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Dromad Span 500Tower
Instruction Manual
Mobile Access Tower
3T - Through the trap method
Manufactured to: BSEN1004-1:2020 CLASS 3 8/12 XXXD
Instruction Manual EN 1004-2 en
Dublin: +353 1 908 1005
Dundalk: +353 42 933 9500
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.
www. dromadhire.com
KM 617169
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Summary of Contents for DROMAD HIRE 500Tower
- Page 1 Dromad Span 500Tower Instruction Manual Mobile Access Tower 3T - Through the trap method 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dromad Span 500 Tower Instruction Manual Mobile Access Tower Contents Page Description Safety Notes & Fittings Inspection Care and Maintenance Components and Weights Assembly Dismantling Configurations and Weights Risk Assessment Form Dublin: +353 1 908 1005 www. dromadhire.com Page 3 Dundalk: +353 42 933 9500... -
Page 3: Description
Description, Safety Notes & Fittings Description The Dromad Span 500 is manufactured to BSEN1004-1:2020 CLASS 3 8/12 XXXD and KITEMARKED. The KITE MARK is the universal symbol that reassures the user that the product is certified to BSI stated standards. •... - Page 4 User training courses cannot be a Ridgeway Span 500 manuals but only complement them. • • Only the original 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: Inspection Care And Maintenance
CHECK LIST, INSPECTION CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR MOBILE ACCESS TOWERS • All components should be inspected before use to ensure that they are not damaged or broken, particularly the welds. • ANY damage to ANY part particularly tubular members, castors, platform decking MUST be replaced. - Page 6 LOCKING CASTORS Castor wheels should be pointed outwards at approximately 45 degrees and locks en- gaged as shown opposite. FITTING STABILISERS Attach a stabiliser to each corner of the tower at approximately 45 degrees for max- imum stability (refer to relevant illustrations) and attach the clamps where indicated.
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Page 7: Components And Weights
Identifying Components and Their Weights Note: When building structures over 4.2 metres remove platform and 4 horizontal braces from platform height at 2.2 meters and use to complete structure. Tower Components and Approx. Weights Item Description Weight (Kg) Item Description Weight (Kg) 150mm Locking Caster 1.8m Trapdoor Platform... -
Page 8: Assembly
Assembly Procedure Ridgeway recommends that a minimum of two people is required for the assembly of the 850/1450 tower. Only climb the tower from the inside using the ladder section. LADDER Platform Heights in Meters Frame at Base Frame at top 1.2, 3.2, 5.2, 7.2, 9.2, 11.2 4 Rung 4 Rung... - Page 9 Insert 4 rung frames to correspond with the 2 rung frames (fig. 3) and lock the locking clips (refer to page 6). Attach diagonal braces on both sides from the 1st rung to the 3rd rung of the structure, in opposing directions.
- Page 10 Attach stabilisers as required for working height (see table page 16). Climb the ladder and from a protected through the trapdoor position, attach horizontal guardrail braces to the 5th and then 6th rungs, on both sides of the platform. Never climb onto a platform that is not fully guarded. Guardrails should be 1 and 2 rungs above platforms in all cases.
- Page 11 Attach 2nd pair of diagonal braces following on from the previous ones. Attach the next 4 rung frames and lock clips (as per fig. 6). Dublin: +353 1 908 1005 www. dromadhire.com Page 12 Dundalk: +353 42 933 9500...
- Page 12 If completing the tower at this height (4m), continue with step 8. When building beyond this level, repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 until desired level is achieved, then complete the tower with steps 8 and 9. Reuse the trap door platform from 1st rung on the final height. Dublin: +353 1 908 1005 www.
- Page 13 Fit the final diagonal braces as shown. This stage will provide a platform height of 4m. Attach diagonal braces as per fig. 7. The 1st rung trap door platform should be moved up to the 8th rung, the fixed platform can now be fitted alongside it. LOCK WIND LOCKS.
- Page 14 Fit toe boards to all working platforms. (see instructions on page 4 & 5) Maximum distance between platforms should not exceed 2.25m. Maximum distance to first platform should not exceed 3.4m Dublin: +353 1 908 1005 www. dromadhire.com Page 15 Dundalk: +353 42 933 9500...
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Page 15: Dismantling
Dismantling The dismantling procedure should follow the assembly steps in reverse order, take particular attention about the removal of guardrails and platforms. You should ensure that you are standing in a safe position and always protected by guardrails NEVER remove diagonal braces or stabilisers prematurely. After removing the toe-boards the operator disengages the horizontal guardrail brace clamps furthest from the trap door, horizontal guardrail braces are then removed with the operator positioned through the trap door before descending to the lower level, from where the upper... -
Page 16: Configurations And Weights
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- Page 19 Notes: 617169 Dublin: +353 1 908 1005 www. dromadhire.com Dundalk: +353 42 933 9500...
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