Youngman MiniMax User Manual

MiniMax
Mobile Aluminium Tower
USER GUIDE
Introduction Safe Use
This Assembly Guide is designed to provide you with step
bystep instructions to ensure that your system is erected
with themaximum of ease and safety. Before assembly,
please read thesafety notes. Operatives must be qualified
or competent toerect the tower. If the scaffold is passed
on to another personthey should also receive these
instructions. Consult the PASMA Guide for full information
on the use of Mobile Towers.
Checklist
Inspect components prior to erection
Inspect tower prior to use
Tower upright
Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted
Braces & platform level
Stabilisers fitted as specified
Platforms located & windlocks on
Handrails in place
Toeboards located
Refer to this checklist before using each time.
Check that all components are on site and that they are
functioning correctly – (refer to check list and quantities).
Check that the ground is level and capable of
supporting the weight of the strucure.
During erection it is recommended that a temporary
guardrail brace be employed.
The safe working load is 220 kgs per platform uniformly
distributed, 500kg per tower structure.
This must not be exceeded.
The tower should always be climbed from the inside.
Do not use boxes or step ladders on the platform to
gain additional height.
Lifting of Equipment
Components should be firmly secured by a reliable
lifting material (eg rope), employing a reliable knot to
ensure safe fastening and always lift within the tower.
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Youngman MiniMax Specifications

General

Brand	Youngman
Model	MiniMax
Category	Ladders
Language	English

Summary

Safety First

Stabilisers and Ballast

All 4 stabilisers must be fitted when specified. Special considerations for 1.7m towers and ground restrictions.

Tower Movement Guidelines

Guidelines for moving the tower, including manual effort, avoiding hazards, and height restrictions.

Safety During Use

Precautions for wind conditions, open buildings, equipment abuse, and horizontal forces.

Ties for Stability

Requirements for rigid ties, attachment to solid structures, and tie frequency.

Maintenance Procedures

Regular inspection of components for damage, replacement of parts, and lubrication of adjustable legs.

Quantity Schedule

Quantity Schedule in Packs

Packs required for different tower configurations, including Base Pack, Guardrail Pack, and Extension Packs.

Quantity Schedule in Components

Component quantities needed for various working heights, listing frames, braces, platforms, and stabilisers.

Assembly Stages

Stage 1: Base Pack

Instructions for positioning and unfolding the Base Unit, locking castors, and ensuring frame stability.

Stage 2: Base Pack, 2m Extension Pack & Guardrail Pack

Steps for fitting adjustable legs, attaching braces, and securing extension frames and guardrails.

Stage 3: Guardrails and Platforms

Procedure for fitting temporary and intermediate guardrails, positioning platforms, and securing windlocks.

Higher Level Assembly

5.8m Platform Height Assembly

Adding 2m Extension Pack and Medium Stabilisers, including extra frames and braces for higher configurations.

Dismantling Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely dismantling the tower, in reverse order of assembly, with emphasis on guardrails.

Lower Height Setting (1.7m Platform)

Specific packs required for a 1.7m platform height, including base, guardrail, and optional stabilisers.

Stabilisers

Stabiliser Positioning

Instructions for attaching stabilisers at 45 degrees, ensuring contact with the ground and securing clamps.

Medium Stabiliser Extension

Guidance on extending telescopic legs of medium stabilisers to their maximum position and locking them.