HSS Hire MI TOWER, Operating & Safety Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Safety Guide 332 332 01 versatile MiTower One Person Quick Build Tower for construction site and maintenance applications MI TOWER MOBILE ACCESS TOWER 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...

Page 2: ...AGE AND TRANSPORT PACK MITOWER 4M ASSEMBLY 12 MI TOWER ASSEMBLY 17 KNOW YOUR MI TOWER 18 KNOW YOUR KIT LIST AND SPECIFICATIONS 19 KNOW YOUR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT PACK 20 MITOWER 4M ASSEMBLY 21 MI TOWER STAIRS ASSEMBLY 25 26 KNOW YOUR MI TOWER STAIRS 27 KNOW YOUR KIT LIST AND SPECIFICATIONS 28 KNOW YOUR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT PACK 29 MITOWER STAIRS 2 2M 4 2M ASSEMBLY 31 MITOWER STAIRS 2 7M 4 7M ASSE...

Page 3: ...lp ensure the safe operation of our products so please pay particular attention to the safety tips on pages 7 and 8 We want you to enjoy the safe and responsible use of the MiTOWER family of products with the minimum of fuss and this guide is designed to get you up and running as quickly and as safely as possible It is essential you read this guide prior to assembling and using your tower Visit PA...

Page 4: ... Retract Extend The wind lock catches comprise of a set of auto engaging hooks at one end of the platform and a single gravity type catch at the other The purpose of these devices is to prevent up lift of the platforms in windy conditions To engage the auto wind lock AWL simply tilt the platform at the angle shown before placing the hooks onto the rung of the end frame Lower the opposite end of th...

Page 5: ...s also feature positioning rings that will be used when building the Mi TOWER STAIRS and allow the guardrail brace panel hooks to be correctly positioned 10 CONJOINED FRAMES A set of conjoined frames can be created by disengaging the frame clips on one four rung frame and tting it to a second four rung frame Engage and apply the Easy Clip frame clips to lock the two frames together 7 ADJUSTABLE LE...

Page 6: ...nt prior to assembling or using the tower and abide by your findings Prevent access to unauthorised persons if you have no other option but to leave the tower unattended and if this is not possible then the tower must be dismantled Carry tools and materials safely retained in a tool belt that allows freedom of movement Ensure you properly assess the risk method if tools or materials are hoisted to...

Page 7: ...rds such as power lines that are within reach of the tower or the user Ascend or descend your tower if both hands are not free Add banners notice boards etc to the tower Use the tower if contaminated by paint chemicals etc Overload the platforms see component matrix on each tower type Suspend the tower from another structure Lean from the tower and never apply undue side force Stand on the guardra...

Page 8: ...LLAST Where shown in the component list ballast must be used to stabilise against overturning Only use solid materials as ballast i e no loose materials and position to avoid overloading individual components Ballast should be supported by the base of your tower and securely fastened to prevent removal ASSEMBLY GUIDE These instructions must always be made available to the user If replacement copie...

Page 9: ...o thirds the height of the top working platform Ensure that all four stabilisers feet are in contact with the ground and that the ground can support the weight of the tower and stabilisers MOVING YOUR TOWER When your tower needs to be moved a small distance to enable you to continue your task this can be achieved provided the stabilisers can remain in pattern and all tools materials and personnel ...

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Page 11: ...KNOW YOUR MiTOWER Page 10 1 2 3 4 RUNG FRAME TOE BOARD TELESCOPIC STABILISER PARTS LISTING 4 5 6 ADJUSTABLE LEG AND CASTOR GUARDRAIL BRACE PANEL HATCH PLATFORM 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...

Page 12: ...0MM ADJUSTABLE LEG 125MM LOCKING CASTOR TOE BOARD SET MITOWER WEIGHT KG PLATFORM SAFE WORKING LOAD GROUND CONDITIONS 3 58 3 58 8 56 3 34 0 85 2 50 5 33 Weight Unit kg 6 4 1 4 4 4 1 76 45 150kg 2m qty 8 4 2 6 4 4 1 98 85 150kg 3m qty 10 4 2 7 4 4 1 109 35 150kg 4m qty COMPONENT MATRIX AND WEIGHTS 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...

