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Page 1: ...ual EN 1004 2 en Mobile Aluminium Trade Platform and Tower System 3T Through the Trapdoor Method MiniMax PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 1 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 1 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 2: ...MiniMax Instruction Manual PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 2 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 2 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 3: ...9 2 6 1 Assembly Procedure for 0 6m Tower 10 2 6 2 Assembly Procedure for 1 7m Tower 13 2 6 3 Assembly Procedure for 3 7m Tower 16 2 6 4 Assembly Procedure for 5 8m Tower 22 2 6 5 Fitting Toe Boards 29 2 7 Dismantling 29 3 Using the Tower 3 1 Safety Checklist 30 3 2 Pre Use Checklist 30 3 3 Use 31 3 4 Movement Of The Assembled Prefabricated Tower Scaffold 34 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 1 ...

Page 4: ...s are for illustrative purposes only User training courses are available but must not be used as a substitute for familiarity with this manual The MiniMax mobile aluminium tower is a light weight scaffold tower used throughout the building and construction industry for both indoor and outdoor access solutions where a stable and secure platform is required Ideal for maintenance and installation wor...

Page 5: ...dance for detailed inspection and maintenance advice the guidance is available to download at www minimaxtower com Threads hinges and brace latches may be lubricated with light oil Ensure oil does not contaminate climbing or walking surfaces Safety labels should be kept legible Replacement labels are available from Werner UK Sales Distribution Ltd Surfaces should be kept reasonably free of dried p...

Page 6: ... towers Check all required components are onsite and in a suitable working condition Damaged components shall not be used and must be put beyond use and disposed of according to local regulations Adjustable legs should only be used for levelling purposes and never to gain extra height Ensure distance from the ground to first climbing rung is less than 400mm Only climb the tower from the inside usi...

Page 7: ...heck the forecast windspeed º The assembled tower is certified to wind forces equating to 27mph but handling components under those conditions would be hazardous º Also consider the wind funnelling effect of nearby buildings This structure is designed to be self supporting under the loading condition requirements of EN 1004 1 2020 and does not require tying in Consideration should be given to pote...

Page 8: ...rail Frame End Toe Board 8 Rung Frame Folding Base Frame Castor Adjustable Leg Diagonal Brace Side Toe Board Horizontal Brace Instruction Manual Trapdoor Platform Stabiliser PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 6 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 6 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 9: ... substituted for SP7 stabiliser at 1 7m and 3 7m platform heights Adjustable legs only required if ground is uneven or sloping 2 Building The Tower 2 3 Quantity Schedule Internal or External Use Composite Code 38060600 38061700 38063700 38065800 Pack Code Pack Working Height 2 6m 3 7m 5 7m 7 8m Platform Height 0 6m 1 7m 3 7m 5 8m 37051800 Base Pack Mk2 1 1 1 1 00062100 Horizontal Brace 3 3 3 3 372...

Page 10: ...sing a 19mm spanner loosen the fixing bolt and remove the castor from the base Follow the instructions in the adjustable leg pack to change the large castor spigot to the smaller one supplied in the pack Insert the castor into an adjustable leg and then retighten the fixing bolt with the spanner following the instructions Repeat this process for the other castors and adjustable legs Insert the fou...

Page 11: ... claws are locked The tower may be assembled by a single person but it is recommended that two or more are used to pass up components on the taller assemblies Components must be lifted within the footprint of the tower using a reliable method such as a strong rope with a clove hitch knot Castor brakes should be locked as soon as the tower base is in position The tower base should be levelled to wi...

