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Assembly and Dismantling Procedures

Assembly Procedure - Mobile Towers - 3T Method

Ensure horizontal braces and guardrails are fitted correctly. Always fit as shown. 

Refer to this checklist before using each time.

Checklist

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Ensure all brace claws operate and lock correctly prior to erection

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Inspect components prior to erection

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Inspect tower prior to use

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Tower upright and level

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Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted

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Diagonal braces fitted

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Stabilisers/outriggers fitted as specified

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Platforms located and windlocks on

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Toeboards located

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Check guardrails are fitted correctly. See illustration below.

Summary of Contents for BOSS CLIMA TOWER 1450

Page 1: ...LIGHT ACCESS BOSS CLIMA TOWER User Guide LW LH 10 21 ...

Page 2: ... use our position as the largest supplier of scaffolding fencing and access products to negotiate the best rates for you We guarantee you will get the best value products and service when you hire or buy from us BEST PARTNERSHIP We provide a full range of engineering design and business services to partner and work with our customers Talk to us today about how we can help you to grow your business...

Page 3: ...ers 9 12 850 Width Towers 13 16 Assembly Procedure Assembly and Dismantling Procedures 17 To Dismantle a BoSS Ladderspan Tower 17 Checklist 18 Assembly for 1450 Towers 19 26 Assembly for 850 Towers 26 30 Toeboards Mobile Towers 3T Method Fitting Toeboards 31 Stabilisers and Outriggers Mobile Towers 3T Method Stabilisers 32 Stabiliser Dimensions 32 Outriggers 32 Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer 33 C...

Page 4: ...provide a strong working platform for a variety of heights This User Guide provides you with step by step instructions to ensure your system is assembled easily and safely using the 3T Through The Trapdoor method The law requires that personnel erecting dismantling or altering towers must be competent Any person erecting a BoSS mobile tower must have a copy of this guide For further information on...

Page 5: ...load is 275 kgs 606lbs per platform level uniformly distributed up to a maximum of 950kgs 2100lbs per tower including self weight Towers must always be climbed from the inside using the built in ladder during assembly and use It is recommended that towers should be tied to a solid structure when left unattended Adjustable legs should only be used for levelling Tower components should be lifted usi...

Page 6: ... only from the base Beware of live electrical apparatus when moving the tower particularly overhead plus wires or moving parts of machinery No person or materials should be on the tower during movement Caution should be exercised when wheeling a tower over rough uneven or sloping ground taking care to unlock and lock castors If stabilisers are fitted they should only be lifted a maximum of 25mm ab...

Page 7: ...n the lower base Ensure that the safe working load of the supporting decks and the tower structure is not exceeded The assembled tower is a working platform and should not be used as a means of access or egress to other structures Beware of horizontal forces e g power tools which could generate instability Maximum horizontal force 20kg The stairway towers featuring an inclined staircase access are...

Page 8: ...m be every 4 metres in height For further information on tying in a tower please contact your supplier or BoSS All components and their parts should be regularly inspected to identify damage particularly to joints Lost or broken parts should be replaced and any tubing with indentation greater than 5mm should not be used and put to one side for manufacture repair Adjustable leg threads should be cl...

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Page 10: ...m and 2 5m Internal External Use Towers under 2 5m are outside of the scope of EN 1004 Internal Use IMPORTANT Please ensure you also read the other Quantity Schedules If you are unable to position the working platform easily from the ground you may heighten Requires an additional fixed platform for this tower weight ...

Page 11: ... altradgeneration com Quantity Schedule 1450 Width Towers BoSS Clima 1450 to EN 1004 Available in 2 lengths 1 8m and 2 5m Internal External Use Towers under 2 5m are outside of the scope of EN 1004 Internal Use ...

Page 12: ...0kg 449kg 501kg maximum safe working load total weight self weight users tools and materials For greater heights and loads consult BoSS for guidance On a 1450 tower a platform may comprise of a single deck or two decks placed side by side The maximum safe working load the combined weight of the users tools and materials that may be placed on a platform is 275kg This must be evenly distributed over...

Page 13: ...led below Mobile outrigger kits comprise of To improve rigidity larger stabilisers can be used at a lower level than shown in the table on page 10 Quantity Schedule 1450 Width Towers Mobile Outrigger Kit MP 16 Mobile Outrigger 4 125 150 20mm Castor Use same diaeter castors as on tower 4 250mm Adjustable Leg 4 Plan Braces 4 The above components replace SP15 Stabiliser 4 Platform Length 1 8m Platfor...

Page 14: ...1 8m and 2 5m Internal External Use Towers under 2 5m are outside of the scope of EN 1004 Internal Use IMPORTANT Please ensure you also read the Quantity Schedule on page 12 If you are unable to position the working platform easily from the ground you may require an additional fixed platform for this tower height ...

Page 15: ...s altradgeneration com Quantity Schedule 850 Width Towers BoSS Clima 850 to EN 1004 Available in 2 lengths 1 8m and 2 5m Internal External Use Towers under 2 5m are outside of the scope of EN 1004 Internal Use ...

Page 16: ...2 5m has a self weight of 408kg 950kg 408kg 542kg maximum safe working load total weight self weight users tools and materials For greater heights and loads consult Youngman for guidance On an 850 tower a platform comprises of a single deck only The maximum safe working load the combined weight of the users tools and materials that may be placed on a platform is 275kg evenly distributed over the d...

Page 17: ...led below Mobile outrigger kits comprise of To improve rigidity larger stabilisers can be used at a lower level than shown in the table on page 14 Quantity Schedule 850 Width Towers Mobile Outrigger Kit MP 16 Mobile Outrigger 4 125 150 20mm Castor Use same diaeter castors as on tower 4 250mm Adjustable Leg 4 Plan Braces 4 The above components replace SP15 Stabiliser 4 Platform Length 1 8m Platform...

