Boss CLIMA 3T, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Clima 3T EN 1004 2 en Mobile Aluminium Tower 1450 850 Clima 3T Through the Trapdoor Method ...

Page 2: ...BoSS Clima 3T Instruction Manual ...

Page 3: ... 2 2 Component Diagram 6 2 3 Quantity Schedule 8 2 4 Stabilisers 11 2 5 Assembly 12 2 5 1 Assembly General Steps to 14 2 5 2 Assembly For 1450 Towers Steps to 15 2 5 3 Assembly For 850 Towers Steps to 18 2 6 Dismantling 21 3 Using the Tower 3 1 Safety Checklist 22 3 2 Pre Use Checklist 22 3 3 Use 23 3 4 Movement Of The Assembled Prefabricated Tower Scaffold 24 1 3 4 8 4 9 ...

Page 4: ...UK Sales Distribution Ltd for advice Please note that diagrams are for illustrative purposes only User training courses are available but must not be used as a substitute for familiarity with this manual BoSS mobile 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...

Page 5: ...articularly to joints Refer to the BoSS Inspection Guidance for detailed inspection and maintenance advice the guidance is available to download at www bossaccesstowers com Threads hinges and brace latches may be lubricated with light oil Ensure oil does not contaminate climbing or walking surfaces Safety labels should be kept legible Replacement labels are available from Werner UK Sales Distribut...

Page 6: ... shall not be used and must be put beyond use and disposed of according to local regulations Adjustable legs should only be used for levelling purposes and never to gain extra height Ensure distance from the ground to first climbing rung is less than 400mm Only climb the tower from the inside using the access method provided This tower provides a work platform It must not be used to access other s...

Page 7: ...onents under those conditions would be hazardous Also consider the wind funnelling effect of nearby buildings Towers greater than 8 2m platform height are for indoor use only This structure is designed to be self supporting under the loading condition requirements of EN 1004 1 2020 and does not require tying in Consideration should be given to potential wind conditions if the tower is left unatten...

Page 8: ...al 2 2 Component Diagram 2 Building The Tower Instruction Manual Horizontal Brace Clima Frame 8 Rung Platform Fixed and Trapdoor Platforms End Toe Board Stabiliser Adjustable Leg Castor Diagonal Brace Side Toe Board Clima Frame 4 Rung ...

Page 9: ...151100 Fixed Platform 1 8m 11 8 30251100 Fixed Platform 2 5m 16 0 30451100 Trapdoor Platform 1 8m 12 7 30551100 Trapdoor Platform 2 5m 16 3 31251300 Horizontal Brace 1 8m Red 2 0 34851300 Horizontal Brace 2 5m Red 2 4 31351300 Diagonal Brace 2 1m Blue 2 1 31451300 Diagonal Brace 2 7m Blue 2 5 30450900 Side Toe Board 1 8m 3 2 30550900 Side Toe Board 2 5m 4 4 30250900 End Toe Board 0 85m 1 0 3035090...

Page 10: ...3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 31251300 34851300 Horizontal Brace 1 8m 2 5m Red 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 14 14 14 14 18 18 18 18 22 22 22 22 26 26 26 26 31351300 31451300 Diagonal Brace 2 1m 2 7m Blue 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22 24 24 30450900 30550900 Side Toe Board 1 8m 2 5m 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 30350900 End Toe Board 1 45m 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2...

Page 11: ...Brace 1 8m 2 5m Red 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 14 14 14 14 18 18 18 18 22 22 22 22 26 26 26 26 31351300 31451300 Diagonal Brace 2 1m 2 7m Blue 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22 24 24 30450900 30550900 Side Toe Board 1 8m 2 5m 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 30250900 End Toe Board 0 85m 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 30150900 Toe Board Holder 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ...

Page 12: ...t the base of 4 2m 6 2m 8 2m 10 2m or 12 2m platform height towers high clearance frames may be used in place of the four lower diagonal braces and two lower horizontal braces High clearance frames must not be used in conjunction with walk through frames Component Code Description Weight kg 30051500 High Clearance Frame 1 8m 10 0 30151500 High Clearance Frame 2 5m 12 0 Component Code Description W...

Page 13: ... clearance frames Component Code Description Weight kg 33151700 Walk through Frame 2 0m 10 8 2 4 Stabilisers X X 90 Double Width 1450 Tower Platform Length Single Width 850 Tower Platform Length 1 8m 2 5m 1 8m 2 5m SP7 3286 3629 2994 3201 SP10 4789 5100 4458 4734 SP15 5520 5838 5195 5510 SP10 and SP15 stabilisers must always be fully extended Position the lower clamp so that the arm is as close to...

