Leach 1298-IM-EN, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...TY MINI TOWER Mobile Aluminium Access Tower ISSUE 1 Instruction Manual EN 1298 IM EN The Mini Tower is compliant with BS EN 1004 2004 3T Through The Trapdoor Method 01432 346800 sales leachs com www l...

Page 2: ...on dismantling or alteration organisation planning or supervision of mobile access towers In the case of any doubt sufficient relevant additional training must be given beforehand to ensure safe use F...

Page 3: ...rovide a free of charge evaluation of any damaged components Safety Check that all of the necessary components and equipment for the particular tower configuration to be built are on site undamaged an...

Page 4: ...king platforms Intermediate rest platforms are installed every 2m The tower is not designed to be sheeted Sheeting massively increases wind loads on the structure Sheets tarpaulins cladding or similar...

Page 5: ...ollowing pages corresponding to the particular tower configuration involved and having regard to the working at height regulations and Health Safety legislation Moving the Tower Always assess the risk...

Page 6: ...no more than 4m intervals Ties must be rigid and be secured to both frame uprights For further details regarding tying in please contact your supplier LEACH S The Mini Tower is braced and guardrailed...

Page 7: ...e trapdoor aperture From this position clip on the 2 brace panels in the appropriate positions Once both are fully installed the platform is now safe to stand on This process ensures operatives can fu...

Page 8: ...12 4 1 1 1 3202 Mini Tower Main Frame 4 1 4 6 8 3203 Mini Tower Brace Panel 4 6 3 5 6 3204 Mini Tower Platform 11 1 1 2 2 3205 Mini Tower Toeboard 6 0 1 1 1 3510 1 2m Horizontal Brace Red 1 5 1 1 1 32...

Page 9: ...wheel 3520 Adj Leg 3201 Mini Tower Base Frame 3202 Mini Tower Main Frame 3203 Mini Tower Brace Panel 3204 Mini Tower Platform 3205 Mini Tower Toeboard 3510 1 2m Horiz Brace Red 3207 Mini Tower Stabili...

Page 10: ...the base frame and ensure that the gate frame latches securely Connect one horizontal brace to the bottom rung on the open side of the base frame Make sure that the brace is connected with the brace h...

Page 11: ...ht do not assemble Step 5 below and go to Step 6 on page 13 Step 5 Remove the platform Connect two 1m frames together to create a 2m frame ensuring that the locking bolts at the bottom of the upper fr...

Page 12: ...en the panel is in the correct position the top hooks will sit just below the top rung of the frames and the bottom hook located just above the 3rd rung down from the top Now fit the toeboard Build Me...

Page 13: ...om and a second brace panel between rungs 6 and 8 on the opposite side to the firs one making sure that the hooks are facing outwards Make sure that the wind latches are engaged on the platform Step 8...

Page 14: ...rm Ensure the hooks face outwards Relocate the empty hanger frame onto the newly fitted brace panel Take the second platform off the end of the tower and fit it 8 rungs above the current platform Enga...

Page 15: ...ce panels the toeboard and 2 more brace panels On the ground make two 2m frames by connecting two pairs of 1m frames together Now fit a 2nd hanger frame on one end of the tower Hang 1 brace panel firs...

Page 16: ...tower ensuring the hooks are located between the 6th and 8th rung up from the platform Ensure that the hooks face outwards Relocate the empty hanger frame from the end of the tower up onto the newly...

Page 17: ...he 3T method add the two brace panels above the top platform so the top rung of the brace panel is in line with the top rung of the frames with the lower hooks above the 3rd rung down Ensure that the...

Page 18: ...d to contain all the components for your Mini Tower Once your tower is disassembled to the base unit stage shown in step 3 add a brace frame on the opposite side to the folding gate Ensure that the ho...

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Page 20: ...ion regarding our range of access products and services please get in touch with us LEACH S Beacon Park 228 Holme Lacy Road Hereford HR2 6BQ t 44 0 1432 346 800 e sales leachs com w www leachs com 014...