Telescopic Tower Manual
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1. The stabilisers are telescopic in construction and adjustable to three different lengths to suit the three platform heights that require platform stabilisers to be used The free end has a spring self locking slot see Figure 4 2 Q There is a spring loaded ball locking mechanism which holds the stabiliser at any of the three preset extensions The stabiliser has a viewing window in its side that lets you easily adjust it to the correct length using a colour coded system The brackets are also coloured see Figure 4 3 14 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Step 4 Deploying the Platform Stabilisers For a 2 00 metre platform height use the red lt D coloured bracket with the stabiliser extended to show red in the viewing window For 1 75 metre platform height use the yellow coloured bracket with the stabiliser extended to show yellow in the viewing window e For a 1 50 metre platform height use the blue coloured bracket with the stabiliser extended to 2 METRE PLATFORM HEIGHT g 1 75 METRE show blue in the viewing window PLATFORM When the Tower has been erected to the required height and the platform fitted extend a platform PLATFORM HEIGHT stabiliser until the required colour is seen in the viewing window on the side of the stabiliser This should be the same as the colour of the bracket it is to connect to At this time you will hear a click2. for the other stabiliser legs as required or allowed 30 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Podium Warning Check that the castors and stabiliser legs are secure and locked before using the Podium In use To step onto the Podium 1 Release the front hand rail and the front knee rail 2 Take care and step up onto the platform 3 Reconnect the front hand rail and knee rail YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS youngmangroup com Specifications Specifications Maximum Load 150 kg Weights Main Assembly 41kg Platform 14 kg Total 55 kg Platform Height Options 33cm 61cm 1 00m 1 25m 1 50m 1 75m 2 00m Dimensions Fully Collapsed 1 1 x 0 8 x 0 45m with castors fitted Approx Erected Platform heig Overall h x w x d m Erected Platform height 2 00m 2 94 x 1 5 x 0 92 m Erected Platform height 1 75m 2 69 x 1 5 x 0 92 m Erected Platform height 1 50m 2 44 x 1 5 x 0 92 m Erected Platform height 1 25m 2 19 x 1 5 x 0 92 m Erected Platform height 1 00m 1 94 x 1 5 x 0 92 m Erected Platform height 0 61m 1 46 x 1 5 x 0 92 m Erected Platform height 0 33m 1 46 x 1 5 x 0 92 m Construction Aluminum models TTA02 TTA02TB Fibreglass models TTG02 TTG02TB youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Warranty Your Youn
3. ground stabiliser legs as described on page 7 OMANDOAKRWPDY youngmangroup com Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 2 00 Metres RUNG 1 amp RUNG 2 di of Somers RUNG 1 amp RUNG 2 Cs RUNG 3 LIFT RUNG 4 RUNG g J LOCKED LOCKED z RUNG 6E 1E IB RUNG B o K o Q ar Click RUNG 8 Sn LOCKING GATE youngmangroup com Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 2 00 Metres RUNG 1 8 RUNG 2 de RUNG 3 E35 RUNG 4 Es a LIFT RUNG 5 ama ei DZ LOCKED un LOCKED N Click RUNG 8 LOCKING youngmangroup com RUNG 1 amp RUNG 2 Gs RUNG 3 RUNG 4 Cs RUNG 560 C LIFT RUNG 6 N Bh LOCKED ag a y i a Click YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Collapsing the Tower Warning The platform must ALWAYS be removed prior to collapsing the Tower 1 Remove any tools or other items that are on the platform 2 Remove the Toe board from the platform 3 Unfasten the four Platform Stabilisers and s
4. of cutting or distortion of materials full written approval must be obtained from the Manufacturer prior to the work being carried out 33 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Components Identified 1 Front rear hand rails 2 Guard rail latch 3 Spring loaded lock release button yellow 4 Front and rear toe boards short 5 Side toe board 6 Front and rear toe boards long 7 Platform locking catch 8 Spring loaded lock release button red 9 Gate lock release button 10 Ground stabiliser positioning red release button 11 Ground stabiliser 12 Ground stabiliser adjuster 13 Ground stabiliser bar 14 Ground stabiliser bar release lever 15 Foo 16 Castor lock lever 17 Castor 18 Stowage transport securing straps 19 Platform stabiliser bars 20 Folding gate 21 Platform stabiliser bracket blue 22 Stile 23 Platform stabiliser bracket yellow 24 Platform stabiliser bracket red 25 Platform 26 Hand rail knee rail swivel anchors 27 Side hand rail 28 Side knee rail 29 Front rear knee rails Youngman Telescopic Tower User Manual All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed translated or stored in a retrieval system in any form by any means without the written permission of Youngman Limited Technical details contained in this publication are correct for the equipment model numbers
