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Youngman MiniMax User Manual

Youngman MiniMax User Manual

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Mobile Aluminium Tower
USER GUIDE
Introduction
This Assembly Guide is designed to provide you with step
bystep instructions to ensure that your system is erected
with themaximum of ease and safety. Before assembly,
please read thesafety notes. Operatives must be qualified
or competent toerect the tower. If the scaffold is passed
on to another personthey should also receive these
instructions. Consult the PASMA Guide for full information
on the use of Mobile Towers.
Checklist
Inspect components prior to erection
Inspect tower prior to use
Tower upright
Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted
Braces & platform level
Stabilisers fitted as specified
MiniMax
Platforms located & windlocks on
Handrails in place
Toeboards located
Refer to this checklist before using each time.
Safe Use
Check that all components are on site and that they are
functioning correctly – (refer to check list and quantities).
Check that the ground is level and capable of
supporting the weight of the strucure.
During erection it is recommended that a temporary
guardrail brace be employed.
The safe working load is 220 kgs per platform uniformly
distributed, 500kg per tower structure.
This must not be exceeded.
The tower should always be climbed from the inside.
Do not use boxes or step ladders on the platform to
gain additional height.
Lifting of Equipment
Components should be firmly secured by a reliable
lifting material (eg rope), employing a reliable knot to
ensure safe fastening and always lift within the tower.
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Summary of Contents for Youngman MiniMax

  • Page 1 (eg rope), employing a reliable knot to Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted ensure safe fastening and always lift within the tower. Braces & platform level Stabilisers fitted as specified MiniMax Platforms located & windlocks on Mobile Aluminium Tower Handrails in place Toeboards located Refer to this checklist before using each time.
  • Page 2: Safety First

    Safety First Safety First Components Stabilisers/Ballast Wind Beaufort Beaufort Speed in Speed in Description Scale m.p.h m/sec All 4 stabilisers must be fitted when specified. Medium Raises dust and 8-12 When using the 1.7m tower externally, 4 small stabilisers Breeze loose paper, Guardrail Frame must be fitted.
  • Page 3 Quantity Schedule Assembly Assembly Quantity Schedule in Packs Stage 1: Base Pack Position platform at desired height level. Do not position platform above 3rd rung. Mini-Max Tower to HD1004: 1.83m platform Length Move the Base Unit into required position. Unfold Base Ensure windlock is locked in position and Trapdoor Frame.
  • Page 4 Assembly Assembly Assembly From this stage on you will require the guardrail pack Follow the Base Unit procedure, place Horizontal Clip on diagonal braces for platform heights up to 1.7m Brace on bottom rung. Ensure structure is level before as shown. Ensure that 1.7m platform height with added guardrails tower system.
  • Page 5 Assembly Assembly Assembly During assembly a Temporary Guardrail will be employed. Stage 3 Move other platform to the top rung of the 2m Extension Frame. Ensure all Windlocks are locked. Position Trapdoor Deck on 8th rung. Ensure windlocks Fit temporary Guardrails. Locate Guardrail Frames on both sides are locked (see Fig 3).
  • Page 6 Assembly Dismantling Assembly 5.8m Platform Height: Add 2m Extension The dismantling procedure should follow steps 1 through Lower Height Setting to 14 in the reverse order, but taking particular care with Pack And Use Medium (SP10) Stabilisers Platform Height = 1.7m the gradual removal of Guardrails and Platforms.
  • Page 7 For further information about 2.9m this product or any other products and services, please contact : 1.3m Medium Stabiliser Youngman Group Ltd 4.2m The Causeway, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LJ, United Kingdom t +44 (0)1621 745900 4.6m f +44 (0)1621 859845 e sales@youngmangroup.com...