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UTS 1450/850 250 AGR
Instruction Manual
Mobile Access Tower
AGR—Advanced Guardrail System
UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD
Manufactured to: BSEN1004-1:2020 CLASS 3 8/8 XXXD H2
Instruction Manual EN 1004-2 en
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 AGR (Advanced Guardrail System)
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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  • Page 1 UTS 1450/850 250 AGR Instruction Manual Mobile Access Tower AGR—Advanced Guardrail System 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 AGR (Advanced Guardrail System) method.
  • Page 2: Health And Safety Warnings

    Do not use ladders, boxes or and other objects to gain additional height. Do not lift heavy objects from the tower Do not climb outside of the tower, only climb up inside the tower. UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2...
  • Page 3 Do not stand up on an unguarded platform Maximum inclination for working = 1% Do not move the tower with material or people on it Do not bridge between towers or other structures UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 3...
  • Page 4 Inspection Care and Maintenance Components and Weights Assembly Dismantling Configurations and Weights Risk Assessment Form UTS SALES & REPAIR UNIT 1A CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK, ISLAND ROAD, HERSDEN, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 4HQ TEL:01227860085 WWW.TOWERSANDPODIUMS.CO.UK UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 4...
  • Page 5 The UTS 1450/850 250 AGR tower is a lightweight aluminium industrial tower designed for use in a variety of commercial and domestic environments. It gives a safe and secure and robust work area at a range of heights indoors and outdoors to enable maintenance, installation work and short term access, ensuring that working at height is as safe as possible.
  • Page 6 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 7 39–46 34–40 break off trees. Tools • The use of a spirit level is required when levelling the tower • Rope may be required to hoist components or tools to higher work platfomrs. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 7...
  • Page 8 HORIZONTAL BRACING THE CORRECT FITTING OF HORIZONTAL BRACING IS IMPORTANT. The diagrams opposite illustrate the CORRECT brace positions. REMEMBER: Always fit braces DOWNWARD or from the inside facing OUTWARD – BUT NEVER INWARD UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 8...
  • Page 9: Locking Clips

    Retighten palm wheel. ALWAYS ENSURE BOTH BOTTOM AGR CLAMPS ARE LOCKED BEFORE CLIMBING UP TOWER TO LOCK TOP AGR CLAMPS. LOCKING CLIPS Fit the locking clips as shown in the diagram opposite. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 9...
  • Page 10 Unfold out over platform, hook bottom edges over sides of platform. Ensure short ends of toe boards have hooked over both ends of the platform, hook bottom edge down between platform hook and frame. UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 10...
  • Page 11 2.1m Diagonal Brace 1m 4 Rung Frame Complete Toe Board Set 1.5m 6 Rung Frame S1 Stabiliser 2m 8 Rung Frame 10.4 S2 Stabiliser 1.8m Trapdoor Platform 12.7 1.8m AGR 1.8m Fixed Platform 11.8 UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 11...
  • Page 12 Assembly Procedure UTS recommends that a minimum of two people is required for the assembly of the UTS 1450/850 250 AGR tower. Only climb the tower from the inside using the ladder section. Platform Heights in Meters Frame at Base...
  • Page 13 Attach diagonal braces on both sides from the 2nd rung to the 6th rung of the structure, in opposing directions. Place a trap door platform and a fixed platform on the 6th rung, ensure the trap door platform is on the ladder side of the structure. Attach wind locks. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 13...
  • Page 14 Make sure bottom AGRs are locked before you climb tower. (refer to page 9) Never climb onto a platform that is not fully guarded. Guardrails should enclose platfors as show in images. UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 14...
  • Page 15 Attach the 8 rung frames and lock clips UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 15...
  • Page 16 Fit a AGR on each side of the tower. The bottom of the AGR must be fitted to the 2nd rung of the 8 rung sides, as shown. The AGR should be placed up against the end frame verticals. Make sure bottom AGRs are locked before you climb tower. (refer to page 9) UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 16...
  • Page 17 When building beyond this level ensure correct size frames have being used in steps 1-5 for the desired height, then repeat steps 6, 7 and 8. Then complete the tower with steps 9. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 17...
  • Page 18 Fit toe boards to all working platforms. (see instructions on page 10) Maximum distance between platforms should not exceed 2.25m. Maximum distance to first platform should not exceed 3.4m UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 18...
  • Page 19 45°. If being used in a corner, the closed corner 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 19...
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual S1 Stabiliser Approx. Tower Shelf weight (Kgs) 111.2 128.6 157.5 161.1 166.7 216.6 257.3 260.9 1.8m Approx. Tower Shelf weight (Kgs) 122.7 144.3 177.2 180.8 186.4 235.3 235.6 244.5 293.4 2.5m UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 20...
  • Page 21 Instruction Manual S1 Stabiliser Approx. Tower Shelf weight (Kgs) 127.8 144.8 186.5 191.3 196.5 257.2 267.2 320.7 325.5 1.8m Approx. Tower Shelf weight (Kgs) 164.2 214.1 218.9 224.1 297.2 307.2 373.1 377.9 2.5m UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 21...
  • Page 23 Notes: UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 23...
  • Page 24 Notes: SALES & REPAIRS LTD UNIT 1A CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK, ISLAND ROAD, HERSDEN, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT3 4HQ TEL: 01227 860085 WWW.TOWERSANDPODIUMS.CO.UK DOC NO: CT006, VERSION:1.2, DATE:01/08/22, APPROVED BY:A.GUNTRIPP, REVIEWED BY:M.GRANGER UTS 1450/850 250 AGR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 24...