Steel Pipe: AS1163 or equivalent
Steel PLate: AS/NZ 3678 or equivalent
Welding: AS1554.1 or equivalent
INGAL EPS hinged walkways poles are designed to meet the requirements ofthe following standards:
AS4100 Steel Structures
AS1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways, and ladders (design, construction, and installation)
AS/NZS 1170.2 Structural design actions (wind actions)
AS/NZS 4600 Cold Formed Steel Structures
Pole and Brackets are suitable for all wind regions A, B, and C, and Terrain Categories 2 and 3
To ensure operator ease of use when lowering, the combined weight of all the light fittings on a walkway pole should be limited to 12.0kg
It is a one man operation to maintain the luminaire; the maintenance operator simply unlocks the toggle to lower the pole. The pole rotates at a shoulder height to rest in the maintenance position. The operator can then use two hands to maintain the luminaire.
The Platform System consists of 4 main components:
The pole does not rest on the handrail when in the maintenance position; the hinge is located higher up the pole to keep it from wiring and other services near the pole base