1. The Spigot on the Ringlock Scaffolding Standards always points upwards.

2. Ledgers and Transoms can now be placed at the required levels for the first lift.

3. It is recommended to use Truss Ledgers (Transoms) to support heavy duty working platforms as necessary.

4. The first Ringlock Scaffolding Standards can be positioned into the Base Collars when the base lift is completed. The bottom of the Standards fit into the sleeve tube at the top of the Base Collar.

5. It is recommended that the joints in the inner and outer Standards of the Ringlock Scaffolding be at different levels. Start with a longer vertical on the outside. This will stagger the joints in the verticals which and will also aid in its stability if the scaffolding is above eight meters high. It will also provide the connections for the first level of Guardrails on the outside of the Scaffolding.

Things need to be noted:

It is not imperative that the joints in Ringlock Scaffolding Standards are staggered when the full height of the Scaffolding is less than eight meters high i.e. four lifts. In this case, the inner and outer Standard can be the same length although this will not necessarily provide the appropriate stagger in the Standards to provide the connections for the guardrails when the Scaffolding reaches full height. However, to ensure that the Scaffolding attains its maximum permissible height at all times it is recommended that the Standard are staggered when at all possible. Any Scaffolding above four lifts should have the joints in all the Standards staggered such that the Scaffolding is more stable for it to achieve the maximum permissible height.

Irrespective of whether a platform is required on the lowest Spigot it is recommended that the Scaffolding Planks are installed at this level. This ensures that the Scaffolding is square and level prior to erection and it also provides plan stiffness. This is most important, especially when the maximum height of the Scaffolding is above eight lifts. The installation of these Scaffolding Planks ensures that the out of alignment eccentricities are kept to a minimum in order for the Scaffolding to attain the maximum permissible height for each recommended tie pattern.