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UTS 700 STAIRWELL
Instruction Manual
Mobile Access Tower
3T - Through the trap method
UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD
www.towersandpodiums.co.uk
info@towersandpodiums.co.uk
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.
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Summary of Contents for UTS 700
- Page 1 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. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD www.towersandpodiums.co.uk info@towersandpodiums.co.uk...
- Page 2 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 700 STAIRWELL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2...
- Page 3 ‘Prefabricated Access Suppliers & Manufacturers Association’ (PASMA) in co-operation with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) & the “working at height regulations 2005” The method used for erecting and dismantling the UTS 700 STAIRWELL tower is the 3T METHOD (through the trap).
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: 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 SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 5... - Page 6 (and not to gain additional height). UTS 700 STAIRWELL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 6...
- Page 7 It is the users responsibility to complete a risk assessment and decided on which combination of stabilisers and wall props to use e.g.: 4 stabilisers and no wall props 2 stablsers and 2 wall props 0 stabilisers and 4 wall props UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 7...
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Page 8: Assembly Procedure
Assembly Procedure UTS recommends that a minimum of two people is required for the assembly of the UTS 700 STAIRWELL tower. Only climb the tower from the inside using the end rungs. PLEASE TAKE NOTE Never place the platform on the guardrail frame Always climb from the inside of the frame –... - Page 9 (blue) forming a zig-zag pattern (See photos) it should be positioned on the bottom rung of the higher walkthough frame and the 5th rung of the 6 rung frame on the opposite side. *Secure all interlocking clips. Fit walkthough frame ladder, (ref page 7) UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 9...
- Page 10 Fit a 3 rung guardrail frame to the 6 rung frame and four 1.5M horizontal braces (red) to the rungs of the frames facing downwards at 0.5m and 1.0m above the platform. (see photos) Ensure all braces are locked in place. UTS 700 STAIRWELL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 10...
- Page 11 In confined spaces the tower may well be trapped within a stairwell and require minimal further stabilisation. It would be down to individual risk assessments to decied what stabalization is appropriate. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 11...
- Page 12 Fit the trapdoor platform on the top rung of the higher step access frame and corresponding rung on the lower end frame. The trapdoor must face the lower end of the stairs (see photo) secure windlocks after checking it is level. UTS 700 STAIRWELL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 12...
- Page 13 Fit a 6 rung guardrail frame to the 6 rung frame and four 1.5M horizontal braces (red) to the rungs of the frames facing downwards at 0.5m and 1.0m above the platform. (see photos) Ensure all braces are locked in place. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 13...
- Page 14 When desirec height is reached (maximum of 7.3m) add a 4 rung frame to the uphill end of the tower and continue on to complete tower as described in point s 6&7 (pages 11&12 ) UTS 700 STAIRWELL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 14...
- Page 15 Attach wall props to the verts of the tower ends. Space them approx. 1.5m apart vertically. If using only wall props opposite ends should be offset to provide maximum stability. Position wall props as shown in the diagram. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 15...
- Page 16 2.2m Tower might use one of the following combinations: 4 stabilisers and no wall props 2 stablsers and 2 wall props Approx. Tower Shelf weight (Kgs) 1.5m 101.1 1367 172.3 207.9 0 stabilisers and 4 wall props Notes: UTS 700 STAIRWELL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 16...
- Page 18 Notes: SALES & REPAIR LTD UNIT 1A CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK, ISLAND ROAD, HERSDEN, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 4HQ TEL: 01227 860085 WWW.TOWERSANDPODIUMS.CO.UK DOC NO: SW001, VERSION:1.1, DATE:01/01/21, APPROVED BY:A.GUNTRIPP, REVIEWED BY:M.GRANGER UTS 700 STAIRWELL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 18...
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