5. position 2 Lock the castors by pushing down on the locking lever with your foot 3 Slide the red button closest to the ground stabiliser towards the centre of RUNG 9 and rotate the stabiliser until it is near the required position Release the button and rotate a little further either way until you hear the locking mechanism click in 4 Deploy a ground stabiliser foot by pressing down on the Adjuster until the foot is in contact with the surface Turn the adjuster to tighten it to be in good contact with the ground Repeat for the other ground stabilisers as required or allowed 5 Check that the castors and ground stabiliser legs are secure and locked before using the Tower 7 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Step 1 Erecting the Safety Cage This procedure starts from when the Tower is in its fully collapsed arrangement with castors fitted as in Figure 1 1 B Not Locked lt ADJUSTABLE HAND RAIL lt ADJUSTABLE KNEE RAIL i RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 RUNG 6 a 1 Ensure the castors are unlocked and the wheels are free to rotate 2 Release the two fabric straps fastened around the legs of the assembly that hold the two frames together 3 While keeping the frames together at the back push the front legs slightly apart as shown in Figure 1 2 4 Lift and wi
6. required platform height Warning Although it is possible to erect the Tower with the platform in situ it is strongly recommended that the platform is ALWAYS fitted when the Tower is at the required height Warning The platform must ALWAYS be removed prior to lowering the Tower Warning When you wish to change from one platform height to another you are recommended to remove the platform lower the Tower until the platform height is at 1 00 metre and then follow the procedure to erect it to the height required e For a platform height of 1 00 metre follow the procedure on page 17 e For a platform height of 1 25 metre follow the procedure on page 18 e For a platform height of 1 50 metre follow the procedure on page 19 e For a platform height of 1 75 metre follow the procedure on page 21 e For a platform height of 2 00 metre follow the procedure on page 23 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1 00 Metre 1 Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 8 to 10 Refer to the diagram below 2 Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described on page 11 and 12 3 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 13 4 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 7 amp FAND B HANDRAIL HANDRAIL LOCKED LOCKED e 7 S RUNG ead KNEERAIL KNEERAIL LOCKED LO
7. section fitted with pins and align the pins with the receptacles from above and lower it into place Figure 3 1 2 Repeat for the other three sections with pins 3 Take a side Toe board and align the lugs with the slots in the front rear toeboards see Figure 3 2 4 Lift the front and then the rear Toeboards a little 1 Guide the lugs into the slots 2 Lower the front and rear toe boards 3 to lock together The side toe board cannot now be removed without lifting the front and rear toe boards 5 Repeat for the other side toe board to complete TOE BOARD TOE BOARD FIXING BRACKET BRACKET 13 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Step 4 Deploying the Platform Stabilisers The platform is equipped with four platform stabilisers braces which are stowed on the underside of the platform see Figure 4 1 Warning The platform stabilisers MUST be deployed when the platform working height is at or greater than 1 50 metres PUSH DOWN TO 4 1 RELEASE THE LOCK PULL LEVER TO RELEASE STABILISER LOCKING BALL PLATFORM K STABILISER r STOWED 7 7 PLATFORM STABILISER STOWAGE BRACKET MECHANISM PLATFORM Ws va Press the release button at the far end of the stabiliser and pull back on the yellow lever to release it from the stowage bracket The stabilisers are hinged centrally on the platform and when deployed anchor to brackets on the inner face of RUNGS 5 6 amp 7
8. supplied The Instruction and Reference Manual will be revised as necessary for subsequent revisions to the equipment This information will also be published on our website Copyright Youngman 2012 34 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Notes youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Youngman Group Ltd The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ United Kingdom t 44 0 1621 745900 e sales youngmangroup com youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS
