GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Before You Start
1.
Familiarise yourself with these instructions paying attention to these safety notes before you use the equipment supplied.
Towers may only be assembled and dismantled by a COMPETENT person familiar with these instructions.
2.
User training courses cannot be a substitute for instruction manuals but only compliment them.
3.
This product shall only be used according to the instruction manual.
4.
Only original Euro Towers components specified in this manual shall be used.
5.
It is recommended that this user manual be used in conjunction with a suitable risk assessment and method statement
relative to the project.
6.
This instruction manual shall be available to the USER at ALL times. Erection, alteration or dismantle of the tower should not
be attempted unless the manual is present.
7.
This mobile access and working tower shall only be used according to this manual without any modification.
8.
Mobile access and working towers shall only be used in accordance with national regulations.
9.
You will require the following PPE and Tools to help avoid personal injury, Hard Hat, Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes/Boots, Hi Vis
vest/jacket and spirit level.
10.
As part of your risk assessment do not begin to erect, move or dismantle your tower in excessive weather conditions
including heavy rain, sleet or snow that can affect your anti slip surfaces. Also avoid working in extreme heat and high winds.
11.
Ensure you selected the correct platform height tower in relation to the desired working height (usually 2m) to avoid over
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reaching and other unsafe practices.
12.
Inspect all individual components before use to ensure quantity, compatibility, any damages and all parts function correctly.
Damaged or incorrect components shall NOT be used.
13.
Check the quantity of components supplied corresponds correctly to the kitting list of the tower height you are planning to
build. Do not start assembly if you do not have the correct number of components. Do not use any tower that has missing or
damaged parts or has not been properly assembled.
14.
Erect an exclusion zone and place warning signs if applicable to your location of work.
15.
It is recommended that a minimum of two person erect, alter and dismantle a tower but during the risk assessment addi
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tional person(s) may be required to perform the task safely.
Inspection, Maintenance and transport
16.
Regularly inspect the individual components to ensure that they are not damaged and function properly. Damaged compo
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nents shall be isolated, tagged and removed from use. They should be replaced and sent for repair or scrap.
17.
Inspect all tube on frames, stabilisers and braces for dents, cuts and holes, damaged equipment should be isolated, tagged
and removed from use. Check all joints for cracked welds and that they are secure.
18.
Inspect Brace Hooks, check the clicker is functioning correctly and the hook is not distorted from abuse. Check the brace is
not bent/dented.
19.
Inspect Platform for damage to the decking and fixings and that (if fitted) trapdoor open and close freely and the hinge is
secure. Check the aluminium framework for damage and for cracked welds that may be damaged due to overloading. Check
the hooks are not distorted from abuse and the wind lock clips are attached and functioning properly.
20.
Inspect Stabiliser couplers tighten and can be loosened freely. Ensure rubber foot is securely fitted and not worn out. Check
for adjusting pins on telescopic stabilisers are fitted and secured
21.
Inspect castors, checking that the wheel turns and spins freely, that the brakes engage and stops the castor from spinning.
Ensure the castor has no flat spots and has a SWL.
22.
Inspect the adjustable leg threads are clear of burrs and the nut runs freely up and down the thread. Check the nut housing
for abuse or missing nodules.
23.
Light oil or lubricating spray may be used to free up jammed, clickers, castors, adjustable leg nuts, stabiliser couplers,
trapdoor hinges and latches.
24.
Do not put excessive loads on the components during storage.
25.
When transporting the components do not use excessive strapping forces when securing the load, this may distort and
damage components if not done with care.
Assembling and Dismantling
26.
Check ground conditions are suitable for erecting and moving the tower and the ground can take the loads imposed by
the tower including weight of equipment and persons. Do not assemble tower on unstable ground such as drain, manhole
covers, compacted fill or any other hazards highlighted during the risk assessment.
27.
Check for level and slope of the area where the tower is to be erected, moved and dismantled is within the levelling height
of the adjustable legs.
28.
Check for obstructions that could prevent erection, moving and dismantling of the tower safely.
29.
Check for overhead hazards such as power lines. Do not assemble a tower near uninsulated, live or energised electrical
machinery or circuits, or near machinery or plant that is in operation.
30.
Ensure the Tower is level. Castor wheels should remain LOCKED unless moving the Tower. Adjustable legs are used for
levelling the Tower. NEVER use to gain additional height. Extra height is gained by using additional compatible components.
Other items such as ladders, steps, boxes etc should never be used to gain additional height.
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