Page 12: ...akes on castors of one end frame are released Engage locks on rear folding frame Ensure all castor brakes are engaged 2 Fit horizontal brace in position shown Check tower is square and level PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 10 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 10 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 13: ...e Tower 3 Fit stabilisers as shown See page 8 for details 4 Fit trapdoor platform and horizontal braces in position shown PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 11 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 11 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 14: ... Instruction Manual 2 Building The Tower 5 Fit toe boards as shown The 0 6m tower is now complete PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 12 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 12 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 15: ...on castors of one end frame are released Engage locks on rear folding frame Ensure all castor brakes are engaged 2 Fit horizontal brace in position shown Check tower is square and level PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 13 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 13 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 16: ... Tower 3 Fit 2 rung guardrail frames as shown Fit diagonal brace in position shown 4 Fit stabilisers as shown See page 8 for details PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 14 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 14 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 17: ...wer 5 Fit trapdoor platform and horizontal braces in position shown 6 Fit toe boards as shown The 1 7m tower is now complete PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 15 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 15 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 18: ...akes on castors of one end frame are released Engage locks on rear folding frame Ensure all castor brakes are engaged 2 Fit horizontal brace in position shown Check tower is square and level PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 16 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 16 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 19: ...3 Fit trapdoor platform and horizontal braces in position shown 4 Fit 8 rung frames as shown Fit diagonal brace in position shown PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 17 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 17 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 20: ...stabilisers as shown See page 8 for details 6 Fit trapdoor platform as shown From the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces as shown PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 18 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 18 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 21: ...wn 8 Reposition trapdoor platforms and horizontal braces Starting with the uppermost platform remove the horizontal braces from the protected trapdoor position then remove the trapdoor platform as shown PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 19 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 19 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 22: ...hown From the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces as shown 10 Fit the trapdoor platform as shown From the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces as shown PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 20 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 20 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 23: ...nimaxtower com 2 Building The Tower 11 Fit toe boards as shown The 3 7m tower is now complete PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 21 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 21 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 24: ...akes on castors of one end frame are released Engage locks on rear folding frame Ensure all castor brakes are engaged 2 Fit horizontal brace in position shown Check tower is square and level PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 22 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 22 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 25: ...3 Fit trapdoor platform and horizontal braces in position shown 4 Fit 8 rung frames as shown Fit diagonal brace in position shown PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 23 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 23 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 26: ...trapdoor platform as shown From the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces as shown 6 Fit stabilisers as shown See page 8 for details PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 24 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 24 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 27: ... as shown Fit diagonal braces in position shown 8 Fit trapdoor platform as shown From the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces as shown PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 25 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 25 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 28: ...tforms and horizontal braces Starting with the uppermost platform remove the horizontal braces from the protected trapdoor position then remove the trapdoor platform as shown Repeat for the intermediate horizontal braces and trapdoor platform PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 26 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 26 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 29: ...From the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces as shown 12 Fit the trapdoor platform as shown From the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces as shown PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 27 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 27 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 30: ...rapdoor platform as shown From the protected trapdoor position fit horizontal braces as shown 14 Fit toe boards as shown The 5 8m tower is now complete PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 28 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 28 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 31: ...n fall through and that the trapdoor can open with ease 2 7 Dismantling To dismantle the tower reverse the assembly procedure When removing the guardrails unlock the four claws furthest from the trapdoor and return immediately to the protected position within the trapdoor The other claws can then be unlocked and the guardrails removed from the tower PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 29 PN000633...

Page 32: ... 2 Pre Use Checklist Tower upright and level to within 0 6 Castor brakes locked and all wheels in ground contact All interlock clips engaged Braces Guardrails correctly positioned All claws latched All platform wind locks engaged Correct stabiliser size fitted and positioned Toe boards fitted to working platform Instruction manual available to user No environment changes affecting safe use have oc...

Page 33: ... a working platform Toe boards must be fitted to that platform Ensure the safe working load on the structure is not exceeded The number of people permitted on the tower at any time is limited by the safe working load º 1 83m platform rated at 212kg UDL The adjustable legs are for levelling the tower only They must not be used to gain extra height Do not use boxes stepladders or other objects to ga...

Page 34: ...m s If greater windspeeds are forecast the tower must be moved to a sheltered location or dismantled while it is still safe to do so Sheets tarpaulins or signage must not be attached to this tower outdoors 3 Using The Tower 27mph 12m sec PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 32 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 32 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 35: ...e positions indicated Do not stand on the platform until the guardrails are in place 1 3 2 4 Important Never climb up the outside of the base unit Never over reach get down and reposition the base unit platform Note Stabilisers have been omitted for image clarity PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 33 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 33 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

Page 36: ...uitable hand protection is worn Before Beware of rough sloping ground and high winds Tower stability is improved by reducing height Survey the route to be taken Assess the ground condition slope and any overhead obstructions or hazards and wind conditions Ensure there are no persons tools or materials on the tower Release the castor brakes Release the stabiliser top clamp to allow the feet to be r...

Page 37: ...the castors stabiliser feet and the top of the tower If there is any resistance to movement stop and investigate the reason before continuing After As soon as the move is complete lock the castor brakes lower the stabiliser feet and perform the pre use inspection PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 35 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 35 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

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Page 40: ...ldon Essex CM9 4LJ United Kingdom WernerCo Hungary Kft 6000 Kecskemét Szt Istvan Krt 19 44 0 1621 745900 uk customercare wernerco com minimaxtower com Werner UK Sales Distribution Ltd is a manufacturer member of PN00063300 WernerCo Rev D PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 38 PN00063300_Minimax_IM_RevD 0522 indd 38 01 06 2022 10 54 01 06 2022 10 54 ...

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