Page 13: ...d of transportation MiTOWER has been designed so that all components can be safely stored within the tower s base assembly See illustration TROLLEY COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 GUARDRAIL BRACE PANEL X2 TOE BOARD SET HATCH PLATFORM ADJUSTABLE LEG AND CASTOR X4 4 RUNG FRAME X2 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...

Page 14: ... STEP 3 Construct two sets of conjoined frames these will give you two 2m sections and will speed up the erection process Release the frame clips on one four rung frame and fit it on to a second four rung frame Apply the frame clips and ensure they are correctly locked Repeat this with the second set Fit one set of conjoined frames to a base frame and apply the frame clips Repeat this with the sec...

Page 15: ... hangers located on either side of the platform STEP 7 Place two guardrail brace panels on to one set of hangers and the toe boards in to the opposite set Enter the tower framework and climb the frame rungs until you are half way through the platform s trap door Now manoeuvre yourself so that you are sitting on the platform with your legs through the trap door and your feet on the frame rungs From...

Page 16: ...a guardrail brace panel one at a time and attach so that the upper jaws are positioned above the twelfth rung With both panels in position you may access the platform STEP 10 Fit one set of conjoined frames to each end of the tower and apply the frame clips Next attach the guardrail brace panel with its lower jaw positioned above the fourteenth frame rung Ensure all claws are facing outward and co...

Page 17: ...at you are sitting on the platform with your legs through the trap door and your feet on the frame rungs From this position you should take each of the guardrail brace panels one at a time and attach so that the upper jaws are positioned above the twentieth rung STEP 13 With both panels in position you may access the platform Unfold the toe board set and position so that they sit on to the outer e...

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Page 20: ...CASTOR TOE BOARD SET MITOWER WEIGHT KG PLATFORM SAFE WORKING LOAD KG GROUND CONDITIONS 3 55 4 35 12 20 4 15 0 85 2 45 6 50 Weight Unit kg 6 4 1 4 4 4 1 87 20 275 2m qty 8 4 2 6 4 4 1 114 80 275 3m qty 10 4 2 7 4 4 1 126 05 275 4m qty COMPONENT MATRIX AND WEIGHTS 12 4 3 9 4 4 1 153 65 275 5m qty 14 4 3 10 4 4 1 164 90 275 6m qty 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...

Page 21: ...ation MiTOWER has been designed so that all components can be safely stored within the tower s base assembly See illustration Product shown is MiTOWER 6m TROLLEY COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 GUARDRAIL BRACE PANEL X2 TOE BOARD SET HATCH PLATFORM ADJUSTABLE LEG AND CASTOR X4 4 RUNG FRAME X2 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...

Page 22: ...ng outward Make sure the claws are correctly locked on to the frame tube Now attach the second frame to the guardrail brace panel to create the base frame assembly Lock all four castors and using a spirit level as a guide adjust each leg to bring the base square and level STEP 3 Construct two sets of conjoined frames these will give you two 2m sections and will speed up the erection process Releas...

Page 23: ...gers located on either side of the platform Place two guardrail brace panels on to one set of hangers and the toe board set on to the opposite side STEP 8 Enter the tower framework and climb the frame rungs until you are half way through the platform s trap door Now manoeuvre yourself so that you are sitting on the platform with your legs through the trap door and your feet on the frame rungs From...

Page 24: ...on the frame rungs From this position you should take each of the guardrail brace panels one at a time and attach so that the upper jaws are positioned above the uppermost rung STEP 12 Access the first platform Fit one set of conjoined frames to each end of the tower and apply the frame clips Next attach the guardrail brace panel with its lower jaw positioned above the thirteenth frame rung Ensure...

