Contents Safety First Introduction Tower Specification Maintenance - Storage - Transport Building the Tower Pre-Assembly Checks Component Diagram Quantity Schedule Props Assembly Dismantling Using the Tower Safety Checklist Pre-Use Checklist Movement of the Assembled Prefabricated Tower Scaffold Addendum bossaccesstowers.com...
User training courses are available but must not be used as a substitute for familiarity with this manual. BoSS aluminium towers are light-weight scaffold towers used throughout the building and construction industry for both indoor and outdoor access solutions where a stable and secure platform is required.
Clear Height Class (H1 = 1.85m, H2 = 1.90m) *UDL = Uniformly distributed load Maintenance - Storage – Transport • The BoSS tower system is robust and requires little maintenance. • All components and their parts should be regularly inspected to identify damage, particularly to joints.
• Check the surface is level within the 210mm range of the adjustable legs. • Only components specified in this manual shall be used with BoSS towers. Check all required components are onsite and in a suitable working condition. •...
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Building the Tower • Check this manual is available and its contents familiar to all those involved. • This tower is for indoor use only • The tower has a single working level with a safe working load of 275kg. All platforms may be used for working, but only one should be used at any time.
Props and ties should conform to the guidance in NASC TG20. The method shown to the right illustrates the use of BoSS Confined Space Stabilisers. Attach one confined space stabiliser to each corner of the tower as shown (see page 16).
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. •...
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4 rung frame. Note the difference in gaps between the bottom of the leg and the adjustable nut. Only use the adjustment on the legs to level the tower and not to gain extra height. BoSS LiftShaft Camlock Guardrail Instruction Manual...
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Building the Tower Fit two horizontal braces (red) onto verticals of the 4 rung frame above the bottom rung as shown. These frames will form the climbing end of the tower and should be positioned at the far end of the LiftShaft All locking claws must be opened before fitting and positively locked into position.
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Fit one 1.3m trapdoor platform onto the top rung of the portal ladder frame as shown. Ensure the trapdoor opens towards the rear of the tower. Ensure all wind-locks are engaged. BoSS LiftShaft Camlock Guardrail Instruction Manual...
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Building the Tower From the protected position of the trapdoor platform (i.e. seated), fit a camlock guardrail frame on the rear of the tower, with the upper claws located on the 4 rungs above the platform. Repeat with a second camlock guardrail frame on the front of the tower.
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Reinsert the locking pin, ensuring clip is engaged. See images below. Unclip & extract pin Extend/retract adjustable arm Reinsert pin and engage clip BoSS LiftShaft Camlock Guardrail Instruction Manual...
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Building the Tower From the protected position of the trapdoor platform (i.e. seated), fit a camlock guardrail frame on the rear of the tower, with the upper claws located on the 4 rungs above the platform. Repeat with a second camlock guardrail frame on the front of the tower.
Continue until the required height is reached. When building 2.2m platform height only Erect by following steps 1 - 6 & 10 only. Dismantling To dismantle the tower, reverse the assembly procedure, ensuring that the 3T method is followed. BoSS LiftShaft Camlock Guardrail Instruction Manual...
Using the Tower Safety Checklist This inspection must be carried out before initial use, if any environmental condition change that may affect the tower and at regular intervals determined by local regulations. Local regulations may also specify other information to be supplied to the user or attached to the structure.
The adjustable legs are for levelling the tower only. They must not be used to gain extra height. • Do not use boxes, stepladders or other objects to gain extra height. • Beware of horizontal forces that might cause instability. Maximum horizontal force = 30kg. 30kg Max. BoSS LiftShaft Camlock Guardrail Instruction Manual...
Movement of the Assembled Prefabricated Tower Scaffold MOVING A FULLY ASSEMBLED TOWER CAN BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS. • The BoSS LiftShaft tower system must not be moved once erected. • The tower is not designed to be lifted or suspended. •...
The name and contact details of the responsible person. If the tower is ready for application or not. The load class and uniformly distributed load. If the if prefabricated scaffold is intended for internal use only. BoSS LiftShaft Camlock Guardrail Instruction Manual...
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Addendum The date of assembly. The maximum number of simultaneous working platforms permitted. The maximum number of persons permitted on the working platform(s) during use. The maximum number of persons permitted on the tower during assembly and dismantling. The maximum number of persons permitted on any one platform. The maximum safe working load on the working platform.
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BoSS LiftShaft Camlock Guardrail Instruction Manual...
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For further information and support for the LiftShaft or any other products, design advice and services, please contact: Werner UK Sales & Distribution Ltd. Blackwater Trading Estate, The Causeway, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LJ, United Kingdom WernerCo Hungary Kft. 6000 Kecskemét, Szt.
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