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BPS 1450, Instruction Manual

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Identifying Components

COMPONENTS AND APPROX WEIGHTS

1. 2 RUNG FRAME

2. 2 RUNG LADDER FRAME

3. HORIZONTAL BRACE

4. STABILISER S1/S2

5. ADJUSTABLE LEG ASSEMBLY

6. TRAPDOOR PLATFORM

7.

FIXED PLATFORM

8.

DIAGONAL BRACE

9.

FOLDING TOE-BOARD

10.

4 RUNG LADDER FRAME

9

10

4

2

3

8

6

1

1

1

5

5

7

 7

1

1

. 4 RUNG FRAME

Illustration below shows double width tower fully assembled. Single width towers have 

narrower frames (850mm wide) and do not use a fixed platform.

Summary of Contents for 1450

Page 1: ...ead and understand all notes and diagrams including the parts list for each height before commencing assembly Personnel should be qualified or competent to erect this tower Please consult the PASMA Guide for full information on the use of Mobile Access Towers Remember to do a risk assessment of the area where the tower is to be used before commencing erection Introduction Supplied by BPS Access So...

Page 2: ...nual Mobile Access Tower Description Safety Notes and Fittings 3 Components 7 Assembly 8 Dismantling 15 Risk Assessment Form 18 Contents Manufactured by UTS SALES REPAIR 2 Manufactured to BS EN 1004 2004 Class 3 8 12 XXXD Instruction Manual BS EN 1298 IM EN ...

Page 3: ... all safety equipment is on site The ground conditions will take the working loads of MAT as specified Always check that the MAT is vertical Level slope uneven ground etc if levelling is required make sure you Adjust Legs Part No 1026312 A2 in line with instructions use spirit level Beware of overhead obstructions live wires electrical apparatus or moving parts of machinery or other Wind condition...

Page 4: ... if wind speeds exceed a moderate breeze Relock the castors and readjust the stabilisers once in the new position When moving the tower over rough or uneven sloping ground remove all tools Do not move the assembled tower if over 4 metres high Recheck that the MAT is vertical or needs readjustment of legs before ascending Using spirit level It is recommended that towers should be tied to a solid st...

Page 5: ...lways keep this instruction manual safe Broken damaged or incorrect componnents must never be used The equipment shall be quarantined and assessed for replacement repair or destruction WIND EFFECTS LOCKING CLIPS Beware of high gusty or moderate breeze conditions in exposed areas It is recommended that in wind speeds over a Moderate Breeze see Beaufort Scale below that work on the tower is stopped ...

Page 6: ...IS IMPORTANT The diagrams opposite illustrate the CORRECT brace positions REMEMBER Always fit braces DOWNWARDS or from the inside of the tower facing OUTWARDS NEVER attach braces facing INWARDS BRACE CLAMP LOCKING FITTING ADJUSTABLE LEGS Ensure that the brace clamp is locked as shown in diagrams opposite Always make sure the brace is not clamped too close to the weld on the frame as indicated by t...

Page 7: ...SER S1 S2 5 ADJUSTABLE LEG ASSEMBLY 6 TRAPDOOR PLATFORM 7 FIXED PLATFORM 8 DIAGONAL BRACE 9 FOLDING TOE BOARD 10 4 RUNG LADDER FRAME 9 10 4 2 3 8 6 11 1 5 5 7 7 11 4 RUNG FRAME Illustration below shows double width tower fully assembled Single width towers have narrower frames 850mm wide and do not use a fixed platform ...

Page 8: ...justable leg assembly with castors or base plates into the base of the rung frame Repeat for the rung ladder frame Lock all castor wheels Attach one horizontal brace to the inside of the rung frame just above the bottom rung claws facing outwards This frame will now be self supporting Position the ladder frame as shown Connect the other end of the horizontal brace to the ladder frame Now connect t...

Page 9: ... the 1st rung to the 3rd rung of the structure in opposite directions Place a solid deck platform on the 1st rung and a trap door platform on the 4th rung both on the ladder side of the structure Slide platform fixings located underneath the platform into the closed position Platform can be placed at bottom of tower if required to fit platform above as shown above 4 9 ...

Page 10: ... the ladder and from a protected through the trapdoor position attach horizontal guardrail braces to the 5th and then 6th rungs on both sides of the platform Never climb onto a platform that is not fully guardrailed Guardrails should be 1 and 2 rungs above platforms in all cases 5 10 ...

Page 11: ...Assembly cont d Attach 2nd pair of diagonal braces following on from those fitted in step 4 6 Attach the next 4 rung frames and lock clips see below 11 ...

Page 12: ... tower with steps 8 and 9 7 12 When building the tower with a platform height of over 4 2 metres remove the first platform and 4 horizontal braces that accompany it and use these to complete the structure When building the tower with a platform height of over 8 2 metres remove the first and third platform from the base along with the accompanying horizontal braces and use these to complete structu...

Page 13: ...fixed platform should be moved up to the 8th rung and moved across to the far side of the structure the trapdoor platform can now be fitted alongside it LOCK PLATFORM FIXINGS Climb up the ladder and from a protected through the trapdoor position fit horizontal guardrail braces to the 9th and then the 10th rungs on both sides of the tower 8 13 ...

Page 14: ...eight of over 4 2 metres remove the first platform and 4 horizontal braces that accompany it and use these to complete the structure When building the tower with a platform height of over 8 2 metres remove the first and third platform from the base along with the accompanying horizontal braces and use these to complete structure ...

Page 15: ...is as close to the horizontal as possible see opposite Adjust the position of the top clamp to ensure the stabiliser foot is in firm contact with the ground Ensure clamps are secure When using the S2 stabilisers always extend the telescopic legs to their maximum position and lock into position with the interlock clip When moving the tower lock each stabaliser leg just clear of the ground unlock ca...

Page 16: ...Folding 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 S1 Stabiliser S2 Adjustable Stabiliser Approx Tower Self Weight kgs 1800 94 2 99 7 127 133 138 144 149 3 155 161 188 193 199 214 9 Approx Tower Self Weight kgs 2500 104 110 144 151 157 163 16 9 175 181 215 221 228 244 10 7 8 7 11 2 9 2 11 7 9 7 12 2 10 2 12 7 10 7 13 2 11 2 13 7 11 7 14 2 12 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 4 5 5 6 5 6 4 5 4 5 5...

Page 17: ... or 2 5m Trap Door Platform 1800 or 2500 Horizontal Brace 2100 or 2700 Diagonal Brace Folding Toe Board S1 Stabiliser 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 S2 Adjustable Stabiliser 4 4 4 4 Approx Tower Self Weight kgs 1800 113 119 147 154 160 167 199 206 209 214 220 228 244 Approx Tower Self Weight kgs 2500 128 135 169 177 184 191 197 205 212 247 253 261 278 10 7 8 7 11 2 9 2 11 7 9 7 12 2 10 2 12 7 10 7 13 2 11 2 13 7...

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