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Fit the next pair of  diagonal braces in opposing directions 
between the 3rd and 5th rungs add 2 additional end frames.

Assembly Procedure

7

Add two more diagonal braces between the 5th and 7th 
rungs. If  finishing at this height (4.2m platform),reposition 

the fixed deck to the 8th rung on the tower. Fit a trapdoor deck 
alongside it, with the hinges towards the outside of  the tower, and 
the trapdoor next to the ladder. Add a single diagonal between the 
7th and 9th rungs as shown. Climb up the ladder, and from the 
protected trapdoor position, fit the guardrails on the 9th and 10th 
rungs, in that order, on both sides of  the tower.

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When building beyond a 4.2m platform height.

Continue to add pairs of  end frames, diagonal braces and 
fit trapdoor decks as shown in the previous steps. Add 

guardrails at 0.5m and 1.0m, (in that order), above the
platform from the protected trapdoor position. 

Do not climb onto the platform until it is fully guardrailed.

Continue until the required height is reached. Re-position the 
fixed deck to the required platform height and fit a trapdoor deck 
alongside it as shown in 

 stage 7

Fit a single diagonal at the top

of  the tower as shown in 

stage 7

. Fit the final guardrails as shown

in 

stage 7

.

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Fit toeboards (see Instructions on 

page 29

).

The tower is now complete.

10

To take down the tower reverse the building sequence. 
When removing guardrail braces, unlock the 4 claws

furthest from the trapdoor and then return immediately to the
protected position within the trapdoor. You may then unlock the
claws at the other ends of  the guardrails to remove them from the
tower.

Assembly Procedure

Dismantling Procedure 

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User guide 

Summary of Contents for BoSS

Page 1: ...t please contact Youngman on 44 0 1621 745900 or email sales youngmangroup com COMPLIANCES The BoSS Ladderspan aluminium system has been tested and certified to EN 1004 2004 Class 3 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...cult 8 39 46 17 21 Beware of open ended buildings which can cause funnelling effect Do not abuse equipment Damaged or incorrect components shall not be used Raising and lowering components tools and o...

Page 3: ...2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 1 8m and 2 5m Horizontal Brace red 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 14 14 14 14 18 18 18 18 22 22 22 22 26 26 26 2 1m and 2 7m Diagonal Brace blue 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1...

Page 4: ...kg This must be evenly distributed over either one deck or two decks placed side by side The quantities on pages 7 and 8 will enable BoSS towers to be built safely and therefore comply with the requir...

Page 5: ...platform length of 2 5m has a self weight of 408kg 950kg 410kg 540kg maximum safe working load total weight self weight users tools and materials For greater heights and loads consult Youngman for gu...

Page 6: ...sure all brace claws operate and lock correctly prior to erection Inspect components prior to erection Inspect tower prior to use Tower upright and level Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted Dia...

Page 7: ...e 3rd rungs Ensure the frames are vertical and level by checking with a spirit level and setting the adjustable legs as required Fit stabilisers see noteson page 30 IMPORTANT Only use the adjustable l...

Page 8: ...oor decks as shown in the previous steps Add guardrails at 0 5m and 1 0m in that order above the platform from the protected trapdoor position Do not climb onto the platform until it is fully guardrai...

Page 9: ...ontal braces to the 850 end frames as shown in steps 2 and 3 for the 1450 tower procedure page 18 2 Fit a trapdoor deck on the 2nd rung Fix the horizontal braces red as guardrails on the 3rd and 4th r...

Page 10: ...wn Fit the toeboards see instruction on page 29 The tower is now complete Assembly Procedure 27 Assembly Procedure 28 7 To take down the tower reverse the building sequence When removing guardrail bra...

Page 11: ...oving the tower adjust the top clamps to lift the four stabiliser feet a maximum of 25mm off the ground and then unlock the castor brakes After moving ensure all four stabiliser feet are repositioned...

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