 72 64 58

TR14 168 214 161 143 122 107 86 71 61 54 48 43

TR16 192 125 94 83 71 63 50 42 36 31 28 25

TR18 216 110 83 73 63 55 44 37 31 28 24 22

Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Bearer
Contributing
Length (X) ft.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft.

(in yellow) do not meet OSHA
requirements for a light-duty scaffold.
OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in conjunction
Bearer
(X) ft.

with non-mandatory Appendix A,

define uniform loads for scaffold types.

BUILD NOTE: Deck planking or

vertical members may be the
limiting load carrying member.

Continuous-Run Scaffold WARNING: Additional

bracing is required for
areas in yellow. Please
consult with your qualified
All material must be inspected prior to use! person and/or engineer.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 24 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR TRUSS
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
TR4 48 1200 900 800 686 600 480 400 343 300 267 240

TR5 60 1200 900 800 686 600 480 400 343 300 267 240

TR6 72 910 683 607 520 455 364 303 260 228 202 182

TR7 84 857 643 571 490 429 343 286 245 214 190 171

TR8 96 875 656 583 500 438 350 292 250 219 194 175

TR9 108 775 581 517 443 388 310 258 221 194 172 155

TR10 120 700 525 467 400 350 280 233 200 175 156 140

TR12 144 575 431 383 329 288 230 192 164 144 128 115

TR14 168 428 321 285 245 214 171 143 122 107 95 86

TR16 192 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

TR18 216 220 165 147 126 110 88 73 63 55 49 44

Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Runner (Ledger)
(X) ft. Bearer (X) ft.
Runner (Ledger)

Runner (Ledger)
Bearer (X) ft.

(X) ft.
(X) ft.

Bearer (X) ft.

Runner (Ledger)

Bearer (X) ft.

(X) ft.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft. do not

meet OSHA requirements for a Single Bay
light-duty scaffold. OSHA 1926.451
(a) 6 in conjunction with non- Bearer (X) ft. Runner (Ledger)
mandatory Appendix A, define (X) ft.
uniform loads for scaffold types. Alternating Bays

BUILD NOTE: Deck planking or

vertical members may be the All material must be inspected prior to use!
limiting load carrying member. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 25 Revised: 12/31/05

 18' TRUSS (1996–2010, RUN 1–RUN 45)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

D D

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

D D

C C
6'-0" 6'-0" 6'-0"
18'-0"

18'-0"18'-0"
TrussTruss
Combination
Combinations

C C
6'-0" 6'-0" 6'-0"
18'-0"

18'-0" Truss Combination

B B

6'-0" 6'-0" 6'-0"

B 18'-0" B

18'-0" Truss Center Spacing REV Date Desc

Old Truss & IHA-L Saddle
Working Combinations &
Notes: Mid-Point Truss Saddle Design
6'-0" 1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs. 6'-0" 6'-0"
A 2. Ledgers to be placed at appropriate locations on the truss, as well as A
18'-0" Excel Modular Scaffolding & Leasing
at all IHA-L's. Company
3. Check with Excel
18'-0" Truss Center Spacing
Tech Manual
18'-0" TrussforCenterload capacities of each truss, and
Spacing
consult with an engineer if it varies from the manual. Date:
REV Date
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO.

DescOT-IHA-L
REV

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Old Truss & IHA-L Saddle
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Combinations &
Working 1
Notes: Mid-Point Truss Saddle Design
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs.
A 2. Ledgers to be placed at appropriate locations on the truss, as well as A
Excel Modular Scaffolding & Leasing
at all IHA-L's. Company
3. Check with Excel Tech Manual for load capacities of each truss, and
consult with an engineer if it varies from the manual.
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO. REV
Date: OT-IHA-L
Drawn: SCALE SHEET

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

BUILD NOTES:
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs.
2. Ledgers are to be placed at appropriate
locations on the truss, as well as at all
locking intermediate horizontal adapters.
3. Check the Excel Modular Scaffold Standard
Component Technical Manual for load
All material must be inspected prior to use! capacities of each truss, and consult with
See inspection guidelines on page 112. an engineer if it varies from the manual.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 26
 16' TRUSS (1996–2010, RUN 1–RUN 45)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

D D

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

D D

C 6'-0" 10'-0" C
16'-0"

16'-0"
16'-0"Truss Combination
Truss Combinations

C 6'-0" 10'-0" C
16'-0"

16'-0" Truss Combination

B B

6'-0" 10'-0"
16'-0"
B B

16'-0" Truss Center Spacing

REV Date Desc
Old Truss & IHA-L Saddle
Working Combinations &
Notes:
6'-0" 10'-0" Mid-Point Truss Saddle Design
A 1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs. 16'-0" A
2. Ledgers to be placed at appropriate locations on the truss, as well as Excel Modular Scaffolding & Leasing

16'-0" Truss Center Spacing

at all IHA-L's. Company
16'-0" Truss Center Spacing
3. Check with Excel Tech Manual for load capacities of each truss, and
REV Date DescOT-IHA-L
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO. REV
Date:
consult with an engineer if it varies from the manual.
Drawn:
Old Truss & IHA-L Saddle
SCALE SHEET

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Combinations &
Working 1
Notes: Mid-Point Truss Saddle Design
A 1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs. A
2. Ledgers to be placed at appropriate locations on the truss, as well as Excel Modular Scaffolding & Leasing
at all IHA-L's. Company
3. Check with Excel Tech Manual for load capacities of each truss, and SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO. REV
Date: OT-IHA-L
consult with an engineer if it varies from the manual.
Drawn: SCALE SHEET

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

BUILD NOTES:
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs.
2. Ledgers are to be placed at appropriate
locations on the truss, as well as at all
locking intermediate horizontal adapters.
3. Check the Excel Modular Scaffold Standard
Component Technical Manual for load
capacities of each truss, and consult with All material must be inspected prior to use!
an engineer if it varies from the manual. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 27
 12' TRUSS (1996–2010, RUN 1–RUN 45)
6 5 4 3 2 1
7 6 5 4 3

2'-0"
2'-0" 8'-0" 2'-0"
12'-0"

6'-0" 6'-0"
6'-0"
0'-0" 4'-0" 4'-0"
2'-0" 10'-0" 4'-0"
12'-0"

2'-0" 8'-0" 2'-0"

12'-0" 2'-0"
4'-0"
2'-0" 6'-0" 4'-0"
12'-0" Truss Center Spacing
12'-0"

12'-0" Truss Center Spacing

12'-0" Truss

8'-0"
4'-0" 8'-0"
12'-0" BUILD NOTES:
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs.
mbinations 12'-0" Truss Combinations
12'-0" Truss Combinations 2. Ledgers are to be placed at appropriate
locationsREV Date as well as at allDesc
on the truss,
REV D
locking intermediate horizontalOld Truss & IHA-L Saddle
adapters.
Working Combinations &
Notes: 3. Check the Excel Modular Mid-Point
ScaffoldTruss
Standard
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs. Notes: Saddle Design
1. Trusses shall always be used in Component
pairs. Technical Manual for load
2. Ledgers to be placed at appropriate locations on the truss, as well as Excelconsult
at all All material must be inspected
IHA-L's. 2. prior
Ledgers capacities
to be placed at appropriate
to use! of the
locations on each truss,
truss, and
as well asModular Scaffolding
Company
with & Leasing
3. See inspection guidelines on page at all IHA-L's.
Check with Excel Tech Manual for load capacities of each truss, and
112. an engineer if it varies from the manual.
consult with an engineer if it varies from3.the manual.
Check with Excel Tech Manual for load capacities
Date: of each truss, and
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO.

OT-IHA-LDate:
consult with an engineer if it varies from the manual.
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18' TRUSS (2011–CURRENT, RUN 46–RUN 60) D

8 7 6

D
4'-0"

2'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"

18'-0"

C
2'-0" 10'-0" 6'-0" 2'-0"
18'-0"

8 C7 6 5

8 7 6 5 4 3

D 4'-0" 8'-0" 6'-0"

18'-0"
9'-0" 9'-0"
5'-0" 5'-0"
D

2'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0"

18'-0" 18'-0"
B
2'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0" 4'-0"
4'-0" 10'-0" 18'-0" 4'-0" 18'-0"
18'-0" B
4'-0" 4'-0"
18'-0" Truss Center Spacing 18'-0"
2'-0" 10'-0" 6'-0" 2'-0" 6'-0"
18'-0" Truss Center Spacing 18'-0" 18'-0"

10'-0"C
18'-0" Truss Com
2'-0" 6'-0" 2'-0" 6'-0" 10'-0"
18'-0" 18'-0"
REV Date Desc
C New Truss & IHA-L Saddle
Working Combinations &
Mid-Point Truss Saddle4'-0"
Design 8'-0" 6'-0" 4'-0" 6'-0"
A18'-0" 18'-0"
ell as Excel Modular Scaffolding & Leasing
Company Notes:
4'-0" 8'-0" 6'-0" 4'-0" 6'-0" 8'-0"
, and 18'-0"
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO. REV 18'-0" 1. Trusses shall a
Date: NT-IHA-L A 2. Ledgers to be p
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SCALE SHEET

2 1
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs. 3. Check with Exc
consult with an
2. Ledgers are to be placed at appropriate
locations on the truss, asB well as at all 8
4'-0" 4'-0"
7
10'-0"
6
locking intermediate horizontal adapters. 18'-0"
B
3. Check the Excel Modular Scaffold Standard
4'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0" 18'-0" Truss Combinations
Component Technical Manual for load
18'-0"
capacities of each truss, and consult with
18'-0" Truss Combinations
All material must be inspected prior to use! 4'-0"
an engineer if it varies from the manual. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 18'-0" Truss

29 Combinations 18'-
 D

16' TRUSS (2011–CURRENT, RUN 46–RUN 60)

3'-0" 4'-0" 9'-0" 3'-
8 7 6 5 4 16'-0" 3 2

3'-0" 6'-0" 7'-0" 3'-

16'-0"

16'-0" Truss Combinations

3'-0" 4'-0" 9'-0" 3'-0" 8'-0" 5'-0"
16'-0"
16'-0"

B
4 3 2 1

8'-0" 8'-0"
5'-0" 5'-0"
3'-0" 6'-0" 7'-0" 3'-0" 10'-0" 3'-0"
D
16'-0"
16'-0"

16'-0" Truss Combinations

3'-0" 10'-0" 3'-0"
A 16'-0"
3'-0" 8'-0" 5'-0"

16'-0" 16'-0"
16'-0" Truss Center
Truss Center
Notes:
Spacing
Spacing
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs.
8'-0" 8'-0" 2. Ledgers to be placed at appropriate locations on the truss, as wel
5'-0" 8 5'-0" 7 6 at all IHA-L's. 5 4
C
3. Check with Excel Tech Manual for load capacities of each truss, a
consult with an engineer if it varies from the manual.

3'-0" 10'-0" 3'-0"

16'-0" REV Date Desc
New Truss & IHA-L Saddle

ombinations
Working Combinations &
16'-0"3'-0"
Truss Combinations 10'-0" 3'-0" Mid-Point Truss Saddle Design
16'-0"
Excel Modular Scaffolding & Leasing
16'-0" Truss Center Spacing Company
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO.
Date: NT-IHA-L
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B
8 7 6 5 4 3 2
Notes: BUILD NOTES:
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs. 1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs.
2. Ledgers to be placed at appropriate locations on the truss, as well as
at all IHA-L's. 2. Ledgers are to be placed at appropriate
3. Check with Excel Tech Manual for load capacities of each truss, and locations on the truss, as well as at all
consult with an engineer if it varies from the manual.
locking intermediate horizontal adapters.
3. Check the Excel Modular Scaffold Standard
REV Date Desc Component Technical Manual for load
All material must be
New Truss & IHA-L Saddle
inspected prior
Working to use!
Combinations &
capacities of each truss, and consult with
'-0"
See inspection guidelines on page 112.
Mid-Point Truss Saddle Design an engineer if it varies from the manual.
A
Excel Modular Scaffolding & Leasing
Company
EMSLC-TSM-1001
Date:
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO.
30
REV

NT-IHA-L
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 12' TRUSS (2011–CURRENT, RUN 46–RUN 60)
8 7 6 5

4 3 2 1
D

D
4'-0" 8'-0"
12'-0"

6'-0" 6'-0"
C
4'-0" 4'-0"

2'-0" 8'-0" 2'-0"

12'-0"
C

2'-0" 8'-0" 2'-0"

2'-0" 10'-0"
12'-0" Truss Center Spacing B 12'-0"

12'-0" Truss Center Spacing

B
Notes:
1. Trusses shall always be used in pairs.
2. Ledgers to be placed at appropriate locations on the truss, as well as
at all IHA-L's.
3. Check with Excel Tech Manual for load capacities of each truss, and
consult with an engineer if it varies from the manual. 2'-0" 6'-0" 4'-0"
12'-0"

12'-0" Truss Combinations

BUILD NOTES:
REV Date
New Truss & IHA-L Saddle
Desc A
12'-0" Truss Combinations
Working Combinations &
1. Trusses shall always be used Mid-Point
in pairs.Truss Saddle Design

2. Ledgers are to be placed at appropriate A

Excel Modular Scaffolding & Leasing
Company 8 7 6 5
locations on the truss, as well as at all
locking intermediate
Date: horizontal adapters. NT-IHA-L
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO. REV

Drawn:
3. Check the Excel Modular Scaffold Standard SCALE SHEET

4 3 2 1
Component Technical Manual for load
capacities of each truss, and consult with All material must be inspected prior to use!
an engineer if it varies from the manual. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 31
 EXCEL MODULAR
DIAGONAL SWIVEL BRACE
Fits Post Tube Length Weight Galvanized
Part Number Description
Spacing (inches) (inches) (lbs.)
DSB Diagonal Swivel Brace 36 - 108 65 24.8
Bearer Description X Coordinate Y Coordinate Hole Location
3' Bearer 36 57 Hole #1
42" Bearer 42 54 Hole #1
4' Bearer, 5 Plank Bearer 48 57 Hole #2
5' Bearer, 6 Plank Bearer 60 59 Hole #3
6' Bearer 72 61 Hole #4
7' Bearer 84 61 Hole #5
8' Ledger 96 61 Hole #6
9' Ledger 108 36 Hole #6

Hole
#6
Hole
#5
Hole
#4
Hole
#3
Hole
#2
Hole
#1
The swivel brace has a half clamp on
each end and adjusts to fit scaffolds
from three (3) feet to nine (9) feet.

BUILD NOTES:
1. A bottom wrap is required within one (1) foot
of the bottom connection of the diagonal.
2. For 10-foot bays, use pin bracing (pg. 33) or
13-foot tube and four (4) swivel clamps.

MATERIAL SPECS:
1. Inner length is the length of tubing
required to manufacture the inner tube.
2. Outer length is the length of tubing
Y
required to manufacture the outer tube.
3. Hole location is the location of the spacing
holes, measured from the swivel connector pin.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
X item the clamp is attached to.

CAUTION: There is a pinch point at the

All material must be inspected prior to use! clamps and where both parts telescope.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 32 Revised: 08/01/06

 EXCEL MODULAR
DIAGONAL PIN BRACE (CONT’D)
Double Fits Weight
Single Fits Post Length
Part Number Description Post Spacing Galvanized
Spacing (inches) (inches)
(inches) (lbs.)
DPB Diagonal Pin Brace 24 - 84 96 - 168 108 24
SDPB Short Diagonal Pin Brace Horizontal Bracing 36 8
Bearer Description X Coordinate Y Coordinate
24" Bearer, 2-Plank Bearer 24 105.30
32" Bearer, 3-Plank Bearer 32 103.15
36" Bearer 36 101.82
42" Bearer, 4-Plank Bearer 42 99.5
48" Bearer, 5-Plank Bearer 48 96.75
60" Bearer, 6-Plank Bearer 60 89.8
6' Bearer 72 80.5
7' Bearer 84 67.88
8' Ledger 96 193.49
9' Ledger 108 187.06
10' Ledger 120 179.6
12' Truss 144 161
14' Truss 168 135.76

14'

The Excel Modular diagonal pin brace is

designed to be a multipurpose brace. It has
standard swivel clamps on each end, so it can be Tie
fastened to any scaffold vertical or horizontal.
Wire
Y
These braces are also drilled and fitted, so a standard
vertical pin can be used to connect two or more
braces together. This may be desirable when there
is a need to brace longer structures up to 14 feet.

BUILD NOTE: When more than one (1) brace is

used, the brace should be tied, when possible,
in the middle with #9 wire or equivalent to X
a horizontal, vertical or another diagonal.
When braces are connected together, the All material must be inspected prior to use!
middle clamps may or may not be used. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 33 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR
DIAGONAL PIN BRACE
Maximum Allowable Compressive Load
Unbraced Post Length (inches)
When Rated for Scaffold Use (lbs.)
69 (5.75 ft.) 6,986
46 (3.83 ft.) 8,230
23 (1.91 ft.) 8,690

The short diagonal pin brace can be

used to provide additional support
to horizontal bearers or to extend
the length of a diagonal pin brace for
use on a 10-foot wide scaffold.

Excel’s diagonal pin brace can also be used as
a vertical to pass through a congested area,
such as a pipe rack or cable tray.

When used as a vertical, the diagonal pin

brace must be supported by tube and
clamp, braces or tied, so there is never more
than 69 inches of unsupported vertical.

MATERIAL SPECS :
1. All tubing is 1.90 diameter, 11-gauge
(0.120 wall), high-strength, minimum
65,000 yield, and 75,000 tensile.
2. Diagonal pin braces are designed
to be compatible with standard 1.90
OD tube and clamp material.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to.

CAUTION: There is a pinch point at the

All material must be inspected prior to use! clamps and where the parts pin together.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 34 Revised: 08/01/06

 EXCEL MODULAR
DIAGONAL COMBINATION
(NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION)
BRACE
Fits Post
Tube Length Weight Galvanized
Part Number Description Spacing
(inches) (lbs.)
(inches)
DCB Diagonal Combination Brace 42 - 108 65 29
Bearer Description X Coordinate Y Coordinate Hole Location
42" Bearer 42 57 Hole #1
4' Bearer, 5-Plank Bearer 48 53 Hole #1
5' Bearer, 6-Plank Bearer 60 51 Hole #2
6' Bearer 72 51 Hole #3
7' Bearer 84 51 Hole #4
8' Ledger 96 23 Hole #4
9' Ledger 108 48 Hole #6

Hole Hole Hole Hole Hole Hole

#6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1

The combination brace has a trigger on one end

and a half clamp on the other. It is adjustable
to fit scaffolds from 42 inches to nine (9) feet.

