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UTS 700 FOLDOUT
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 & REPAIR 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 & REPAIR 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 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2...
  • Page 3 Page Description Safety Notes & Fittings Inspection Care and Maintenance Components and Weights Assembly Dismantling Configurations and Weights Risk Assessment Form UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD UNIT 1A CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK, ISLAND ROAD, HERSDEN, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 4HQ TEL:01227860085 WWW.TOWERSANDPODIUMS.CO.UK UTS SALES &...
  • Page 4 Executive (HSE) & the “working at height regulations 2005” The method used for erecting and dismantling the UTS 700 FOLDOUT 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 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 6...
  • Page 7 (and not to gain additional height). UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 7...
  • Page 8 Description Weight (Kg) 125mm Locking Caster 1.8m Horizontal Brace 1.92 1.8m Folding Frame 2.1m Diagonal Brace 1m 4 Rung Frame Complete Toe Board Set 1.75m 7 Rung Frame S1 Stabiliser 1.8m Trapdoor Platform UTS 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 8...
  • Page 9: Assembly Procedure

    Assembly Procedure UTS recommends that a minimum of two people is required for the assembly of the UTS 700 FOLDOUT tower. Only climb the tower from the inside using the end rungs. Platform Heights in Meters Frame at top 0.8, 2.5, 4.3, 6.05 7 Rung 1.8, 3.5, 5.3...
  • Page 10 Check there are no gaps through which any materials could fail and that the trapdoor opens correctly UTS 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 10...
  • Page 11 Fit a trap door platform to top rung of the base frame side, engage the wind locks. Connect a diagonal brace (blue) between the 3rd rung on one end and the 7th on the other end. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 11...
  • Page 12 4 horizontal braces as guardrails, 2 and 4 rungs above the platform (the 9th and 11th rungs of the tower), on both sides of the tower. Fit toe boards to the working platform. (see instructions on page 4 & 5) UTS 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 12...
  • Page 13 Now fit the 4 rung ends to each end of the tower. If building to 5.3m platform height: Continue to fit an additional pair of 7 rung frames, diagonal braces, horizontal guardrails and trapdoor decks. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 13...
  • Page 14 If building to 5.3m platform height: Continue to fit trapdoor decks, in sequence. Fit toe boards to the working platform. (see instructions on page 4 & 5) UTS 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 14...
  • Page 15 4 horizontal braces (red) as guardrails on the 12th and 14th rungs. Fit another diagonal in the pattern , If completing at 2.5 add toe board , if not proceed to next step. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 15...
  • Page 16 DO NOT CLIMB ON THE PLATFORM UNTIL IT IS FULLY GUARD RAILED Fit a set of toe boards to the platform. Check there are no gaps through which any material could fall and the trapdoor opens correctly UTS 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 16...
  • Page 17 45°. If being used in a corner, the closed comer stabiliser can be removed and the 2 near walls should be made parallel with the open corner stabiliser remaining at 45°. WALL UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 17...
  • Page 18 700 x 7 Rung Frame 1.8m Trap Door Platform 1.8m Horizontal Brace 2.1m Diagonal Brace Folding Toe Board Set Instruction Manual S1 Stabiliser Approx. Tower Shelf weight (Kgs) 1.8m 64.4 109.5 121.9 166.5 179.8 Notes: UTS 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 18...
  • Page 20 Notes: SALES & REPAIR 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 700 FOLDOUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 20...