9. until locked 6 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and on the LEFT frame until locked 7 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 RUNG 3 on the RIGHT frame until locked J LFTRUNG4 _ gt ift RUNG 6 8 Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described 4 A G on pages 11 and 12 wi nr H A N LOCKED LOCKED N 9 See Fitting the Platform Stabilisers RUNG 6 described on pages 14 and 15 ee 7 ick 10 Extend and lock a platform stabiliser above the rung containing the YELLOW bracket until YELLOW shows in the viewing Runce A window in the stabiliser Ensure it is locked LOCKING 11 Place the stabiliser hook over the YELLOW bracket and push down to lock it in place ms Ta 12 Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the other platform stabilisers 13 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 13 14 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 7 youngmangroup com Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1 75 Metres RUNG 1 amp RUNG 1 RB RUNG2 es o RUNG 2 RUNG 3 RUNG 4 es a RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 Ca rar Sen 4 D 4 RUNGE LOCKED LOCKED Teen LOCKED RUNG 7 n gt Click Click Click RUNG 8 Sl RUNG 8 E LOCKI
10. 4 The platform has two spring loaded safety catches located one at each end on the underside which when set secures the platform to RUNG 3 see Figure 2 4 Pull the tab onto the locking pin on each RUNG 3 5 The platform level is 1 metre see Figure 2 5 PLATFORM io Hanosa nanona E a ED KNEERAIL LA AN FI b gt SS s4 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 RUNG 6 RUNG 7 RUNG 8 LOCKING GATE RUNG 9 12 YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS youngmangroup com Step 3 Fitting the Toe Board The Toe board is supplied as six sections in a canvas carry bag with Toe board fixing brackets x8 and cross head screws x32 Screw the brackets into the tapped holes along the side of the platform as shown in Figure 3 1 The Toe boards are supplied ready to use Figure 3 1 shows the front Toe boards being fitted The front and rear boards have locating pins fitted which engage with the Toe board brackets on the edge of the platform Note that the rails use different spacing between the locating pins The side toe boards do not have pins but each have four hooked shaped lugs that engage with slots in the edges of the front and rear toe boards TOE BOARD Ba BRACKET TOE BOARD PLATFORM FITTED FRONT OR REAR TOE BOARD To o SIDE TOE BOARD o 9 IT FRONT t 4 U TOE BOARD 15 2j 1 Take a
11. CKED TOE BOARD PLATFORM RUNG 4 RUNG 5 RUNG 6 DD a RUNG 7 PE 7 a RUNG 8 E Q DEN LOCKING GATE RUNG 9 youngmangroup com Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1 25 Metres 1 Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 8 to 10 2 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 as shown below to engage the locking mechanism on RUNG 7 3 Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described on pages 11 and 12 4 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 13 5 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 7 Runc amp B nunc A B runc2 ys gt RUNG2 ie CS ES AAS A 3 f RUNG 5 Sy TEEN aT f m 4 I IT Tockeo LOCKED N Click 18 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1 50 Metres NOOB WD 8 9 Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 8 to 10 Refer to the diagrams on page 20 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the LEFT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the RIGHT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the RIGHT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the LEFT frame until locked Attach the Platfo
12. NG LOCKING GATE GATE youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 2 00 Metres 1 Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 8 to 10 Refer to the diagrams on page 24 and 25 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 3 on the LEFT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 3 on the RIGHT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 4 on the RIGHT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 4 on the LEFT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the LEFT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the RIGHT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the RIGHT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the LEFT frame until locked 10 Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described on pages 11 and 12 11 See Fitting the Platform Stabilisers described on pages 14 and 15 12 Extend and lock a platform stabiliser above the rung containing the RED bracket until RED shows in the viewing window in the stabiliser Ensure it is locked 13 Place the stabiliser hook over the RED bracket and push down to lock it in place 14 Repeat steps 12 and 13 for each of the other platform stabilisers 15 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 13 16 Deploy the