MATERIAL SPECS:
1. Inner length is the length of tubing
required to manufacture the inner tube.
2. Outer length is the length of tubing
Y
required to manufacture the outer tube.
3. Hole location is the location of the spacing
holes, measured from the swivel connector pin.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to.
X

CAUTION: There is a pinch point at the

clamps and where both parts telescope. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 35 Revised: 08/01/06

 EXCEL MODULAR
DIAGONAL EXTENDABLE
(NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION)
BRACE
Fits
Part Post Tube Length Weight Galvanized
Description
Number Spacing (inches) (lbs.)
(inches)
DEB Diagonal Extendable Brace 48 - 108 65 29

Hole
Bearer Description X Coordinate Y Coordinate
Location

4' Bearer, 5-Plank Bearer 48 58.92 Hole #1

5' Bearer, 6-Plank Bearer 60 58.07 Hole #2
6' Bearer 72 57.27 Hole #3
7' Bearer 84 56.53 Hole #4
8' Ledger 96 56.71 Hole #4
9' Ledger 108 27.72 Hole #6

Hole Hole Hole Hole Hole Hole

#6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1

Locking
Pin

Diagonal extendable braces have a trigger

on each end and adjust to fit bay sizes
from 48 inches to 108 inches. They fit in
line with the horizontals two (2) cups below
and above the standard board wraps.

Y MATERIAL SPECS:
1. Inner length is the length of tubing
required to manufacture the inner tube.
2. Outer length is the length of tubing
required to manufacture the outer tube.
3. Hole location is the location of the spacing
X holes, measured from the swivel connector pin.

CAUTION: There is a pinch point

All material must be inspected prior to use! when closing the trigger and
See inspection guidelines on page 112. where both parts telescope.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 36 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR RIGHT-ANGLE BRACE
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)

RAB Right-Angle Brace 3.5

A right-angle brace is used to ensure the

scaffold stays square or to provide additional
corner support for the end connectors.

Right-angle braces can be used to support

a stand-off (90 degree) ladder access.

Right-angle braces can be used for ladder

additions or bracing on scaffolds with casters.

Right-angle braces can be used to replace

tube and clamp when installed to prevent the
end connector from rotating around the cup.
All material must be inspected prior to use!
BUILD NOTE: Braces must have bolts. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

37 Revised: 05/13/12
 EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR BRACING
The following bracing recommendations are Additional bracing recommendations
for all non-seismic scaffolding built using Excel for light-duty scaffold:
scaffold components. Bracing and/or tying
should be applied to any scaffold where the top Bay widths of 42 inches and less, that are less than
of the scaffold has movement of more than six 20 feet tall, may not require bracing. The special truss
(6) inches in any direction. The bracing should be design of Excel horizontals provides the necessary
placed to run in opposite directions on opposing bracing. Scaffolds above 20 feet tall should be braced
sides. It may be zigzagged or run in the same using clamp braces or tube and clamp applied to the
direction. (See normal bracing diagram pg. 39.) bottom of the scaffold, leaving an unbraced height
of 20 feet or less. (Bracing should always be added if
Horizontal bracing that is attached diagonally from there is excessive movement of the scaffold structure.)
vertical to vertical under
the board deck should Scaffolds with a deck
be placed every third Bracing and/or tying should height less than 10 feet
deck when possible. do not require bracing
be applied to any scaffold provided they are tied off
Single-bay scaffolds should with tube and clamp to
be braced on a minimum where the top of the scaffold plant approved structural
of two (2) sides and
when feasible on all four
has movement of more steel components (i.e.,
I-beams, handrails,
(4) sides, starting at the than six (6) inches in any grating, etc.).
bottom and continuing to
a minimum of 10 feet from direction. Additional bracing
the top of the scaffold. recommendations
for medium-
All other bay configurations require bracing placed and heavy-duty scaffold:
on one (1) bay for every 30 feet of scaffold (generally
every 4th bay). At a minimum, bracing should be Heavy-duty scaffolds should have as much bracing
placed on the inside and outside row of the scaffolding as required to meet the desired loading. Bracing
verticals, starting at the bottom and continuing to and/or tying should be placed on all sides of the
a minimum of 10 feet from the top of the scaffold. scaffold. Multi-bay scaffolds should have bracing
on every other bay, front, middle and back rows.
Scaffolds that contain side brackets or outriggers, (See heavy-duty bracing diagram pg. 39.)
where there is a possibility of tipping, must
also be braced or tied with tube and clamp to
plant approved structural steel components
(i.e., I-beams, handrails, grating, etc.)

WARNING: Heavy-duty scaffolds require

additional bracing. Please consult with
All material must be inspected prior to use! your qualified person and/or engineer.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 38 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR BRACING (CONT’D)
Normal Bracing (Uniform Or Zigzag)

30°– 60°

BUILD NOTES:
1. When attaching diagonal bracing,
ensure it is within one (1) foot of the Heavy-Duty Bracing
closest horizontal node points.
2. Angle is most effective between 30 and 60
All material must be inspected prior to use!
degrees between brace and horizontal.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 39
 EXCEL MODULAR BOARD
BRACKET AND SIDE BRACKET
Effective Weight
Net Width Overall Overall
Part Number Description Width Galvanized
(inches) Width Height
(inches) (lbs.)
BB12 12" Board Bracket 12 11 — — 4.8
BB12-L 12" Board Bracket Locking 12 11 — — 5
SB24 2' Side Bracket (with pin) 24 20.5 26 19.5 14.5
SB32 32" Side Bracket (with pin) 32 30.5 34 19.5 21.2
SB36 3' Side Bracket (with pin) 36 34.5 38 19.5 23.3

Effective Width Effective Width

Net Width Net Width
Overall Height 19.5"

Board Bracket

Overall Width Excel side brackets provide an easy alternative to

Side Bracket secure knee-outs from one (1) to three (3) feet.

The only difference between the two board

brackets is the 12-inch board bracket locking
has a locking pin to hold the boards down.

MATERIAL SPECS: All tubing is 1.90

diameter, 11-gauge (0.120 wall), high-strength,
minimum 65,000 yield, and 75,000 tensile.

CAUTION: There is a pinch point when

closing the trigger.

Check that the vertical pin is

All material must be inspected prior to use! properly secured before handling.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 40 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR
BOARD BRACKET
Maximum Uniform Maximum Load
Part Number Description
Load (lbs. per ft.) on End (lbs.)
BB12 12" Board Bracket 500 500
BB12-L 12" Board Bracket Locking 500 500

Wall or
Other Obstruction

Tube and Clamp

End
Load

4" Max.

BUILD NOTES:
1. The board brackets shall not be
used as a handrail or mid-rail.
2. When used as a board deck, there must
be a wall or other obstruction within
four (4) inches to prevent falling.

CAUTION: There is a pinch point when

closing the trigger and at the locking pin All material must be inspected prior to use!
of the 12-inch board bracket locking. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 41 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR SIDE BRACKET
Maximum Uniform Maximum Load
Part Number Description
Load (lbs. per ft.) on End (lbs.)
SB24 2' Side Bracket (with pin) 500 500
SB32 32" Side Bracket (with pin) 400 500
SB36 3' Side Bracket (with pin) 330 500

Support Bracing

The bottom horizontal, used for support bracing, is

only required for heavy-duty scaffolds or scaffolds
with two (2) or more decks above the side bracket.

BUILD NOTE: Only verticals required for

handrails and mid-rails should be added.

WARNING: Only one (1) deck can

be supported by any side bracket
without any additional bracing.

CAUTION: There is a pinch point

All material must be inspected prior to use! when closing the trigger.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 42 Revised: 10/14/09

 EXCEL MODULAR SIDE BRACKET
AND CANTILEVER DECK LOADING
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
BB12 12 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

SB24 24 125 94 83 71 63 50 42 36 31 28 25

SB32 32 100 75 67 57 50 40 33 29 25 22 20

SB36 36 83 62 55 47 41 33 28 24 21 18 17

PB42 42 71 53 48 41 36 29 24 20 18 16 14

PB48 48 63 47 42 36 31 25 21 18 16 14 13

PB60 60 50 38 33 29 25 20 17 14 13 11 10

Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Bearer Contributing
Length (X) ft.
Bearer
(X) ft.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft. (in yellow) do not

meet OSHA requirements for a light-duty scaffold. Standard board layout using the side bracket
OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in conjunction cantilever as the bearer.
with non-mandatory Appendix A, define
uniform loads for scaffold types.

BUILD NOTES:
1. Deck planking or vertical members may
be the limiting load carrying member.
2. Stability of the scaffold to prevent
tipping must be considered when using
any side bracket cantilever design.

WARNING: Additional bracing Bearer

is required for areas in yellow.
Please consult with your qualified All material must be inspected prior to use!
person and/or engineer. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 43 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR SIDE BRACKET
AND CANTILEVER MAX DECK LOADING
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
BB12 12 500 375 333 286 250 200 167 143 125 111 100

SB24 24 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

SB32 32 200 150 133 114 100 80 67 57 50 44 40

SB36 36 165 124 110 94 83 66 55 47 41 37 33

PB42 42 143 107 95 81 71 57 48 41 36 32 29

PB48 48 125 94 83 71 63 50 42 36 31 28 25

PB60 60 100 75 67 57 50 40 33 29 25 22 20

Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Runner (Ledger)
(X) ft.
Bearer (X) ft.

Single Bay
Standard board layout using the side bracket cantilever as the bearer.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft. (in yellow) do not

meet OSHA requirements for a light-duty scaffold.
OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in conjunction
with non-mandatory Appendix A, define
uniform loads for scaffold types.
WARNING: Additional bracing
is required for areas in yellow. BUILD NOTES:
Please consult with your qualified 1. Bearer supports the boards.
person and/or engineer. 2. Deck planking or vertical members may
be the limiting load carrying member.
3. Stability of the scaffold to prevent
All material must be inspected prior to use! tipping must be considered when using
See inspection guidelines on page 112. any side bracket cantilever design.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 44 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR FOLDING
SIDE BRACKET
Maximum Uniform Load Maximum Load
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
(lbs. per ft.) on End (lbs.)
FSB48 4' Folding Side Bracket 29.5 250 500
FSB60 5' Folding Side Bracket 33 20 500
FSB72 6' Folding Side Bracket 41.5 166 500

Excel folding side brackets are designed

to provide scaffold deck extensions out
to six (6) feet. They are also designed to
fold up, so that they can be used inside
vessels or places with narrow access
where a normal side bracket will not fit.

Only two (2) folding side brackets can be used

together. They cannot be placed on multiple
scaffold bays to create a continuous deck.

The maximum deck width

allowed is seven (7) feet.

Only one (1) work deck can be supported

by any folding side bracket.

MATERIAL NOTE: All tubing is 1.90 diameter,

11-gauge (0.120 wall), high-strength,
minimum 65,000 yield, and 75,000 tensile.

CAUTION: This item contains

multiple pinch points. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 45 Revised: 10/14/09

 EXCEL MODULAR
FOLDING SIDE BRACKET INSTALLATION
Deck Deck Deck
Bar Required Bar Required Bar Required

53° 46° 50°

8 8 12
Cups Cups Cups

FSB48 FSB60 FSB72

Support Support
Bar Required Bar Required
Support
Bar Required

Tube and clamp to structure placed

in this location. (Required)

The scaffold supporting a folding side bracket

must be properly braced and secured.

Horizontal bars must be placed at the

deck location and a support bar must be
placed at the diagonal connection.

BUILD NOTES:
1. All scaffolds using a folding side bracket
MUST be secured to a permanent structure.
The minimum requirement for tying is two
(2) pieces of tube and clamp secured with
beam clamps from a vertical on the opposite
side of the scaffold to a permanent structure.
2. This is in addition to tying required by
Federal, State or local regulations.
3. The scaffold must be secured before
Attach scaffold to a permanent structure the side brackets are installed.
capable of preventing tipping of the scaffold. 4. There is no width requirement of the scaffold
the folding side bracket is being attached to
All material must be inspected prior to use! because the scaffold MUST be secured to
See inspection guidelines on page 112. a permanent structure to prevent tipping.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 46 Revised: 10/14/09

 EXCEL MODULAR FOLDING
SIDE BRACKET INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
1 Unfold bracket letting all but the top end
connector hang to the ground before locking 2
Person below then raises lower end
connector attaching it to appropriate
connector at desired deck location. height where top bar becomes level.

3 Repeat processes with identical sized

bracket before squaring them to scaffold.

Squaring is easily done by gently shaking

the bracket allowing it to rotate on cups.

CAUTION: Pinch point between trigger

guard and tube. Person below assists to
prevent bracket from falling or crushing
installers hand.

Always use proper tie off when

handling side brackets.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 47 Revised: 10/14/09

 EXCEL MODULAR FOLDING
SIDE BRACKET INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
4 Properly seat boards to inside of brackets
before sliding out to far edge. Continue 5 Once decking is completed, install two (2)
eight-cup verticals for handrail posts.
process one at a time until fully decked.

6 Complete by enclosing side rails (same length

as bracket) , then end rails (same as deck
length) and finally adding the toe boards.

Always use proper tie off when

All material must be inspected prior to use! handling side brackets.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 48 Revised: 10/14/09

 EXCEL MODULAR FOLDING
SIDE BRACKET LOADING
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
FSB48 48 109 82 73 63 55 44 36 31 Not Allowed
FSB60 60 88 66 58 50 44 35 29 25 Not Allowed

FSB72 72 88 66 58 50 44 35 29 25 Not Allowed

Multiple-bay design is NEVER allowed.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft. do not meet

OSHA requirements for a light-duty scaffold.
OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in conjunction with non-
mandatory Appendix A, define uniform loads for
scaffold types. Deck planking or vertical members
may be the limiting load carrying member.

BUILD NOTES: This is the only acceptable design.

1. Bearer supports the boards.
2. Scaffold must be properly braced
when using folding side brackets.
3. Stability of the scaffold to prevent tipping
must be considered when using any side All material must be inspected prior to use!
bracket cantilever, folding side bracket design. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 49 Revised: 10/14/09

 INTERMEDIATE AND HEAVY-DUTY
INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL ADAPTERS
Maximum Vertical Load
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
(lbs.)

IHA Intermediate Horizontal Adapter 2 1,500

IHA-HD Heavy-Duty Intermediate Horizontal Adapter 18 2,000

The intermediate horizontal adapter and heavy-

duty intermediate horizontal adapter can be used
to install a shortened board deck or handrails
in the middle of an existing horizontal or truss.
The load carrying capacity of the board deck is
limited by the maximum allowable center load for
the existing horizontal. Always deck to existing
horizontals for greater load carrying ability.

Intermediate horizontal adapters and heavy-

duty intermediate horizontal adapters should be
used in sets, adding a horizontal that is used to
provide additional support. Only a 10-cup leg or
shorter may be used on top of an intermediate
horizontal adapter, unless additional bracing is
Intermediate Heavy-Duty Intermediate used. The bottom support and one (1) intermediate
Horizontal Adapter Horizontal Adapter horizontal adapter can be replaced with other
(1998-2010, Run 4 – Run 45) (1998-2010, Run 4 – Run 45) equivalent support (i.e., a horizontal at the first
cup of the vertical on top of the intermediate
horizontal adapter or tube and clamp bracing).
Existing Horizontal
or Truss Member CAUTION: Do not pass material to
IHA
another employee with the intermediate
horizontal adapter attached.

BUILD NOTES:
Shortened
1. When an intermediate horizontal adapter
Deck Bearer is supporting a board deck, the deck load
must be limited to light-duty only.
2. Heavy-duty intermediate adapters installed with
only two (2) handrails must be used in sets.
Heavy-duty intermediate horizontal adapters can
be used with only two (2) horizontals connected
IHA
on the vertical. Heavy-duty intermediate
All material must be inspected prior to use! horizontal adapters are not compatible with
See inspection guidelines on page 112. normal intermediate horizontal adapters.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 50 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR LOCKING
INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL ADAPTER
Maximum Vertical Load
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
(lbs.)

IHA-L Locking Intermediate Horizontal Adapter 18 2,000

Locking Intermediate Locking Intermediate Horizontal Locking Intermediate Horizontal

Horizontal Adapter with Pin Adapter with Slide Lock Adapter for Outer Deck
(2016–Present, Run 57 – Run 60) (2016–Present, Run 57 – Run 60) (2016–Present, Run 57 – Run 60)

The locking intermediate horizontal adapter is

designed to replace both the intermediate horizontal
adapter and the heavy-duty intermediate horizontal
adapter. It provides a stronger connection, safer
assembly and more flexibility than its predecessors.

The locking intermediate horizontal adapter can

be used in any application that an intermediate
horizontal adapter and the heavy-duty
intermediate horizontal adapter can be used.

The locking intermediate horizontal adapter does not

require a second intermediate horizontal adapter or
another locking intermediate horizontal adapter on
the opposite side of the scaffold. A lower horizontal Locking Intermediate Horizontal Adapter
can be installed to provide the needed support. (2011–2015, Run 46 – Run 55)

The locking intermediate horizontal adapter

contains a locking button that prevents the
adapter and the attached vertical from falling off All material must be inspected prior to use!
the horizontal during assembly and disassembly. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 51 Revised: 04/23/12

 BRACING EXCEL HORIZONTAL BARS
WITH LOCKING INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL ADAPTER

Vertical Allowable
Allowable Uniform Load
Post Center
Description (1 Brace 18" from Center)
Spacing Load
(inches) lbs. lbs. lbs./ft
60" Bearer, 6-Plank Bearer 60 1,250 2,500 500
6' Bearer 72 1,060 2,120 353
7' Bearer 84 820 1,640 234

Horizontal Ledger
8' Ledger 96 640 1,280 160
9' Ledger 108 550 1,100 122
10' Ledger 120 500 1,000 100

A locking intermediate horizontal adapter

can be added to Excel horizontal bars
when greater strength is required.

A locking intermediate horizontal adapter will

NOT provide any additional support for uplift.

Center Line The locking intermediate horizontal adapter

4" 4" must be placed within four (4) inches of
either side of the center of the horizontal.

BUILD NOTE:
1. Vertical leg may be the limiting
load carrying member.
2. Horizontal bracing adds additional torque
IHA-L to the verticals, which must be considered
when building heavy-duty or tall scaffolds.
All material must be inspected prior to use! 3. Center load is applied to the center four
See inspection guidelines on page 112. (4) inches of the bearer or ledger.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 52 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL BAR
WITH LOCKING INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL ADAPTER CENTER BRACE
Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120

24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120

PB60 60 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

PB72 72 177 133 118 101 88 71 59 50 44 39 35

PB84 84 117 88 78 67 59 47 39 33 29 26 23

HL96 96 80 60 53 46 40 32 27 23 20 18 16

HL108 108 61 46 41 35 31 24 20 17 15 14 12

HL120 120 50 38 33 29 25 20 17 14 13 11 10

Chart shows the allowable load per square foot when horizontal is braced as defined on page
52—Bracing Excel Horizontal Bars with Locking Intermediate Horizontal Adapter.
Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Bearer
IHA-L Contributing IHA-L
Length (X) ft.
Bearer
(X) ft.

Continuous-Run Scaffold
Standard board layout.

All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft. (in yellow) WARNING: Additional bracing
do not meet OSHA requirements for a is required for areas in yellow.
light-duty scaffold. OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in Please consult with your qualified
conjunction with non-mandatory Appendix person and/or engineer.
A, define uniform loads for scaffold types.