Page 25: ...he platform STEP 15 Access the tower until you are half way through the second platform s trap door Now manoeuvre yourself so that you are sitting on the platform with your legs through the trap door and your feet on the frame rungs From this position you should take each of the guardrail brace panels one at a time and attach so that the upper jaws are positioned above the uppermost rung STEP 16 W...

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Page 27: ...TAIRS Page 26 1 2 3 4 4 RUNG FRAME TOE BOARD SET 2 RUNG FRAME EASY LOCK STABILISER PARTS LISTING 5 6 7 8 ADJUSTABLE LEG WITH RUBBER FOOT WALK THROUGH GATE FRAME GUARDRAIL BRACE PANEL HATCH PLATFORM 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...

Page 28: ...D KG GROUND CONDITIONS 3 55 3 65 9 35 3 25 0 91 9 29 2 01 5 15 Weight Unit kg 3 4 1 4 4 1 1 1 67 69 150kg 2 2m qty 2 4 1 4 4 2 1 1 73 43 150kg 2 7m qty 7 4 2 7 4 1 1 1 100 99 150kg 4 2m qty COMPONENT MATRIX AND WEIGHTS 6 4 2 7 4 2 1 1 106 73 150kg 4 7m qty See page 11 Tying in for Mi TOWER STAIRS heights outside the scope of this instruction guide or instances where the standard stabilisers cannot...

Page 29: ...STAIRS has been designed so that all components can be safely stored within the Mi TOWER STAIRS trolley assembly See illustration Product shown is Mi TOWER STAIRS 2 7m TROLLEY COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 GUARDRAIL BRACE PANEL X2 4 RUNG FRAME X2 TOE BOARD SET HATCH PLATFORM ADJUSTABLE LEG AND CASTOR X4 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...

Page 30: ...e and attach the guardrail brace panel on the gate locking pin side of the frame ensuring its upper jaw is placed above the upper positioning ring Ensure the two hooks are facing outwards and correctly locked on to the frame tube STEP 2 Construct the lowermost frame assembly Release the Easy Clip frame clips on one four rung frame Take the lowermost walk through gate frame and fit the four rung fr...

Page 31: ...king pin Open the hatch door and using the rungs of the gate climb until you are half way through the platform s trap door Now manoeuvre yourself so that you are sitting on the platform with your legs through the trap door and your feet resting on the rungs of the gate below the platform From this position you should take a guardrail brace panel one at a time and attach so that the upper jaws are ...

Page 32: ...ok is placed above the upper positioning ring Ensure the two hooks are facing outwards and correctly locked on to the frame tube STEP 2 Construct the lowermost frame assembly Release the easy clip frame clips on the two rung and one four rung frame Take the lowermost walk through gate frame and fit the two rung frame on top followed by the four rung frame Apply the Easy Clip frame clips and ensure...

Page 33: ...lisers length so that each foot is in contact with the floor or step Make sure all Easy Lock clamps are correctly secured STEP 9 Open the lowermost walk through gate and once in the Mi TOWER STAIRS close and secure it using the gate locking pin Open the hatch door and using the rungs of the gate climb until you are half way through the platform s trap door Now manoeuvre yourself so that you are si...

Page 34: ...g on the platform with your legs through the trap door and your feet resting on the frame rungs From this position you should take each of the brace panels one at a time and attach so that the upper jaws are positioned above the twentieth rung on the uppermost frame assembly Ensure all claws are facing outward and correctly locked on to the frame tube STEP 13 With both panels in position you may a...

Page 35: ...i TOWER STAIRS must be checked by a competent person Check all components are free from damage Ensure staircase is cordened off correctly Check your Mi TOWER STAIRS is level Check the clamps are correctly secured Check they are correctly positioned within the tower structure Check they are facing outwards and correctly locked on to the frame tube Make sure they are engaged correctly Make sure they...

Page 36: ...s to enable us to improve the information within this guide please e mail your comments or write to the Safety Guide Manager at the address below e mail safety hss com The law requires that personnel using this type of equipment must be competent and qualified to do so Training is available at HSS Training Solutions 0845 766 7799 332_MI TOWER_12 06 2019 ...