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TAIT Stage (Stair Installation)
How to attach a stair set to a TAIT stage
How to attach a stair set to a TAIT stage
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Setup

Requirements

  • 4 people on Floor (Minimum)

Equipment

  • TAIT Stage Stair Set

  • Spanner

  • Ratchet

  • Locking Bit (attached to ratchet)

  • Socket (attached to ratchet)

  • Two hitch pins

PPE

  • Gloves

  • Steel Cap Boots

  • Hi-Vis Vest

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Roll Out Stair Set

With a minimum of two people, roll out the stair set and line it up next to the stage.

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<h1>Pro Tip: Lift Points</h1><p></p><p>Be sure to keep hands clear of pinch points when moving or lifting stairs.</p><p></p><p>Best places to hold onto or lift from include:</p><ul><li><p>Handrail</p></li><li><p>Bottom bar of side</p></li><li><p>Handle looking hole</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p>

Pro Tip: Lift Points

Be sure to keep hands clear of pinch points when moving or lifting stairs.

Best places to hold onto or lift from include:

  • Handrail

  • Bottom bar of side

  • Handle looking hole

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Lift Stairs

Using a minimum of four people, lift the stair set upright and rest it against the stage.

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Check Alignment

While there are multiple people holding the stair set, duck under the stage and check if the stairs are aligned correctly by testing a hitch pin.

Slide the stairs across if it is out of alignment.

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Attach Hitch Pins

With the stairs correctly aligned to the stage, attach the two hitch pins.

Be sure to secure them using the R-Clips.

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Lock Stairs to Stage

There is a locking mechanism on the underside of the stairs that locks into the stage.

Insert the appropriate bit (attached to a ratchet) into the hole in the centre of the stair underside.

Twist until fully locked.

The stairs and stage should be pulled together.

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Loosen Handrail

Loosen the FOUR bolts holding the handrails so that we can adjust the step angle.

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Adjust Stairs

Adjust both handrails so that the stairs are parallel to the ground.

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Tighten Handrail

Tighten the FOUR bolts holding the handrail to fix the steps in place.