BUILD NOTE: Deck planking or vertical members All material must be inspected prior to use!
may be the limiting load carrying member. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 53 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL BAR
WITH LOCKING INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL ADAPTER CENTER BRACE

Ledger Length

Bearer PB24 PB32 PB36 PB42 PB48 PB60 PB72 PB84 HL96 HL108 HL120
Length
24 32 36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
(inches)
PB60 60 250 188 167 143 125 100 83 71 63 56 50

PB72 72 177 133 118 101 88 71 59 50 44 39 35

PB84 84 117 88 78 67 59 47 39 33 29 26 23

HL96 96 80 60 53 46 40 32 27 23 20 18 16

HL108 108 61 46 41 35 31 24 20 17 15 14 12

HL120 120 50 38 33 29 25 20 17 14 13 11 10

Chart shows the allowable load per square foot when horizontal is braced as defined on page 52—Bracing Excel Horizontal Bars
with Locking Intermediate Horizontal Adapter. Chart shows the total allowable load per square foot (live load + dead load).

Runner (Ledger)
(X) ft. Bearer (X) ft. Single-bay scaffold or staggered board
deck layout.
Runner (Ledger)

Runner (Ledger)
Bearer (X) ft.

(X) ft.
(X) ft.

Bearer (X) ft.

Runner (Ledger)

Bearer (X) ft.

(X) ft.

Single Bay

Bearer (X) ft. Runner (Ledger) All areas below 25 lbs./sq. ft. (in yellow)
(X) ft.
do not meet OSHA requirements for a
Alternating Bays light-duty scaffold. OSHA 1926.451 (a) 6 in
conjunction with non-mandatory Appendix
A, define uniform loads for scaffold types.
WARNING: Additional bracing
is required for areas in yellow. BUILD NOTES:
Please consult with your qualified 1. Bearer supports the boards and has the
person and/or engineer. locking intermediate horizontal adapter
installed at the center of the horizontal.
All material must be inspected prior to use! 2. Deck planking or vertical members may
See inspection guidelines on page 112. be the limiting load carrying member.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 54 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR LOCKING
INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL ADAPTER
FOR SAFETY GATE ACCESS
Recommended
Description Spacing for VP8 & IHA-L Top Handrail Load at Top
Additional Bracing
When Used with 36" Safety Gate Length (inches) of VP8 (lbs.)
Components
2' Bearer+3' SG2 = 5' Bay 24 200 RAB
3' Bearer+3' SG2 = 6' Bay 36 200 RAB or RAS-SGA
4' Bearer+3' SG2 = 7' Bay 48 200 RAS-SGA or Tube and clamp
5' Bearer+3' SG2 = 8' Bay 60 200 RAS-SGA or Tube and clamp
6' Bearer+3' SG2 = 9' Bay 72 200 RAS-SGA or Tube and clamp
7' Bearer+3' SG2 = 10' Bay 84 200 RAS-SGA or Tube and clamp

RAB = Right Angle Brace RAS-SGA = Rapid Access System Safety Gate Adapter (See Custom Component Manual)

VP8
RAS-SGA 3' 2'
VP8 5'
Safety
Gate
IHA-L RAB
Safety
IHA-L Gate
Horizontal
RAB
Member Safety
Board Deck IHA-L Gate
Safety Gate RAS-SGA
IHA-L
32-Inch to 7-Foot Handrail with Horizontal
Member
Rapid Access Safety Gate Adapter
(Optional for Additional Support) 2-Foot Handrail with Right-Angle Brace
(Optional for Additional Support)

VP8

VP8 IHA-L
Swing Gate
Safety
Gate Horizontal
Swing Gate IHA-L Member
Board Deck
IHA-L Tube & Clamp
IHA-L Horizontal
Tube & Clamp Member Safety IHA-L
Board Deck Gate
32-Inch to 7-Foot Handrail with Tube and Clamp
(Optional for Additional Support) Handrail with Two (2) Locking Intermediate Horizontal
Adapters Connected by Horizontal Connected
Under Decking for Additional Support
BUILD NOTES:
1. Vertical leg may have significant play without
the installation of one the recommended
additional bracings listed above.
2. When using 24-inch bearers for top handrail,
a right-angle brace should be used due All material must be inspected prior to use!
to the configuration of the component. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 55 Revised: 10/22/10

 INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL
ADAPTER WITH CLAMP
Maximum Vertical Load
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
(lbs.)
IHA-C Intermediate Horizontal Adapter w/Clamp 3.5 1,500

The intermediate horizontal adapter w/clamp can be

used like a regular intermediate horizontal adapter.
The loading and installation requirements are the
same as the intermediate horizontal adapter (pg 50).

The intermediate horizontal adapter w/clamp
should be used in sets, adding a tube that is used
to provide additional support. The bottom support
and one intermediate horizontal adapter w/ clamp
can be replaced with other equivalent support.

The maximum load that can be placed on the

intermediate horizontal adapter w/clamp is equal to
the maximum center load of the horizontal or truss it
is installed on, or the rated load of the intermediate
horizontal adapter w/clamp, whichever is less. Only
a 10-cup leg or shorter may be used on top of a
horizontal adapter unless additional bracing is used.

BUILD NOTES:
1. To install the intermediate horizontal adapter
w/clamp, attach both connectors to the
horizontal and then slide a piece of tube under
the deck through the clamps as shown.
2. When an intermediate horizontal adapter w/
clamp is supporting a board deck, the deck
load must be limited to light-duty only.
3. Horizontal supports must be installed as
defined for intermediate horizontal adapters.
4. Intermediate horizontal adapters w/clamps
should never be used to support rigging.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to.

CAUTION: Do not pass material to

All material must be inspected prior to use! another employee with the intermediate
See inspection guidelines on page 112. horizontal adapter w/clamp attached.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 56 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR STEEL PLANKS
Width Weight Uniform Load Center Load
Part Number Description
(inches) (lbs.) (lbs./ft.) (lbs.)
SP24 2' Plank 9 11.5 271 600
SP32 32" Plank 9 13 271 600
SP36 3' Plank 9 16 271 600
SP42 3.5' Plank 9 18 232 546
SP48 4' Plank 9 18.8 213 520
SP60 5' Plank 9 23.5 185 480
SP72 6' Plank 9 28.5 105 388
SP84 7' Plank 9 30.5 100 322
SP96 8' Plank 9 37.5 93 284
SP108 9' Plank 9 41.5 69 250
SP120 10' Plank 9 46.5 58 233
6SP24 6" x 2' Plank 6 10.5 271 600
6SP32 6" x 32" Plank 6 12 271 600
6SP36 6" x 3' Plank 6 12.9 271 600
6SP42 6" x 3.5' Plank 6 14.5 232 546
6SP48 6" x 4' Plank 6 16.1 213 520
6SP60 6" x 5' Plank 6 19.4 185 480
6SP72 6" x 6' Plank 6 22.6 105 388
6SP84 6" x 7' Plank 6 25.9 100 322
6SP96 6" x 8' Plank 6 27.7 93 284
6SP108 6" x 9' Plank 6 32.4 69 250
6SP120 6" x 10' Plank 6 35.6 58 233
Third-party manufactured component. Data may vary.

Side Profile Plank Resting Plates

BUILD NOTE: Where a possibility of uplift could

occur, all boards should be securely attached
to the scaffold with #9 wire, tie wraps, toe
All material must be inspected prior to use!
boards, filler plates or other equivalent means.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 57 Revised: 01/07/11

 EXCEL MODULAR FILLER PLATES
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)

FP24 Filler Plate 24" 3.1

FP32 Filler Plate 32" 4.2
FP36 Filler Plate 36" 4.7
FP42 Filler Plate 42" 5.5
FP48 Filler Plate 48" 6.3
FP60 Filler Plate 60" 7.8
FP72 Filler Plate 72" 9.4
FP84 Filler Plate 84" 10.9
FP96 Filler Plate 96" 12.5
FP108 Filler Plate 108" 14.1
FP120 Filler Plate 120" 15.6

Excel scaffold filler plates are designed

to fit all types of scaffolding to cover
gaps between wood or metal boards.

Filler plates come in various lengths

and contain holes that allow the filler
plate to be tied or nailed in place.

Filler plates are designed with wider

slots on one end to allow the filler plate
to be installed without bending.

MATERIAL SPECS: All filler plates are

made from 10-gauge galvanized steel.

All material must be inspected prior to use! BUILD NOTE: When tying filler plates, a single
See inspection guidelines on page 112. strand of #9 wire at each end is required.

58 Revised: 07/10/03
 EXCEL MODULAR WOOD PLANKS
Excel purchases only quality wood planks •  amage: Does the board contain any notches,
D
that meet OSHA requirements for lumber cuts or other visual damage that would render
type and density. The following is the required it unsafe to use? Notched plank can lead to
inspection/storage procedure for boards: problems since a portion of the plank is now
missing, thereby weakening the plank at that
1. The boards should be inspected before they are put particular area. If a scaffold plank has been
into service for damage and wear. All planks must used as a mudsill, it should not be returned to
be inspected routinely for damage and wear, so service on a platform. Moisture from standing
that they can be replaced as quickly as necessary. water, as well as point-loading from the scaffold
legs may have weakened it, making it unable
2. Identification of damage: Employees to bear the weight that will be placed on it.
shall be trained to recognize the
following types of wear/damage: • Chemical/heat damage: Has the board
been exposed to excessive chemicals/heat
•  ecay: Boards should be examined to
D (soaked with oil, scorch marks)? Scaffold
determine if age/weathering/wear is excessive. planks that have visible chemical or scorch
Wood ages and reacts to usage and will begin marks must be removed from service.
to show checks, splits and notches. These
will vary in degree, depending on the loads • Surface covering: Is the surface free from
a plank has carried, the weather to which it items that may cause a slip (oil/tar/etc.)?
has been exposed, the length of time it has OSHA [1926.451(b)(9)] says that scaffold
been in use, etc. Planks with splits—cracks planks that have accumulated layers of mortar,
that go completely through the wood for grout, paint, plaster, etc., are not permitted
more than a few inches—should not remain to remain in service since it is impossible to
in service, as they may no longer maintain determine their condition. Dangerous splits
the necessary load-bearing capacity. Planks may be hidden underneath those coatings.
with checks—cracks that are on the surface
only and do not go completely through • Shrinkage: Has the board size
the wood— should be watched, as the decreased past its useful size?
checks may develop into splits over time. • Deflection: The flex or “give” of a plank can
indicate its condition. OSHA calls for deflection
criteria of L/60 (the length of span in inches
divided by 60) to get the maximum deflection
limit at center span in inches. An example
Excel only purchases quality would be a seven-foot (84-inch) span
between scaffold frame supports: 84/60 = 1.40
wood planks that meet the inches. Therefore, you’d never want to allow
a plank to deflect more than 1 3/8 inches at
OSHA requirements for the middle of that length span, regardless
lumber type and density. of type of plank being used. Only sample
testing should be performed since test
All planks must be inspected loading can damage the board.

routinely for damage

All material must be inspected prior to use!
and wear. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

59 Revised: 01/07/11
 EXCEL MODULAR WOOD PLANKS (CONT’D)
Maximum Loading Using
Maximum Scaffold
Part Number Description Full Thickness Undressed Weight (lbs.)
Span (ft.)
Lumber (lbs./sq. ft.)
WP-4 4' Wood Plank 75 18 2
WP-6 6' Wood Plank 75 27 4
WP-8 8' Wood Plank 50 36 6
WP-10 10' Wood Plank 25 45 8
WP-12 12' Wood Plank 25 54 10

Maximum loading when rated for scaffold use include OSHA (4:1) safety factor.

6"–12"

MAINTENANCE NOTES:
1. When not in use, all wood planks
should be stored above ground on
dunnage to keep moisture from
entering the bottom of the boards.
2. Additionally, all boards should have some
sort of wood slats or spacers between layers
to allow for air circulation through the boards.
3. Most important, a tarp or something as
simple as a sheet of plywood should be
placed over the top of the boards to prevent
moisture from dropping down through
the stack. Ideally, indoor storage is best.

BUILD NOTE: Where a possibility of uplift could

occur, all boards should be securely attached
All material must be inspected prior to use! to the scaffold with #9 wire, tie wraps, toe
See inspection guidelines on page 112. boards, filler plates or other equivalent means.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 60 Revised: 01/07/11

 EXCEL MODULAR LADDER
Max. Total
Overall Max. Load on Weight
Vertical
Part Number Description Length One (1) Ladder Galvanized
Load on
(inches) Rung (lbs.) (lbs.)
Ladder (lbs.)
LA1 1' Ladder 14.5 2,000 500 4.1
LA2 2' Ladder 26 2,000 500 8
LA3 3' Ladder 37.5 2,000 500 14.3
LA4 4' Ladder 49 1,500 500 18.3
LA5 5' Ladder 60.5 1,500 500 22.2
LA7 7' Ladder 83.5 1,000 500 32.1
LA8 8' Ladder 95 1,000 500 34
LA9 9' Ladder 106.5 1,000 500 36
LA10 10' Ladder 118 1,000 500 42

VP20

VP10

VP6

BUILD NOTES:
1. Ladders are not designed to support
loads, such as walkways, pipe supports,
pipe hangers, lifting rigs, etc.
2. Ladders should only be used LA10 LA5 LA3
for access to scaffolds.
3. The ladder brackets may limit the All material must be inspected prior to use!
load carrying ability of the ladder. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 61 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR LADDER BRACKET
Overall Max Total Vertical
Part Number Description Width Load on Bracket Weight (lbs.)
(inches) (lbs.)
LB2 T-Bracket 12 600 12.3
LB3 Clamp-Bracket 12 600 12.3

T-BRACKET
The ladder must be installed in a corner, or at
least one (1) T-bracket restraint for each 10 feet of
ladder must be installed over a horizontal bar or
equivalent means (i.e.. wire or clamps) to prevent
the ladder from rotating around the vertical.

T-Bracket
CLAMP-BRACKET
Clamp brackets may be installed on the
horizontal bars or vertical posts.

BUILD NOTE: Use more brackets when necessary

to carry greater loads. The ladder may be the load
limiting member. Clamp brackets and T-brackets
may be used together on the same scaffold.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to.

CAUTION: There is a pinch point when

Clamp Bracket closing the trigger.

Do not pass ladders to another employee

All material must be inspected prior to use! with the ladder bracket installed.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 62 Revised: 08/01/06

 EXCEL MODULAR LADDER
INSTALLATION

1 2
Ladders require one bracket at the bottom Connect the ladder bracket to the
three (3) rungs of the base of all ladder ladder rung by facing the clamp side
sections, and another within the top three (3) toward ground and hooking the top
rungs of every ladder installed. of the bracket over the desired rung.

Plan View

Bracket to be installed within

3 Ensure your connection is hooked

properly over the rung, then rotate
Bracket @ Top of Ladder (TYP)
top three (3) rungs.

the bracket out perpendicularly

to the ladder and clamp to leg.

Bracket to be installed within

bottom three (3) rungs.
Bracket @ Bottom of Starter Ladder (TYP)

WARNING: Never pass a ladder

with the bracket attached.

4 Insert the next ladder and install bracket

at top three (3) rungs, repeating steps 2-3 All material must be inspected prior to use!
until ladder section is to appropriate height. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 63 Revised: 08/01/06

 EXCEL MODULAR SNOW LADDER
Overall Max. Total Vertical Max. Load on Weight
Part Number Description Length Load on Ladder One (1) Ladder Galvanized
(inches) (inches) Rung (lbs.) (lbs.)
SLA5 5' Snow Ladder 60.5 1,500 500 19.5
SLA3 3' Snow Ladder 37.5 2,000 500 10
SLB1 Snow Ladder Bracket — — — 3

Snow ladders provide a greater non-slip tread

for use in snow, ice or other slippery conditions.

Rugged, extra-grip rungs help prevent slips.

Snow ladders are not compatible with regular

ladder brackets and must use the clamp and pin
style snow ladder bracket. The base of snow
ladders must be placed on grade or the deck.

BUILD NOTE: Snow ladders are not designed

to support loads, such as walkways, pipe
All material must be inspected prior to use! supports, pipe hangers, lifting rigs, etc. Ladders
See inspection guidelines on page 112. should only be used for access to scaffolds.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 64 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR STAIR SYSTEM
Part Number Description Weight Galvanized (lbs.)

SS2 Universal Stair Stringer 68

HSS2 42" Universal Stair Stringer 43
SSB Universal Stair Stringer Base 19
SSB-3 Universal Stair Stringer Base 3-Step 26
SSB-4 Universal Stair Stringer Base 4-Step 34
SSB-5 Universal Stair Stringer Base 5-Step 42
SSB-6 Universal Stair Stringer Base 6-Step 50
SSB-7 Universal Stair Stringer Base 7-Step 58
SSB-8 Universal Stair Stringer Base 8-Step 66
SSB-9 Universal Stair Stringer Base 9-Step 74
SSB-10 Universal Stair Stringer Base 10-Step 82
DSB or DEB Handrails (Pin Removed or Snap Button Unlocked) 24.8

Excel stair systems are designed to provide safe access for

scaffolds. Stairs can be designed using side brackets or multi-
bay scaffolds. Excel metal boards are used as the stair treads.
Stairs are designed to be any width from two (2) to nine (9)
feet. All boards are self-locking, no wiring is required.

BUILD NOTE: Stair sizes six (6) to nine (9) feet are rated for light duty, 25
lbs/sq. ft. All smaller sizes two (2) to five (5) feet are rated for medium duty,
50 lbs./sq. ft.. Excel diagonal swivel braces should be used with buttons
compressed for stair handrails. When using stair stringers, ensure locking
lugs are properly pinned. Do not handle stringers using the locking lugs.

WARNING: Improper use of stairs could cause serious

injury. Always use handrails and step in the center of
the treads. Walk down the stair tower, do not run, do not
skip any steps. Non-slip adhesive tape may be applied to
the edge of the metal boards for additional safety. Users
should maintain 3-point contact with the stair.

Metal boards with bent ears shall not be used as stair

treads. Ensure proper fit for all stair treads. All stair
treads must be installed before the stair unit is used.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 65 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR SAFETY GATE
Part Number Description Opening (inches) Weight (lbs.)

SG2 Safety Gate Fixed 36 21

Side Bracket of
Cantilevered Deck (pg. 40)
Safety Gate Locking Intermediate
Horizontal Adapter or
Heavy-Duty Intermediate
Horizontal Adapter (pg. 51)

*Ladder not shown for clarity.

BUILD NOTE: Safety gates shall not be

attached to a vertical attached to a locking
intermediate horizontal adapter, heavy-duty
All material must be inspected prior to use! intermediate horizontal adapter or a vertical on
See inspection guidelines on page 112. a non-continuous leg of a cantilevered deck.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 66 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR ADJUSTABLE
SAFETY GATES
Part Number Description Opening (inches) Weight (lbs.)

ASGS Adjustable Safety Gate Small 28–36 23.5

ASGL Adjustable Safety Gate Large 34–46 27

Adjustable safety gates may be flipped to

allow the gate to swing in either direction.

For greater versatility, adjustable safety

gates are equipped with clamps and are
designed to fit all types of scaffolding.

