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- Page 1 MiniMax ® Mobile Aluminium Trade Platform and Tower System 3T - Through the Trapdoor Method Instruction Manual EN 1004-2 en...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety First Introduction Tower Designation Maintenance - Storage - Transport Building the Tower Pre-Assembly Checks Component Diagram Quantity Schedule Stabilisers Adjustable Legs Assembly 2.6.1 Assembly Procedure for 0.6m Tower 2.6.2 Assembly Procedure for 1.7m Tower 2.6.3 Assembly Procedure for 3.7m Tower 2.6.4 Assembly Procedure for 5.8m Tower 2.6.5... -
Page 4: Safety First
User training courses are available, but must not be used as a substitute for familiarity with this manual. The MiniMax mobile aluminium tower is a light-weight scaffold tower used throughout the building and construction industry for both indoor and outdoor access solutions where a stable and secure platform is required. -
Page 5: Tower Designation
Clear Height Class (H1 = 1.85m, H2 = 1.90m) *UDL = Uniformly distributed load Maintenance - Storage – Transport • The MiniMax mobile tower system is robust and requires little maintenance. • All components and their parts should be regularly inspected to identify damage, particularly to joints. -
Page 6: Building The Tower
Check the surface is level to 0.6°. If not the optional adjustable leg kit must be used. This allows adjustment up to 210mm. • Only components specified in this manual shall be used with MiniMax towers. Check all required components are onsite and in a suitable working condition. •... - Page 7 Building The Tower • Tools and materials should be lifted using a reliable lifting material (e.g. a strong rope) employing a reliable knot (e.g. clove hitch) to ensure safe fastening and always lift within the footprint of the prefabricated tower scaffold (i.e. within the area bounded by the stabilisers).
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Page 8: Component Diagram
Building The Tower Component Diagram Horizontal Brace 2 Rung Diagonal Guardrail Brace Frame Side Toe Board End Toe Board Trapdoor Platform 8 Rung Frame Stabiliser Folding Base Frame Instruction Castor Adjustable Manual MiniMax Instruction Manual... -
Page 9: Quantity Schedule
Building The Tower Quantity Schedule Quantity Schedule in Packs Internal or External Use Composite Code 38060600 38061700 38063700 38065800 Working Height 2.6m 3.7m 5.7m 7.8m Pack Code Pack Platform Height 0.6m 1.7m 3.7m 5.8m 37051800 Base Pack Mk2 00062100 Horizontal Brace 37251800 2 Rung Guardrail Pack Mk2 34151800 2m Extension Pack 67040100 SP4 Stabiliser*... -
Page 10: Stabilisers
Use a spirit level to check the base unit is level. Adjust the legs as necessary, to level the base unit. Important - Only use the adjustable legs to level the base and not to gain extra height. MiniMax Instruction Manual... -
Page 11: Assembly
Building The Tower Assembly This tower structure must be assembled, and components oriented, in accordance with this instruction manual. Deviation from this instruction manual is not permitted. THIS TOWER MUST NOT BE USED AS AN ANCHOR POINT FOR PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. •... -
Page 12: Assembly Procedure For 0.6M Tower
Assembly Procedure for 0.6m Tower Ensure brakes on castors of one end frame are released. Engage locks on rear folding frame. Ensure all castor brakes are engaged. Fit horizontal brace in position shown. Check tower is square and level. MiniMax Instruction Manual... - Page 13 Building The Tower Fit stabilisers as shown. See page 8 for details. Fit trapdoor platform and horizontal braces in position shown. minimaxtower.com...
- Page 14 Building The Tower Fit toe boards as shown. The 0.6m tower is now complete. MiniMax Instruction Manual...
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Page 15: Assembly Procedure For 1.7M Tower
Building The Tower 2.6.2 Assembly Procedure for 1.7m Tower Ensure brakes on castors of one end frame are released. Engage locks on rear folding frame. Ensure all castor brakes are engaged. Fit horizontal brace in position shown. Check tower is square and level. - Page 16 Building The Tower Fit 2 rung guardrail frames as shown. Fit diagonal brace in position shown. Fit stabilisers as shown. See page 8 for details. MiniMax Instruction Manual...
- Page 17 Building the Tower Fit trapdoor platform and horizontal braces in position shown. Fit toe boards as shown. The 1.7m tower is now complete. minimaxtower.com...
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Page 18: Assembly Procedure For 3.7M Tower
Assembly Procedure for 3.7m Tower Ensure brakes on castors of one end frame are released. Engage locks on rear folding frame. Ensure all castor brakes are engaged. Fit horizontal brace in position shown. Check tower is square and level. MiniMax Instruction Manual... - Page 19 Building The Tower Fit trapdoor platform and horizontal braces in position shown. Fit 8 rung frames as shown. Fit diagonal brace in position shown. minimaxtower.com...
