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UTS 500 NARROW
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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  • 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 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2...
  • Page 3 Executive (HSE) & the “working at height regulations 2005” The method used for erecting and dismantling the UTS 500 NARROW tower is the 3T METHOD (through the trap). This method ensures the operators erecting the tower position themselves in the trapdoor of the platform to add or remove horizontal guardrail braces for the level above the platform.
  • 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 ISO 9001 are not anchor points for personal fall arrest equipment.
  • Page 5 Moderate Breeze Raises dust and loose paper, 13–18 11–16 small branches move. 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. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 5...

  • Page 6: Locking Clips

    (and not to gain additional height). UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 6...
  • Page 7 1.5m Trapdoor Platform 1.75m Walkthrough frame 1.5m Brace Frame 1.75m Walkthrough with Ladder 1.5m Base Brace Frame 1.0m 4 Rung Frame Complete Toe Board Set 1.5m 6 Rung Frame Wall Prop 2.0m 8 Rung Frame UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 7...

  • Page 8: Assembly Procedure

    Assembly Procedure UTS recommends that a minimum of two people is required for the assembly of the UTS 500 NARROW 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 1.0m 4 rung frame. Fit wall props to each end of the tower and extend out until braced against walls to ensure tower is stable. If completing at 1.7m skip to step 8 (pg 12) UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 9...
  • Page 10 1.5m 6 rung frame. Fit wall props to each end of the tower and extend out until braced against walls to ensure tower is stable. If completing at 3.2m skip to step 8 (pg 12) UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 10...
  • Page 11 2.0m 8 rung frame. Fit wall props to each end of the tower and extend out until braced against walls to ensure tower is stable. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 11...
  • Page 12 In confined spaces the tower may well be trapped within a corridor and require minimal further stabilisation. It would be down to individual risk assessments to decide what stabalization is appropriate. UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 12...
  • Page 13 1.5m 6 rung frame. Fit wall props to each end of the tower and extend out until braced against walls to ensure tower is stable. If completing at 2.2m skip to step 8 (pg 16) UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 13...
  • Page 14 2.0m 8 rung frame. Fit wall props to each end of the tower and extend out until braced against walls to ensure tower is stable. If completing at 4.2m skip to step 8 (pg 16) UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 14...
  • Page 15 2.0m 8 rung frame. Fit wall props to each end of the tower and extend out until braced against walls to ensure tower is stable. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 15...
  • Page 16 In confined spaces the tower may well be trapped within a corridor and require minimal further stabilisation. It would be down to individual risk assessments to decide what stabalization is appropriate. UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 16...
  • Page 17 Using the 3T method attach a brace frame to each side of the tower ensuring the top claws are facing outwards and above the top rung of the 1.5m 6 rung frame. Fit wall the last 2 wall props If completing at 2.7m skip to step 8 (pg 19) UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 17...
  • Page 18 Using the 3T method attach a brace frame to each side of the tower ensuring the top claws are facing outwards and are above the top rung of the 2.0m 8 rung frame. Move wall props further up the tower to increase stability. UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 18...
  • Page 19 In confined spaces the tower may well be trapped within a corridor and require minimal further stabilisation. It would be down to individual risk assessments to decide what stabalization is appropriate. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 19...
  • Page 20 2.0m 8 rung frame. Fit wall props to each end of the tower and extend out until braced against walls to ensure tower is stable. If completing at 3.7m skip to step 8 (pg 22) UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 20...
  • Page 21 2.0m 8 rung frame. Fit wall props to each end of the tower and extend out until braced against walls to ensure tower is stable. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 21...
  • Page 22 In confined spaces the tower may well be trapped within a corridor and require minimal further stabilisation. It would be down to individual risk assessments to decide what stabalization is appropriate. UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 22...
  • Page 23 It is down to the user to complete a risk assessment and decide if additional wall props or stabalisers are need to help with stability. For additional advice and components please contact supplier. UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD Page 23...
  • Page 24 1.5m 6 Rung Frame 2.0m 8 Rung Frame 1.5m Trapdoor Platform 1.5m Brace Frame 1.5m Base Brace Frame Complete Toe Board Set Wall Prop Approx. Tower Shelf weight (Kgs) 90.7 93.5 111.7 134.6 198.9 201.7 Notes: UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 24...
  • Page 26 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: NT001, VERSION:1.1, DATE:01/07/21, APPROVED BY:A.GUNTRIPP, REVIEWED BY:M.GRANGER UTS 500 NARROW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 26...