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Monkey Tower

Monkey Tower Mini User Manual

 

Version 1.1 EN 1298 IM en

01/02/2012

Monkey Tower Ltd

North Wing

Ingatestone Hall

Ingatestone

Essex CM4 9NS

01277 356172

sales@monkeytower.co.uk

Mini

Summary of Contents for 1.1 EN 1298 IM

Page 1: ... uk Scaffolding in Seconds Monkey Tower Monkey Tower Mini User Manual Version 1 1 EN 1298 IM en 01 02 2012 Monkey Tower Ltd North Wing Ingatestone Hall Ingatestone Essex CM4 9NS 01277 356172 sales monkeytower co uk Mini ...

Page 2: ...Contents Contents 1 Safety Rules 3 2 Operating Instructions 4 3 Pre Use Inspection 7 4 Hazardous Situations 10 5 Fault Finding 13 6 Specifications 14 User Manual 2 Monkey Tower Ltd ...

Page 3: ...equipment are provided to eliminate or minimise risks Work at Height Regulations 2005 Regula tions 6 7 8 and Schedule 3 Part 2 Do Not Operate Unless You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator s manual You must 1 Know understand and follow the safety rules in this Chapter 2 Follow the operating instructions Chapter 2 3 Avoid hazardous situations Chap ...

Page 4: ...m a pre operation inspec tion function tests and a workplace inspec tion before using the machine Setup Check that work area is suitable accord ing to the details given in the Site In spection Machinery Selection section of Chapter 3 Follow the Setup procedures in the Function Tests section Raising Platform for Use 1 Position the machine directly below the desired work area Make sure castors are l...

Page 5: ...and slowly lower Platform will lock into position resting on runglocks 7 Check rung locks are fully en gaged If locks are not engaged repeat steps 5 to 14 Climbing Ladder Enter ing Platform Before the ladder is climbed the following checks must be made each time Check that the assembly is still correct and complete including stabiliser legs in position Check that ladder locks are locked into place...

Page 6: ...older 3 Raise platform approximately 10 cm 4 to disengage runglocks and lower platform Moving on Castors The Monkey Tower can be moved on the the castors 1 Unlock castors by lifting castor lock by hand 2 Move Monkey Tower Mini Never move the Monkey Tower with workers on board When platform raised do not move unless ground is smooth level and free from drop offs ledges or debris If windspeed is ove...

Page 7: ... 17 Name and position of the person making the report 18 Date and time report handed over 19 Name and position of person receiving the report Daily Pre use Inspection see maintenance manual for more information Serial Number Operators Manual Present Decals Present Damage Dirt Missing Parts Corrosion Unauthorised Changes Stabiliser Leg Function Slider Function Lock Function Door Function The pre us...

Page 8: ...issing rivets Be sure that all structural and other criti cal components are present and all associated fasteners and pins are in place and properly tightened Stabiliser Leg Function Check the following function on all four of the stabiliser legs Soring loaded pins slide in and out of holes easily stabilisers slide horizontally without undue force Friction locks on upright hold upright in position...

Page 9: ...reach the workplace can the workplace be reached from within the plat form Wind Speed Measurement The maximum windspeed that a freestand ing Monkey Tower shall be used in is 17mph beaufort force 4 The windspeed should be checked at the beginning of work and rechecked if any changes in the windspeed are noticed The windspeed can be measured by use of an anemometer measuring the wind speed in two pe...

Page 10: ...e casters are in full contact with the ground and the base is level Do not impose a side load of more than 200N Be aware of possible sideloads arising from work pressure blasting drilling etc Do not raise the platform unless the leg retainer pins are properly inserted through the leg and the base Do not raise the platform unless the machine is on a firm surface and lev elled Do not level the machi...

Page 11: ...rom electrical power lines and apparatus Allow for machine movement and electrical line sway or sag and be aware of strong or gusty winds Do not use the machine as a ground for welding Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms Crushing Hazards Do not raise or lower the platform un less the area below is clear of people and obstructions Keep hands and fingers away from po tential pinch ...

Page 12: ... remove from ser vice a damaged or malfunctioning ma chine Any damaged parts or incorrect components shall not be used Routine Maintenance Details of routine maintenance can be seen in the Monkey Tower Maintenance Manual User Manual 12 Monkey Tower Ltd ...

Page 13: ...tribu tor or Monkey Tower Ltd Check that there are no obstructions on the sliders or ladders Check that platform is not loaded Platform Fails to Lower Check that rung locks have been re leased Platform may need raising to release rung locks Check that rung lock cables are intact Check that there are no obstructions to the ladder slider or brace lock User Manual 13 Monkey Tower Ltd ...

Page 14: ...Safe Working Load 150 kg Max Platform Height 1 95m Maximum Working Height 3 95m Height Increment 0 25m Wind limits Windspeed Windspeed Action mph Beaufort 0 17 0 4 Use as normal 0 21 5 Tie platform to solid structure or lower tower 21 6 Do not use and lower tower User Manual 14 Monkey Tower Ltd ...

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Page 16: ...ompetent to use Monkey Tower Mini Yes No 12 Details of any matter identified that could give rise to a risk to the health or safety of any person 13 Can work be carried out safely Yes No 14 If work cannot be carried out safely name and position of person informed 15 Details of any other action taken as a result of matters identified in 12 above 16 Details of any further action considered necessary...

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