BUILD NOTE: To properly install the gate, first

place the gate on the vertical and lightly secure
the clamps. Then, rotate the gate around the
vertical toward the outside of the scaffold until
the spring has enough tension that the gate
remains closed. Finally, tighten the clamps to
hold the gate in place. When properly placed,
the strike plate should touch 50% or more of the
vertical post. During periodic scaffold inspections
the gate may require that the clamps be loosened
and the gate rotated to re-tighten the spring.

MAINTENANCE NOTES:
1. Gates should be periodically maintained.
If they have grease certs, they should be
filled with a white lithium grease (ST-80
High-Performance Grease or its equivalent).
Gates without grease certs should be
lubed with a 10-weight oil or dry graphite.
2. WD-40 can be used before application
of grease or oil to loosen old grease and
remove any rust buildup. The gate must be
cycled (swung in both directions) as many
times as necessary to allow the oil/grease to
work in and allow the gate to swing freely.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
All material must be inspected prior to use!
item the clamp is attached to.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 67 Revised: 10/22/10

 EXCEL MODULAR SAFETY
GATE HANDRAIL
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)

SGHR-L Safety Gate Handrail with Clamps (Left) 14

SGHR-R Safety Gate Handrail with Clamps (Right) 14

Safety gate handrails are designed to

provide the safest possible entry and exit
from a scaffold platform. When used in
combination with the Excel safety gate, they
eliminate the need for workers to climb over
or through the handrails to access the work
platform.

Safety gate handrails are placed on top of

the ladder. They lock over the top of the
ladder providing safe handrail support all
the way onto the scaffold platform.

Safety gate handrails can be installed

on any 36-inch scaffold opening.

BUILD NOTE: Never attach a gate to the handrail.

CAUTION: The top of the ladder rail

must stop at the same level as the
board deck to prevent trip hazards.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
All material must be inspected prior to use!
item the clamp is attached to.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 68 Revised: 08/01/06

 EXCEL MODULAR TOE BOARD ASSEMBLY
Scaffold Sizes (inches)
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
Min. Max.
TB14 16"–30" Adjustable Toe Board 5.1 16 30
TB24 2' – 3' Adjustable Toe Board 1 24 36
TB42 42" – 6' Adjustable Toe Board 1 42 72
TB72 7' – 10' Adjustable Toe Board 1 74 120
TBC Toe Board Connector 6.5 — —

The Excel scaffold toe board assembly fits all types

of scaffold material. The toe boards are adjustable
and are available in four (4) different sizes, which
will accommodate any scaffold configuration
possible. Each toe board telescopes five- (5) inches
and locks the scaffold boards down, eliminating
the need to wire boards to the horizontals.

Each toe board connector can accept one

(1) to three (3) toe boards from any of three
(3) directions, straight or at an angle.

MATERIAL SPECS: All boards are made

from 18-gauge galvanized steel.

CAUTION: Care must be taken when

passing the adjustable portion of the toe
board, as the two pieces may come loose.

WARNING: Failure to ensure parts

are in proper working condition
could result in them coming
apart causing serious injury.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 69 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR ALUMINUM
TOE BOARD
Part Number Description Width (in.) Weight (lbs.)

ATB-24 2' Aluminum Toe Board 24 6

ATB-32 32" Aluminum Toe Board 32 7.5
ATB-36 3' Aluminum Toe Board 36 8
ATB-42 42" Aluminum Toe Board 42 9
ATB-48 4' Aluminum Toe Board 48 10
ATB-60 5' Aluminum Toe Board 60 12
ATB-72 6' Aluminum Toe Board 72 13.5
ATB-84 7' Aluminum Toe Board 84 15.5
ATB-96 8' Aluminum Toe Board 96 17.5
ATB-108 9' Aluminum Toe Board 108 19.5
ATB-120 10' Aluminum Toe Board 120 21

The aluminum toe board, with locking

clips, is designed to fit all types of scaffold
material. The toe board locks the scaffold
boards down—eliminating the need to wire
boards to the horizontals. Installation times
are greatly reduced with this equipment.

BUILD NOTE: Ensure the push button is

exposed when engaging the toe board.

CAUTION: Holes in the toe board are

All material must be inspected prior to use! for nailing to wood planks. Use caution
See inspection guidelines on page 112. when nailing to not damage toe board.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 70 Revised: 04/25/17

 EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD USED
WITH TUBE AND CLAMP
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)

TCA Tube and Clamp Adapter 3.5

TU-20 20' Tube* 30
TU-16 16' Tube* 27
TU-13 13' Tube* 22
TU-10 10' Tube* 21
TU-8 8' Tube* 18
TU-6 6' Tube* 14
TU-4 4' Tube* 11
SWC Swivel Clamp* 3
RAC Right-Angle Clamp* 4
SBC Swivel Beam Clamp* 4
RBC Rigid Beam Clamp* 4
MBP-1 Male Base Plate 5
*Third-party manufactured component. Data may vary.
BUILD NOTES:
1. Tube and clamp material is manufactured by
many different vendors and therefore it is difficult
to identify the manufacturer or the quality of
material used. Always assume the material is Male Tube
of lesser quality and use the most conservative and Clamp
designs when building with this material. Connector
2. When tube and clamp scaffolding is used
to continue a vertical above Excel scaffold, Holes to
load ratings and restrictions of the tube Fit Excel
and clamp manufacturer must be used. Vertical Pin
3. Tube lengths of 16 feet and 20 feet, without
proper support, may not meet minimum
requirements for scaffold loads.
4. When the top of the beam cannot be reached The tube and clamp adapter is
because of an obstruction, tube and clamp cut designed to provide a safe, strong
to length, or tubing designed to fit between method to transition from Excel
two (2) beams can be used for support. scaffold to tube and clamp. Excel
5. Tube and clamp material must be assembled scaffold material is designed to
in strict accordance with all current be 100% compatible with most
Federal and State guidelines. (See OSHA types of tube and clamp.
1926.452(b) “Tube and coupler scaffolds.”

MATERIAL NOTE: Most tube material is All material must be inspected prior to use!
manufactured with 13-gauge, 1.90 diameter tubing. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 71 Revised: 08/01/06

 EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD USED
WITH TUBE AND CLAMP (CONT’D)
Check bolt
for damage.
Check bend for
cracking or
bending.

Check rivets
or weld for
signs of wear.

Swivel beam clamps and rigid beam clamps

should be used only for scaffold bracing or as
shown above. To support a scaffold structure
use tube and clamp or heavy-duty support
beam clamps designed for such use.

Rigid beam clamps and swivel beam

clamps must be inspected for damage/
cracking at the weld and the top bend
of the clamp. Beam clamps have been
know to fracture at the top bend area.

BUILD NOTE: The strength of the scaffold is greatly

affected by the torque on the bolted connections.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
All material must be inspected prior to use! item the clamp is attached to.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

72 Revised: 08/01/06
 EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD USED
WITH TUBE AND CLAMP
WHEN TYING TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE

Yoke Tie for Beam

YOKE TIE FOR BEAM
1. Secure the beam from all sides
using tube and clamp as shown.
2. Use backup clamps to prevent
slippage of the tubing.

TYING SCAFFOLD TO COLUMN OR BEAM

1. Clamps are to always be used in pairs.
2. When possible, use the beam clamps
on the top flange of the beam.
3. Beam clamps are attached to
top of the I-beam where the load
is not on the clamp bolt.

For other configurations contact the Excel

Engineering Department.
(443) 293-6352 | [email protected]
Tying Scaffold to Column or Beam

CAUTION: When installing swivel

and rigid beam clamps for hanging
scaffold, please consult pages 74-80 of
this manual for typical configurations
and capacities, as well as proper
installation of beam clamps. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 73 Revised: 08/01/06

 HANGING/SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD
PROPER HANGING TECHNIQUES

Bottom Flange of Beam Using Tube and Clamp Bottom Flange of Beam Using Tube and
Clamp with a 45 Degree to Vertical

Bottom Flange of Beam Using Excel Vertical Bottom Flange of Beam Using Excel
Vertical with a 45 Degree to Vertical

Top Flange of Beam Using Tube and Clamp Top Flange of Beam Using Excel Vertical

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 74
 HANGING/SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD
FROM BOTTOM FLANGE USING TUBE AND CLAMP
Procedure for Installing a
Scaffold From Bottom of Beam
Flange Using Tube for Leg Drop

3" 3"

Backup Clamp to be Installed

on Drop Tube Prior to Hanging

Step 1
Front View Side View
Backup Clamp Installed

3" 3"

Step 2
Front View Side View
Hanging Clamp Installed

3" 3"

BUILD NOTES:
1. Place backup clamp to top of tube
3" 3"
with a minimum of three (3) inches
showing above the clamp.
2. Install clamp below backup clamp, this will be
used to hang the vertical assembly in Step 5.
Front View Side View
3. Attach Excel vertical (20-cup max.) to tube Step 3 Tube & Clamp Assembly
with a minimum of two (2) swivel clamps. With Vertical Attached
4. Connect tube and two (2) beam clamps to
Existing Approved Beam
the bottom flange of the approved beam.
5. Connect the tube, clamp and vertical Beam Clamp

assembly to the tube clamped to the

bottom of beam.
(When adjusting the elevation to Step 4
Scaffold From Bottom of Beam
match the preceding bay do not Beam Clamps & Tube Attached
loosen the backup clamp.)
Existing Approved Beam
6. Tube and clamp assembly should
be placed against beam clamp or 3" Max. to Edge of Beam Beam Clamp

three (3) inches from beam edge.

3" Min. Above Backup Clamp

Backup Clamp
MATERIAL NOTE: All tube used to be 1.9" OD, Right Angle Clamp

1.6" ID standard tube and coupler material.

Maximum Load 1,000 lbs.

Clamp bolts should have between 40 Steps 5 & 6

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening

could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 75 Revised: 04/25/17

 HANGING/SUSPENDED
SCAFFOLD
Procedure for Installing a (CONT’D)
USING PIPE FOR LEG DROP WITH TUBE AND
Scaffold From Bottom of Beam
Flange Using Tube for Leg Drop
CLAMP AT A 45-DEGREE MINIMUM TO LOADED VERTICAL
With Tube & Clamp at Minimum
45 Degree to Loaded Vertical

3" 3"

Backup Clamp to be Installed

on Drop Tube Prior to Hanging

Step 1
Front View Side View
Backup Clamp Installed

3" 3"

Step 2
Front View Side View
Hanging Clamp Installed

3" 3"

BUILD NOTES:
1. Place backup clamp to top of tube
Swivel Clamp toLeg
Tube & Clamp @ with a minimum of three (3) inches
45 Degree to
to Back Side of showing above the clamp.
Beam Clamp
3" 3" 2. Install clamp below backup clamp, this will be
used to hang the vertical assembly in Step 5.
3. Attach Excel vertical (20-cup max.) to tube
with a minimum of two (2) swivel clamps.
Front View Side View 4. Connect tube and two (2) beam clamps to
Step 3 Tube & Clamp Assembly the bottom flange of the approved beam.
With Vertical Attached
5. Connect the tube, clamp and vertical
Existing Approved Beam assembly to the tube clamped to the bottom
Beam Clamp of beam. Also install 45-degree support tube
and clamp bracing.
(When adjusting the elevation to
Step 4
match the preceding bay do not
Scaffold From Bottom of Beam loosen the backup clamp.)
Beam Clamps & Tube Attached
6. Tube and clamp assembly should
Existing Approved Beam be placed against beam clamp or
3" Max. to Edge of Beam
3" Max. to Edge of Beam Beam Clamp three (3) inches from beam edge.
Tube & Clamp @
3" Min. Above Backup Clamp
45 Degree to
to Leg Supporting
MATERIAL NOTE: All tube used to be 1.9" OD,
Backup Clamp
Right Angle Clamp
Imposed Load 1.6" ID standard tube and coupler material.
45.0°min

Maximum Load 1,500 lbs. Swivel Clamp to Act

as Backup Clamp
Clamp bolts should have between 40
Steps 5 & 6
and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
All material must be inspected prior to use!
item the clamp is attached to.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 76 Revised: 04/25/17

 HANGING/SUSPENDED
SCAFFOLD (CONT’D)
FROM BOTTOM FLANGE USING AN EXCEL VERTICAL
Procedure for Installing a
Scaffold Supported at Bottom of
Beam Flange Using an Excel Vertical (VP)

Step 1

Front View Side View

Vertical With Right Angle
Clamp Attached

Existing Approved Beam

Beam Clamp

Step 2
Scaffold From Bottom of Beam
Beam Clamps & Tube Attached

Existing Approved Beam

3" Max. to Edge of Beam
Beam Clamp

BUILD NOTES:
1. Install right angle clamp at second
cup of Excel vertical (20-cup max). Right Angle Clamp

2. Connect tube and two (2) beam clamps to

Maximum Load 1,500 lbs.
the bottom flange of the approved beam.
Step 3
3. Connect the vertical to the pipe
clamped to the bottom of beam.

MATERIAL NOTE: All tube used to be 1.9" OD,

1.6" ID standard tube and coupler material.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 77 Revised: 04/25/17

 HANGING/SUSPENDED
SCAFFOLD (CONT’D)
USING EXCEL VERTICAL FOR LEG DROP WITH TUBE AND CLAMP
AT Afor45-DEGREE
Procedure Installing a MINIMUM TO LOADED VERTICAL
Scaffold From Bottom of Beam
Flange Using Excel Vertical (VP)
With Tube & Clamp at Minimum
45 Degree to Loaded Vertical

Step 1

Front View Side View

Vertical With Right Angle
Clamp Attached

Existing Approved Beam

Beam Clamp

Step 2
Scaffold From Bottom of Beam
Beam Clamps & Tube Attached

Existing Approved Beam

3" Max. to Edge of Beam
3" Max. to Edge of Beam
Beam Clamp
BUILD NOTES:
Swivel Clamp to Act 1. Install right angle clamp at second
as Backup Clamp
cup of Excel vertical (20-cup max).
Excel Vertical Max. VP20 Tube & Clamp @
45 Degree to 2. Connect tube and two (2) beam clamps to
to Leg Supporting
Right Angle Clamp Imposed Load the bottom flange of the approved beam.
45.0°min
3. Connect the vertical to the pipe clamped to
the bottom of beam. Also install 45-degree
Max. Allowed
Load 2,000 lbs. support tube and clamp bracing.
Step 3
MATERIAL NOTE: All tube used to be 1.9" OD,
1.6" ID standard tube and coupler material.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
All material must be inspected prior to use!
item the clamp is attached to.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 78 Revised: 04/25/17

 HANGING/SUSPENDED
SCAFFOLD (CONT’D)
SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD FROM TOP FLANGE OF APPROVED BEAM
USING TUBE AND CLAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
3" 3"

Backup Clamp to be Installed

on Drop Tube Prior to Hanging

Step 1
Front View Side View
Backup Clamp Installed

3" 3"

Step 2
Front View Side View
Hanging Clamp Installed

3" 3"

BUILD NOTES:
1. Place backup clamp to top of tube 3" 3"

with a minimum of three (3) inches

showing above the clamp.
2. Install clamp below backup clamp, this will be
used to hang the vertical assembly in Step 5. Front View Side View
Step 3 Tube & Clamp Assembly
3. Attach Excel vertical (20-cup max.) to tube With Vertical Attached
with a minimum of two (2) swivel clamps.
4. Connect tube and two (2) beam clamps to
the bottom flange of the approved beam. Beam Clamp
5. Connect the tube, clamp and vertical assembly Existing Approved Beam

to the tube clamped to the top of beam.

Step 4
(When adjusting the elevation to
Scaffold From Bottom of Beam
match the preceding bay do not Beam Clamps & Tube Attached
loosen the backup clamp.)
3" Max. to Edge of Beam
6. Tube and clamp assembly should
3" Min. Above Backup Clamp
be placed against beam clamp or Beam Clamp
Backup Clamp
three (3) inches from beam edge. Right Angle Clamp

MATERIAL NOTE: All tube used to be 1.9" OD, Load

Steps 5 & 6
1.6" ID standard tube and coupler material.
Existing Approved Beam

Scaffold Supported at Top of Beam

Flange Using Excel Vertical for Leg Drop
Clamp bolts should have between 40 With Clamp Backup on Vertical Tube.
and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
All material must be inspected prior to use!
item the clamp is attached to.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 79
 HANGING/SUSPENDED
SCAFFOLD (CONT’D)
SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD FROM TOP FLANGE OF APPROVED BEAM USING BEAM
CLAMPS AND TUBE WITH EXCEL VERTICAL (VP20)
PREFERRED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Step 1

Front View Side View

Vertical With Right Angle
Clamp Attached

Beam Clamp

Existing Approved Beam

Step 2

Scaffold From Top of Beam

Beam Clamps & Tube Attached

3" Max. to Edge of Beam

BUILD NOTES:
Beam Clamp 1. Install right angle clamp at second
cup of Excel vertical (20-cup max.).
Right Angle Clamp 2. Connect pipe and two (2) beam clamps
to the top flange of the approved beam.
Load 3. Connect the vertical to the pipe
clamped to the bottom of beam.
Existing Approved Beam
MATERIAL NOTE: All tube used to be 1.9" OD,
Scaffold Supported at Top of Beam
Step 3 1.6" ID standard tube and coupler material.
Flange Using Tube & Clamp
With Excel Vertical (VP20) Attached
Clamp bolts should have between 40
and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
All material must be inspected prior to use!
item the clamp is attached to.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 80
 EXCEL MODULAR CLEAN VERTICAL
Effective Weight
Overall Length Tube Length
Part Number Description Length Galvanized
(inches) (inches)
(inches) (lbs.)
CV4 Clean Vertical 2' 23 26.25 23 5
CV8 Clean Vertical 4' 46 49.25 46 13.2

Maximum Allowable Compressive Load

Unbraced Post Length (inches)
When Rated for Scaffold Use (lbs.)
69 (5.75 ft.) 6,986
46 (3.83 ft.) 8,230
23 (1.91 ft.) 8,690

Clean verticals are designed to allow a vertical to

pass through a congested area where cups create
interference, such as a pipe rack or cable tray.

Clean verticals shall never be stacked

such that there is more than 69
inches of unsupported vertical.

MATERIAL SPECS:
1. Clean verticals are designed to
be compatible with standard 1.90
OD tube and clamp material.
2. All tubing is 1.90 diameter, 11-gauge
(0.120 wall), high-strength, minimum
65,000 yield, and 75,000 tensile.
VP8 VP4

CAUTION: There is a pinch point located

where two verticals are pinned together. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 81 Revised: 12/31/05

 EXCEL MODULAR TRUSS
USED AS A LIFTING RIG
Maximum Allowable Load (lbs.)
Part Number Description
Design A and B Design C
TR4 4' Truss 3,000 6,000
TR5 5' Truss 3,000 6,000
TR6 6' Truss 2,750 5,500
TR7 7' Truss 3,000 6,000
TR8 8' Truss 3,500 7,000
TR9 9' Truss 3,500 7,000
TR10 10' Truss 3,500 7,000
TR12 12' Truss 3,500 7,000
TR14 14' Truss 3,000 6,000
TR16 16' Truss 2,000 4,000
TR18 18' Truss 2,000 4,000

I-Beam
For design A and B, the nylon strap must be
Truss Truss placed to prevent sideways twisting of the truss.
Truss
Shown left is an acceptable method of securing
a beam to the top of the truss when using design
A B C C. Other methods are possible as long as the
beam is secured from sliding off the truss.
1. The I-beam must be a minimum
of four (4) inches at the base.
2. The listed loads are for the load
attached to the center of the I-beam.
3. The I-beam may be the limiting
load carrying member.

