Youngman TTA02 Use And Care Instructions Manual

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Use and Care Instructions:
Youngman Telescopic Tower

Safety

Please ensure you read the Safety section in this manual starting on page 3 before
installing or using the equipment. Your safety and that of others is important.
Youngman Group Ltd
The Causeway, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LJ, UK
t: +44 (0)1621 745900
e: sales@youngmangroup.com
youngmangroup.com
TTA02, TTA02TB
TTG02, TTG02TB

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our
product. The Youngman Telescopic
Tower is manufactured in
aluminium with an anodised finish.
It is built to withstand the toughest
handling and working conditions.
Suitable for home and commercial
use. Spare parts are readily
available.
We recommend you take your time
and read these instructions. They
contain full installation details and
describe how to deploy the ladder
and how to store it after use to
ensure you get the very best
performance from your purchase.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for future reference.
For more information about the
Youngman Telescopic Tower and
other products, please visit our
website www.youngmangroup.com
Models:

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Please ensure you read the Safety section in this manual starting on page 3 before installing or using the equipment. Your safety and that of others is important. Introduction Thank you for purchasing our product. The Youngman Telescopic Tower is manufactured in aluminium with an anodised finish. It is built to withstand the toughest handling and working conditions.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Safety Important Safety Information Safety Considerations Servicing and Spare Parts Main Features In the Box Equipment and accessories supplied Getting Started Lock Indicator Buttons Castors/Stabilisers Deploying the ground stabiliser legs Step 1. Erecting the Safety Cage Step 2. Fitting the Platform Step 3.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Safety Considerations General • Do not install or use the Youngman Telescopic Tower if damaged in any way. • Never exceed the maximum load of 150 kg. • It is recommended that the platform is removed when adjusting the Tower.
  • Page 4: Main Features

    Main Features The main features of the Youngman Telescopic Tower are listed below: • Manufactured in anodised Aluminum (models TTA02 and TTA02TB) • Manufactured in Fibreglass (models TTG02 and TTG02TB) • Can be used as a Tower or a Podium •...
  • Page 5: In The Box

    Equipments and Accessories Supplied There are four models of the Tower: TTA02, TTA02TB, TTG02 and TTG02TB. The illustrations below apply to model TTA02TB where ‘TB’ indicates toe boards are supplied.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Lock Indicator Buttons The red and yellow buttons are used to show that the lock INDICATES RUNG 2 ABOVE IS LOCKED mechanisms are engaged or not when erecting the Tower. RUNG 3 RUNG 4 At all height settings, the yellow buttons should always be INDICATES RUNG 3 IS NOT LOCKED in the locked position i.e.
  • Page 7: Deploying The Ground Stabiliser Legs

    Getting Started Fitting the castors To fit the castors carry out the following: 1. Carefully lay the fully collapsed main assembly (without platform) in a horizontal position on the floor or on a bench. 2. Take a castor/stabiliser leg and slide the castor shaft into position on the main assembly.
  • Page 8: Step 1. Erecting The Safety Cage

    Step 1: Erecting the Safety Cage This procedure starts from when the Tower is in its fully collapsed arrangement, with castors fitted as in Figure 1.1. Not Locked ADJUSTABLE HAND-RAIL RUNG 1 ADJUSTABLE KNEE-RAIL RUNG 2 RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 RUNG 6 RUNG 7...
  • Page 9 Step 1: Erecting the Safety Cage Lifting 1. Hold both ends of RUNG 1 (Figure 1.3) and place one foot on RUNG 9. Lift RUNG 1 until it locks in place. A click will be heard when it locks and the yellow buttons on RUNG 2 should then be in the locked position.
  • Page 10 Step 1: Erecting the Safety Cage Front and Rear Rails 1. Hold the yellow cover on the end of an upper handrail using your thumb and fingers, and push it towards the end of the rail. Hold it in this position while you lift the end to unfasten it from its anchor point, see Figure 1.5.
  • Page 11: Step 2. Fitting The Platform

    Step 2: Fitting the Platform 1.00m Always Place Platform at this Level Rung 1.00m 2. FITTING THE PLATFORM Always place Platform Warning at this level RUNG The platform must ALWAYS be mounted on RUNG 3 except WARNING. The platform must ALWAYS be mounted on RUNG 3 except when the Tower is being used in “PODIUM”...
  • Page 12 Step 2: Fitting the Platform 3. Grip the platform along its sides and place it on RUNG 3 on both left and right frames ensuring the platform location brackets sit over the rung and sit inside the location bracket guides on the rung. 4.
  • Page 13: Step 3. Fitting The Toeboards

    3. FITTING THE TOE BOARD The Toe board is supplied as six sections in a canvas carry bag with Toe board fixing Step 3: Fitting the Toe Board brackets (x8) and cross-head screws (x32). Screw the brackets into the tapped holes along the side of the platform as shown in Figure 3.1.
  • Page 14: Step 4. Deploying The Platform Stabalisers

    Step 4: Deploying the Platform Stabilisers The platform is equipped with four platform stabilisers (braces) which are stowed on the underside of the platform, see Figure 4.1. Warning The platform stabilisers MUST be deployed when the platform working height is at or greater than 1.50 metres.
  • Page 15 Step 4: Deploying the Platform Stabilisers • For a 2.00 metre platform height use the red coloured bracket with the stabiliser extended to show red in the viewing window. • For 1.75 metre platform height use the yellow 2 METRE coloured bracket with the stabiliser extended to PLATFORM HEIGHT...
  • Page 16: Step 5. Setting The Platform Height

    Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Decide upon the platform height you require. This is important since the next stage varies according to the required platform height. Warning Although it is possible to erect the Tower with the platform in situ, it is strongly recommended that the platform is ALWAYS fitted when the Tower is at the required height.
  • Page 17 Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1.00 Metre 1.00m Always Place Platform at this Level Rung 1. Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 8 to 10. Refer to the diagram below. 2. Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described on page 11 and 12. 3.
  • Page 18: Platform Height 1.25 Metre

    Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1.25 Metres 1.25m Platform Height Lift This Rung Rung 1. Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 8 to 10. 2. Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 as shown below to engage the locking mechanism on RUNG 7.
  • Page 19: Platform Height 1.50 Metre

    Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1.50 Metres 1.50m Platform Height Lift This Rung Then Rung 6 Rung 1. Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 8 to 10. Refer to the diagrams on page 20. 2. Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the LEFT frame until locked. 3.
  • Page 20 Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1.50 Metres 1.50m Platform Height Lift This Rung Then Rung 6 Rung RUNG 1 RUNG 2 RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 RUNG 3 RUNG 4 LIFT RUNG 5 LIFT RUNG 6 LOCKED LOCKED RUNG 6...
  • Page 21: Platform Height 1.75 Metre

    Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1.75 Metres 1.75m Platform Height Lift This Rung Then Rungs Rung 5 & 6 1. Erect the Safety Cage as described on page 8 to 10. Refer to the diagrams on this page and page 22. RUNG 1 2.
  • Page 22 Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1.75 Metres 1.75m Platform Height Lift This Rung Then Rungs Rung 5 & 6 RUNG 1 RUNG 1 RUNG 2 RUNG 2 RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 LIFT RUNG 5 LIFT RUNG 6 LOCKED...
  • Page 23 Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 2.00 Metres 2.00m Platform Height Extend Rungs Rung 3, 4, 5 & 6 1. Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 8 to 10. Refer to the diagrams on page 24 and 25. 2.
  • Page 24: Platform Height 2.00 Metre

    Step 5: Setting the Platform Height 2.00m PLATFORM HEIGHT 2.00 METRES Platform Height Extend rungs 3, 4, 5 and 6 RUNG Platform Height 2.00 Metres 2.00m Platform Height Extend Rungs Rung 3, 4, 5 & 6 RUNG 1 RUNG 1 RUNG 2 RUNG 2 RUNG 3...
  • Page 25 Step 5: Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 2.00 Metres 2.00m Platform Height Extend Rungs Rung 3, 4, 5 & 6 RUNG 1 RUNG 1 RUNG 2 RUNG 2 RUNG 3 RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 LIFT RUNG 5 LIFT RUNG 6 LOCKED LOCKED...
  • Page 26: Collapsing The Tower

    Collapsing the Tower Warning The platform must ALWAYS be removed prior to collapsing the Tower. 1. Remove any tools or other items that are on the platform. 2. Remove the Toe board from the platform. 3. Unfasten the four Platform Stabilisers and stow under the platform as described on page 15.
  • Page 27 Collapsing the Tower ARNING. NEVER release the two buttons on a rung at the same time. Warning ARNING. NEVER place your hand or fingers on rungs that are being NEVER release the two buttons on a rung at the same time. wered onto another rung, or on the rung you are lowering to.
  • Page 28 Collapsing the Tower Step 2 (Repeat as above for rung 5), but release the buttons on RUNG 6. Step 3 (Repeat as above for rung 4), but release the buttons on RUNG 5. Step 4 (Repeat as above rung 3), but release the buttons on RUNG 4. Step 5 To collapse the Safety Cage, reverse the procedure given on pages 8 to 10 that describes erecting the Safety Cage.
  • Page 29: Podium

    Podium The Podium platform can be set at two heights, 61 cm and 33 cm as shown in the Figure 7.1 and Figure 7.2 on page 30. Setting up the Podium This procedure starts from when the Tower is in its fully collapsed arrangement, with castors fitted.
  • Page 30 Podium Option 1 and Option 2 1. Hold both ends of RUNG 1 and place one foot on RUNG 9. 2. Lift RUNG 1 until it locks in place. A click will be heard when it locks. This has lifted the hand guardrail. 3.
  • Page 31 Podium Warning Check that the castors and stabiliser legs are secure and locked before using the Podium. In use To step onto the Podium, 1. Release the front hand-rail and the front knee-rail. 2. Take care and step up onto the platform. 3.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    1.94 x 1.5 x 0.92 m Erected Platform height 0.61m 1.46 x 1.5 x 0.92 m Erected Platform height 0.33m 1.46 x 1.5 x 0.92 m Construction Aluminum (models TTA02, TTA02TB) Fibreglass (models TTG02, TTG02TB) Standard Conforms to EN1004 youngmangroup.com...
  • Page 33: Warranty

    Warranty Your Youngman Telescopic Loft Ladder is covered by a 12 month warranty. The Company undertakes to replace or repair, free of charge, any defect which the Company considers to be due to faulty workmanship or material within 12 months of the sale date, except for: •...
  • Page 34: Components Identified

    All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored in a retrieval system in any form by any means without the written permission of Youngman® Limited. Technical details contained in this publication are correct for the equipment model numbers supplied. The Instruction and Reference Manual will be revised as necessary for subsequent revisions to the equipment.
  • Page 35 Notes youngmangroup.com...
  • Page 36 Youngman Group Ltd The Causeway, Maldon, Essex CM9 4LJ, United Kingdom t: +44 (0)1621 745900 e: sales@youngmangroup.com youngmangroup.com...

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