Boss Ladderspan 1450, User Manual

Page 1: ...OUGH THE TRAPDOOR METHOD AND BOSS ADVANCED GUARDRAIL SYSTEM National Sales Office T 08700 130 360 Email youngmansales youngmangroup com Head Office Youngman Group The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ Ref SD031 12 05 Youngman Group reserve the right to vary specifications listed here ...

Page 2: ...etent and qualified to do so Any person erecting an Youngman BOSS mobile tower should have a copy of this guide For full information on the use of mobile access and working towers consult the PASMA guide or EN1298 If you need further information design advice additional guides or any other help with this product please contact Youngman on 08700 130360 or email youngmansales youngmangroup com Compl...

Page 3: ... 3T Method 2 End Toeboards 4 Rung Ladder Frame Toeboards Platform Fixed and Trap Door Decks Horizontal Brace Diagonal Brace 2 Rung Span Frame Stabiliser Castor Adjustable leg 2 Rung Ladder Frame 4 Rung Span Frame ...

Page 4: ...ontal Brace red 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 14 14 14 14 18 18 18 2 1m and 2 7m Diagonal Brace blue 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 8m and 2 5m Side Toeboard 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2m End Toeboard 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Toeboard Holder 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 SP7 Fixed stabiliser 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 SP10 Telescopic Stabiliser 4 4 4 4 Total Tower self weight kgs 1 8m 91 99 103 146 16...

Page 5: ...e 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 either one deck or two decks placed side by side The quantities on page 3 will enable BOSS towers to be built safely and therefore comply with the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 They include double guardrails to all platforms and to...

Page 6: ... 18 2 1m and 2 7m Diagonal Brace blue 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 8m and 2 5m Side Toeboard 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 6m End Toeboard 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Toeboard Holder 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 SP7 Fixed stabiliser 4 4 4 4 4 SP10 Telescopic Stabiliser 4 4 4 4 SP15 Telescopic Stabiliser 4 4 4 4 Ballast required kgs 2 5m 25 50 75 Total Tower self weight kgs 1 8m 72 79...

Page 7: ...rm is 275kg evenly distributed over the deck The quantities on page 5 will enable BOSS towers to be built safely and therefore comply with the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 They include double guardrails to all platforms and toeboards will need to be added if any levels are used as working platforms and for storage of materials BS1139 requires platforms at least every 4m and ...

Page 8: ... 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 8m and 2 5m Side Toeboard 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2m End Toeboard 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Toeboard Holder 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 SP7 Fixed stabiliser 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 SP10 Telescopic Stabiliser 4 4 4 4 Total Tower self weight kgs 1 8m 107 114 132 162 190 198 204 218 224 232 266 286 300 307 342 Total Tower self weight kgs 2 5m 125 133 156 186 221 229 236 252...

Page 9: ... 11 12 13 14 15 1 8m and 2 5m Side Toeboard 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 6m Toeboard 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Toeboard Holder 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 SP7 Fixed stabiliser 4 4 4 4 4 SP10 Telescopic Stabiliser 4 4 4 4 SP15 Telescopic Stabiliser 4 4 4 4 Ballast required kgs 2 5m 25 50 75 Total Tower self weight kgs 1 8m 88 94 121 127 154 161 167 186 199 205 226 260 273 280 286 Total Tow...

Page 10: ...e shows the recommended stabilisation In circumstances where there is restricted ground clearance for stabilisers outriggers contact your supplier for advice It must be of solid materials i e not water or loose sand and should not be positioned to overload individual legs Ballast should be secured against accidental removal where practicable and be supported on the lowest rung of the bottom frame ...

Page 11: ...as a means of access to other structures Beware of horizontal forces e g power tools which could generate instability Maximum horizontal force 20kg The stairway towers featuring an inclined staircase access are for use with personnel frequently carrying tools and or materials Mobile towers are not designed to be suspended please refer to your supplier for advice Ties Ties should be used when the t...

Page 12: ...il platforms at this level Always start building with the smallest height frames at the base of the tower Platform Heights in Metres Frame at Base 1 7 2 2 3 7 4 2 5 7 6 2 7 7 8 2 9 7 10 2 11 7 12 2 2 rung 2 7 4 7 6 7 8 7 10 7 3 rung 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 2 11 2 4 rung Where all 3 frame heights are used in a tower start with 2 rung frames at the base with the 3 rung frames nexts and the 4 rung frames o...

Page 13: ...fit 4 horizontal braces as guardrails on the top platform However if you wish to use the Advanced Guardrail System to build another tower whilst leaving the first tower standing you MUST fit an additional 4 horizontal braces to act as guardrails for the top platform BEFORE moving the Advanced Guardrail frames upwards to the next platform level you must install 2 horizontal braces on both faces of ...

Page 14: ... Castors locked legs correctly adjusted Diagonal braces fitted Stabilisers outriggers fitted as specified Platforms located and windlocks on Toeboards located Check guardrails are fitted correctly See illustration below REFER TO THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE USING EACH TIME Checklist 13 ENSURE HORIZONTAL BRACES GUARDRAILS ARE FITTED CORRECTLY ALWAYS FIT AS SHOWN ...

Page 15: ...towers Above 4m height it is essential that at least two persons are used Only climb the tower from the inside 1 Push castor onto adjustable leg Insert adjustable leg castor assemblies into 2 rung span frame Lock castors Repeat with ladder frame Base plates can be fitted to adjustable legs if it is not necessary to move the tower 2 Fit a horizontal brace red onto the vertical of the span frame fac...

