AFFIX MACL Series User manual

Assembly Manual
Cantilever Towers MACL Series
BS1139-6:2014
No: CE/21-22/046

01
Aluminium Mobile Cantilever Towers
MACL
The AFFIX Tower is a mobile access tower manufactured in our ISO 9001
accredited facility.
The AFFIX Tower is a mobile access tower manufactured in our ISO 9001
accredited facility.
This user guide provides you with step by step instructions to ensure your
system is assembled easily and safely, using the 3T (Through the Trapdoor)
method.
This user guide provides you with step by step instructions to ensure your
system is assembled easily and safely, using the 3T (Through the Trapdoor)
method.
BS1139-6 3 7/9 XXXD

02
WARNING
NEVER FORGET TO LOCK THE
CASTOR WHEELS
DESCRIPTION:
Through The Trapdoor (3T) Method:
The 3T method of construction is an approved method of assembly and it minimizes the risk of
a fall from height. The erector can complete an ‘assembly or access’ platform level from which
the ‘next lift’ of frames, braces and platform is added, until the final working height of the tower
is achieved. By following the 3T method, the erector sits through the hatch of the platform with
their feet resting on the frame rungs. In this position the erector can attach the guardrail braces.
Once guard-rails are secured in position the erector can climb onto the platform and continue
constructing the next level.
Compliances:
The Affix MACL Mobile Tower structure and its components have been designed in accordance
with BS1139-6: 2014.
The Affix MACL Series Mobile Tower are versatile and user-friendly aerial solution for all access
needs. It gives a work platform for use by a maximum of two people, with weight evenly
distributed across the platform. The tower can be easily erected and with highly customizable
assembly it meets almost all the site constraints and provides safe and efficient working
platform. The key safety feature is the smart locking claws provided for the horizontal and
diagonal bracings. It allows an instant lock-up performed by single hand use, however, with the
reverse unlocking plug, two hands are needed to unplug the bracing.
The information and instructions included in this manual are provided to help get the best
possible service from your MACL Series Mobile Tower. This user guide provides you with step by
step instructions to ensure your system is assembled easily and safely, using the 3T (Through
the Trapdoor) method.

USAGE ADVICE 03
Maximum Safe Working Loads
The safe working load of the tower is 750 kgs including its own weight. The
maximum safe working load of any individual platform is 250 kgs evenly
distributed. If the tower is to be used for any specific loading contact your
supplier or the manufacturer, Affix Scaffolding WLL.
Tel: [phone] or Email: [email protected].
RECOMMENDATIONS :
Recommend a minimum of two people to assemble, dismantle and move the platform tower.
Check that all components are on site and in good working order.
Towers must always be climbed from the inside of the assembly using the ladder.
Lifting of components must be done inside the effective base area of the tower.
Moving the tower must only be done by manual effect from the base of the tower.
When moving tower be aware of overhead hazards (e.g. electric cables).
No personnel or material to be on the platform whilst the tower is being moved.
Damaged components or components from other tower systems must never be used.
Stabilizers should always be fitted when specified. Use the stabilizer shown on the component
list according to the tower height.
Outdoor scaffold towers should, wherever possible, be secured to a building or fixed structure.
It is good practice to tie scaffold towers of any height, especially when unattended, or exposed to
windy conditions.
Do Not use boxes or steps to gain additional height.
Do Not lift or suspend an assembled mobile tower.
Beware of horizontal loads which can lead to instability of the tower. The Max. side force is 20kg.
Ensure that the assembly location is checked to prevent hazards during assembly or moving
and while working on the tower. Particular attention should be given to the ground condition,
whether level or sloping, obstructions and wind conditions. The ground condition must be
capable of supporting the tower structure.

