Erection
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Check that all components are on site and that they are
functioning correctly – See Quantity Schedule.
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Check if the ground on which the mobile access tower is to be
erected and moved is capable of supporting the tower.
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The safe working load is 275kgs (606Ibs), per platform unit,
uniformly distributed up to a maximum of 950kgs (2100Ibs)
per tower (including self weight).
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Towers must always be climbed from the inside during
assembly using the built-in ladder provided.
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Adjustable legs should only be used for levelling.
Lifting of equipment
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Tower components should be firmly
secured by a reliable lifting material
(e.g. rope), employing a reliable knot
(e.g. clove hitch), to ensure safe
fastening.
Stabilisers/Ballast
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Stabilisers or outriggers and ballast weights should always be
fitted when specified.
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Ballast is used at the base to stabilise towers against
overturning. The Quantity Schedule shows the recommended
stabilisation. In circumstances where there is restricted ground
clearance for stabilisers/outriggers, contact your supplier for
advice. It must be of solid materials (i.e. not water or loose
sand) and should not be positioned to overload individual
legs. Ballast should be secured against accidental removal
where practicable, and be supported on the lowest rung of the
bottom frame.
Movement
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The tower should only be moved by manual effort, and only
from the base.
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When moving the tower, beware of live electrical apparatus,
particularly overhead, plus wires or moving parts of machinery.
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No personnel or materials should be on the tower during movement.
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Caution should be exercised when wheeling a tower over
rough, uneven or sloping ground, taking care to unlock and
lock castors. If stabilisers are fitted, they should only be lifted
sufficiently above the ground to clear ground obstructions.
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The height of the tower, when being moved, should not
exceed 2.5 times the minimum base dimensions, or 6 metres
overall height.
Usage Advice
9
Attachment
via location
hole on
platform.
