Installation: The WHALEN-JACK With Steel Framing

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Wood 2x4s must be used in conjunction with all steel framing members supporting The WHALEN-JACK system.

ENSURE SUPPORTING WALL IS 100% COMPLETE. WALLS MUST HAVE ALL SUPPORTING MEMBERS, BLOCKING AND BRACING COMPLETE AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED BEFORE THE WHALEN-JACK SYSTEM CAN BE INSTALLED. All WHALEN-JACK equipment must be inspected before and after every use. Scaffold showing any signs of damage or extensive use must be discarded and replaced. Consult jobsite foreman if there is any question regarding integrity of scaffold.

The WHALEN-JACK has been tested on 18 and 16 gauge steel framing walls in compliance with OSHA standards.

: 18 gauge steel framing with and without shear

: The WHALEN-JACK attached to metal studs with 2x4 reinforcing studs

: Full house wrap using The WHALEN-JACK system

: Truss installation with 18 gauge steel framing

: Work platform ready for safe and efficient truss installation

: Easy access to all roofline blocking

Insure supporting wall is 100% complete. Walls must have all supporting members, blocking and bracing complete and correctly installed. During installation insure ground level is clean and clear of any workers below.

Installation Of The WHALEN-JACK With 18 or 16 Gauge Steel With Sheer / Without Sheer

1.Install full-length 2x4s next to supporting metal studs (2x4s must extend from and be attached to the bottom and top plates). The studs can be attached with self tapping screws and reused on future projects.

2x4s must be used along the sides of metal studs and correctly attached to prevent the POSSIBILITY of twisting in the metal studs, which could cause scaffold failure.

2. Install spanner bracket at desired location, using 16 duplex nails into 2×4 wall studs.

Installation of The WHALEN-JACK With Steel Framing With Sheer

: 1. Using drill make 1-3/8 inch hole in shear (APA has acknowledged this 1-3/8 inch hole will have no effect on any APA rated sheeting)

: 2. Slide square tube of Spanner Bracket through hole.

: 3. Nail Spanner Bracket to wall framing member using two 16 duplex nails.

: 4. Three holes are provided to accommodate 2x4, 2x6 and 2x8 wall framing.

: 5. Spanner Bracket is ready to have The WHALEN-JACK installed. Slide jack over Spanner tube and pin in proper hole (two holes are provided on Jack to allow for shear or no shear).

: 6. Jack is ready for planks first then handrails. All three 2x4 handrails must be installed with 8 penny nails. Handrails can be installed in outer pocket to allow three standard OSHA scaffold planks or the second pocket to accommodate two plank applications.

: 7. Check your OSHA regulations for allowable spacing between wall and first plank.

Installation of The WHALEN-JACK With Steel Framing Without Sheer

: 1. Attach Spanner Bracket to framing members using two 16 duplex nails.

: 2. Check that studs have been properly attached to bottom and top plate.

: 3. Spanner Bracket is ready for Jack to be installed. Slide Jack over Spanner bracket and pin in proper hole. Spanner Bracket comes with three holes to accommodate 2x4, 2x6 and 2x8 wall framing. Jack comes with two holes to accommodate shear or no shear applications.

: 4. Jack is ready for planks first then handrails. All three 2x4 handrails must be installed and secured with 8 penny nails. Handrails can be installed in outer pocket to allow three standard OSHA scaffold planks or the second pocket to accommodate two plank applications. Check your OSHA regulations for allowable spacing between wall and first plank.

Take Down of The WHALEN-JACK With Steel Framing

: 1. We recommend the use of a fall arrest system during take down of The WHALEN-JACK. Remove 2x4s from handrails.

: 2. Once handrails and 2x4s have been removed, take down planks.

: 3. The WHALEN-JACK can be removed from the interior of the building and from the exterior using a man lift or ladder.

: 4. Remove 16 duplex nails attaching Spanner Bracket (we recommend using a crow bar).

: 5. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR LOOSEN SPANNER BRACKET WITH BLUNT FORCE TO SQUARE TUBE END OF BRACKET (I.E. A HAMMER ON OUTSIDE OF BUILDING). THIS CONSTITUTES ABUSE AND THE SPANNER BRACKET WILL BE CONSIDERED UNUSABLE.