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AFFIX MACL Series Assembly Manual

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BS1139-6:2014
No: CE/21-22/046
Assembly Manual
Cantilever Towers MACL Series

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  • Page 1 BS1139-6:2014 No: CE/21-22/046 Assembly Manual Cantilever Towers MACL Series...
  • Page 2 Aluminium Mobile Cantilever Towers MACL BS1139-6 3 7/9 XXXD The AFFIX Tower is a mobile access tower manufactured in our ISO 9001 The AFFIX Tower is a mobile access tower manufactured in our ISO 9001 accredited facility. accredited facility. This user guide provides you with step by step instructions to ensure your...
  • Page 3 The information and instructions included in this manual are provided to help get the best possible service from your MACL Series Mobile Tower. This user guide provides you with step by step instructions to ensure your system is assembled easily and safely, using the 3T (Through the Trapdoor) method.

  • Page 4: Usage Advice

    250 kgs evenly distributed. If the tower is to be used for any specific loading contact your supplier or the manufacturer, Affix Scaffolding WLL. Tel: +974 5529 9893 or Email: info@affixscaffolding.com.
  • Page 5 USAGE ADVICE Air speed and resultant action to be taken Action to be taken Beufort Scale Description Air Speed 1 mph Calm, smoke rises easily upwards No action needed 12 mph Moderate breeze, raises dust No action needed, keep a watch Raises loose papers, leaves and small 17 mph Cease work...
  • Page 6 SAFE WORKING LOADS AND WARNING HEIGHTS NEVER STAND ON AN UNGUARDED PLATFORM Safe working load on the working platform is 250kgs evenly distributed. The load on the tower should not exceed 750 kgs. The recommended tower height is between 3M to 8M. ASSEMBLY PROCESS : PREPARATION PREPARATION...

  • Page 7: First Level

    ASSEMBLY FIRST LEVEL Step 1 Insert the castor wheels with the jack pipe inside the bottom of the tubes of the 1st level 2 rungs Ladder Frame and Span frame. DO NOT USE Hammer. DO NOT USE Hammer. Step 2 Step 2.1 Step 2.1 Hook both the bottom 2 Horizontal Braces...

