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A SAFER WAY TO REACH NEW HEIGHT
UTS 1450/850 MOBILE ACCESS TOWER
MANUAL
UTS 250 THROUGH THE TRAP (3T)
Manufacturer of Aluminium Access Equipment
www.towersandpodiums.co.uk
Safety Information:
This assembly guide is intended to
provide you with a step-by-step
instruction on how to erect your Mobile
Access Tower with ease and safety,
using the 3T (through the trapdoor)
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.
Remember to do a risk assessment of
the area where the tower is to be used
before commencing erection.
info@towersandpodiums.co.uk
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- Page 1 A SAFER WAY TO REACH NEW HEIGHT UTS 1450/850 MOBILE ACCESS TOWER MANUAL UTS 250 THROUGH THE TRAP (3T) Manufacturer of Aluminium Access Equipment www.towersandpodiums.co.uk Safety Information: This assembly guide is intended to provide you with a step-by-step instruction on how to erect your Mobile...
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Page 2: Safety First
For further information on the use of mobile access and working towers consult the PASMA operators code of practice. If you need further information, design advice, additional guides or any other help with this product, please contact UTS Sales and Repairs Ltd on 01227 860085 or email info@utssalesandrepair.co.uk... - Page 3 LIFTING OF EQUIPMENT: Tower components should be lifted using a reliable lifting material (e.g. strong rope), employing a reliable knot (e.g. clove hitch), to ensure safe fastening and always lift within the footprint of the tower. Assembled mobile towers should not be lifted with a crane or other lifting devices.
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Page 4: During Use
• The tie frequency may vary depending on the application, but they should, at a minimum, be every 4 meters height. • For further information on tying- in a tower please contact your supplier or UTS Sales and Repairs Ltd. Page 4 of 21... -
Page 5: Maintenance - Storage - Transport
• Brace claws, frame interlock clips, trapdoor latches and platform wind locks should be regularly checked to ensure they lock correctly. • Refer to the UTS inspection manual for detailed inspection and maintenance advice • Components should be stored with due care to prevent damage... -
Page 6: Safety Checklist
The total weight for the towers shown in the schedule is 950kg. Example 1: • A 1450 UTS tower built using the 3T method with a 4.2m platform height and a platform length of 1.8m has a self-weight of 196kg. -
Page 7: Platform Loading
PLATFORM LOADING: On a 1450 250 tower a platform comprises of two decks side by side. The maximum safe working load (the combined weight of the users, tools and materials) that may be placed on a platform is 275kg. This must be evenly distributed over both decks. - Page 8 Page 8 of 21...
- Page 9 The total weight for the towers shown in the schedule is 950kg. Example 1: • An 850 UTS tower built using the 3T method with a 4.2m platform height and a platform length of 1.8m has a self-weight of 159kg.
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- Page 11 Assembly Procedure UTS 250 3T METHOD ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING PROCEDURES: When building a UTS Tower: • To comply with the Work at Height Regulations we show assembly procedures with platforms every 2 metres in height, and, the locating of guardrails in advance of climbing onto a platform to reduce the risk of a fall.
- Page 12 UTS 250 3T METHOD ASSEMBLY FOR 850 & 1450 TOWERS UTS recommend two persons are used to build UTS Towers. Above 4m height, it is essential that at least two persons are used. Only climb the tower from the inside.
- Page 13 Assembly Procedure 2. Fit one horizontal brace (red) onto the vertical of an end frame, just above the bottom rung, with the claw facing outwards. Note: Check all claws are primed (unlocked) before fitting. Position the second end frame as shown and fit the other end of the horizontal brace on to the vertical, just above the bottom rung.
- Page 14 Assembly Procedure 4. Fit 2 additional end frames ensuring ladder sections line up and check the frame interlock clips are engaged. Fit 2 diagonal braces (blue) in opposing directions, from the 1st rung to the 6th rung on the opposing side. Diagonal braces should be positioned approx.
- Page 15 Assembly Procedure 5. Fit a temporary deck on the lowest rungs. Fit a trapdoor deck on the 8th rung (2.0m) on one side of the tower. Ensure that the trapdoor is positioned with the hinges towards the outside of the tower as shown. Climb the end frame below the trapdoor on the inside of the tower, and from within the protected trapdoor position, fit horizontal braces on the 10th and 12th rungs (in that order) on both sides of the deck.
- Page 16 Assembly Procedure 6. Fit the next pair of diagonal braces in opposing directions between the 6th and 10th rungs add two additional end frames. 7. Add two more diagonal braces between the 10th and 14th rungs. If finishing at this height (4.2m platform), the fixed deck should be repositioned to the 16th rung on the opposite side of the tower to the trapdoor deck.
- Page 17 Assembly Procedure 8. Continue to add pairs of end frames, diagonal braces and fit trapdoor decks as shown in the previous steps. At every platform level, add horizontal braces as guardrails at 2 and 4 rungs above the platform. Fit these guardrail braces from the protected trapdoor position.
- Page 18 Assembly Procedure 9. Fit toe boards… Page 18 of 21...
- Page 19 Dismantling Procedure 10. To take down the tower, reverse the building sequence. When removing guardrail braces, unlock the claws furthest from the trapdoor and then return immediately to the protected position within the trapdoor. You may then unlock the claws at the other ends of the guardrails to remove them from the tower.
- Page 20 Stabilisers and Outriggers MOBLE TOWERS – 250 3T METHOD STABILISERS Attach one stabiliser to each corner of the tower as shown. Ensure stabiliser feet are equally spaced to form a square. SP10 and SP15 telescopic stabilisers must always be fully extended. Position the lower clamp so that the lower arm is as close to the horizontal as possible.
- Page 21 UTS Sales and Repairs LTD Unit 1A Canterbury Industrial Park Island Road Hersden Kent CT3 4HQ Page 21 of 21...
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