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BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®
1450/ 850
MOBILE ALUMINIUM TOWER
Assembly Guide
www.turner-access.co.uk
Instruction Manual EN 1298-IM-EN
These instructions and the
equipment described are in
accordance with
BS EN 1298 and in compliance
with BS EN 1004:2004
Issued September 2009
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Summary of Contents for Turner Access BetaGuard 1450
- Page 1 BetaGuard® with Beta Tower® 1450/ 850 MOBILE ALUMINIUM TOWER Assembly Guide www.turner-access.co.uk Instruction Manual EN 1298-IM-EN These instructions and the equipment described are in accordance with BS EN 1298 and in compliance with BS EN 1004:2004 Issued September 2009...
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Page 3: Inspection, Care And Maintenance
(minimum) training beforehand, if required (Regulation 6 (5)(b)). For Technical advice (or further information) on TURNER Towers, please contact: Turner Access Ltd, 65 Craigton Road, Glasgow, G51 3EQ Tel: +44 (0) 141 309 5555 Fax: +44 (0) 141 309 5436 or e mail enquiries@turner-access.co.uk... - Page 4 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) BetaGuard® Frame 4 Rung Span Frame 4 Rung Ladder Frame End Toeboards Side Toeboards Platform (Fixed and Trapdoor Decks) Platform (Trapdoor Deck) 2 Rung Ladder Frame 2 Rung Span Frame Stabiliser Castor Adjustable Leg...
- Page 5 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) GENERAL SAFETY NOTES Ensure that all necessary components and safety equipment (BetaGuard®) are available and operational. 2. nspect the tower components for signs of damage or incorrect functioning prior to use. Damaged or incorrect components shall not be used. Castors and adjustable legs should be periodically lubricated to keep them free running.
- Page 6 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) it intermediate rest platforms at 4m intervals (maximum). 21. O NOT affix sheeting of any type to the tower. Mobile access towers are not designed to allow them to be lifted or suspended. accordance with regulations, any tower that has been erected must be inspected every 7 days (minimum) to ensure that the tower continues to comply with the regulations.
- Page 7 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) TIES If the safe tower height exceeds that as detailed in the Quantity schedule or the optimum base dimension cannot be constructed or other such factors that may affect the tower stability then, it will be necessary to rigidly tie the tower into an adjacent structure, using tubes and couplers suitable for coupling to the tower that has tube diameter of 50.8mm.
- Page 8 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds Quantity Schedule - 1450 Ladderspan Tower (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) 1450 Ladderspan Tower - 1.8m and 2.5m (complies with BS EN 1004:2004) Internal/ External Use Working Height (m) 10.2 11.2 12.2 13.2 14.2 Description Platform Height (m) 10.2 11.2 12.2...
- Page 9 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds Quantity Schedule - 850 Ladderspan Tower (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) 850 Ladderspan Tower - 1.8m and 2.5m (complies with BS EN 1004:2004) Internal/ External Use Working Height (m) 10.2 11.2 12.2 13.2 14.2 Description Platform Height (m) 10.2 11.2 12.2 125/150mm Castor 250mm Adjustable Leg...
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Page 10: Daily Checks
Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) DAILY CHECKS The tower must be checked on a daily basis and after any significant weather changes e.g. high winds, snow, frost. Use the checklist below prior to use. ˆ Tower is vertical and square ˆ... - Page 11 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1450 TOWER Our recommended method of assembly to fully comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, is by using Collective Protection which has been approved and endorsed by both PASMA and the HSE.
- Page 12 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower - Even Height (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) Raise combined frames (ensuring that castors are locked) and attach the BetaGuard® frame at 1st and 4th rungs of tower frame. Note It is recommended that 2 operatives carry out this step ttach the BetaGuard®...
- Page 13 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower - Even Height (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) To attach the stabiliser, fit the upper screw clamp to the frame vertical at a position below the top rung of the lower 2m frame, then fit the lower screw clamp as low as possible to the frame upright.
- Page 14 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower - Even Height (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) Repeat steps 10 to 12 until desired height has been reached (max. height 8m outdoors and 12 m indoors) and top platform is to be installed. Place fixed platform initially at 4m level and slide across to opposite side of tower, from where operative is standing below, then place trapdoor...
- Page 15 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1450 TOWER ODD HEIGHT TOWERS THE BASE SECTION it four legs to four castors (or base plates) and Adjustable then turn the height adjustment collar on each leg until approximately 100mm from the lower end.
- Page 16 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower - Odd Height (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) ttach the BetaGuard® frame to the opposing tower frame and square the two tower frames to each other. dd another BetaGuard® frame to the centre of the tower (approx.) at the same level as previous BetaGuard®...
- Page 17 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower - Odd Height (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) ith the aid of a spirit level, you should now make any necessary adjustments to level (and square) the tower by turning the adjustment collars. Note It may be advantageous to place a platform at low level to assist in “squaring”...
- Page 18 Assembling Aluminium Tower Scaffolds Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower - Odd Height (BetaGuard® with Beta Tower®) Repeat steps 8 to 10 until desired height has been reached (max. height 8m outdoors and 12 m indoors) and top platform is to be installed. Place fixed platform initially at top platform level and slide across to opposite side of tower, from where operative is standing below, then place trapdoor...
- Page 19 Repeat this process until entire working platform has toeboard protection. PATENT PENDING GB0813177.3 BetaGuard® is a registered Trademark of Turner Access Ltd Beta Tower® is a registered Trademark of Turner Access Ltd...
- Page 20 For Technical advice (or further information) on Beta Tower®, please contact: Turner Access Ltd, 65 Craigton Road, Glasgow, G51 3EQ Tel: +44 (0) 141 309 5555 Fax: +44 (0) 141 309 5436 Beta Tower®...
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