13. VER CASTOR lo STABILISER LEG FOOT The castors and adjustable stabiliser legs are supplied as a single item 6 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Getting Started Fitting the castors To fit the castors carry out the following 1 Carefully lay the fully collapsed main assembly without platform in a horizontal position on the floor or on a bench 2 Take a castor stabiliser leg and slide the castor shaft into position on the main assembly 3 Push the red button on RUNG 9 away from the castor and push the castor shaft fully in and rotate until the castor is adjacent to rung 9 4 Release the button and if necessary rotate it a little further until you hear the lock pin click into place which locks the stabiliser in this position FRAMES CASTOR RELEASE BHON ADJUSTER CASTOR SHAFT STABILISER FOOT RELEASE LEVER FOOT 5 Push down on the stabiliser release lever and lift the stabiliser foot until it is fully retracted and then release the lever This will allow the stabiliser leg to be clear of the ground when the main assembly is returned to its upright position 6 Repeat for the other castors and return the Tower to its upright position Deploying the Ground Stabiliser Legs The ground stabiliser legs should be deployed when the Tower has been fully erected at the required platform height 1 To move it into place unlock the castors and push it to the working
14. YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Models Use and Care Instructions TTA02 TTAO2TB Youngman Telescopic Tower TTG02 TTGO2TB Safety Please ensure you read the Safety section in this manual starting on page 3 before installing or using the equipment Your safety and that of others is important Introduction i ri Thank you for purchasing our Ii product The Youngman Telescopic oo _ Tower is manufactured in p F aluminium with an anodised finish It is built to withstand the toughest handling and working conditions U Suitable for home and commercial Ing ur use Spare parts are readily ER available u N We recommend you take your time and read these instructions They contain full installation details and describe how to deploy the ladder and how to store it after use to ensure you get the very best performance from your purchase Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference For more information about the Youngman Group Ltd Youngman Telescopic Tower and The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ UK woe t 44 0 1621 745900 other products please visit our e sales youngmangroup com website www youngmangroup com youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN n INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Contents Introduction Safety Important Safety Information Safety Considerations Servicing and Spare Parts Main Features In the Box Equip
15. emoved when collapsing the Tower e Never release two red buttons at the same time e Never place hands or fingers between rungs when collapsing the Tower e Always wear a hard hat when erecting or collapsing the Tower Cleaning Do not use any abrasive or chemical solvents e Periodically clean with a soft damp cloth We recommend occasionally spraying with a silicon spray e The castors should be cleaned using a wet sponge and dried afterwards How to Dispose of this Product When the unit has reached the end of its life contact your local council regarding available recycling or disposal options Servicing and Spare Parts A full set of spares are available Please visit our website for further details for Servicing and Spare Parts youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Main Features The main features of the Youngman Telescopic Tower are listed below e Manufactured in anodised Aluminum models TTAQ2 and TTAO2ZTB e Manufactured in Fibreglass models TTGO2 and TTGO2ZTB e Can be used as a Tower or a Podium e Has seven working height from 0 33m to 2m e Five position stabiliser legs with locking castors e Can be erected in less than three minutes by a single person thereby saving down time and man hours e Folds down for ease of transportation and storage e Easily transportable in a small van or estate car thereby reducing fuel costs e Comprises only three parts main assembly platform a