Page 14: ...nsure the claws are locked DO NOT stand on an unprotected platform The tower may be assembled by a single person but it is recommended that two or more are used to pass up components on the taller assemblies Components must be lifted within the footprint of the tower using a reliable method such as a strong rope with a clove hitch knot Castor brakes should be locked as soon as the tower base is in...

Page 15: ...2 4 Rung 2 7 4 7 6 7 8 7 10 7 6 Rung 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 2 11 2 8 Rung Where all three frames are specified start with the 4 rung 6 rung next and 8 rung on top Refer to the quantity schedule for details Platform heights 1 2 3 2m 5 2m 7 2m 9 2m 11 2m Platform heights 2 2m 4 2m 6 2m 8 2m 10 2m 12 2m Platform heights 1 7 3 7m 5 7m 9 7m 11 7m Platform heights 2 7m 4 7m 6 7m 8 7m 10 7m 12 7m ...

Page 16: ...the bottom rung with the claw facing outwards All locking claws must be opened before fitting Position the second end frame as shown and at the other end of the horizontal brace onto the vertical just above the bottom rung Fit a second horizontal brace between the bottom rungs on the other side of the frames to square the tower Unlocked Locked Locked 3 2 1 Assembly for 1450 towers see page 15 for ...

Page 17: ... the frame interlock clips are engaged Fit two diagonal braces blue in opposite directions between the 2nd and the 6th rungs Ensure the frames are vertical and level by checking with a spirit level and setting the adjustable legs as required Only use the adjustable legs to level the tower and not to gain extra height Fit stabilisers see notes on page 11 4 INTERLOCK CLIP Locked Unlocked 5 ...

Page 18: ...oned 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 platform When horizontal braces are fitted as guardrails they should be 0 5m and 1 0m 2 and 4 rungs above the platform level Do not climb o...

Page 19: ...d fitting trapdoor platforms as shown on previous steps At every platform level add horizontal braces as guardrails from the protected position within the trapdoor as shown in Step 6 At the required platform height fit the fixed platform and a trapdoor platform alongside it Fit the final guardrails as shown in Step 6 Fit toe boards The tower is now complete 7 8 ...

Page 20: ...3 Assembly for 850 Towers The procedure illustrated shows a tower starting with an 8 rung frame Fit a trapdoor platform on the 4th rung Fix the horizontal braces as guardrails on the 6th and 8th rungs 2 and 4 rungs above the platform on both sides of the tower 4 ...

Page 21: ...re vertical and level by checking with a spirit level and setting the adjustable legs as necessary Fit the next pair of end frames and check the frame interlock clips are engaged Fit stabilisers see notes on page 11 Fit two pairs of diagonal braces in opposite directions between the 6th and 10th rungs and the 10th and 14th rungs Locate a trapdoor platform on the 12th rung 5 6 ...

Page 22: ...Do not climb onto the platform until all guardrails are in place Continue the procedure until the required height is reached adding additional pairs of end frames diagonal braces and fitting trapdoor platforms as shown on previous steps At every platform level add horizontal braces as guardrails at 2 and 4 rungs above the platform in that order on both sides of the platform as shown in Step 7 Fit ...

Page 23: ... Dismantling To dismantle the tower reverse the assembly procedure When removing the guardrails unlock the four claws furthest from the trapdoor and return immediately to the protected position within the trapdoor The other claws can then be unlocked and the guardrails removed from the tower 9 ...

Page 24: ...tached to the structure These regulations must be followed 3 2 Pre Use Checklist Tower upright and level to within 0 6 Castor brakes locked and all wheels in ground contact All interlock clips engaged Braces Guardrails correctly positioned All claws latched All platform wind locks engaged Correct stabiliser size fitted and positioned Toe boards fitted to working platform Instruction manual availab...

Page 25: ...t Only one platform at a time can be used as a working platform Toe boards must be fitted to that platform Ensure the safe working load on the structure is not exceeded The number of people permitted on the tower at any time is limited by the safe working load 1 8m platform rated at 208kg UDL 2 5m platform rated at 293kg UDL The adjustable legs are for levelling the tower only They must not be use...

Page 26: ...or use only 3 4 Movement Of The Assembled Prefabricated Tower Scaffold MOVING A FULLY ASSEMBLED TOWER CAN BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS If there is any doubt about the safety of the move the tower must be dismantled and reassembled in the new location This tower is not designed to be lifted or suspended Ensure gloves or other suitable hand protection is worn Before Beware of rough sloping ground and high...

Page 27: ...hten the clamps During The tower must be moved only by manual effort pushing at the base of the tower Constant attention must be given to the position of the castors stabiliser feet and the top of the tower If there is any resistance to movement stop and investigate the reason before continuing After As soon as the move is complete lock the castor brakes lower the stabiliser feet and perform the p...

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