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GENERAL
I Introduction
This manual is solely intended to be used in conjunction with
folding and rolling tower configurations, hereinafter called the
tower, as described in this assembly and use manual,
hereinafter referred to as the manual.
Prior to starting assembly of the tower, you should carefully
read this manual. The tower that is required should be
assembled and used in accordance with this manual.
All instructions in this manual have to be strictly adhered to.
If the instructions contained in this manual are not followed,
accidents may arise. Altrex cannot be held liable for any loss
resulting from the assembly or use of an Altrex tower that is
not in compliance with the manual.
The employer, supervisor and user are responsible for the
correct use of the tower in accordance with this manual and
they must ensure that this manual is available at all times
when work is being carried out using the tower.
II General
For the standard rolling tower configurations we refer you to
the configurations table included in this manual.
Towers may only be assembled, disassembled or modified
under the direction of an authorised person and by
employees who have received adequate and specific training
for the intended work, in terms of the specific risks involved
which, in particular, addresses
understanding the assembly, disassembly or conversion
plan of the tower in question;
safely assembling, disassembling or converting the tower
in question;
measures in order to avoid the risks to individuals or
objects;
safety measures in the event of changing weather
conditions which could affect the safety of the towers in
question;
the allowable load;
every other risk that could arise as a result of the
aforementioned assembly and disassembly or conversion
work.
The individuals responsible for the work and the employees
involved in the work must have access to a copy of this
manual.
Only original Altrex parts should be used for assembly.
The height to the first rung must be a maximum of 40 cm. If
the height is more than 40 cm a stirrup has to be attached or a
platform on the first rung.
The standard Altrex tower configurations meet the European
Standard EN1004, load class 3 (for strength and stability) and
EN1298 (for Manuals).
Local law and legislation might encompass measures in
addition to those stated in this manual.
If possible, and if it can be achieved safely, for additional
personal safety, individuals working on the assembly should
secure themselves to the external wall. Individuals should not
secure themselves to the tower itself, unless the tower is
anchored to the wall.
II.I Use
The Altrex 4000 tower is suitable for working at heights.
Max. platform height
Serie
Inside Outside
The maximum load per platform is 200 kg/m
2
.
The maximum load on the tower (as a whole) is 750 kg.
Horizontal loads exceeding 30 kg resulting from the work
to be carried out from the tower are not permitted. In the
event of significant forces, the tower should be anchored
to the wall.
The tower may only be used on horizontal, flat and solid
surfaces.
The tower may not be used at wind speeds exceeding 14
m/s (max. 6 Beaufort).
The tower may not be used in the event of a storm, snow,
ice, heavy rainfall or lightning.
Hoisting or suspending the tower is not permitted.
The tower may not be used in order to gain access to
other constructions.
The standard configurations are not calculated on the use
of tarpaulins and/or advertising boards.
A tower should not be able to slide away or to make
movements that are not intended.
II.II Additional instructions when using
towers
When working with towers, safety shoes, working gloves
and a safety helmet should be worn.
Never ascend the tower on the outside and never stand
on the braces.
Never raise the height of the work platform through the
use of stairs, crates, etc. figure 1.
The base dimensions of the platforms may not be
increased in any way.
The use of hoisting gear on or for the tower is not
permitted, figure 2; this can seriously affect the stability.
Towering parts and tools may only be brought up (to the
work floor) manually, by using a bucket and rope for
example.
If the tower is to be placed on a soft surface, ground
protection plates or U-profiles should be placed
underneath the wheels, figure 3.
Particular attention should be paid to the wind load in
areas that are affected by the wind, for example, open
constructions and at the corners of a building. In the
event of a wind force in excess of 14 m/s (max. 6
Beaufort), plus at the end of the working day, the rolling
tower must be moved to a wind-free place, figure 4.
No additional work platforms or other objects may be
attached to the outside of the standard tower.
Stages may not be mounted between the tower and a
building.
The tower must not be out of the perpendicular in excess
of 1%. Therefore, at a height of 4 meters, the deviation
may not exceed 4 cm.
Take sufficient measures against weather influences that
will help to ensure safe working on the tower.
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