16. g is lifted it automatically locks to the frame when itis in the correct position When this happens an audible click will be heard At the same time the red or yellow buttons on the rung immediately below the one being lifted will move to the locked position see the example shown right Red buttons The red buttons on the rungs are used to release the locking mechanism during the time the Tower is being collapsed There is a red release button located near each end of the rungs labelled RUNG 4 RUNG 5 RUNG 6 and RUNG 7 When a button is activated by sliding it away from the end of the rung the locking pin at this position is retracted which allows the rung immediately above and any rungs and or structures above this to move downwards Yellow buttons The yellow buttons act in the same way as the red buttons and are used during the time the Tower is being collapsed The yellow release buttons are located at each end of RUNG 2 and RUNG 3 These buttons allow the erected safety cage to be collapsed Castors Stabalisers A stabiliser leg is an integral part of each castor In addition to providing a larger more stabilized foot print the stabilisers are used to allow the Tower to be used on an uneven surfaces The stabiliser can be rotated through 270 degrees It can be locked in one of five positions set at 45 degree intervals CASTOR SHAFT ADJUSTER u STABILISER FOOT CASTOR LOCKING LEVER RELEASE LE
17. gman Telescopic Tower is covered by a 12 month warranty The Company undertakes to replace or repair free of charge any defect which the Company considers to be due to faulty workmanship or material within 12 months of the sale date except for e Defects arising from neglect misuse or unauthorised modifications e Damage caused by abuse misuse dropping or other similar damage caused by or as a result of failure to follow transportation storage loading or operation instructions e Alterations additions or repairs carried out by persons other than the Manufacturer or their recognized distributors e Transportation or shipment costs to and from the Manufacturer or their recognized agents for repair or assessment against a warranty claim on any or component e Materials and or labour costs to renew repair or replace components due to fair wear and tear e Faults arising from the use of non standard or additional parts or any consequential damage or wear caused by the fitting or use of such parts Important The Manufacturer and or their recognized agents directors employees or insurers will not be held liable for consequential or other damages losses or expenses in connection with or by reason of or the inability to use the Tower for any purpose Modifications If additional equipment or any third party work modifications or alterations are to be carried out on the Tower which will involve any welding drilling or any form
18. ises a side rail RUNG 1 and RUNG 2 fixed and the upper parts adjustable hand rail and adjustable knee rail movable The latter is the front rail or the rear rail rear on the left frame front on the right frame 9 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Step 1 Erecting the Safety Cage Front and Rear Rails 1 Hold the yellow cover on the end of an upper handrail using your thumb and fingers and push it towards the end of the rail Hold it in this position while you lift the end to unfasten it from its anchor point see Figure 1 5 2 Rotate the anchor point through 90 degrees to face the opposite side frames see Figure 1 6 ROTATE 3 Rotate the rail end towards the opposite frame 4 Extend the rail until you hear two clicks This tells you that the 3 part rail has been securely locked in its extended position Carefully let the rail hang down from the attached end Note You should be able to see the ball bearings from the locking mechanism protruding from the side walls of the rail 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the other guardrails 6 Lift one of the extended rails above its new anchor point on the opposite frame and push down to lock in place 7 Repeat for the other three rails to complete the erection of the Safety Cage Figure 1 7 8 The Safety Cage can remain built until the Tower is collapsed YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS youngmangroup com S
19. ment and accessories supplied Getting Started Lock Indicator Buttons Castors Stabilisers Deploying the ground stabiliser legs Step 1 Erecting the Safety Cage Step 2 Fitting the Platform Step 3 Fitting the Toeboards Step 4 Deploying the Platform Stabalisers Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform height 1 00 metre 0 atform height 1 25 metre v atform height 1 50 metre ne atform height 1 75 metre 0 atform height 2 00 metre Collapsing the Tower Podium Specifications Warranty Components Identified youngmangroup com NOD DO 1a A O OQU a 13 14 16 16 18 19 21 24 26 29 32 33 34 Important Safety Information Warning For your safety please read all the safety instructions in this Manual before using the Youngman Telescopic Tower Safety and quality is of paramount importance when manufacturing Youngman products All products meet the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations of 2005 Important Read these instructions before installing the Youngman Telescopic Tower Important Install the Youngman Telescopic Tower according the instructions given in this Manual and on the labels affixed to the equipment Safety Considerations General Do not install or use the Youngman Telescopic Tower if damaged in any way e Never exceed the maximum load of 150 kg e It is recommended that the platform is removed when adjusting the Tower e It is recommended that the platform is r
