Equipment setup

You will want to read this before you go to site on your own

While you work for Ride Clean you will be using a range of tools and equipment and it is important you know to set up and clear away the equipment safely and tools and equipment are used only for the relevant and appropriate tasks.

Please read through this document carefully and if you have any questions then please ask.

Matting

At Ride Clean we use protective matting that we carry in the cargo bikes that is to be laid down below the area where you will be working. It is there to protect the area you are working on, gathers dirt and grime, establishes your work area and gives you space where you can work without being intruded by the public/customers.

When laying the matting it is a simple lay it down and connect the pieces, much like a jigsaw. When laying the matting use some common sense on where to lay this out based on drainage, orientation, ground level and space available.

When clearing the matting away take time to wipe it down with used rags that you have used during your work to get the worst of the dirt up. These will get fully cleaned regularly. Once the matts have been wiped and are dry then detach and stack neatly in the cargo bike. If there is large amount of water or dirt left underneath then please clean up as well.

Table

While at Ride Clean you will have fold out tables that are very easy to assemble. You simply unfold the legs on each side and secure with the supports. It is important that these are secured fully because they will enable a level surface for placing containers that may have liquid inside. The table also acts as a boundary between you and the public/customers, it also keeps things neat and tidy by providing a place for customers to put their helmets/glasses/gloves etc when they arrive.

In addition a printed and laminated copy of the Terms & Conditions are on the table which is there in the case you need to reference it.

Bike Stand

We predominantly use Park Tool bike stands at Ride Clean which come in three parts. There is the stand which expands out with two legs on the ground and one extends to the appropriate hight, this is secured with quick release nuts. On top of this sits the clamp arm which slots onto the stand and finally there in the tray where you store degreaser, oil, and tools.

Make sure the Bike Stand is set up on top of the matting as sensible orientation to catch dirt that will fall from the bike. Also think about looking for level ground when setting up and near drainage if available.

When at the end of the shift please wipe down the stand, especially the legs and stack all three parts neatly in and on the cargo bike.

A- Frame

The A-Frame is used to stack bikes. It is made of three parts. Two telescopic end pieces that extend outwards and a middle bar that clicks into place. It is quick and easy to assemble. The one point to note is that the nuts must be fastened once assembled and when loosening them be very careful not to fully loosen as nuts can get lost. They just need to be loosened enough that you can fold the end parts up. This will all be shown in your training.

The A-Frame is useful as it provides you and the customers somewhere to leave their bike tidily before or after cleans. There is a security cord and D- lock which can be used to link all bikes together to protect against theft and provides a deterrent. It also acts as a barrier to protect your work space and keep the public and customers away from you work area.

At the end of a shift the A-Frame will get packed away into its bag and neatly stacked on the cargo bike.

Event Shelter

The event shelters are there to be used to protect you from the elements (wind, rain, sun) as well as marking out a specific area where we operate and helps to define your workspace.

We have two different brands of event shelter but both are assembled in broadly the same way.

1. Poles that construct the frame. These slide into place to form the four sides of the shelter, these are then connected to the 'roof' poles. The poles clip into the 'knuckles' and four corner bases with a click. The different length poles will have different colour tape easily allowing you to marry up the correct parts.

2. Once the structure is constructed, the tarpaulin is then pulled over the whole structure and fastened with the hooks in each corner.

3. If you want to attach using velcro then feel free where it feels necessary.

4. Finally use objects to weight down the corners such a bike locks or alternatively use rope to tie to fixed structures or tie to the cargo bike.

Note: we do not use the guy-ropes or pegs as we are usually on solid ground

This video also shows how it is done. With two people it should be up and down in 15mins.

When packing away please fold the tarpaulin in an orderly way and stack poles together. If it is very wet you can lay it out when you return to the garage to dry it out.

Please ask if you have questions on setup, help your team mates out as this is much easier with two people!