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ALTO Ultima
®
Tower
| Assembly Guide
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It is recommended that the tower be tied in when left unattended.
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Always comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 when erecting, dismantling & using the
tower.
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When lifting components, always use reliable lifting equipment and fastening methods and always lift
from within the footprint of the tower structure to prevent risk of the tower overturning.
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See “
Moving the Tower”
below for safety guidelines affecting the relocation of the tower.
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Beware live electrical installations, cables, moving machinery or other obstructions when erecting,
dismantling or using the tower. The tower is a conductive metallic structure.
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The maximum safe lateral force for a freestanding ALTO Ultima
®
tower is 30kg.
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Do not use boxes, ladders or other items to gain additional height.
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Do not stand on guard rails for any reason.
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If the tower is to be used in connection with hoisting arrangements, this is outside the scope of
EN1004 and requires specific advice from the manufacturer to ensure safety.
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Contact the manufacturer Lakeside Industries Limited for advice on loadings Tel: +44 1527 500577 or
Email: [email protected].
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Fit guard rails to every platforms.
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Fit toe boards to all working platforms.
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Intermediate (rest) platforms are installed every 2m.
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The tower is not designed to be sheeted. Sheeting massively increases wind loads on the structure.
If sheeting is to be attached, contact the manufacturer Lakeside Industries Limited for advice on
loadings Tel: +44 1527 500577 or Email: [email protected].
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The tower is not designed to be lifted or suspended.
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Every erected tower must be inspected at least every seven days and any tower which has been left
unattended should be inspected before use to ensure that:
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no components have been removed or relocated incorrectly;
2
the tower is still vertical; and
3
no environmental or other factors have arisen which will influence safe use of the tower.
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Unattended towers should be tied in to a rigid structure.
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Stabilisers or outriggers and ballast shall always be fitted when specified.
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Where there is insufficient clearance to fit the specified stabilisers, contact your supplier or the
manufacturer for specific advice. Where ballast or kentledge is used, it must be of solid material,
placed on a platform on the lowest rung of the tower and secured against unauthorised removal.