20. nd Toe boards youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Inthe Box Carefully remove your Tower from the box it arrived in It is recommended that you retain this packaging should the item need to be returned under warranty Equipments and Accessories Supplied There are four models of the Tower TTAO2 TTAO2TB TTGO2 and TTGO2TB The illustrations below apply to model TTAO2TB where TB indicates toe boards are supplied 1 The main assembly in collapsed form with folded platform 2 Toe boards in carrying case optional with TTAO2 and TTGO2 3 The Instruction and Reference Manual This publication 4 Four lockable castors with adjustable stabilisers YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS youngmangroup com Getting Started Lock Indicator Buttons The red and yellow buttons are used to show that the lock INDICATES RUNG 2 mechanisms are engaged or not when erecting the Tower ABOVE S LOCKED RUNG 4 At all height settings the yellow buttons should always be INDICATES A in the locked position i e guard rails should be in place see THIS POSITION INDICATES G OVE page 8 At the 2 metre height setting all THATIRUNG 4 ABI yellow and red buttons should be in their locked position RUNG 5 The locking mechanism of a rung is situated at each end of Runge THIS POSITION A the rung immediately below it INDICATES RUNG 4 As a run
21. platform heights Step 1 On the left frame a With one hand hold the stile above RUNG 6 on the left frame prepare to take the weight of this and all above see Figure 6 1 b On RUNG 7 push one button towards the centre of RUNG 7 and then release the button c While still holding the stile above RUNG 6 push the button on the other end of RUNG 7 towards the centre and then release the button and carefully lower RUNG 6 onto RUNG 7 d Repeat Step 1 a to c on the right frame RUNG 5 STILE GRIP AND SUPPORT LEFT HAND ALL ABOVE LOWER RUNG 6 WITH ALL ABOVE RUNG 6 RUNG 7 CY lt u 1 RIGHT THUMB PUSH BUTTONS TOWARDS CENTRE RUNG 8 Ao youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Collapsing the Tower Step 2 Repeat as above for rung 5 but release the buttons on RUNG 6 Step 3 Repeat as above for rung 4 but release the buttons on RUNG 5 Step 4 Repeat as above rung 3 but release the buttons on RUNG 4 Step 5 To collapse the Safety Cage reverse the procedure given on pages 8 to 10 that describes erecting the Safety Cage With the Safety Cage collapsed Step 6 Repeat as above for rung 2 but release buttons on RUNG 3 Step 7 On the right frame a With one hand hold RUNG 1 on the left frame prepare to take the weight of this b On RUNG 2 push one button towards the centre of RUNG 2 and then release the button c While s
22. rm to RUNG 3 as described on pages 11 and 12 See Deploying the Platform Stabilisers described on pages 14 and 15 Extend and lock a platform stabiliser above the rung containing the BLUE bracket until BLUE shows in the viewing window in the stabiliser Ensure it is locked Place the stabiliser hook over the BLUE bracket and push down to lock it in place Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other platform stabilisers 10 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 13 11 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 7 youngmangroup com Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1 50 Metres RUNG 1 amp RUNG 2 u RUNG 3 RUNG 4 2 g x us LIFTRUNG6 __ a Lo N L q i HD R LOCKED LOCKED 7 lt RUNG 6 LOCKED LOCKED RUNG 7 x RUNG 7 ges 3 A youngmangroup com Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Platform Height 1 75 Metres Erect the Safety Cage as described on page 8 to 10 Refer to the diagrams on this page and page 22 el B 2 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 4 on the LEFT frame until locked 3 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 4 on the RIGHT frame until locked 4 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the RIGHT frame until locked run die af 5 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the LEFT frame
