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Spandeck 500 Bridged Tower
DESIGNATION
BS 1139-6:2014
EN1004
CEN 1298 – IM - en
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER
Date: 08/11/18
Rev. 5

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  • Page 1 Spandeck 500 Bridged Tower ASSEMBLY MANUAL DESIGNATION SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER BS 1139-6:2014 Date: 08/11/18 EN1004 Rev. 5 CEN 1298 – IM - en...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER CONTENTS DESIGN CRITERIA ..............................3 ASSEMBLY PREPARATION ........................... 4 USAGE ADVICE ..............................5 MOVING TOWERS ............................... 5 ASSEMBLY, USE & DISMANTLING ........................6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..........................6 3-T SAFETY STANDARD – THROUGH THE TRAP ....................6 ANCHORS, TIES &...

  • Page 3: Design Criteria

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER DESIGN CRITERIA This tower structure and its components have been designed in accordance with EN1004:2004 and BS1139-6: 2014. The following tables show the permissible loads on the tower. MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING VERTICAL LOAD PLATFORM SAFE WORKING LOAD 275 Kg over two platforms (evenly B x D distributed)

  • Page 4: Assembly Preparation

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 10 cm ASSEMBLY PREPARATION Preparation Unlocked • Locate the tower level adjusters on each leg at 10cm (4 inches) from the bottom of the leg. • Unlock the interlock clips on all frames. Locked • When installed, always move the interlock clip to the “locked” position.

  • Page 5: Usage Advice

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER USAGE ADVICE • We recommend a minimum of three people to assemble, dismantle and move the platform tower. • Check that all components are on site and in good working order. • Ensure that the assembly location is checked to prevent hazards during assembly, dismantling or moving and while working on the tower.

  • Page 6: Assembly, Use & Dismantling

    • See assembly instructions for specific placement of guardrails. • Refer to the Instant Upright website for a • 2 braces are normally required each side; although bracing frames can be used on detailed inspection guide: the outside if desired or specified in the instructions.

  • Page 7: Anchors, Ties & Ballast

    Damaged parts should be repaired or replaced. Contact your equipment supplier for advice. • Ensure parts are not damaged by excessive strapping forces when transported. • Refer to the Instant Upright website for a detailed inspection guide: www.instantupright.com Page 7 of 38...

  • Page 8: Tower Configuration (6M Tower)

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER TOWER CONFIGURATION (6m TOWER) Page 8 of 38...

  • Page 9: Part List

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER PART LIST Tower Parts List Span 500 Double Width Bridged Tower 2 x 2.5m Platform Height (m) Work Height (m) Tower Height (m) Tower Weight in kg (2.5m length) * Item # Part Number Description Weight (kg) Quantities 40122 2 Rung Frame...

  • Page 10: Spandeck Parts List

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER Spandeck Parts List Span 500 DW Spandeck Configuration Platform Height (m) Work Height (m) Tower Height (m) Item # Part Number Description Unit Weight (kg) Quantities 14** 88012-01 3.7m (12') Deck Length 88014-01 4.3m (14') Deck Length 88016-01 5.0m (16') Deck Length 88018-01...

  • Page 11: 6M Assembly Process

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 6m ASSEMBLY PROCESS Push castor into adjustable leg. Insert adjustable leg into a 2-rung frame and lock the castor. Repeat for all other castors. It is recommended to allow a gap between the bottom of the adjustable leg and the leg lock for ease of levelling.
  • Page 12 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 4. Fit 4-rung ladder and non-ladder frames to the 2-rung frames matching the ladder frames as shown. Insert interlock clips into frame holes to lock frames together. 5. Fit diagonal braces in the positions shown. Page 12 of 38...
  • Page 13 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 6. Install trapdoor platform on the 4 rung. Trapdoor platform must be installed so the trapdoor opens to the outside of the structure. Note: Apply wind lock when platform is installed as shown. 7. Using the 3T method, install the horizontal braces on the 5 and 6 rung on both sides of the platform.
  • Page 14 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 8. Install stabilisers as shown. Position the lower clamp so that the lower arm is as close to horizontal as possible. Adjust the length of the leg when using telescopic stabilisers. Ensure stabiliser foot has a firm contact with the ground. 9.
  • Page 15 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 10. Install the next level ladder frames and non-ladder frames. 11. Install the four diagonal braces from the 5 to the 7 and from the 7 to the 9 rungs on both sides as shown. Page 15 of 38...
  • Page 16 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 12. Install the next level of platforms and horizontal braces as shown. *Repeat steps 10-12 to build to higher levels. When building to top level of tower proceed to step 13 Page 16 of 38...
  • Page 17 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 13. Install the next level ladder frame and walk through frame. Install the temporary gate at ground level. Ensure the temporary gate remains locked. 14. Install the four diagonal braces on both sides as shown. Page 17 of 38...
  • Page 18 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 15. Install the trapdoor and non-trapdoor platforms on the 12 rung of the tower structures. Note the orientation of the trapdoors. 16. Using the 3T method, install the horizontal braces on the 13 and 14 rungs as shown on both towers.
  • Page 19 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 17. Place a loose horizontal brace in hooks at each end of a spandeck. Rest two spandeck handrails across horizontal braces, running parallel to spandeck. Fix right angle couplers between each handrail and brace at each end. Detach couplers from horizontal braces (couplers fixed to handrail now have centres as spandeck).
  • Page 20 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 19. Install the spandeck posts and handrail while the spandeck is on the ground. Adjust the Spandeck guardrail posts to have centre distance of 450mm below top coupler. Slide the pin up the tube to allow for installation. 20.
  • Page 21 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 23. Securely tie a suitable rope to each end of the spandeck (manual lift). If mechanical lifting is to be used to position the spandeck, a suitably competent person should undertake a specific lifting and handling assessment together with a specific method statement to ensure that the operation can be safely undertaken.
  • Page 22 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 26. Securely tie a suitable rope to one end of the handrail tube. The handrail tube should be passed to the opposite tower by rope while the other person secures the other end. With a person at each end of the handrail tube, from the protection of the tower, securely fasten the tube to the spandeck post couplers.
  • Page 23 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 29. Install toe boards as shown. 30. Install knee braces as shown Page 23 of 38...

