Safety First
Stabilisers/Ballast
All 4 stabilisers must be fitted when specified.
When using the 1.7m tower externally, 4 small stabilisers
must be fitted.
In circumstances where there are ground restrictions for
stabilisers to be positioned as specified, ballast may be
required, contact your supplier for advice.
Movement
The tower should only be moved by manual effort, and
only from the base.
When moving the tower, beware of live electrical
apparatus, particularly overhead, plus wires or moving
parts of machinery.
No person or materials should be on the tower during
movement.
Caution should be exercised when wheeling a tower
over rough, uneven or sloping ground, taking care to
unlock and lock castors.
The height of the tower, when being moved, should not
exceed 3.7 metres. Max free standing height 5.8 metres.
During Use
Beware of high winds in exposed, gusty or medium
breeze conditions. We recommend that in wind speeds
over 7.7 metres per second (17 m.p.h.), cease working on
the tower. If the wind becomes a strong breeze, expected
to reach 11.3 metres per second (25 m.p.h.), tie the tower
to a rigid structure. If the wind is likely to reach gale force,
over 18 metres per second (40 m.p.h.), the tower should
be dismantled.
Safety First
Wind
Description
Beaufort
Scale
Beaufort
No.
Speed in
m.p.h
Speed in
m/sec
Medium
Breeze
Raises dust and
loose paper,
twigs snap off
4
8-12
4-6
Strong
Breeze
Large branches
in motion,
telegraph wires
whistle
6
25-31
11-14
Gale Force Walking is
difficult
8
39-46
17-21
Beware of open ended buildings, which can cause
funnelling effect.
Do not abuse equipment. Damaged or incorrect
components should never be used.
The assembled tower is a working platform and should
not be used as a means of access to other structures.
Beware of horizontal forces (eg power tools) which
could generate instability. Maximum horizontal force 20 kg.
Ties
When ties are required, they should be rigid (ie solid
tube and couplers).
Always tie to a solid structure.
The tie frequency should be at every 4m intervals
vertically.
Maintenance
All components and their parts should be regularly
inspected to identify damage, particularly to welds. Lost
or broken parts should be replaced, and any tubing with
indentation greater than 5mm should not be used.
Adjustable leg threads should be cleaned and lightly
lubricated to keep them free running.
3
4
Components
5
Horizontal Brace
(included in the
guardrail pack)
Castor
Stabiliser Pack
(only one shown for
clarity)
Base Unit
Stabiliser
Diagonal Brace
End Toeboard
Side Toeboard
Horizontal brace
Guardrail Frame
Guardrail Pack
2m Extension Pack
Base pack
Trapdoor Deck