BUILD NOTES:
1. All loads are calculated using Excel verticals
to support the trusses. When using different
configurations, the item the truss is attached
to may be the load-limiting component.
2. Trusses should not be used as lifting rigs
when connected to side brackets, verticals
Design C
supported by side brackets, intermediate
All material must be inspected prior to use! horizontal adapters or verticals supported
See inspection guidelines on page 112. by intermediate horizontal adapters.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 82 Revised: 04/23/12

 GUIDELINES FOR LIFTING RIGS
It is required to have a minimum of a four- (4) inch 3. A single two- (2) inch strap can be
wide strap to prevent a small load area from bending used if the load is reduced to:
the tube material on the truss. When a four- (4) inch • 800 lbs. for 16- and 18-foot truss
strap is not available, the following can be used • 1,100 lbs. for six- (6) foot truss
provided the new loading requirements are met: • 1,200 lbs. for five- (5), seven-
(7) and 14-foot truss
1. The four- (4) inch wide value is defined for • 1,400 lbs. for eight- (8) through 12-foot truss
the maximum load applied to a truss.

2. Two 2-inch straps placed side by side can be 4. A three- (3) inch strap or two (2) 1.5-inch straps
used instead of a single four- (4) inch strap. side by side can be used if the load is reduced to:
• 2,000 lbs. for 16- and 18-foot truss • 1,000 lbs. for 16- and 18-foot truss
• 2,750 lbs. for six- (6) foot truss • 1,375 lbs. for six- (6) foot truss
• 3,000 lbs. for five- (5), seven- • 1,500 lbs. for five- (5), seven-
(7) and 14-foot truss (7) and 14-foot truss
• 3,500 lbs. for eight- (8) through 12-foot truss • 1,750 lbs. for eight- (8) through 12-foot truss

BUILD NOTES:
1. All OSHA and plant safety regulations
governing rigging and material
handling must be followed.
2. All loose material must be removed
or secured before lifting.
3. Spreader beams must be used, so that
the lifting load on all vertical posts is
applied in an upward direction.
4. The scaffold must be properly braced to
prevent deformation during movement.
5. Scaffold weight loads must be calculated
to prevent the overloading of any
scaffold or lifting component.
6. All scaffold components (deck boards, Pulley
Nylon Strap or Manually
etc.) must be secured to the scaffold.
Operated Hoist
CAUTION: Wire cable cannot be
Load
used for strapping. A strap must be
a minimum of four (4) inches wide.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 83 Revised: 04/23/12

 LIFTING AND MOVING RACKED MATERIAL
The following general guidelines are provided for
lifting and rigging Excel Modular Scaffold material.
These are general guidelines. Users should follow
all Federal, State and local rigging guidelines.
(See: OSHA – 1926.251, Rigging equipment for
material handling, OSHA – 1926.753, Hoisting
and rigging, OSHA – 1926 Subpart N, Cranes,
Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors, other
OSHA and ASME standards as applicable.)

Excel scaffold racks may be used to hold material while

Excel scaffold racks may
lifting, provided the following guidelines are followed: be used to hold material
1. All material must be evenly balanced in the rack. while lifting, provided the
2. All material must be secured from sliding. guidelines on this page
(Two (2) ratchet straps, two (2) wraps of
banding, or other approved method of are followed.
securing the material shall be used.)

3. All material must be secured to the rack.

(This can be accomplished by the same
strapping/banding required above.)

4. Standard rigging procedures should be

used to prevent movement of the straps
while lifting the load. (Use of a spreader
bar when possible is preferred.)

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 84 Revised: 12/31/08

 EXCEL MODULAR ROPE HOIST
Maximum Allowable
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
Load (lbs.)

RPH1 Rope Hoist 35 250

Pulley Hoist Pulley 8 250

Excel Modular rope hoists are designed to provide an

easy way to get tools up a ladder to the board deck.

The pulley system swivels, so that the load

can be swiveled through an open Excel
safety gate or above the top handrail.

BUILD NOTES:
1. At least one (1) horizontal member must
be attached to the vertical to provide
lateral support for the rope hoist.
2. The scaffold must have a complete
horizontal scaffold wrap at or above
the rope hoist connection.
3. The rope pulley hoist cannot be used with
chain falls, or electric or air winches. The pulley
supplied by Excel requires 7/8 inch rope. Other
types of wheel pulleys can be used as long as
the pulley is designed to support the required
loads. The diameter of the rope to be used with Clamp bolts should have between 40
other pulleys will depend on the pulley’s size. and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
4. The attached vertical should be able to support could damage the threads, bolt or
the required loads. This pulley assembly shall item the clamp is attached to.
not be installed on any vertical attached to an
intermediate horizontal adapter, side bracket CAUTION: When handling, passing and
or vertical that is not properly braced. installing the rope hoist, be aware it will
rotate and could spin over/flip during
MAINTENANCE: handling, causing serious injury to the
1. The rope pulley hoist should be periodically installer. Be sure the pulley is removed
maintained. They should be filled with or securely attached before handling or
a white lithium grease (ST-80 High- passing the rope hoist to another person.
Performance Grease or its equivalent).
2. WD-40 can be used before application
of grease or oil to loosen old grease All material must be inspected prior to use!
and remove any rust buildup. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 85 Revised: 08/01/06

 EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD CART
Part Number Description Load Capacity (lbs.) Weight (lbs.)

S-Cart Scaffold Cart 3,340 300

24"

45.25"

38.5"

BUILD NOTES:
1. Cart is only to be lifted by a forklift
at pockets provided and all material
strapped into place prior to lifting.
2. Cart is not meant to be towed by a
motorized vehicle and is to be lifted
by forklift or pushed by man power.
3. Cart wheels are to be locked while loading
and unloading to prevent movement.
All material must be inspected prior to use! 4. The stabilizer at the back of the cart is to
See inspection guidelines on page 112. be used whenever the cart is stationary.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 86 Revised: 03/03/13

 USING EXCEL MODULAR
SCAFFOLDING AS A FALL PROTECTION
ANCHORAGE POINT
In order to provide the safest work environment
for all personnel, Excel recommends that
the scaffold not be used as a fall protection
anchorage point when other locations or methods Tie-0ff
of fall protection anchorage are available. Location
Parameter
Scaffold may be used providing the following
prerequisite guidelines are followed:
6'
1. Shock absorbent lanyards, or self-retractable
lanyards attached to Excel Modular Scaffold
must use the manufacturer’s recommended
method of attachment. Only lanyards that
have a 3,500 lbs. side gate load notification
shall be used on the vertical members.

2. The anchorage point may be made on a vertical

up to six (6) feet above the last horizontal
connection, with a minimum of two (2) horizontals
spaced 80.5 inches with lateral horizontals Vertical joint has to be before the top wrap
(see Note 6), as shown in the sketch here. in order to be used as an anchorage point.
3. The anchorage point may be made to a horizontal
bar provided that both end connectors are securely
locked in place and the horizontal member is a(n)
Anchorage
a) Excel Modular Scaffold truss top chord. Point

b) Two- (2) through eight- (8) foot horizontals of

any type may be used without modification for
an anchorage point, as long as they are properly
installed and in proper working condition. Tube and
clamp
c) Nine- (9) and 10- foot horizontals with any
end connector may be used if modified to
include a horizontal tie-off support (see page
92) or a tube and clamp support that ties
a minimum of two (2) horizontals together
at the center (as shown in Option #1).

Option 1

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 87 Revised: 03/02/16

 USING EXCEL MODULAR
SCAFFOLDING AS A FALL PROTECTION
ANCHORAGE POINT (CONT’D)
Acceptable
4. Only one individual can tie off at any anchorage
Tie Off Location
point anywhere on a single vertical or horizontal.
No one may tie off to any of the other members that
are directly shared to an occupied anchor point.
Unacceptable
Tie Off Location 5. The anchorage point must be as high as
possible above the employee’s work area.
Acceptable
Tie Off Location
6. When a horizontal is used as a tie-off point,
each vertical the horizontal is attached
Unacceptable
Tie Off Location
to must be secured by a minimum of
one other horizontal or equivalent.

Acceptable Tie Off

Unacceptable
Tie Off

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 88 Revised: 03/02/16

 USING EXCEL MODULAR
SCAFFOLDING AS A FALL PROTECTION
ANCHORAGE POINT (CONT’D)
7. The anchorage point should, whenever possible,
be made to a vertical that extends to the ground.
Exceptions are permitted on cantilevered
sections or verticals that do not extend to the
ground when the following criteria are met:

a) Only two- (2) through three- (3) foot fixed-size side

brackets may have their handrails used as a tie-off
location. NO folding side brackets or custom-made
Tie-Off
side bracket (tube and clamp) may be used.
Location 7' Max
b) The tie-off location must never be made
directly to the side bracket itself, but must
be attached to the handrail attached to the
vertical post with eight (8) cups and have
a maximum length of eight (8) feet long.
IHA-L and
c) Attachment to handrails attached to an eight
VP8
(8) cup vertical and locking intermediate
horizontal adapter, such as in the instance
of a swing gate assembly, may be used as
long as the maximum length of the handrail
does not exceed seven (7) feet long.

d) As soon as another tie-off location becomes

available, such as a horizontal that is above the
worker and/or a vertical that extends to the ground,
the worker should use that as their tie-off location.

8. All scaffolds that are built on any structure other

than the ground shall be properly secured to
the structure and be evaluated by a competent
person prior to being used for a tie-off point.

9. All scaffold anchorage points shall be evaluated

by a competent person prior to being used.

10. When the scaffold contains casters: IHA-L Handrail

a) The casters shall be locked.

b) Outriggers or a properly designed tube and clamp

outrigger that extends a minimum of 20 inches
from the base of the scaffold, must be installed
to prevent rolling and tipping of the scaffold. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 89 Revised: 03/02/16

 USING EXCEL MODULAR
SCAFFOLDING AS A FALL PROTECTION
ANCHORAGE POINT (CONT’D)
11. When possible, scaffolds that are used for a h.) Anytime a free-standing scaffold is to
tie-off anchorage point shall be secured to a be used for a tie-off anchorage point,
permanent structure, tied, guy-wired, or provided it must be noted on the scaffold tag.
with outriggers. If a scaffold is to be free standing,
the scaffold must meet the following conditions: Excel Modular Scaffold encourages users of its
scaffold material, either through independent
a.) The scaffold is to have a minimum testing, or with the aid of a professional engineer
base of five- (5) feet long x five- (5) to develop their own tie-off guidelines, which may
feet wide (excluding outriggers if used) be different than those listed above, as long as they
and have a 3:1 height to base ratio. are stricter and meet all OSHA requirements.

b.)The scaffold is to have vertical diagonal Excel Modular Scaffold may give different
bracing installed on all four (4) sides guidelines depending on the specific needs of the
of a single bay scaffold from the base customer and the type of scaffold maintenance
to the underside of the deck. program and safe regulated work areas.

c.)When attaching to the vertical post of a free-

standing scaffold, the point of connection
shall have two (2) horizontal members
attached at 90 degrees to each other, as
close to the tie-off point as possible.
In order to provide the
d.) When attaching to a horizontal member,
the conditions listed on Note 3 shall safest work environment
be adhered to at all times.
for all personnel, Excel
e.) Should a smaller base, free-standing scaffold
be erected, the scaffold must be designed recommends that the
by an engineer prior to being erected.
scaffold not be used as a
f.) When available, the scaffold should be tied
to an approved structure by either tube and
fall protection anchorage
clamp as close to the top deck as possible. This point when other locations
tie is to be made to the vertical members only
and not attached to any horizontal members. or methods of fall protection
g.) This is in addition to tying required by anchorage are available.
Federal, State or local regulations.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 USING EXCEL MODULAR
SCAFFOLDING AS A FALL PROTECTION
ANCHORAGE POINT (CONT’D)

OSHA NOTE: “Rescue considerations.” As

required by 1926.502(d)(20), when personal fall
arrest systems are used, the employer must
ensure employees can be promptly rescued
or can rescue themselves should a fall occur.
The availability of rescue personnel, ladders or
other rescue equipment should be evaluated. ENGINEERING NOTE: Any material that is
In some situations, equipment which allows subjected to a load from a fall shall be replaced,
employees to rescue themselves after the fall even if there is no visible damage to the scaffold
has been arrested may be desirable, such as material. This includes verticals which may
devices which have descent control built in. have been bent from the stresses from the fall.
If it is not possible to immediately replace the
OSHA NOTE: “Inspection considerations.” As material because of structural considerations the
required by 1926.502(d)(21), personal fall arrest material must be braced with tube and clamp or
systems must be regularly inspected. Any equivalent means and inspected by an engineer
component with any significant defect, such as to ensure it is safe for continued use. In most
cuts, tears, abrasions, mold, or undue stretching, cases, the certification of a PE may be required
alterations or additions which might affect its and is strongly recommended. The material must
efficiency, damage due to deterioration, contact be replaced as soon as possible and the affected
with fire, acid, or other corrosives, distorted equipment tagged and removed from service.
hooks or faulty hook springs, tongues unfitted
to the shoulder of buckles, loose or damaged
mountings, non-functioning parts, or wearing
of internal deterioration in the ropes must be
withdrawn from service immediately, and shall
be tagged or marked unusable, and destroyed.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 HORIZONTAL TIE-OFF SUPPORT
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)

HTS Horizontal Tie-Off Support 11

The horizontal tie-off support is designed

so the horizontal bars it is connected to
share the load. The single clamp design
Clamp allows for the greatest amount of support
with the fastest possible installation time.

Midrail BUILD NOTES:

 Support 1. The horizontal tie-off support must
always be installed in the middle of the
Anchor Point horizontals to provide the maximum
Base
amount of support at the weakest location.
 Support
2. A tie-off may never be placed on
the middle or bottom horizontal.

Clamp bolts should have between 40

and 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening
could damage the threads, bolt or
item the clamp is attached to.

WARNING: Before tying off to the handrail, make sure the horizontal tie-off support is properly
installed and the clamp tight.

The horizontal tie-off support should be installed as close as possible to the center of the
horizontal.

Any horizontal tie-off support that has been used to prevent a fall must be removed from
service, even if there is no visible damage.
The horizontal tie-off support must only be used when following the complete fall protection
anchorage point guidelines on page 87 of this technical manual.

Care must be taken to ensure the horizontal bars the horizontal tie-off support is attached to
are properly latched into place.
Tie-off anchorages must never be attached to the horizontal
tie-off support—only to the top horizontal it supports.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 PROPER INSTALLATION OF
HORIZONTAL TIE-OFF SUPPORT

Clamp

Midrail
 Support

Base
 Support

The proper way to attach a horizontal tie-off The horizontal tie-off support was
support to the horizontals is in the center of the designed, so that if the bolt came loose
horizontal with the clamp attached to the handrail. the flap would prevent the horizontal tie-
The clamp should slide over the handrail and the off support from falling off the scaffold.
bolt should be at the bottom of the horizontal.

The top clamp may appear to be installed

upside down, and this may seem improper for
experienced builders since a fall will put pressure
All material must be inspected prior to use!
on the handrail and push down on the bolt.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 EXCEL MODULAR SQUARE
STEEL RACK
Dimensions (inches) Max.
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
Length x Width x Height Capacity (lbs.)

SSR Square Steel Rack 134 44.25 x 44.25 x 32.25 5,000

Third-party manufactured component. Data may vary.

Square steel racks are designed to hold Excel

Modular Scaffold verticals, diagonals and
other irregularly-shaped components.

Square steel racks will hold 125 20-cup

verticals or an equivalent number of
smaller verticals pinned together.

When shipping, the square racks require two
(2) pieces of banding to be placed around the
base of the rack and the items being carried.

Square steel racks are designed so special

casters can be placed on the bottom to allow
the racks to be easily moved without a forklift.
Always inspect rack feet for damage before
installing casters or loading the rack.

STORAGE:
1. Square steel racks may be stacked for storage.
The strength of the storage surface will
determine how many racks can be stacked.
2. On grass, dirt or other unpacked surfaces,
racks should be placed singly.
3. On prepared surfaces and asphalt, racks
can be placed two (2) or three (3) high.
4. On three (3) or more inches of concrete, racks
may be stacked three (3) or four (4) units high.

WARNING: Racks should not be

stacked more than four (4) units high.

CAUTION: Always inspect the surface
of the area where racks are stored for
any cracking or sinking and inspect
the racks for tilting or leaning.

All material must be inspected prior to use! BUILD NOTE: Do not overload the casters when
See inspection guidelines on page 112. stacking a rack on top of a rack that contains casters.

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 EXCEL MODULAR STEEL
BOARD RACK
Dimensions (inches) Max.
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
Length x Width x Height Capacity (lbs.)

SBR Steel Board Rack 160 59.75 x 47 x 36 5,000

Third-party manufactured component. Data may vary.

Steel board racks are designed to hold

Excel Modular Scaffold metal boards and
other irregularly-shaped components.

Steel board racks will hold 62 metal

boards four (4) feet or longer and 124
metal boards 32 inches or shorter.

When shipping, the metal board racks require

two (2) pieces of banding to be placed around
the base of the rack and the items being carried.

Steel board racks are designed so special

casters can be placed on the bottom to allow
the racks to be easily moved without a forklift.
Always inspect rack feet for damage before
installing casters or loading the rack. 

STORAGE:
1. Steel board racks may be stacked for storage.
The strength of the storage surface will
determine how many racks can be stacked.
2. On grass, dirt or other unpacked surfaces,
racks should be placed singly.
3. On prepared surfaces and asphalt, racks
can be placed two (2) or three (3) high.
4. On three (3) or more inches of concrete, racks
may be stacked three (3) or four (4) units high.

WARNING: Racks should not be

stacked more than four (4) units high.

CAUTION: Always inspect the surface

of the area where racks are stored for
any cracking or sinking and inspect
the racks for tilting or leaning.

BUILD NOTE: Do not overload the casters when All material must be inspected prior to use!
stacking a rack on top of a rack that contains casters. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 95 Revised: 05/13/11

 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL
STORAGE RACK
Dimensions (inches) Max.
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
Width x Height Capacity (lbs.)

HR1 Horizontal Rack 79 44.5 x 38.5 3,000

Horizontal racks are designed for easy storage

and inventory of Excel Modular Scaffold
horizontals. Each rack holds 96 horizontals
and uses four (4) horizontals for support, for
a total of 100 horizontals. To perform a quick
inventory, simply count the full racks.

When shipping, the horizontal racks require

one (1) piece of banding to be placed
around the 96 center horizontals.

Horizontal racks are designed so Excel casters

can be placed on the bottom to allow the
racks to be easily moved without a forklift.