- Page 20 Building the Tower Fit stabilisers as shown. See page 8 for details. Fit trapdoor platform as shown. From the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces as shown. MiniMax Instruction Manual...
- Page 21 Building The Tower Fit 2 rung guardrail frames as shown. Fit diagonal braces in position shown. Reposition trapdoor platforms and horizontal braces. Starting with the uppermost platform, remove the horizontal braces from the protected trapdoor position, then remove the trapdoor platform as shown.
- Page 22 Building the Tower Reposition the trapdoor platform as shown. From the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces as shown. Fit the trapdoor platform as shown. From the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces as shown. MiniMax Instruction Manual...
- Page 23 Building The Tower Fit toe boards as shown. The 3.7m tower is now complete. minimaxtower.com...
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Page 24: Assembly Procedure For 5.8M Tower
Assembly Procedure for 5.8m Tower Ensure brakes on castors of one end frame are released. Engage locks on rear folding frame. Ensure all castor brakes are engaged. Fit horizontal brace in position shown. Check tower is square and level. MiniMax Instruction Manual... - Page 25 Building The Tower Fit trapdoor platform and horizontal braces in position shown. Fit 8 rung frames as shown. Fit diagonal brace in position shown. minimaxtower.com...
- Page 26 Building the Tower Fit trapdoor platform as shown. From the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces as shown. Fit stabilisers as shown. See page 8 for details. MiniMax Instruction Manual...
- Page 27 Building The Tower Fit 8 rung frames as shown. Fit diagonal braces in position shown. Fit trapdoor platform as shown. From the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces as shown. minimaxtower.com...
- Page 28 Reposition trapdoor platforms and horizontal braces. Starting with the uppermost platform, remove the horizontal braces from the protected trapdoor position, then remove the trapdoor platform as shown. Repeat for the intermediate horizontal braces and trapdoor platform. MiniMax Instruction Manual...
- Page 29 Building The Tower Reposition the trapdoor platform as shown. From the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces as shown. Fit the trapdoor platform as shown. From the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces as shown. minimaxtower.com...
- Page 30 Building The Tower Fit the trapdoor platform as shown. From the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces as shown. Fit toe boards as shown. The 5.8m tower is now complete. MiniMax Instruction Manual...
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Page 31: Fitting Toe Boards
Building The Tower 2.6.5 Fitting Toe Boards Start with the end boards which have red plastic clips. There are two slots depending on which side you position the diagonal brace. Clip into correct slots, as shown, ensuring that no large objects can fall through and that the trapdoor can open with ease. -
Page 32: Using The Tower
All platform wind-locks engaged Correct stabiliser size fitted and positioned Toe boards fitted to working platform Instruction manual available to user No environment changes affecting safe use have occurred or are likely Tower is the correct height for intended use MiniMax Instruction Manual... -
Page 33: Use
Using The Tower • This tower must not be used as an anchor point for personal fall arrest equipment. • The tower must only be climbed on the inside, using the access method specified. • This tower provides a work platform. It must not be used to access other structures. - Page 34 27mph (43kph, 12m/s). If greater windspeeds are forecast the tower must be moved to a sheltered location or dismantled while it is still safe to do so. 27mph 12m/sec • Sheets, tarpaulins, or signage must not be attached to this tower outdoors. MiniMax Instruction Manual...
- Page 35 Using The Tower How to access the 0.6m Platform Height Climb onto the platform in the sequence shown. From the seated position fit horizontal braces in the positions indicated. Do not stand on the platform until the guardrails are in place. Important •...
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Page 36: Movement Of The Assembled Prefabricated Tower Scaffold
• Ensure there are no persons, tools, or materials on the tower. • Release the castor brakes. • Release the stabiliser top clamp to allow the feet to be raised a maximum of 25mm. Re-tighten the clamps. MiniMax Instruction Manual... - Page 37 Using The Tower During • The tower must be moved only by manual effort, pushing at the base of the tower. • Constant attention must be given to the position of the castors, stabiliser feet and the top of the tower. •...
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- Page 40 For further information and support for the MiniMax product please contact: Werner UK Sales & Distribution Ltd. Blackwater Trading Estate, The Causeway, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LJ, United Kingdom WernerCo Hungary Kft. 6000 Kecskemét, Szt. Istvan Krt. 19. +44 (0)1621 745900 uk.customercare@wernerco.com...
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