23. tep 2 Fitting the Platform Warning The platform must ALWAYS be mounted on RUNG 3 except when the Tower is being used in PODIUM mode 1 Fully unfold the platform until it is straight It will lock straight automatically Ensure it has locked in this position see Figure 2 1 TOE BOARD LOCATION FIXING BRACKETS L BRACKET vi HOLD SIDE FRAME HERE WHEN LIFTING PLATFORM N mnt TOE BOARD FIXING BRACKET RELEASE LEVER gt TOE BOARD FIXING BRACKET HOLD SIDE FRAME HERE WHEN LIFTING PLATFORM LOCKING HINGE 2 The platform has four location brackets fitted one near each corner on the underside to correctly locate and secure the platform on the rung as shown in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 RUNG 3 has two locator guides on the inner face of the rung for positioning the platform correctly see Figure 2 3 Warning When lifting the platform hold the side frames only Take care NOT to hold it via the underside panel as there is a trapdoor in the panel This will open if you try to support the weight of the platform at this point Yo NN LOCATION BRACKET PLATFORM LOCATION BRACKET GUIDE 1 OF 4 LOCATION BRACKET RUNG 3 youngmangroup com Step 2 Fitting the Platform 3 Grip the platform along its sides and place it on RUNG 3 on both left and right frames ensuring the platform location brackets sit over the rung and sit inside the location bracket guides on the rung
24. that indicates the stabiliser is locked at the required length a STABILIZER BRACKETS Figure 4 4 and Figure 4 5 shows an example of a platform stabiliser deployed when the platform height is 1 75 metres The correct bracket is always two rungs below the platform Firmly push the stabiliser end onto the bracket Check that it has locked Repeat for the other three stabilisers HOOK ONTO THE BRACKET ON THE RUN THE REQUIRED LENGTH Releasing the Stabalisers Ma WINDOW A a lg DEPRESS AND EXTEND To release a platform stabiliser press the yellow amp UNTIL TUE REQUIRED COLOUR IS Se lever on the end of the stabiliser and lift the end off u IN THE WIND the bracket The locking ball bearing will be pro truding since the stabiliser will be extended and locked Depress the protruding ball bearing on the underside of the stabiliser and retract the stabiliser when preparing to stow it This action may need to be repeated according to how far the stabiliser was extended Return the stabiliser to its stowed position and pull the yellow lever towards the stowage bracket until a click is heard from the pivoted end as it is locked under the stowage bracket Repeat for the other stabilisers 15 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Step 5 Setting the Platform Height Decide upon the platform height you require This is important since the next stage varies according to the
25. thdraw the folded platform and put it to one side 5 Unfold the Tower and straighten the yellow gate keeping the side frames parallel until the gate locks You will hear it click lock Check that the gate is locked 6 Swing the two side frames so they are each at 90 degrees to the gate and then lock the four castors by using your foot to push the locking lever down on all four castors _ 8 YOUNGMAN VATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS youngmangroup com Step 1 Erecting the Safety Cage Lifting 1 Hold both ends of RUNG 1 Figure 1 3 and place one foot on RUNG 9 Lift RUNG 1 until it locks in place A click will be heard when it locks and the yellow buttons on RUNG 2 should then be in the locked position This has lifted the hand guardrail see Figure 1 3 Epa Locked Locked Aa N Click Click A 2 Now hold both ends of RUNG 2 Place one foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 2 until it locks in place Figure 1 4 This is indicated by the yellow but tons on RUNG 3 being in the locked position This has lifted the hand and knee guard rails into position see Figure 1 4 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the opposite frame of the Tower Note There is a pair of hand rails and a pair of knee rails on the left and right frames of the Tower The lower part of each pair compr
26. the rear rail on the left 4 Hold the yellow cover on the end of the left knee rail using your thumb and fingers and push it towards its end of the rail Hold it in this position while you lift the end to unfasten it from its anchor point 5 Rotate the anchor point through 90 degrees to face the opposite side frame 6 Rotate the rail end towards the opposite frame See Figures 1 5 amp 1 6 on page 10 7 Extend the rail until you hear two clicks This tells you that the 3 part rail has been securely locked in its extended position Carefully let the rail hang down and rest on the platform 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 for the left handrail 9 Repeat steps 4 to 7 for the front knee rail and front handrail to complete the erection of the safety cage Ground Stabilisers both options 1 Unlock the castors and push the Podium to its working position 2 Lock the castors by pushing down on the locking lever with your foot 3 On RUNG 9 slide the red button towards the centre of the rung and rotate the stabiliser leg until it is near the required position Release the button and rotate the ground stabiliser a little further either way until you hear the locking mechanism click in 4 Repeat for the other three stabiliser legs 5 Deploy a stabiliser leg by depressing its release lever until the base of the leg is in contact with the surface Turn the adjuster to tighten and where necessary to raise the Podium to be horizontal Repeat