STORAGE:
1. Horizontal racks may be stacked for storage.
The strength of the storage surface will
determine how many racks can be stacked.
2. On grass, dirt or other unpacked surfaces,
racks should be placed singly.
3. On prepared surfaces and asphalt, racks
can be placed two (2) or three (3) high.
4. On three (3) or more inches of concrete, racks
may be stacked three (3) or four (4) units high.

WARNING: Racks should not be
stacked more than four (4) units high.
Horizontal racks MUST NOT be
stacked when equipped with casters.

CAUTION: Always inspect the surface

of the area where racks are stored for
any cracking or sinking and inspect
All material must be inspected prior to use! the racks for tilting or leaning.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 EXCEL MODULAR HORIZONTAL
STORAGE RACK SUPPORT FOOT

Beware of Sharp Edges

Caution should be used when assembling or
disassembling horizontal racks. The racks are heavy
and have rough edges that can cause injury.

Care must be taken to make sure a loose

rack will not fall. It should be safely supported
on the ground or held by another worker
during assembly and disassembly.

Always ensure the bottom horizontal is securely

latched before beginning disassembly. The
opposite horizontal rack can fall when the bottom
horizontal is released if the horizontal is not
securely latched on the other rack. Therefore,
always disassemble racks from the outside.

A rack support foot may be added to the bottom of

each horizontal rack to help prevent the rack from
falling over when assembling and disassembling
the racks. The rack foot will make it much harder
for the rack to fall in either direction. However, the
rack can still fall over if the ground is not level. The
rack must be checked for stability before letting
it stand on its own. Care must be taken to only
assemble or disassemble racks on level ground.

CAUTION: Whenever assembling or

disassembling racks without a rack
support foot, do not leave a single
All material must be inspected prior to use!
rack standing without support.
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD
FOLDING WIRE BASKET
Dimensions (inches) Max.
Part Number Description Weight (lbs.)
Length x Width x Height Capacity (lbs.)

FWB Folding Wire Basket 240 48 x 40 x 42 2,000

Third-party manufactured component. Data may vary.

Folding wire baskets are designed to hold

Excel casters, ladder brackets, clamps
and other small components only.

Items should never be stacked

above the rim in wire baskets.

When shipping, wire baskets may require a

plywood lid to prevent items from bouncing out.

STORAGE: Wire baskets may

be stacked for storage.

WARNING: Wire baskets

All material must be inspected prior to use! should never be stacked more
See inspection guidelines on page 112. than two (2) units high.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 98 Revised: 05/13/11

 OSHA COMPLIANCE OF
EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD
When Excel Modular Scaffold material is capable of supporting, without failure, its own
assembled according to the loading and assembly weight and at least four (4) times the maximum
requirements in the Excel Modular Scaffold intended load applied or transmitted to it.
Standard Component Technical Manual the Section (a)(2) refers to counterweights,
completed scaffold will meet OSHA regulations. section (a)(3) and (a)(4), suspension rope,
section (a)(5) scaffold hoist and (g) handrails.
It is important to understand that OSHA does not Excel scaffold material is tested to a better
regulate how scaffold material is manufactured. than 4:1 safety factor. ISO 9001-2000 test
The manufacture of scaffold material is covered documentation is available upon request.
by ANSI and ASTM specifications. OSHA
1926.450-453,1053 governs the construction 2.A.) The OSHA standard for handrails is 200 lbs.
of scaffolds using different types of scaffold
material. The only restrictions that OSHA places 1926.451(g)(1)(iv)
on scaffold material are a 4:1 safety factor and Each employee on a self-contained adjustable
loading values for decks, handrails and ladders. scaffold shall be protected by a guardrail
system (with minimum 200 lbs. top-rail
capacity) when the platform is supported by
This section is an explanation of how the frame structure, and by both a personal
Excel Modular Scaffold material meets the fall arrest system and a guardrail system
OSHA 1926.450-453,1053 documents. (with minimum 200 lbs. top-rail capacity)
when the platform is supported by ropes.
Ultimate Load
The load values listed in this technical manual All Excel scaffold handrails exceed this value.
reflect all Excel scaffold components have
been tested to a minimum safety factor of 4:1. 3.A.) OSHA provides for three (3)
deck-loading values 25-lbs./sq. ft.,
50-lbs./sq. ft. and 75-lbs./sq. ft..
1.A.) OSHA Standard requires a 4:1
safety factor for scaffold material that Index to Appendix A for Subpart L
does not contain suspension rope. 1. ( c) Fabricated planks and platforms may
be used in lieu of solid-sawn wood planks.
1926.451 (a)(1)
Maximum spans for such units shall be
Except as provided in paragraphs (a)(2), (a)
as recommended by the manufacturer
(3), (a)(4), (a)(5) and (g) of this section, each
based on the maximum intended
scaffold and scaffold component shall be
load being calculated as follows:

Rated Load Capacity Intended Load

Light-Duty 25 lbs. per square foot applied uniformly over the entire span area.

Medium-Duty 50 lbs. per square foot applied uniformly over the entire span area.

Heavy-Duty 75 lbs. per square foot applied uniformly over the entire span area.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 99 Revised: 3/18/16

 OSHA COMPLIANCE OF
EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD (CONT’D)
NOTE: Platform units used to make scaffold platforms intended load. The ability of a ladder to sustain
intended for light-duty use shall be capable of the loads indicated in this paragraph shall be
supporting at least 25 lbs. per square foot applied determined by applying or transmitting the
uniformly over the entire unit-span area, or a 250 lbs. requisite load to the ladder in a downward
point load placed on the unit at the center of the span, vertical direction when the ladder is placed at
whichever load produces the greater shear force. an angle of 75 1/2 degrees from the horizontal.
Ladders built and tested in conformance
4.A) The required load on stairs and ladders as with the applicable provisions of appendix A
defined by OSHA is two (2) loads of 250 lbs. will be deemed to meet this requirement.
1926.1053 (a)(1)(iii) Each fixed ladder: At least two (2) loads
(a)(1) Ladders shall be capable of supporting of 250 lbs. (114 kg) each, concentrated between
the following loads without failure: any two (2) consecutive attachments (the number
(a)(1)(i) Each self-supporting portable ladder: and position of additional concentrated loads of
At least four (4) times the maximum intended 250 lbs. (114 kg) each, determined from anticipated
load, except that each extra-heavy-duty type 1A usage of the ladder, shall also be included), plus
metal or plastic ladder shall sustain at least 3.3 anticipated loads caused by ice buildup, winds,
times the maximum intended load. The ability rigging, and impact loads resulting from the use of
of a ladder to sustain the loads indicated in this ladder safety devices. Each step or rung shall be
paragraph shall be determined by applying or capable of supporting a single concentrated load
transmitting the requisite load to the ladder in of at least 250 lbs. (114 kg) applied in the middle
a downward vertical direction. Ladders built of the step or rung. Ladders built in conformance
and tested in conformance with the applicable with the applicable provisions of appendix A
provisions of Appendix A of this subpart will be deemed to meet this requirement.
will be deemed to meet this requirement. Excel ladders and stairs have been tested
(a)(1)(ii) Each portable ladder that is not self- to meet the above required loads.
supporting: At least four (4) times the maximum
intended load, except that each extra-heavy-
duty type 1A metal or plastic ladders shall
sustain at least 3.3 times the maximum

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 100 Revised: 03/18/16

 OSHA COMPLIANCE OF
EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD (CONT’D)
All Excel Modular Scaffold equipment can (f)(4) Any part of a scaffold damaged or weakened
be used to construct scaffolds that are 100% such that its strength is less than that required by
compliant with OSHA regulations. paragraph (a) of this section shall be immediately
repaired or replaced, braced to meet those
When Excel Modular Scaffold material is provisions, or removed from service until repaired.
assembled and maintained using the requirements
in the Excel Modular Scaffold Standard 1926.451
Component Technical Manual, the completed (d)(10) Ropes shall be inspected for defects by
scaffold will meet the OSHA regulations. a competent person prior to each work-shift
and after every occurrence which could affect
The following sections from the OSHA 1926.450- a rope’s integrity. Ropes shall be replaced
453,1053 documents must be followed by the end-user if any of the following conditions exist:
to ensure all scaffolds are correctly constructed and all (d)(10)(i) Any physical damage which impairs
scaffold components correctly installed and maintained. the function and strength of the rope;

1926.454 (d)(10)(ii) Kinks that might impair the tracking or

(b) The employer shall have each employee wrapping of rope around the drum(s) or sheave(s);
who is involved in erecting, disassembling, (d)(10)(iii) Six (6) randomly distributed broken
moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or wires in one (1) rope lay or three (3) broken
inspecting a scaffold trained by a competent wires in one strand in one (1) rope lay;
person to recognize any hazards associated
with the work in question. The training shall (d)(10)(iv) Abrasion, corrosion, scrubbing,
include the following topics, as applicable: flattening or peening causing loss of
more than one-third (1/3) of the original
(b)(1) The nature of scaffold hazards; diameter of the outside wires;
(b)(2) The correct procedures for erecting, (d)(10)(v) Heat damage caused by a torch or any
disassembling, moving, operating, damage caused by contact with electrical wires;
repairing, inspecting, and maintaining
the type of scaffold in question; (d)(10)(vi) Evidence that the secondary brake has
been activated during an over-speed condition
(b)(3) The design criteria, maximum intended load- and has engaged the suspension rope.
carrying capacity and intended use of the scaffold;

(b)(4) Any other pertinent 1926.451

requirements of this subpart. (d)(12) When wire rope clips are used
on suspension scaffolds: (d)(12)(i) There
shall be a minimum of three (3) wire rope
1926.451 clips installed, with the clips a minimum
(f)(3) Scaffolds and scaffold components of (six) 6 rope diameters apart;
shall be inspected for visible defects by a (d)(12)(ii) Clips shall be installed according
competent person before each work shift, to the manufacturer’s recommendations;
and after any occurrence which could
affect a scaffold’s structural integrity.
All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 OSHA COMPLIANCE OF
EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD (CONT’D)
(d)(12)(iii) Clips shall be re-tightened to (a)(1)(iii) The proper construction, use, placement,
the manufacturer’s recommendations and care in handling of all stairways and ladders;
after the initial loading;
(a)(1)(iv) The maximum intended load-
(d)(12)(iv) Clips shall be inspected and carrying capacities of ladders; and
re-tightened to the manufacturer’s
recommendations at the start of (a)(1)(v) The standards contained in this subpart.
each work-shift thereafter;

(d)(12)(v) U-bolt clips shall not be used at the

point of suspension for any scaffold hoist;

(d)(12)(vi) When U-bolt clips are used,

the U-bolt shall be placed over the dead
end of the rope, and the saddle shall be
placed over the live end of the rope.

1926.1053
(b)(15) Ladders shall be inspected by a
competent person for visible defects on
a periodic basis and after any occurrence
that could affect their safe use.

1926.1060
(a) The employer shall provide a training
program for each employee using ladders
and stairways, as necessary. The program
shall enable each employee to recognize
hazards related to ladders and stairways, and
shall train each employee in the procedures
to be followed to minimize these hazards.

(a)(1) The employer shall ensure each

employee has been trained by a competent
person in the following areas, as applicable:

(a)(1)(i) The nature of fall hazards in the work area;

(a)(1)(ii) The correct procedures for

erecting, maintaining, and disassembling
the fall protection systems to be used;

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

EMSLC-TSM-1001 102 Revised: 03/18/16

 EXCEL BUILDING TIPS
The purpose of this section is to share valuable 7. Do not attempt to build towers with Excel scaffold
information on lessons learned and scaffold material in a tight/restricted location where it has
erection practices to make work activities safer, already been proven difficult using tube and clamp.
easier and more efficient for the end-user. It will be end up taking longer than tube and clamp.

1. Always keep the most up-to-date copy of the 8. Do not use a porta-band saw mentality when
Excel Modular Scaffold Standard Component building with Excel. Modular material is typically
Technical Manual nearby. Visit the Excel more expensive than tube and clamp and should
website, where it can be downloaded as only be cut as a last resort. If you must cut vertical
needed. www.excelscaffold.com/resources legs, always cut them on the top. Keep in mind,
there will be invoices for damaged material.
2. When constructing, modifying or removing Excel
scaffold material, it is very important that craft 9. Always start tower erection with adjustable screw
personnel handling the components in the field jacks. You must assume the grade is not level.
always wear the proper PPE (hard hat, gloves, safety Always place screw jacks in the middle of threads
glasses and safety shoes). Cut and impact resistant or approximately six (6) inches off the ground.
gloves are especially important to prevent accidental
hand injuries that 10. Always do a visual
could be caused by the inspection of the horizontal
positive-locking trigger SAFETY IS bars as the scaffold is being
mechanism on many constructed to make sure
Excel components, which ALWAYS the triggers are properly
locked in place and that
are a potential pinch point.
RULE #1 they are in the up position.
3. Two- (2) cup verticals
should never be used 11. Light tapping of the
or pinned in the middle of other verticals. Two- (2) horizontal bars on top of the end connector is allowed
cup verticals cannot have a vertical pin inserted to get the positive-locking trigger assembly properly
in the top and bottom. The snap buttons will not locked into the cups/node points on the vertical leg.
lock on both pins and may create a drop hazard.
12. Random field testing of Excel scaffold
4. When building towers out of Excel modular material, components by unqualified personnel is not
utilize the exact same building techniques you have allowed. Any concerns, issues or questions with
always used with tube and clamp and other modular supplemental testing should always be referred
systems for bracing and board deck wrap requirements. to the manufacturing facility in Walker, LA to the
attention of Lance Smith at (443) 293-6352.
5. Take time during your initial jobsite walk down to gather
the information and measurements required to make 13. Use a level to get the tower plumb/level at the very
a detailed and accurate Excel cut list for pulling material. beginning of the build, on the very first base wrap, to
prevent difficulty with bar placement all the way up.

6. Do not try to memorize all of the different load

ratings of Excel work decks. Always refer back to
the Excel Modular Scaffold Standard Component
Technical Manual to get the exact load ratings. All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 EXCEL BUILDING TIPS (CONT’D)
14. Vertical leg posts are called “VPs” based on the 22. Always install telescoping diagonal bracing
number of cups: VP-2 is the shortest and VP-20 is after the first horizontal wrap, but before the
the longest. They are named with even numbers— second board deck wrap is put into place.
approximately one foot in length for every two cups.
23. When passing (i.e., manual chain line) any type of
Remember that VP-2s have very limited use and telescoping brace (adjustable handrail or diagonal
are only used at the very top of a vertical leg to add brace) ensure components are secured together
the final cups needed to attach the top handrail. by clip prior to upward or downward movement.
They are not used for any other application. This applies to adjustable toe boards, as well.

15. Vertical cups (node point, moment connections) 24. Diagonal extendable braces typically require a
are on 5 3/4 inch centers the entire length of the 12-cup split between the top connector on one end,
vertical leg assembly for better flexibility. and the bottom connector on the other end—eight
(8) cups between the two (2) ends. Swivel braces
16. Always have two (2) hands on components and combination braces may fit differently.
at any time, especially when setting a
vertical leg on an existing vertical leg. 25. Do not exceed a maximum of 14 cups (6' 6")
spacing between horizontal board deck wraps
17. When setting a vertical leg on top of an existing leg, from the top of lower horizontal bar wrap to
one hand shall support the upper leg, while the other the top of the next horizontal bar wrap.
hand depresses the spring clip. Then, slowly lower
the top vertical leg down. Slightly twist the vertical 26. When installing your mid-rail and top handrail, you use
until the spring clip locks into place. Do not drop the following spacing from the board deck: Skip two
the upper vertical leg onto the lower vertical pin. (2) cups, hit two (2) cups, skip two (2) cups, hit two (2)
cups and you will be in line with OSHA requirements.
18. To remove vertical legs that are connected, This method does not require a tape measure.
depress the spring clip, twist the upper vertical leg
approximately 20 degrees, and with both hands lift 27. Standard handrail corner posts are always
to remove from lower vertical leg coupling pin. comprised of eight- (8) cup vertical leg assemblies
(minimum eight- (8) cup leg length).
19. All sizes of horizontal bars are two (2) inches shorter
than the actual size, allowing for center-to-center 28. When installing telescoping toe boards, make sure
measurement between vertical leg assemblies. that you install the toe board end connector in the
unlocked position to the vertical leg and tighten
20. Two- (2) through seven- (7) foot Excel horizontal the half clamp just enough that it won’t fall off.
bars are all load-bearing ledgers. All other Excel After you have all the toe boards installed into the
horizontal bars are NON-load-bearing runners only. toe board end connector, line everything up and
tighten up the half clamp as the very last step.
21. You can board-deck out to eight- (8), nine- (9) and
10-foot runners, as long as you install one (1) diagonal 29. Clean (cupless) verticals are used to get through
brace back to the leg within 18 inches from the center very tight places (cable trays, piping runs, etc) where
of the runner. standard vertical legs with cups will not fit. Clean
verticals must not exceed 69 inches.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 EXCEL BUILDING TIPS (CONT’D)
30. When adding a leg in the middle of thin air (i.e., 38. When building hanging Excel scaffold, ensure
in the middle of a horizontal bearer bar using you install a safety clamp onto the vertical leg
and intermediate horizontal adapter, or on top directly above the Excel horizontal bar that will
of a side bracket or cantilever) that does not go be holding the weight of the leg going down.
all the way to the ground, you can not exceed
25 lbs./sq. ft., unless it is supported back to a 39. Always use handrails and step in the
primary leg with a second diagonal brace. center of treads. Walk down the stair tower,
do not run, do not skip any steps.
31. When using truss assembly lifting rigs,
always ensure you use a nylon strap that is 40. Clamp bolts should have between 40 and
at least four (4) inches wide or greater. 65 lbs. tension. Overtightening could damage the
threads, bolt or item the clamp is attached to.
32. The landing hatchway (see custom component
manual) is for a light-duty, 25 lbs./sq. ft. 41. Never use rigid beam clamps or swivel beam clamps
applications only and requires a perfectly to hang or support a scaffold with the bolts. These
square corner for proper installation. types of clamps should only be used for bracing a
scaffold or with the flat portion supporting the load.
33. When constructing the rapid access system (see
Excel Modular Scaffold Custom Component 42. Be very careful not to overload trucks when shipping
Technical Manual), remember that once scaffold material. The maximum weight loaded should
completed, the work platform is limited to a be capped at the maximum load the driver can legally
light-duty application of 25 lbs./sq. ft. carry. The user should validate the estimated weight
by entering the quantity of scaffold components into
34. To properly install safety gates, rope pulley a spreadsheet designed specifically to calculate and
hoists and SRL adapters, always connect cross-check the total estimated weight. (A weight
these Excel components to the vertical leg that sheet can be made from our current List Price Sheet.)
goes all the way to the ground for stability.
43. It is a very sound work practice to get the truck
35. When installing vertical access ladders, always driver to go directly to the closest CAT certified
remember the ears on the ladder bracket point up weigh scale after they leave the jobsite to double-
and are installed on the ladder first, then attached check the total loaded weight. This way if the
to the vertical post. Additionally, always install the truck is overweight, the driver can quickly return
vertical ladder with the male end of the ladder to the site to have material removed, so it is in
pointed up and the female end pointed down. compliance with the Federal DOT requirements.