  • Page 24: 5M Assembly Process

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 5m ASSEMBLY PROCESS 1. Push castor into adjustable leg. Insert adjustable leg into a 4-rung frame and lock the castor. Repeat for all other castors. It is recommended to allow a small gap between the bottom of the adjustable leg and the leg lock for ease of levelling.
  • Page 25 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 4. Install the diagonal braces at the rung positions shown below. 5. Install temporary platform on the 2 rung up to allow for installation of the next frames, diagonals, and platforms. Page 25 of 38...
  • Page 26 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 6. Fit the 4-rung ladder and non-ladder frames to the 4-rung base frames. Ensure that the ladder frames are in line as shown. Insert interlock clips into frame holes to lock frames together. 7. Install the diagonal braces at the rung positions shown. Page 26 of 38...
  • Page 27 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 8. Install trapdoor platform on the 6 rung up. Trapdoor platform must be installed so that the trapdoor opens to the outside of the structure. Note: Apply wind lock when platform is installed as shown. 9. Using the 3T method, install the horizontal braces on the 7 and 8 rung on both sides of the platform.
  • Page 28 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 10. Install stabilisers as shown. Position the lower clamp so that the lower arm is as close to horizontal as possible. Adjust the length of the leg when using telescopic stabilisers. Ensure stabiliser foot has a firm contact with the ground.
  • Page 29 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 31. Install the next level ladder frames and walk through frames. Install the temporary gate at ground level. Ensure the temporary gate remains locked. 12. Install the four diagonal braces on each tower from the as shown. Page 29 of 38...
  • Page 30 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 13. Install the trapdoor and non-trapdoor platforms on the 10 rung of the tower structures. Note the orientation of the trapdoors. 14. Using the 3T method, install the horizontal braces on the 11 and 12 rungs as shown on both towers.
  • Page 31 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 15. Follow steps 17-27 from the 6m build to install spandeck safely. 16. Reposition the outriggers 90 degree to platform as shown. 17. Install the T-coupler as shown. Page 31 of 38...
  • Page 32 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER 18. Install toe boards as shown. 19. Install knee braces as shown Page 32 of 38...

  • Page 33: Alternative Builds

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER ALTERNATIVE BUILDS Over an obstruction: • If the spandeck cannot be hoisted up between the towers there are some alternative options; o Install spandeck as instructed in 6m build sequence and move tower into place. o Rope the spandeck from the side of the towers. Page 33 of 38...

  • Page 34: Using A Single Spandeck

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER Using a single Spandeck • Assemble both towers as described in previous build sequences. • Install the walk-through frames ensuring that the frame openings are positioned on the same side as shown below. • Install the trapdoor and non-trapdoor platforms on the 4th rung above the platform below. Note the orientation of the trapdoors.
  • Page 35 SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER • Install the spandeck following the steps from the 6m build sequence, steps 17-27 • Use right angle couplers to couple on the handrails to the tower as shown below. Page 35 of 38...

  • Page 36: Use Of Knee Braces With Spandeck

    Instant Upright Recommends that knee brace stiffening is applied when the Spandeck is fitted at a height of 2m or greater.

  • Page 37: Dismantling / Moving Towers

    SPAN 500 BRIDGED TOWER DISMANTLING / MOVING TOWERS To dismantle, follow the build process but in reverse order noting the following. • To remove the guardrail frames or braces, first unlock the hook at the end away from the trapdoor. •...
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