Page 18: ...ng of a tower If your risk assessment shows it necessary you may also need to guardrail platforms at this level Always start building with the smallest height frames at the base of the tower Remove toeboards and pass down the tower Unclip farthest end of braces and immediately go to protected trapdoor position on ladder to complete removal Remove upper platforms from protected platform levels belo...

Page 19: ...t before using each time Checklist Ensure all brace claws operate and lock correctly prior to erection Inspect components prior to erection Inspect tower prior to use Tower upright and level Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted Diagonal braces fitted Stabilisers outriggers fitted as specified Platforms located and windlocks on Toeboards located Check guardrails are fitted correctly See illus...

Page 20: ...lustrated shows 4 2m platform height tower starting with a 4 rung frame BoSS recommend two persons are used to build BoSS Towers Above 4m height it is essential that at least two persons are used Only climb the tower from the inside Platform Height In Metres Frame At Base 1 7 2 2 3 7 4 2 5 7 6 2 7 7 8 2 9 7 10 2 11 7 12 2 2 rung 2 7 4 7 6 7 8 7 10 7 3 rung 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 2 11 2 4 rung 1 Push 4 ...

Page 21: ...n end frame just above the bottom rung with the claw facing outwards Position the second end frame as shown and fit the other end of the horizontal brace onto the vertical just above the bottom rung Fit a second horizontal brace between the bottom rungs on the other side of the frames to square the tower Note All locking claws must be opening before fitting ...

Page 22: ...check that the frame interlock clips are engaged Fit 2 diagonal braces blue in opposing directions between the 2nd and the 6th rungs Ensure the frames are vertical and level by checking with a spirit level and setting the adjustable legs as required IMPORTANT Only use the adjustable legs to level the tower and not to gain extra height ...

Page 23: ...rds the outside of the tower as shown Climb the end frame below the trapdoor on the inside of the tower and from within the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces on the 10th and 12th rungs in that order on both sides of the deck Do not climb onto the deck until it is fully guardrailed When horizontal braces are fitted as guard rails they should be 0 5m and 1 0m 2 and 4 rungs above the ...

Page 24: ...he trapdoor deck Fit a trapdoor deck alongside it with the hinges towards the outside of the tower and the trapdoor in line with the one below Climb the tower and from the protected trapdoor position fit the horizontal braces as guardrails on both sides at 2 and 4 rungs 0 5 and 1 0m above the platform level At the final level a further diagonal braces should be added on one side of the tower as sh...

Page 25: ...gs above the platform Fit these guardrail braces from the protected trapdoor position Do not climb onto the platform until it is fully guardrailed Continue until the required height is reached Re position the fixed deck to the required platform height and fit a trapdoor deck alongside it as shown in Stage 7 Fir a single diagonal at the top of the tower as shown in Stage 7 Fit the guardrails as sho...

Page 26: ...now complete Dismantling Procedure To take down the tower reverse the building sequence When removing guardrail braces unlock the claws furthest from the trapdoor and then return immediately to the protected position within the trapdoor You may then unlock the claws at the other ends of the Guardrails to remove them from the tower ...

Page 27: ...justable legs required Fit a trapdoor deck on the 4th rung Fix the horizontal braces red as guardrails on the 6th and 8th rungs 2 and 4 rungs above the platform on both sides of the tower Always start building with the smallest height frames at the base of the tower Where all 3 Heights are used in a tower start with 4 rung frames at the base with the 6 rung frames next and the 8 rung frames on top...

Page 28: ...od 3 Fit 2 diagonal braces blue in opposing directions between the 2nd and 6th rungs Ensure the frames are vertical and level by checking with a spirit level and setting the adjustable legs as necessary Fit the next pair of end frames and check the frame interlock clips are engaged Fit stabilisers ...

Page 29: ...om Assembly for 850 Towers Assembly Procedure Mobile Towers 850 3T Method 4 Fit 2 pairs of diagonal braces in opposing directions between the 6th and 10th rungs and the 10th and 14th rungs Locate a trapdoor deck on the 12th rung ...

Page 30: ...Assembly Procedure Mobile Towers 850 3T Method 5 Climb up the inside of the tower and from the protected position of the trapdoor fit horizontal braces as guardrails on both sides to the 14th and 16th rungs 2 and 4 rungs above the platform in that order ...

Page 31: ...gs 2 and 4 rungs above the platform on both sides of the tower To take down the tower reverse the building sequence When removing guardrail braces unlock the 4 claws furthest from the trapdoor and return immediately to the protected position within the trapdoor and then return immediately to the protected position within the trapdoor You may then unlock the claws at the other ends of the guardrail...

Page 32: ...method Fitting Toeboards Lock yellow plastic toeboard clips over rung and deck claw as shown Position as A on right hand deck claw On other side of the working platform position the clip as B Place 25mm thick toeboards into slots in toeboard clips as shown ...

Page 33: ...o the horizontal as possible Adjust the position of the top clamp to ensure the stabiliser foot is in firm contact with the ground Ensure clamps are secure Stabilisers are used when the tower is to be moved occasionally frequent movement will require mobile outriggers When moving the tower adjust the top clamps to lift the four stabiliser feet a maximum of 25mm off the ground and then unlock the c...

Page 34: ...ical changes and Generation UK Ltd does not accept any liability for any inconvenience loss or damage caused as a result of any inaccuracy or omission within this publication Copyright No unauthorised reproduction of any images text or other matter contained herein is permitted All rights are expressly reserved including copyright design right moral and patent rights where applicable We reserve th...

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