36. When installing a rope pulley hoist or SRL adapter 44. When shipping Excel scaffold material, take adequate
above the top handrail, always install another complete time to make sure it is properly racked, stacked and
wrap of horizontal bars at least four (4) feet above top banded prior to loading onto a flat bed trailer to prevent
handrail, to tie in with the rest of the tower. inadvertent shifting during transit.

37. The approved tie-off area for fall protection is above

the top handrail, where two (2) horizontal bars connect
to a vertical leg. Refer to the Excel Modular Scaffold
Standard Component Technical Manual on how to use All material must be inspected prior to use!
horizontal bars, which are approved for tie-off purposes. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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45. When shipping Excel scaffold material, make 50. Always inspect horizontal bars prior to installation
sure to always use the proper racks and baskets. to ensure the trigger and spring are installed
Do not make your own temporary racks out of properly and functioning correctly. If you find an
miscellaneous scaffold parts that could come apart end connector with a broken trigger or weak spring,
when loaded, unloaded or during transit, which could do not use that component. Pull it out of service
result in possible injury to personnel or property. and tag it for repair. Additionally, when installing
ledgers or bearers, do not let go of the bar until
46. When loading racks and baskets of Excel scaffold you verify that it is properly locked into place and
material onto flat bed trailers, take adequate time that the trigger is resting in the up position.
to make sure those items are properly secured
to the flat bed trailer using multiple ratchet tie 51. Always remember when constructing Excel lifting
down straps for each level and row of baskets rigs (see Custom Component Manual)—structures
and racks to prevent shifting during transit. that use I-beams as part of a trolley movement
system for transporting live loads—this application
47. When unloading racks and baskets of Excel scaffold was only designed for use with a W-6 I-beam only.
material off of flat bed trailers, inspect the load to see if No other size I-beam is authorized for use in a trolley
any items have shifted during transit prior to removing system because they will not properly fit into the
any of the ratchet tie down straps. Ensure personnel do trolley strap kit and could cause a potential failure.
not stand below the rows of racks being unstrapped in
case any material comes loose and falls off the truck. 52. When building lifting rigs or trolley movement systems
(see Custom Component Manual), never utilize
48. When loading a truck and stacking racks, baskets standard intermediate horizontal adapters to hold
or bundles of material that are not the same length, up the truss that will be the load bearing component
use the proper cribbing to ensure the load is level where the chain fall hoist is attached. Intermediate
and will not shift during transit or unloading. horizontal adapters were not designed for this purpose
and they can fail, causing the accidental drop of a load.
49. Casters are easy to overload when building a
rolling scaffold. Scaffolds should be limited to 53. If you have questions regarding the contents of this
two (2) work decks, 15 feet high when using manual; any ideas or suggestions on a new scaffold
eight- (8) inch casters and three (3) work decks, component design that would help make your job safer,
21 feet high when using 12-inch casters. quicker, easier; or any issues, concerns or problems
regarding any Excel scaffold components, please call
Lance Smith, Engineering Design at (443) 293-6352.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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EXCEL MODULAR SCAFFOLD
Excel Modular Scaffold recognizes that the scaffold a scaffold structure—leg spacing, adequate sills,
industry is considered “inherently dangerous.” It is the horizontal bracing, etc.
intent of this section of the technical manual to provide
pertinent guidelines for the proper, safe use, and 4. Stationary scaffolds over 125 feet in height and rolling
maintenance of scaffold components and structures. towers over 60 feet in height must be designed by a
professional engineer.
These guidelines are generalities and do not intend to
cover every specific situation or component, they do not 5. All equipment must be inspected to ensure it is in good
purport to be all-inclusive nor supplant other regulatory condition. Damaged or deteriorated equipment should
and precautionary measures for the safe use of scaffold not be used and must be removed from service.
in usual or unusual conditions. The primary codes or
regulations are those promulgated by OSHA. They are 6. Scaffolds must be designed and used in accordance
Federal laws intended to provide a safe workplace by with the manufacturer’s specifications and
providing minimum reference guidelines upon which recommendations. Do not intermix different brands of
related activities should be carried out. It shall be the scaffold, unless authorized by the manufacturer, or plan
responsibility of all users/erectors to avail himself and to to use materials in any manner other than what the
comply with all applicable codes, regulations, standard manufacturer intended their design to accommodate.
and common sense practices designed to purport
safety in the erection, use and dismantling of scaffold. 7. When planning the job, remember to use
common sense, sound judgment and
General Guidelines Prior to Use of Scaffolding: qualified reasoning for the following:

1. Jobsite conditions within the boundaries of a refinery, a.) Provide adequate foundations.
chemical plant, manufacturing plant, pulp and paper b.) Provide proper access.
mill, power plant or construction site may vary, and c.) Provide proper bracing.
each presents unique circumstances. Efficient and d.) Provide proper handrails and toe boards.
proper planning of each job must be done by a e.) Provide adequate decking materials.
competent, qualified person: OSHA 1926.451 (a) (3) No f.) Design scaffold structure on components to
scaffold shall be erected, moved, dismantled or altered adequately compensate for all intended loads.
except under the supervision of competent persons. Use only qualified personnel who are in good
shape—emotionally and physically.
2. The jobsite should be inspected and supervision be
familiarized with proper access, proximity of power 8. Read, understand and comply with all Federal (OSHA),
or process lines, obstructions, ground conditions, State, and local codes and regulations pertaining to
openings or pits, strength of supporting structure(s), scaffold erection and removal.
interference with other workers, overhead protection,
wind/weather protection and environmental hazards. 9. W
 hen covering scaffold with plastic, tarps or other
These conditions must be evaluated and adequately types of solid material the user must consider all
provided for. Also, consider the protection of people wind and/or snow loading. Excel recommends
who will be passing or working beneath or around that all users consult with an engineer to ensure
scaffold structures. the proper bracing for the maximum expected
wind or snow loads and/or snow loading.
3. The work to be done and the number of persons
involved must be determined to properly calculate the
loading. The total loads and the supporting ground or All material must be inspected prior to use!
structure must be considered when designing See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES
GIVE TO SCAFFOLD ERECTOR AND USER OR POST ON JOB
CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES FOR
FRAME SCAFFOLDS, SYSTEM SCAFFOLDS, TUBE AND CLAMP SCAFFOLDS AND ROLLING SCAFFOLDS

DEVELOPED FOR INDUSTRY BY SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC.

It shall be the responsibility of all users to read and 6. Do not abuse or misuse the scaffold equipment.
comply with the following common sense guidelines
which are designed to promote safety in the erecting, 7. Erected scaffolds should be continually
dismantling and use of scaffolds. These guidelines do inspected by users to be sure that they are
not purport to be all-inclusive, nor supplant or replace maintained in safe condition. Report any
other additional safety and precautionary measures to unsafe condition to your supervisor.
cover usual or unusual conditions. If these guidelines 8. Never take chances! If in doubt regarding the safety
in any way conflict with any Federal, State, local or or use of the scaffold, consult your scaffold supplier.
other government statute or regulation, said statute or
regulation shall supersede these guidelines and it shall 9. Never use equipment for purposes or in
be the responsibility of each user to comply therewith. ways for which it was not intended.

10. Do not work on scaffolds if your physical condition

General Guidelines
is such that you feel dizzy or unsteady in any way.
Post these scaffolding safety guidelines in a
conspicuous place and be sure that all persons who Guidelines for Erection and Use of Scaffolds
erect, dismantle or use scaffolding are aware of them.
1. Scaffold bases must be set on adequate sills or
1. Follow all Federal, State, and local codes, pads to prevent slipping or sinking, and fixed where
ordinances and regulations pertaining to scaffolding. required. Any part of a building or structure used to
support the scaffold, shall be capable of supporting
2. Survey the jobsite. A survey shall be made
the maximum intended load to be applied.
of the jobsite for hazards, such as untamped
earth fills, ditches, debris, high-tension wires, 2. Use adjusting screws or other approved
unguarded openings and other hazardous methods, instead of blocking to adjust
conditions created by other trades. These to uneven grade conditions.
conditions should be corrected or avoided
as noted in the following sections. 3. Bracing, leveling and plumbing of frame scaffolds:

3. Inspect all equipment before using. Never use a.) P

 lumb and level all scaffolds as the
any equipment that is damaged or defective erection proceeds. Do not force frames
in any way. Remove it from the jobsite. or braces to fit—level the scaffold until
proper fit can easily be made.
4. Scaffolds must be erected in accordance with
design and/or manufacturer’s recommendations. b.) Each frame or panel shall be braced by
horizontal bracing, cross bracing, diagonal
5. Do not erect, dismantle or alter a scaffold unless
bracing or any combination thereof for
under the supervision of a qualified person.
securing vertical members together
laterally. All brace connections shall be
All material must be inspected prior to use!
made secure, in accordance with the
See inspection guidelines on page 112.
manufacturer’s recommendations.
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4. Bracing, leveling and plumbing of tube and clamp 7. Do not erect scaffolds near electrical power
and system scaffolds: lines unless proper precautions are taken.
Consult the power service company for advice.
a.) Posts shall be erected plumb in all
directions, with the first level of runners 8. A means of access to all platforms shall
and bearers positioned as close to the be provided.
base as feasible. The distance between 9. Do not use ladders or makeshift devices on
bearers and runners shall not exceed top of scaffolds to increase the height.
manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
10. Provide handrails and mid-rails at each working
b.) Plumb, level and tie all scaffolds platform level where open sides and ends exist,
as erection proceeds. and toe boards where required by code.
c.) Fasten all couplers and/or connections 11. Brackets and cantilevered platforms:
securely before assembly of next level.

d.) Vertical and/or horizontal diagonal a.) B

 rackets for system scaffolds shall be
bracing must be installed according to installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations. manufacturers’ recommendations.

5. Tie continuous (running) scaffolds to the wall or b.) Brackets for frame scaffolds shall be seated
structure at each end and at least every 30 feet of correctly, with side bracket parallel to the
length when scaffold height exceeds the maximum frames and end brackets at 90 degrees to the
allowable free-standing dimension. Begin ties or frames. Brackets shall not be bent or twisted
stabilizers when the scaffold height exceeds that from normal position. Brackets (except mobile
dimension, and repeat at vertical intervals not brackets designed to carry materials) are to
greater than 26 feet. The top anchor shall be placed be used as work platforms only and shall not
no lower than four (4) times the base dimension be used for storage of material or equipment.
from the top of the completed scaffold. Anchors c.) Cantilevered platforms shall be designed,
must prevent scaffold from tipping into or away installed and used in accordance with
from wall or structure. Stabilize circular or irregular manufacturers’ recommendations.
scaffolds in such a manner that the completed
scaffold is secure and restrained from tipping. 12. All scaffolding components shall be installed
When scaffolds are partially- or fully-enclosed or and used in accordance with the manufacturers’
subjected to overturning loads, specific precautions recommended procedure. Components shall not
shall be taken to ensure the frequency and be altered in the field. Scaffold frames and their
accuracy of ties to the wall and structure. Due to components manufactured by different companies
increased loads resulting from wind or overturning shall not be intermixed, unless the component
loads, the scaffolding component to which ties are parts readily fit together and the resulting scaffold’s
subjected shall be checked for additional loads. structural integrity is maintained by the user.

6. When free-standing scaffold towers exceed four

(4) times their minimum base dimension vertically,
they must be restrained from tipping. (CAL/OSHA
and some government agencies require stricter
ratio of 3:1.) All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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13. Planking: 15. For rolling scaffolds, the following additional
guidelines apply:
a.) W
 orking platforms shall cover scaffold
bearer as completely as possible. Only
a.) R
 iding a rolling scaffold is very hazardous.
scaffold grade wood planking or fabricated
The Scaffold Industry Association does
planking and decking meeting scaffold
not recommend, nor encourage this
use requirements shall be used.
practice. However, if you choose to do
b.) C
 heck each plank prior to use to be sure plank so, be sure to follow all State, Federal
is not warped, damaged, or otherwise unsafe. or other governmental guidelines.

c.) Planking shall have at least a 12-inch overlap b.) Casters with plain stems shall be
and extend six (6) inches beyond center attached to the panel or adjustment
of support, or be cleated or restrained at screw by pins or other suitable means.
both ends to prevent sliding off supports.
c.) No more than 12 inches of the screw jack
d.) Solid-sawn lumber, LVL (laminated shall extend between the bottom of the
veneer lumber) or fabricated scaffold adjusting nut and the top of the caster.
planks and platforms (unless cleated or
d.) Wheels or casters shall be provided with
restrained) shall extend over their end
a locking means to prevent caster rotation
supports not less than six (6) inches
and scaffold movement and kept locked.
nor more than 18 inches. This overhang
should not be used as a work platform. e.) Joints shall be restrained from separation.

14. For putlogs and trusses the following f.) Use horizontal diagonal bracing near
additional guidelines apply: the bottom and at 20-foot intervals
measured from the rolling surface.
a.) Do not cantilever or extend putlogs/
trusses as side brackets without thorough g.) D
 o not use brackets or other platform
consideration for loads to be applied. extensions without compensating
for the overturning effect.
b.) P
 utlogs/trusses should be extended at least
six (6) inches beyond point of support. h.) The platform height of a rolling scaffold
must not exceed four (4) times the
c.) Place recommended bracing between
smallest base. Government agencies
putlogs/trusses when the span of
require a stricter ratio of 3:1).
putlog/truss is more than 12 feet.
i.) Cleat or secure all planks.

j.) Secure or remove all materials and

equipment from platform before moving.

k.) D
 o not attempt to move a rolling
scaffold without sufficient help. Watch
out for holes in floor and overhead
obstructions. Stabilize against tipping.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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16. Safe use of scaffold: 7. Dismantled equipment should be stockpiled
in an orderly manner.
a.) Prior to use, inspect scaffold to
ensure it has not been altered and 8. Follow erection procedures and user manuals.
is in safe working condition.

b.) E
 rected scaffolds and platforms should be
inspected continuously by those using them. These safety guidelines (Codes of Safe Practice) set
forth common sense procedures for safely erecting,
c.) E xercise caution when entering dismantling and using scaffolding equipment.
or leaving a work platform. However, equipment and scaffolding systems
differ, and accordingly, reference must always be
d.) Do not overload scaffold. Follow made to the instructions and procedures of the
manufacturer’s safe working supplier and/or manufacturer of the equipment.
load recommendations.
Since field conditions vary and are beyond the control
e.) Do not jump onto planks or platforms. of the Scaffold Industry Association, safe and proper
f.) Do not use ladders or makeshift devices use of scaffolding is the sole responsibility of the user.
on top of working platforms to increase
the height or provide access from above.

g.) Climb in access areas only

and USE BOTH HANDS.

When Dismantling Scaffolding the

Following Additional Guidelines Apply:

1. Check to ensure scaffolding has not been

structurally altered in a way which would Reference must always be
make it unsafe, and if it has, reconstruct where
necessary before commencing with dismantling made to the instructions and
procedures. This includes all scaffold ties.
procedures of the supplier
2. Visually inspect planks prior to dismantling to
be sure they are safe. and/or manufacturer of the
3. Consideration must be given as to the effect equipment.
removal of a component will have on the rest of
the scaffold prior to that component’s removal.

4. Do not accumulate excess components or

equipment on the level being dismantled.

5. Do not remove ties until scaffold above has

been removed (dismantled).

6. Lower dismantled components in an orderly

manner. Do not throw off of scaffold.
All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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During manufacture, Excel Modular Scaffold 1. For all items with end connectors, the end
material goes through a very intensive inspection connector must be undamaged and the trigger
program. Each part is handled and inspected two unbroken. Look for missing bolts or nuts that
(2) times. Items are then randomly selected for hold in the trigger or spring. Examine the trigger
non-destructive testing and a final inspection is mechanism and ensure the trigger and spring are
performed. Further visual inspection is performed as functioning correctly. Check to ensure the trigger/
the material is loaded for shipment to any jobsite. spring is free of weld splatter, gunnite and other
products which could affect the smooth operation
Even with this intensive inspection system, it is still of the trigger/spring. Ensure the fit of the end
the responsibility of the end-user to ensure each connector to the vertical post is not excessively
piece of scaffold material installed is free of defects. loose due to damage to the end connector.

Scaffolds are usually built by one craft group and then 2. Adjustable bearers must be free of any visible
work is performed on and around the scaffold by many damage, missing or broken welds on the end
different craft groups. During normal use, it is possible connectors or bent or deformed tubing. The
that scaffold components will become damaged. tubing must also be free of any saw marks,
The following are general guidelines to aid the end- welding burn marks, large dents or other
user in identifying potential problems with Excel damage which may affect the strength of the
Modular Scaffold material. This list is by no means member. The locking bolt must be installed
all-inclusive, and is provided only as a general guide. and working correctly to prevent movement.

3. Adjustable braces must be free of any visible

All components must be checked every time
damage, bent or deformed tubing, missing or
they are used, prior to installation or removal, for
broken welds on the end connectors or clamp
any visible damage, missing or broken welds,
assemblies. The tubing must also be free of
deformed or dented parts that may affect the
any saw marks, welding burn marks, large
strength of the item, saw marks, welding burn
dents or other damage which may affect the
marks, excessive rust or chemical damage.
strength of the member. The clamp rivet must
be examined for wear or bending and the
bolt threads must be free of defects. Locking
WARNING: Material must be
pins must be installed and functional.
removed from service any time rust
or chemical damage has affected
the strength or fit of the material. 4. Beam clamps—rigid and swivel—must be
This is especially critical with the free of any visible damage, saw marks, welding
trigger and spring assembly. burn marks, large dents, cracks, damaged
bolt threads, loose or damaged rivets or other
damage. The clamp must be examined for
wear, cracking or bending and the bolt threads
End-users should immediately contact Excel Modular must be free of defects. Special attention must
Scaffold and Leasing Corporation at (225) 777- be given to the radius area of the clamp to
4157 regarding any abnormal issues or concerns. ensure there are no cracks in the bend area.

5. Casters must be free of any visible damage. The

All material must be inspected prior to use! caster must be round, the pin assembly must be
See inspection guidelines on page 112. straight, and all bolts and nuts must be present.

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6. Clean verticals must be must be free of 12. Ladder brackets must be free of any
any visible damage. The tubing must also visible damage. The clamp rivet must be
be free of any saw marks, welding burn examined for wear or bending and the clamp
marks, large dents or other damage which bolt threads must be free of defects.
may affect the strength of the member.
13. Metal boards must be free of any visible damage,
7. Diagonal pin braces must be free of any visible creases in the board surface, bending of the
damage, bent or deformed tubing, missing or support runners, excessive rust or chemical
broken welds on the clamp assemblies. The tubing damage, missing or broken welds on the
must also be free of any saw marks, welding burn cleats. Board strength is directly affected by the
marks, large dents or other damage which may cleats and the side rails. Ensure the cleats are
affect the strength of the member. The clamp undamaged and all welds are intact, and ensure
rivet must be examined for wear or bending the side rails are straight and undamaged.
and the bolt threads must be free of defects.

