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UTS LADDER 1450/850
Instruction Manual
Mobile Access Tower
3T - Through the trap method
Manufactured to: BSEN1004-1:2020 CLASS 3 8/12 XXXD
Instruction Manual EN 1004-2 en x cz x es x fr x pl
UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD
www.towersandpodiums.co.uk
info@towersandpodiums.co.uk
UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD
Instruction Manual
This Assembly Guide is intended to provide you
with step-by-step instructions on how to erect your
Mobile Access Tower (MAT) with ease and safety,
using the 3T (through the trap) method.
You should read and understand all notes and
diagrams, including the parts list for each height,
before commencing assembly. Personnel should
be qualified or competent to erect this tower.
Please consult the PASMA's code of practice for
full information on the use of Mobile Access
Towers.
Remember to do a risk assessment of the area
where the tower is to be used before commencing
erection.
This instruction manual shall be available on the
location of use of the mobile access and working
tower.
This mobile access and working tower shall only be
used according to this manual without any
modification.
Mobile access and working towers must only be
used in accordance with national regulations.
KM 617169

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  • Page 1 Mobile access and working towers must only be used in accordance with national regulations. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Manufactured to: BSEN1004-1:2020 CLASS 3 8/12 XXXD Instruction Manual EN 1004-2 en x cz x es x fr x pl KM 617169 UTS SALES &...
  • Page 2 UTS LADDER 1450//850 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2...
  • Page 3 Inspection Care and Maintenance Components and Weights Assembly Dismantling Configurations and Weights Risk Assessment Form UTS SALES & REPAIR UNIT 1A CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK, ISLAND ROAD, HERSDEN, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 4HQ TEL:01227860085 WWW.TOWERSANDPODIUMS.CO.UK UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 3...
  • Page 4 Executive (HSE) & the “working at height regulations 2005” The method used for erecting and dismantling the UTS 1450/850 tower is the 3T METHOD (through the trap). This method ensures the operators erecting the tower position themselves in the trapdoor of the platform to add or remove horizontal guardrail braces for the level above the platform.
  • Page 5 User training courses cannot be a substitute for instruction manuals but only complement them. • Only the original UTS components specified in the manual shall be used. • Mobile access and working towers designed in accordance with BS EN 1004-1:2020 are not anchor points for personal fall arrest equipment.
  • Page 6: Locking Clips

    Strong Breeze Large branches in motion, 25–31 22–27 telegraph wires whistle. Gale Force Walking is difficult, twigs 39–46 34–40 break off trees. LOCKING CLIPS Fit the locking clips as shown in the diagram opposite. UTS LADDER 1450//850 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 6...
  • Page 7 (and not to gain additional height). UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 7...
  • Page 8 1m Ladder Frame 1.8m Horizontal Brace 1m Span Frame 2.1m Diagonal Brace 1.5m Ladder Frame Complete Toe Board Set 1.5m Span Frame S1 Stabiliser 2m Ladder Frame 10.4 S2 Stabiliser 2m Span Frame UTS LADDER 1450//850 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 8...
  • Page 9 Assembly Procedure UTS recommends that a minimum of two people is required for the assembly of the UTS LADDER 850/1450 tower. Only climb the tower from the inside using the ladder section. Platform Heights in Meters Frame at Base Frame at top 1.2, 3.2, 5.2, 7.2, 9.2, 11.2...
  • Page 10 Attach diagonal braces on both sides from the 1st rung to the 3rd rung of the structure, in opposing directions. Place a trap door platform on the 1st rung and a trap door platform on the 4th rung, both on the ladder side of the structure. Attach wind locks. UTS LADDER 1450//850 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 10...
  • Page 11 5th and then 6th rungs, on both sides of the platform. Never climb onto a platform that is not fully guarded. Guardrails should be 1 and 2 rungs above platforms in all cases. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 11...
  • Page 12 Attach 2nd pair of diagonal braces following on from the previous ones. Attach the next 4 rung frames and lock clips (as per fig. 6). UTS LADDER 1450//850 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 12...
  • Page 13 If completing the tower at this height (4m), continue with step 8. When building beyond this level, repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 until desired level is achieved, then complete the tower with steps 8 and 9. Reuse the trap door platform from 1st rung on the final height. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 13...
  • Page 14 Climb up the ladder and from a protected ‘through the trapdoor’ position, fit horizontal guardrail braces to the 9th and then the 10th rungs on both sides of the tower. Complete the tower assembly by following step 9. UTS LADDER 1450//850 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 14...
  • Page 15 Fit toe boards to all working platforms. (see instructions on page 4 & 5) Maximum distance between platforms should not exceed 2.25m. Maximum distance to first platform should not exceed 3.4m UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 15...
  • Page 16 After moving check all castors are firmly on the ground and locked, and that the tower is vertical. Re-position stabilisers as above. Telescopic Stabiliser maximum platform height Single Width 850 Indoors 8.7m-12.2m Double Width 1450 Indoors 8.7m-12.2m UTS LADDER 1450//850 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 16...
  • Page 17 UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 17...
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  • Page 20 Notes: SALES & REPAIRS LTD UNIT 1A CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK, ISLAND ROAD, HERSDEN, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 4HQ TEL: 01227 860085 617169 WWW.TOWERSANDPODIUMS.CO.UK Document No: CM085, Version No: 2, Date: 01/12/2021 UTS LADDER 1450//850 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 20...