Instant Upright Span 300 Series, Instruction Manual

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DISMANTLING / MOVING TOWERS
To dismantle, follow the build process but in reverse order noting the following.
• To remove the guardrail frames or braces, first unlock the hook at the end away from the trapdoor.
• Sitting through the trapdoor, unlock the near end hook and remove the brace.
To Move the tower to a new position, first prepare the tower.
• Wind speed should not exceed 29 km/h (8.1 m/s).
• Ensure leg extension is minimised (Max 150mm)Release the castor brakes.
• Raise the stabiliser feet only enough to clear obstructions.
• Ensure tower is empty (material and personnel).
• Check for overhead obstructions including electrical wires.
• Move the tower manually by applying force at the base - do not use machinery to push or pull the tower.
Once moved - prepare the tower for use.
• Check all castors and stabilisers are in firm contact with the round.
• Check tower is vertical (spirit level) and adjust legs as required.
• Reapply the castor brakes.
3-T SAFETY STANDARD - THROUGH THE TRAP
This is an approved method of tower construction which, if
carried out by a competent person, complies with current safety
legislation.
Construction- basic principles
• Always install the trapdoor over the ladder (if one is fitted).
• Ensure the trapdoor hinges to the outside of a double width
tower (not to the centre).
• Once the platform has been installed, climb, using the
approved method and sit in the trapdoor opening.
Fig 1
• While seated, attach horizontal braces to the frames to form guardrails on both sides of the platform.
• See assembly instructions for specific placement of guardrails.
• 2 braces are normally required each side; although bracing frames can be used on the outside if
desired or specified in the instructions.
• Only when the platform is fully guarded is it safe to stand up on the platform.
Dismantling
• Unlock the brace ends furthest away from the trapdoor.
• Sit through the trapdoor as per Fig.1
• Do not remove braces until sitting in the trapdoor.
• NEVER STAND ON AN UNGUARDED PLATFORM.