27. till holding RUNG 1 push the button on the other end of RUNG 2 towards the centre and then release the button and carefully lower RUNG 1 onto RUNG 2 d Repeat Step 7 a to c on the left frame youngmangroup com Podium The Podium platform can be set at two heights 61 cm and 33 cm as shown in the Figure 7 1 and Figure 7 2 on page 30 Setting up the Podium This procedure starts from when the Tower is in its fully collapsed arrangement with castors fitted 1 Ensure the castors are unlocked and the wheels are free to turn 2 Unfasten the two fabric straps fastened around the legs of the frame assembly that hold the equipment together and separate the side frames a little at the front 3 Lift and withdraw the folded platform and put it to one side 4 Unfold the frame assembly and straighten the yellow gate until the gate locks You will hear it click lock Check that the gate is locked 5 Swing the two side frames so they are each at 90 degrees to the yellow gate and then lock the two castors on the left frame only using your foot to operate the locking levers on the two castors 6 Now move the front of the right hand frame slightly outwards This helps in placing the platform location brackets on either RUNG 8 or RUNG 9 according to the podium height required 7 Fully unfold the platform until it is straight It will lock straight automatically Ensure it has locked in this position The platform has four location bracke
28. tow under the platform as described on page 15 4 Unfasten the two spring catches that hold the platform to RUNG 3 5 Carefully lift the Platform off each RUNG 3 and take the Platform to a safe place away from the Tower Warning Always begin collapsing Tower assembly by starting from RUNG 7 Remember The red and yellow buttons operate as follows e The buttons on RUNG 7 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 6 which allows RUNG 6 and all above to move down e The buttons on RUNG 6 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 5 which allows RUNG 5 and all above to move down e The buttons on RUNG 5 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 4 which allows RUNG 4 and all above to move down e The buttons on RUNG 4 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 3 which allows RUNG 3 and all above to move down e The buttons on RUNG 3 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 2 which allows RUNG 2 and all above to move down e The buttons on RUNG 2 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 1 which allows RUNG 1 to move down youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Collapsing the Tower Warning NEVER release the two buttons on a rung at the same time Warning NEVER place your hand or fingers on rungs that are being lowered onto another rung or on the rung you are lowering to The following procedure is for when the platform height is set at 2 metres Not all of the following steps will apply to other
29. ts fitted one near each corner on the underside that fit over the rung to hold the platform in position The platform can be fitted on either RUNG 9 for 33cm platform height or RUNG 8 for 61 cm platform height depending on the height required Warning When lifting the platform take care NOT to hold it via the underside panel as there is a trapdoor in the panel This will open if you try to support the weight of the platform at this point 8 Support the platform and place the left hand end on to the required rung on the left hand frame Now hold the opposite end of the platform pull the right hand frame towards the platform and lower the platform onto RUNG 8 or RUNG 9 according to the platform height you have chosen Ensure the location brackets are sitting correctly on the chosen rung See OPTION 1 Figure 7 1 or OPTION 2 Figure 7 2 on the next page which shows the appearance when erected 29 youngmangroup com YOUNGMAN INNOVATIVE WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS Podium Option 1 and Option 2 1 Hold both ends of RUNG 1 and place one foot on RUNG 9 2 Lift RUNG 1 until it locks in place A click will be heard when it locks This has lifted the hand guardrail 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 on the opposite frame Note There are a pair of hand rails and knee rails on the left and right frames of the Tower The lower part of each pair comprises a fixed side rail and an upper adjustable part The front rail is on the right side and
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