Page 16: ...tabilisers see notes on page 30 5 Fit a fixed deck on lowest rung Fit a trapdoor deck on 4th rung 2 0m with the trapdoor next to the ladder Climb ladder and from a protected trapdoor position fit guardrails on 5th and 6th rungs in that order on both sides of the platform Do not climb onto the platform until fully guardrailed Guardrails should be 0 5m and 1 0m 1 and 2 rungs above platform in all ca...

Page 17: ...ght 4 2m platform the fixed deck should first be repositioned to the 8th rung of the tower Fit a trapdoor deck alongside it with the trapdoor next to the ladder Climb ladder and from a protected trapdoor position fix guardrails on 9th and 10th rungs in that order on both sides of the tower Add a diagonal brace Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower 3T 16 ...

Page 18: ...n that order above the platform from the protected trapdoor position Do not climb onto the platform until it is fully guardrailed Continue until the required height is reached Reposition the fixed deck to the required platform height and fit a trapdoor deck alongside it as shown in stage 7 Fit the final guardrails as shown in stage 7 Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower 3T 17 ...

Page 19: ...9 Fit toeboards see instructions on page 29 The tower is now complete Assembly Procedure 1450 Tower 3T 18 ...

Page 20: ...nto end frames and lock the castors see diagram page 14 step 1 Base plates can be fitted to the adjustable legs if it is not necessary to move the tower Fit 2 horizontal braces to the 850 end frames as shown in steps 2 and 3 for the 1450 tower procedure page 14 Ensure the frames are vertical and level by checking with a spirit level and setting the adjustable legs required 2 Fit a deck on the 2nd ...

Page 21: ...ng directions between the 3rd and 5th rungs and the 5th and 7th rungs Locate a trapdoor deck on the 6th rung with the trapdoor next to the ladder 5 Climb the ladder and from the protected position of the trapdoor fit guardrails to the 7 th and 8th rungs in that order on both sides of the tower Assembly Procedure 850 Tower 3T 20 Locked Unlocked INTERLOCK CLIP ...

Page 22: ...hed adding additional end frames diagonal braces and platforms Always add horizontal guardrails from the protected position within the trapdoor as shown in step 5 Fit the toeboards see instruction on page 29 The tower is now complete Assembly Procedure 850 Tower 3T 21 ...

Page 23: ...Platform Heights in Metres Frame at Base 1 7 2 2 3 7 4 2 5 7 6 2 7 7 8 2 9 7 10 2 11 7 12 2 2 rung 2 7 4 7 6 7 8 7 10 7 3 rung 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 2 11 2 4 rung Assembly Procedure Advanced Guardrail 22 Where all 3 frame heights are used in a tower start with 2 rung frames at the base with the 3 rung frames next and the 4 rung frames on top Refer to the quantity shedules for details The procedure ill...

Page 24: ...ed Fit stabilisers see notes on page 30 Fit another diagonal between the 3rd and 5th rungs On 1450 towers fit a fixed and a trapdoor deck on the 4th rungs of the tower with the trapdoor next to the ladder On 850 towers insert a trapdoor deck with the trapdoor next to the ladder Never climb onto the platform until the Advanced Guardrails are in position on both sides of the tower with the locking c...

Page 25: ...ght hand end frame with the windlatch plate resting on the horizontal rung at the platform level Move the left hand side of the guardrail inwards Move the frame to the left to engage the left hand U brackets E with the vertical of the left hand end frames Position the locking claw B over the rung of the left hand end frame at the platform level 4th rung and pull downwards to lock the claw Engage t...

Page 26: ...ng a tower higher than a 2 2m platform tower omit step 7 and proceed as follows from step 6 Fit a fourth diagonal brace in the opposite direction on the other side of the tower between the 3rd and 5th rungs Climb the ladder to the platform and fit 2 horizontal braces on each side of the tower on the 5th and 6th rungs 0 5m and 1 0m above the platform These braces will become the platform guardrails...

Page 27: ... guardrail frame holding the two middle vertical tubes until the windlatch plate C and locking claw B are level with the horizontal rungs of the end frames at the platform level above your head Move the guardrail frame sideways to fully engage the U brackets E at the windlatch C end of the frame onto the vertical end of the frame with the windlatch plate resting on the horizontal rung at the platf...

Page 28: ...d advance the guardrail by repeating steps 8 to 11 until the required height is reached IMPORTANT Engage interlock clips D on the top U brackets E at both ends of each advanced guardrail frame 13 Finally fit the toe board clips and toe boards The tower is now complete Assembly Procedure Advanced Guardrail 27 x2 each frame D E ...

Page 29: ...nd toe boards clips and disconnect diagonal braces Remove horizontal braces acting as guardrails IMPORTANT The Advance Guardrail frames MUST be in position before you remove any horizontal braces 4 Climb down to the platform below Move the advanced Guardrail frames down to the platform you are now standing on Remove the decks end frames and diagonals above the level you are standing on 5 Dismantli...

Page 30: ...s over rung and deck claw as shown Position as A on right hand deck claw On other side of the working platform position the clip as B Place 25mm thick toeboards into slots in toeboard clips as shown Toeboards 29 Toeboard Clip Claw Rung Deck A B Toeboard ...

Page 31: ...nsure clamps are rigidly fixed to limit movement With SP10 and SP15 stabilisers extend telescopic leg until in contact with ground When moving check for obstructions and lock feet about 25mm off the ground unlock castors and move After moving check all castors are in ground contact and lock stabiliser feet Outriggers For information on mobile outriggers please consult your supplier Stability 30 SP...

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