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ALTO MEDIUM DUTY

MINI TOWER

Mobile Aluminium Access Tower

ISSUE 1

Instruction Manual EN 1298-IM-EN

The ALTO Mini Tower

 

is compliant with BS EN 1004:2004

3T - Through The Trapdoor Method

Lakeside Industries Ltd

www.altoaccess.com
[email protected]

Summary of Contents for ALTO Mini Tower

Page 1: ...OWER Mobile Aluminium Access Tower ISSUE 1 Instruction Manual EN 1298 IM EN The ALTO Mini Tower is compliant with BS EN 1004 2004 3T Through The Trapdoor Method Lakeside Industries Ltd www altoaccess com sales altoaccess com ...

Page 2: ...on organisation planning or supervision of mobile access towers In the case of any doubt sufficient relevant additional training must be given beforehand to ensure safe use For further information on the use of mobile access towers consult PASMA www pasma co uk Tel 44 0 845 230 4041 For any additional technical information or specific advice please contact the manufacturer Lakeside Industries Limi...

Page 3: ...to the factory Lakeside Industries Limited will provide a free of charge evaluation of any damaged components Safety Check that all of the necessary components and equipment for the particular tower configuration to be built are on site undamaged and functioning correctly Damaged or incorrect components must not be used Check that the surface on which the tower is to be located is capable of suppo...

Page 4: ... Fit toe boards to all working platforms Intermediate rest platforms are installed every 2m The tower is not designed to be sheeted Sheeting massively increases wind loads on the structure Sheets tarpaulins cladding or similar must not be attached to the tower The tower is not designed to be lifted or suspended Every erected tower must be inspected at least every seven days and any tower which has...

Page 5: ...ructions in the following pages corresponding to the particular tower configuration involved and having regard to the working at height regulations and Health Safety legislation Moving the Tower Always assess the risks before moving any tower If there is any doubt as to the safety of the move the tower must be dismantled before moving No persons tools equipment or materials shall be permitted to r...

Page 6: ...at no more than 4m intervals Ties must be rigid and be secured to both frame uprights For further details regarding tying in please contact your supplier or the manufacturer Lakeside Industries Limited The Alto Mini Tower is braced and guardrailed using prefabricated side panels These must always be fitted with the claws facing outwards All brace panels are fitted with spring loaded pins that auto...

Page 7: ... the edge of the trapdoor aperture From this position clip on the 2 brace panels in the appropriate positions Once both are fully installed the platform is now safe to stand on This process ensures operatives can fully assemble the tower without standing on unguarded platforms Platforms The Mini Tower platform units have 2 angled plates located on one end of the framework on the underside During t...

Page 8: ...er Base Frame 1 1 1 3202 Mini Tower Main Frame 4 6 8 3203 Mini Tower Brace Panel 3 5 6 3204 Mini Tower Platform 1 2 2 3205 Mini Tower Toeboard 1 1 1 3510 1 2m Horizontal Brace Red 1 1 1 3207 Mini Tower Stabiliser 4 4 4 3206 Component hanger frame 1 2 2 WORKING PLATFORM HEIGHT 2 2m 3 2m 4 2m MAX WORKING HEIGHT 4 2m 5 2m 6 2m OVERALL TOWER HEIGHT 3 4m 4 4m 5 4m TOTAL SELF WEIGHT OF TOWER kg 90 kg 12...

Page 9: ...9 125mm castor wheel 3520 Adj Leg 3201 Mini Tower Base Frame 3202 Mini Tower Main Frame 3203 Mini Tower Brace Panel 3204 Mini Tower Platform 3205 Mini Tower Toeboard 3510 1 2m Horiz Brace Red 3207 Mini Tower Stabiliser 3206 Component Hanger Frame Components ...

Page 10: ...ld the base frame and ensure that the gate frame latches securely Connect one horizontal brace to the bottom rung on the open side of the base frame Make sure that the brace is connected with the brace hook facing downwards Step 3 Fit a platform to the 2nd rung down Using a spirit level ensure that the framework is completely level by adjusting the legs Twist the serrated collar above the wheel to...

Page 11: ...g platform height do not assemble Step 5 below and go to Step 6 on page 13 Step 5 Remove the platform Connect two 1m frames together to create a 2m frame ensuring that the locking bolts at the bottom of the upper frame are engaged Repeat this for a 2nd pair of frames Put a pair of assembled frames on each end of the base unit with the head fittings pointing inwards Ensure that the locking bolts at...

Page 12: ... When the panel is in the correct position the top hooks will sit just below the top rung of the frames and the bottom hook located just above the 3rd rung down from the top Now fit the toeboard Build Method for 2m Working Platform Height Step 6 Add a brace panel between rungs 6 and 8 on the same side of the tower asthefoldinggateonthebaseframe Make sure that the hooks are facing outwards Now inst...

Page 13: ... from the bottom and a second brace panel between rungs 6 and 8 on the opposite side to the first one making sure that the hooks are facing outwards Make sure that the wind latches are engaged on the platform Step 8 Locate a hanger frame on the upper rungs of each brace panel Connect two 1m frames together to create a 2m frame Ensure the locking bolts at the bottom of the upper frame are fully eng...

Page 14: ...atform Ensure the hooks face outwards Relocate the empty hanger frame onto the newly fitted brace panel Take the second platform off the end of the tower and fit it 8 rungs above the current platform Engage the wind latches Step 11 Transfer the toeboard and two brace panels up to the hanger frame fitted in step 10 in that order Using the 3T method add the two brace panels above the top platform so...

Page 15: ... and hang 2 brace panels the toeboard and 2 more brace panels On the ground make two 2m frames by connecting two pairs of 1m frames together Now fit a 2nd hanger frame on one end of the tower Hang 1 brace panel first then the two 2m frames off it Finally hook a platform on the other end of the tower Step 8 Using the 3T method install 2 brace panels Remove these from the hanger on the side of the t...

Page 16: ...the tower ensuring the hooks are located between the 6th and 8th rung up from the platform Ensure that the hooks face outwards Relocate the empty hanger frame from the end of the tower up onto the newly fitted brace panel Step 10 Relocate the toeboard and 2 brace panels up to the upper hanger frame that was moved in step 9 Now take the second platform off the side of the tower and fit it 8 rungs a...

Page 17: ...Step 11 Using the 3T method add the two brace panels above the top platform so the top rung of the brace panel is in line with the top rung of the frames with the lower hooks above the 3rd rung down Ensure that the hooks face outwards Now fit the toeboard ...

Page 18: ... to contain all the components for your Alto Mini Tower Once your tower is disassembled to the base unit stage shown in step 3 add a brace frame on the opposite side to the folding gate Ensure that the hooks face outwards Fit the toeboard to the platform in the base of the unit Fit the hanger frames to each end frame facing inwards on the top rung Place the brace frames onto the hanger frames side...

Page 19: ...Page 19 ALTO Access Products Lakeside Industries Ltd Notes ...

Page 20: ...cess com For further information regarding our range of access products and services please get in touch with us Lakeside Industries Ltd Unit 19 Howard Road Park Farm Industrial Estate Redditch Worcestershire B98 7SE UK t 44 0 1527 500 577 e sales altoaccess com w www altoaccess com lakesideindust lakeside industries ltd altotowers Manufacturing Member ...

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