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6 ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING
6.1 General information
a) For assembly and dismantling of the mobile access towers, at least 2 people are necessary
and it is indispensable they are familiar with the assembly and use instructions;
b) based on the height which must be reached, choose to set up one of the configurations
outlined on page 7. The list, the weight and quantity of the elements necessary for assembly
are outlined on page 5.
c) no damaged components must be used;
d) only original parts must be used as indicated by the manufacturer.
6.2 Preliminary tests
a) The surfaces on which the tower is assembled and subsequently moved (if necessary) must
be capable of supporting the weight, it must be perfectly level and guarantee distribution
of the load, perhaps using planks or other equivalent devices;
b) absence must be ensured of obstacles;
c) the assembly operations can only start in the absence of wind;
d) all the elements must be checked, accessory tools and safety equipment to assemble the
tower are available on site;
e) The verticality of the mobile towers must be checked with the level supplied.
6.3 Assembly instructions
Having conducted the checks on par. 6.2, proceed to assemble the base section:
Check the 2-wheel support blocks with
the base batten using the 2 handle screws,
supplied.
Before completely tightening the screws,
assemble the first 2 side frames and insert
the fastening pins in the hole on the base
sleeve. Tighten the screws, proceed to insert
the brakes in the 4 wheels and, if using the
adjustable feet, on horizontal extraction of
these, the maximum quantity compatible
with the surrounding dimensions, a specific,
automatic device prevents its unintentional
removal, then tighten the extraction fastening
screw; then, level the base section working on
the feet screw and having taking care to lift all
the wheels off the ground at least 20 metres,
on levelling tighten the specific counter-nuts.