8. Horizontals must be free of any visible damage, 14. Rope pulley hoists must be free of any visible
missing or broken welds on the end connectors damage, missing or broken welds. The tubing must
or bent or deformed tubing. The tubing must be free of any saw marks, welding burn marks, large
also be free of any saw marks, welding burn dents or other damage. Special attention must be
marks, large dents or other damage which placed on inspecting the end connector where it
may affect the strength of the member. fits into the cup and the trigger to ensure the hoist
fits snugly onto the vertical cups and that there
9. Horizontal tie-off support must be inspected daily is no visible damage or bending. The clamp rivet
before use. They must be free of any visible damage, must be examined for wear or bending and the bolt
saw marks, welding burn marks, large dents or threads must be free of defects. Locking pins must
other damage. The clamp rivets must be examined be installed and functional. Any attached pulley
for wear or bending and the bolt threads must be and rope must be inspected according to OSHA
free of defects. The horizontal bearing cups must fit guidelines and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
snugly against the horizontal members and must
be examined for bends, cracks or broken welds. 15. Safety gates must be free of any visible damage,
missing or broken welds. The tubing must be
10. Intermediate horizontal adapters must be free of any saw marks, welding burn marks,
free of any visible damage, missing or broken large dents or other damage. The clamp rivet
welds on the cups, bent or deformed cups, must be examined for wear or bending and the
bent or deformed top plate, missing or bent top clamp bolt threads must be free of defects.
pin. The part must also be free from any saw
marks, welding burn marks, or other damage 16. Safety gate handrails must be free of any visible
which may affect the strength of the member. damage, missing or broken welds. Special attention
must be placed on inspecting the end connector
11. Ladders must be free of any visible damage, where it fits into the cup and the trigger to ensure it
missing or broken welds on the rungs, bent or fits snugly onto the vertical cups and that there is no
deformed tubing or rungs. The side rails and visible damage or bending.
rungs must also be free of any saw marks,
welding burn marks, large dents or other damage All material must be inspected prior to use!
which may affect the strength of the members. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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17. Safety outriggers must be free of any visible must be free of defects. The snap buttons
damage, missing or broken welds on the end must be installed and working correctly.
connectors or cups, bent or deformed tubing.
The tubing must also be free of any saw marks, 23. Trusses must be free of any visible damage,
welding burn marks, large dents or other damage missing or broken welds on the end connectors
which may affect the strength of the member. or bent or deformed tubing. The tubing must
also be free of any saw marks, welding burn
18. Screw jacks and swivel jacks must be checked for marks, large dents or other damage which
proper operation and for damaged threads or nuts. may affect the strength of the member.

19. Shoring jacks and shoring heads require the 24. Stair system parts must be free of any visible
same attention as the shoring post. Additionally, damage, missing or broken welds, missing tread
the screw connections must be checked lock down clips or missing locking bolts. Stair
for broken welds or damaged threads. stringers must be straight and undamaged. The
tread locking clips must be able to lock down the
20. Shoring posts require special attention because boards when they are in place and must have the
of the loads they are required to support. They snap buttons installed. The stair base must have all
must be free of any visible damage, missing or bolts for locking the foot in place and the bolts must
broken welds on the cups, bent or deformed cups, be in good working condition. The end hooks must
or bent or deformed tubing. The tubing must also be examined for bends, cracks or broken welds.
be free of any saw marks, welding burn marks,
large dents or other damage which may affect the 25. Tube and clamp material has been manufactured
strength of the member. The members must be by many different vendors. When the vendor can
checked to ensure they are straight and plumb. be determined, always use their guidelines for
inspection and maintenance. The tubing must be
21. Side brackets must be free of any visible damage, free of any visible damage, saw marks, welding
missing or broken welds on the end connectors burn marks, large dents or other damage. The
or cups, bent or deformed tubing. The tubing tube ends must be securely attached to the
must also be free of any saw marks, welding burn tubing and must be undamaged. The clamp
marks, large dents or other damage which may rivet must be examined for wear or bending
affect the strength of the member. Special attention and the bolt threads must be free of defects.
must be placed on inspecting the end connector
where it fits into the cup and the trigger to ensure 26. Verticals must be free of any visible damage,
the bracket fits snugly onto the vertical cups, missing or broken welds on the cups, bent or
and that there is no visible damage or bending. deformed cups, or bent or deformed tubing.
The tubing must also be free of any saw marks,
22. Toe boards and toe board connectors must welding burn marks, large dents or other damage
be free of any visible damage, saw marks, which may affect the strength of the member.
welding burn marks, large dents or other
damage. The clamp rivets must be examined
for wear or bending and the bolt threads

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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The following components can be found 5. SRL adapter parts must be inspected daily before
in the Excel Modular Scaffold Custom and use. They must be free of any visible damage. The
Specialty Component Technical Manual. clamp rivet must be examined for wear or bending
and the bolt threads must be free of defects. The
1. Boiler equipment must be free of any visible adapter clamp must be free of any bending (it must
damage, missing or broken welds. The tubing and be discarded if used to prevent a fall or damaged),
beams must be free of any saw marks, welding the bolts must free of defects. The wire rope must
burn marks, large dents or other damage. Special be inspected as required by OSHA. Wire rope shall
attention must be placed on the shoring beams be replaced if the rope has any physical damage
and ladders to ensure they are undamaged. which impairs its function and strength—six (6)
randomly distributed
broken wires in one rope
2. Lifting devices must
be inspected before All components must be lay or three (3) broken wires
in one strand in one rope
use. They must be free
of any visible damage, checked every time they are lay, abrasion, corrosion,
scrubbing, flattening or
saw marks, welding used, prior to installation peening causing loss of
burn marks, large dents
more than one-third (1/3) of
or other damage. The or removal, for any visible the original diameter of the
bolts must be tightened
and free of defects. damage, missing or broken outside wires, evidence
of any heat damage
The vertical the lifting
device is attached to
welds, deformed or dented resulting from a torch or
any damage caused by
must be inspected, parts that may affect the contact with electrical wires.
and all vertical locking
clamps installed at the strength of the item, saw
joints of the vertical. 6. Trolley beams must be
marks, welding burn marks, free of any visible damage.
They must not contain
3. Rapid access excessive rust or chemical saw marks, welding burn
equipment must be
free of any visible damage. marks, large dents or other
damage which may affect
damage, saw marks,
the strength of the member.
welding burn marks,
The bottom web, which
large dents or other damage. The clamp rivets
supports the trolley, must be free of dents or bends.
must be examined for wear or bending and the
bolt threads must be free of defects. Special
attention must be given to the ladder hooks to 7. Vertical locking clamp must be inspected
ensure they are unbent and free of damage. before use. They must be free of any visible
damage, saw marks, welding burn marks,
large dents or other damage. The clamp rivets
4. Roof adapters must be free of any visible damage
must be examined for wear or bending and
or missing or broken welds. Special attention
the bolt threads must be free of defects.
must be placed on inspecting the end connector
where it fits into the cup and the trigger to
ensure it fits snugly onto the vertical cups and All material must be inspected prior to use!
that there is no visible damage or bending. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 REPAIR GUIDELINES THAT MUST
BE FOLLOWED BY EXCEL END-USERS
Repairs and maintenance activities that are 8. Minor bending/straightening of the ladder bracket.
authorized to be performed in the field: —Ladder brackets can become bent in or out
so that they will not correctly fit the ladders.
1. Replacement of trigger assembly in Excel Ladder brackets may be bent straight if
components (i.e., trusses, horizontal bars, side the bend required is less than 1/2 inch.
brackets, etc.). Repairs and maintenance activities that are
— Must order replacement triggers NOT authorized to be performed in the field:
in advance from Excel.

2. Replacement of spring assembly in Excel 1. ANY modification to Excel System Scaffold.

components (i.e., trusses, horizontal bars, side
brackets, etc.). 2. Re-galvanizing Excel components that
—Must order replacement springs have been corroded or sand blasted.
in advance from Excel. 3. Straightening vertical leg assemblies
3. Replacement of nuts and bolts that hold springs that have been bent.
and triggers in Excel components. 4. Shortening vertical leg assemblies by cutting.
—Must order replacement nuts and
bolts in advance from Excel. 5. Straightening horizontal bar
assemblies that have been bent.
4. Replacement of vertical pins in vertical legs and
side brackets. 6. Shortening horizontal bar assemblies by cutting.
—Must order replacement vertical
7. Any repairs to trolley movement
pins in advance from Excel.
system components.
5. Replacement of snap buttons in vertical pins, stair
8. Any repairs to truss components.
stringers or other components.
—Must order replacement snap 9. Any repairs to metal deck board components.
buttons in advance from Excel.
10. Any repairs to stair stringer components.
6. Replacement of coupling pin snap buttons in (With the exception of replacing the
vertical legs and side brackets. snap button in the tread lock down).
—Must order replacement vertical
pins in advance from Excel. 11. Any repairs to rope pulley hoist components.

7. Replacement of locking pins in diagonal braces 12. Any welding to any component.
components.
—Must order replacement locking
pins in advance from Excel.
All material that is NOT
authorized to be repaired in
the field must be returned
back to the manufacturer as
All material must be inspected prior to use!
See inspection guidelines on page 112. damaged material.
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 SCAFFOLD MATERIAL LOADING
AND SHIPPING GUIDELINES
These are Excel’s company goals regarding the 2. Have proper client authorization request and
shipment and receipt of Excel scaffold material. release paperwork listing material.
Clients are requested to comply with these a.) C omputer load calculations are completed for
common sense requirements when they are total weight verification prior to loading material.
preparing scaffold shipments for return to Excel. b.) Complete initial pre-loading diagrams to ensure
how and where material will be placed on truck.
1. Upon completion of the project, Excel requires c.) Complete all shipment, tractor, trailer
all scaffold material be properly segregated and and driver inspection paperwork.
racked by individual component. Prior to being d.) You should always have material pulled
released for transport, customers must have and staged prior to truck arrival.
completed the following actions to correctly e.) For safety reasons, always use a two-man team
prepare the scaffold material for shipment when loading scaffold material shipments.
back to Excel:
a.) Material must be properly segregated into 3. Material loading:
racks or baskets by size and component. a.) D o not load trucks early in the morning or
b.) Material must be banded to the rack to ensure late at night and in instances where there is
it will not shift or break loose while in transit. not enough light to properly and safely see.
c.) When loading requires any other racks, baskets b.) Do not let the tractor operator/driver get in the
or bundled material that are not the same length way while you are loading scaffold material.
to be stacked, cribbing must be used between c.) Require driver to wear hard hat when forklifts
the racks, baskets or material to ensure it is level are operating during loading and unloading.
and will not shift during transport or unloading.
d.) Never load racks of steel planks or 4. Prior to loading/releasing incoming
toe boards on the back of the truck, or outgoing shipments:
as they can come out easily. a.) T  ake pictures of all incoming
d.) Material must be properly counted and a and outgoing shipments.
shipping ticket completed for each truckload. b.) Use a dry erase board or other means to
e.) Advanced copies of shipping show date, time, ticket number, etc.
tickets must be sent to Excel. c.) Ensure both the truck and trailer have
f.) Shipments must be coordinated in current registration tags before loading.
advance with our Excel warehouse. d.) Ensure the truck driver has a valid
g.) Do not schedule material for shipment driver’s license before loading.
until all items have been completed. e.) Trailer and tractor should have good tires
(not bald) on all axles before loading.
f.) Ensure the truck driver has all of the required
insurance paperwork before loading.
g.) D  river should be observed for any
obvious FFD impairment problems.
 Material must be counted, h.) If all conditions cannot be properly
met, do not load the truck.
properly segregated into i.) Once material is loaded onto the trailer, make
racks or baskets by size and sure it is properly secured by the driver.

component and banded

All material must be inspected prior to use!
prior to loading on truck. See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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AND SHIPPING GUIDELINES
j.) Ensure the correct scaffold material components c.) Verify the location is aware that the
and sizes are actually on the trailer. shipment is en route and that someone
k.) Ensure the driver has been given copies of all will be there to receive and unload it.
shipping paperwork before he is released.
l.) Ensure the driver fully understands where he 8. Charges for return of Excel material not properly
is going and when he is expected to arrive. sorted and racked.
m.) When required, instruct the driver to
weigh his truck at the nearest scales The goal is for all Excel material to be returned
to determine if he is overloaded. in the same manner in which it was shipped.
Properly prepared Excel shipments make it
5. When loading requires horizontal racks that are easier, safer, quicker and more accurate for
not the same length to be stacked (see picture), all involved parties in the physical inventory
the following additional guidelines MUST be met: and return process. If for any reason the Excel
a.) The rack with the longest horizontals material is not returned as requested, Excel
must be placed on the truck first. will take the following corrective actions:
b.) The rack with the shortest horizontals must a.) Breaking down of any racks or baskets of
be placed on top, so that one set of rack material that were improperly loaded.
feet sit on top of the lower rack’s post. b.) Properly re-racking as required by
c.) Cribbing must be placed on top of the our quality assurance program.
horizontals, under the other set of rack feet. c.) Tracking all of the additional man-hours/
d.) The cribbing must be secured from movement handling charges associated with re-racking
by using cleats, banding or other means. material in order to store the components long
e.) The two racks must be banded together term, awaiting future client orders and shipment.
to prevent the top rack from dislodging. d.) E xcel will invoice the customer for the additional
f.) If all of the above conditions cannot be charges incurred with correcting the shipment.
properly met, do not load or ship the material. e.) E xcel will also invoice the customer for
any fees and/or penalties related to
6. Have an independent (two (2) different people) improperly loaded or overloaded return
double-check to verify the following: shipments assessed to and paid by Excel.
a.) Ensure the truck is not overweight.
b.) Maximum material loaded height above
the ground must not exceed 13.5 feet.
c.) Material loaded must not extend
beyond the width of trailer.

7. Notify the receiving organization that the

material has departed and is in transit.
a.) Ensure the load will arrive at the designated
location during normal working hours/days.
b.) Fax a copy of exactly what material
is being shipped to Excel.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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AND SHIPPING GUIDELINES
9. Excel material quantity disputes and d.) At the end of the project, all concerned parties
final inventory reconciliation. will review the final inventory status, which is
a.) Material shipped from Excel warehouse facilities based on each shipping ticket (inbound and
undergoes stringent quantity verification in outbound). Excel will invoice the client for any
accordance with Excel’s ISO 9001 program. material shortages or damages which would be
All outgoing and incoming transactions included as part of the final closeout invoice.
are subject to two independent verification
counts. If needed, a third independent count
is performed to reconcile any discrepancies Always call Excel in advance of shipping if you
before final shipping or receipt. have any questions on the above guidelines.
b.) All shipments should be verified immediately The Walker, LA phone number is (225) 777-4157.
upon receipt of the material. Any discrepancies
must be reported to the Excel warehouse facility
immediately, before any material is utilized.
Excel will have 24 hours after receiving a
discrepancy notice to make arrangements for an
independent verification, or to submit pertinent
information.
During this period the material must be
segregated, not moved or utilized for erection,
allowing Excel the ability to respond.
Material will not be subjected to rent during this
period. At the end of this period, if Excel does
not independently verify the counts, the material
may be used and the quantities reported by
the client will be utilized in the inventory.
c.) Upon receipt of the material at the Excel
warehouse facility, the scaffold material is again
subjected to two (2) independent verification
counts, and if needed a third reconciling count.
Any discrepancies between the counts and
the quantity reflected on the client-prepared
shipping ticket faxed to the Excel warehouse
facility will be reported to the client immediately.
The client will have 24 hours after receiving
a discrepancy notice to make arrangements
for an independent verification. Excel will
segregate and hold the material awaiting the
client’s decision. After this period, if the client
does not independently verify the counts,
the material will be returned to stock and the
Excel counts will be utilized in the inventory.

All material must be inspected prior to use!

See inspection guidelines on page 112.

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 MATERIAL RACKING GUIDE
This page is intended as a quick reference guide
Steel Planks Per Rack Tubes Per Rack
for many commonly used components. The
top tables show how many of each component Item Racking Qty. Item Racking Qty.
come per rack. The bottom table shows
SP24 FWB 100 TU-4 SSR 200
how many pans are used per bar size.
SP32 FWB 80 TU-6 SSR 200

Verticals Per Rack Horizontals Per Rack SP36 FWB 80 TU-8 SSR 200

Item Racking Qty. Item Racking Qty. SP42 FWB 80 TU-10 SSR 200

VP2 FWB 500 PB24 HR1(2) 100 SP48 SSR 56/64 TU-13 SSR 200

VP4 SSR 375 PB32 HR1(2) 100 SP60 SSR 56/64 TU-16 SSR 200

VP6 SSR 250 PB36 HR1(2) 100 SP72 SSR 56/64 TU-20 SSR 200

VP8 SSR 250 PB42 HR1(2) 100 SP84 SSR 56/64 VP20 SSR 125

VP10 SSR 250 PB48 HR1(2) 100 SP96 SSR 56/64

VP12 SSR 125 PB60 HR1(2) 100 SP108 SSR 56/64 Trusses Per Rack

VP14 SSR 125 PB72 HR1(2) 100 SP120 SSR 56/64 Item Racking Qty.

VP20 SSR 125 PB84 HR1(2) 100 6SP24 FWB 140 TR4 SSR 50
HL96 HR1(2) 100 6SP32 FWB 120 TR5 SSR 50
Ladders Per Rack HL108 HR1(2) 100 6SP36 FWB 120 TR6 SSR 50
Item Racking Qty. HL120 HR1(2) 100 6SP42 FWB 120 TR7 SSR 30
LA3 FWB 60 TPB24 HR1(2) 100 6SP48 SSR 84 TR8 SSR 30
LA4 SSR 45 TPB36 HR1(2) 100 6SP60 SSR 84 TR9 SSR 30
LA5 SSR 45 TPB48 HR1(2) 100 6SP72 SSR 84 TR10 SSR 30
LA7 SSR 45 TPB60 HR1(2) 100 6SP84 SSR 84 TR12 SSR 30
LA8 SSR 45 TPB72 HR1(2) 100 6SP96 SSR 84 TR14 SSR 30
LA9 SSR 45 TPB84 HR1(2) 100 6SP108 SSR 84 TR16 SSR 30
LA10 SSR 45 THL96 HR1(2) 100 6SP120 SSR 84 TR18 SSR 30

Pans Per Bar

Bar
2' 32" 3' 42" 4' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10'
Size

9-Inch
1 2 3 3 5 5 7 9 9 11 13
Pan

6-Inch
2 2 1 2 — 2 1 — 2 1 —
Pan

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G 1' 11"
46"

M 1' 11"

J K
E
F

6' 8 1/2"

C
B

A — Mudsill G—— Midrail at 4th Cup from Bearer

B—— Leveling Jack Maximum Extension, H — Handrail at 8th Cup from Bearer
12" Exposed Thread J—— Access Ladder
C—— Bottom Runner at Bottom Two (2) Cups K—— Ladder Brackets
D—— Diagonal Brace L — Safety Gate
E—— Plank Bearer M — Toe Boards on Open Sides
F—— Decking

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