  • Page 8: Second Level

    ASSEMBLY SECOND LEVEL Step 3 Step 3.1 Step 3.1 Insert both the 2nd level 4 rung Span Frame and 4 Rung Ladder Frame on the respective sides into the corresponding spigots. For clamping instructions refer to the Clamping Instructions section on Page Step 3.2 Step 3.2 One person should hold the frame in upright...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Step 5 Step 5.1 Step 5.1 Hook the Diagonal Brace to the 3rd Rung of the 2nd level 4 rungs Span Frame at one end and the other end should be hooked to the 1st Rung of the 2nd level 4 rungs Ladder Frame on the other side.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Step 7 Clamp the 4 Stabilizers on all 4 corners as instructed in detail on Page no.21. Step 8 Using the 3T method, standing on the ladder and leaning back against the edge of the trapdoor aperture, fit the horizontal braces as mid rails and guardrails.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY THIRD LEVEL Step 9 Insert the 3rd level Walk-through Frame and Ladder Frame into the corresponding spigots of 2nd level Span Frame and Ladder Frame. For clamping instructions refer to the Clamping Instructions section on page 18. Step 10 Step 10.1 Step 10.1 Hook the Diagonal Brace to the 3rd Rung...
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY Step 11 Step 11.1 Step 11.1 Hook the Diagonal Brace to the 3rd Rung of the 3rd level 4 rungs Walk-through Frame at one end and the other end should be hooked to the 1st Rung of the 3rd level 4 rungs Ladder Frame on the other side.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY Step 13 Step 13.1 Step 13.1 Hook lower pair of Horizontal Braces to the 3rd Rung of both the frames of 3rd level on both the sides. Step 13.2 Step 13.2 Hook the upper pair of Horizontal Braces to the 4th Rung of both the frames of 3rd level on both the sides.
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY Step 15 Insert the castor wheels with the jack pipe inside the bottom of the tubes of the 2 rungs Counterweight Span Frame (which is actually the standard 1 Mtr Span frame). DO NOT USE Hammer Step 16 Hook both the Counterweight Platforms side by side to the 1st Rung of the 2 rungs Span Frame.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY Step 17 Hook the 2 Horizontal braces to the 2nd Rung of the 2 rungs Counterweight Frame. Step 18 Hook one end of the 2 Diagonal braces to the 2nd Rung of the 2 rungs Counterweight Frame and the other end to the 2nd Rung of the 2nd level 4 rungs Ladder Frame of the main tower.
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY Step 19 Place the Steel Ballast/ Counterweight as per the Components Table on Page 23. Step 20 Clamp the 2 Cantilever frames flushing the top of the frames with the top (spigots) of the main tower.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY Step 21 Hook both the Cantilever Platforms side by side to the 1st Rung of the 5 rungs Cantilever frames. Step 22 Hook the 2 Horizontal braces to the 4th and the 5th Rung of the 5 rungs Cantilever frames.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY Step 23 Step 23.1 Step 23.1 Clamp the 4 plastic toe-board holders on all the 4 corners of the cantilever working platform level, around the cantilever working platform. For more details, refer to Toe-board Assembly Details on Page 18. Step 23.2 Step 23.2 Insert the wooden toe-boards in the toe-board...
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY Side ToeBoard ToeBoard Fix the claw of the Toeboard TB on the Then insert the Side Toeboard and the End Rungs facing each other as shown in the Toeboard in the respective toeboard slots figure. as shown in the figure. Always ensure the Spring Clips are in Spring Clip the lock position after inserting the upper...
  • Page 20 COMPONENTS FS20135 FL20135 CW150/200, JA500 Span Frame Ladder Frame Castor Wheel, Adjustable Jack FS10135 FL10135 BT200/250 Span Frame Ladder Frame ToeBoard Set PT200/250 ST200/300/450/600 PF200/250 Trapdoor Platform Stabilizer Fixed Platform BD200/250, BH200/250 Diagonal Brace, Horizontal Brace...
  • Page 21 COMPONENTS AFC BD BH AFC BW AFC FC130 AFC PF CFW20135...
  • Page 22 STABILIZERS Stabilizers are to be used, when specified, to guarantee the structural stability of the tower. Fig. 02 Fig. 02 Fig. 03 Fig. 03 Fig. 01 Fig. 01 Fig. 04 Fig. 04 Fig. 01 Fig. 01 Lightly tighten the upper clamp of the stabilizer on each corner vertical posts at a height where the foot is touching the ground.
  • Page 23 To move the tower to a new position, first prepare the tower. Check that the wind speed does not exceed 17 mph. Ensure the tower is empty (material and personnel). Check the overhead obstructions including electrical cables. Raise the stabilizer feet (only enough to clear obstructions, maximum 25mm). Taking care to ensure tower stability is maintained, release the castor brakes.
  • Page 24 COMPONENTS TABLE MACL SERIES TABLE Confirming to BS1139-6:2014 CANTILEVER TOWER MACL Tower Height in Mtrs Working Height in Mtrs Platform Height in Mtrs Weight in Kgs 169/177 198/219 216/237 246/271 266/291 296/325 210/250 190/230 200/240 220/260 230/270 240/280 Counterweight in Kgs...
  • Page 26 PO Box No. 201633 Doha, Qatar Mobile +974 4416 1483 +974 5529 9893 Mobile +974 3030 0685 EMail : info@affixscaffolding.com Website: www.affixscaffolding.com Website SCAN ME https://twitter.com/affixscaffoldin https://twitter.com/affixscaffoldin https://www.facebook.com/affixscaffoldin https://www.facebook.com/affixscaffoldin https://www.linkedin.com/company/affix-scaffolding-llc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/affix-scaffolding-llc/...

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