04USAGE ADVICE
Safety Checklist :Safety Checklist :
Air speed and resultant action to be taken
Mobile towers - 3T Method Checklist
Beufort Scale
01 mph
12 mph
17 mph
25 mph
40 mph
Calm, smoke rises easily upwards No action needed
Cease work
No action needed, keep a watch
If expected, dismantle the tower
If expected, tie tower to a rigid
structure
Moderate breeze, raises dust
Gale force, cannot even walk
Raises loose papers, leaves and small
twigs move
Strong breeze, tree branches bend, unable
to use umbrella
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4
5
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Description Air Speed Action to be taken
Ensure all brace claws operate and lock correctly prior to erection
Inspect components prior to use
Tower upright and level
Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted
Diagonal braces fitted
Stabilizers/outriggers fitted as specified
Platforms located and wind-locks on
Toe boards located
Check that the guardrails are fitted correctly

05
WARNING
NEVER STAND ON AN
UNGUARDED PLATFORM
Safe working load on the working platform is 250kgs evenly distributed.
ASSEMBLY PROCESS :
PREPARATIONPREPARATION
Locate the tower, ensuring ground is level.
Check the locking triggers in the bracing hooks such that they are working properly.
Lock the castor by moving the brake lever fully down.
Sort the braces into horizontal and diagonal braces, the diagonals are slightly longer.
Also note that the braces are differently color coded.
The load on the tower should not exceed 750 kgs.
The recommended tower height is between 3M to 8M.
SAFE WORKING LOADS AND
HEIGHTS

Step 2.2Step 2.2
Step 2.3Step 2.3
Lock all the four wheels by pressing the
lock gear with foot.
One person should hold the frame in upright
position during this step.
Insert the castor wheels with the jack
pipe inside the bottom of the tubes
of the 1st level 2 rungs Ladder Frame
and Span frame.
DO NOT USE Hammer.DO NOT USE Hammer.
Hook both the bottom 2 Horizontal Braces
horizontally to both the Span frame's vertical
pipes, just above the 1st rung.
Step 2.1Step 2.1
06ASSEMBLY
FIRST LEVEL
Step 1
Step 2

Step 4.3Step 4.3
After fixing both the Diagonal Braces, level the structure
using a Spirit Level on the Rungs and the braces. If
adjustment required, adjust using the adjustable jack.
ASSEMBLY 07
SECOND LEVEL
Step 4
Step 3
Insert both the 2nd level 4 rung Span
Frame and 4 Rung Ladder Frame on the
respective sides into the corresponding
spigots.
For clamping instructions refer to the
Clamping Instructions section on Page
18.
Step 3.1Step 3.1
Step 3.2Step 3.2
One person should hold the frame in upright
position during this step.
Step 4.1Step 4.1
Hook the Diagonal Brace to the 1st Rung of
the 1st level 2 rungs Span Frame at one end
and the other end should be hooked to the
1st Rung of the 2nd level 4 rungs Ladder
Frame on the other side.
Step 4.2Step 4.2
Hook the 2nd Diagonal Brace to the 1st Rung
of the 2nd level 4 rungs Ladder Frame at one
end and the other end should be hooked to
the 1st Rung of the 1st level 2 rungs Span
Frame on the other side.
Both the bracings should be in X shape while
viewing from the side

Hook the Intermediate trapdoor platform
on the 2nd Rung of the 2nd level frames.
Make sure the trapdoor is towards the ladder
side.
08ASSEMBLY
Step 6
Step 5
Step 5.1Step 5.1
Hook the Diagonal Brace to the 3rd Rung
of the 2nd level 4 rungs Span Frame at
one end and the other end should be hooked
to the 1st Rung of the 2nd level 4 rungs
Ladder Frame on the other side.
Step 5.2Step 5.2
Hook the 2nd Diagonal Brace to the 1st
Rung of the 2nd level 4 rungs Span Frame
at one end and the other end should be
hooked to the 3rd Rung of the 2nd level
4 rungs Ladder Frame on the other side.
Both the bracings should be in X shape while
viewing from the side

Step 8.1Step 8.1
Hook the lower pair of Horizontal Braces
to the 3rd Rung of both the 2nd level
frames.
Step 8.2Step 8.2
Hook the upper pair of Horizontal Braces
to the 4th Rung of both the 2nd level
frames.
Using the 3T method, standing on the
ladder and leaning back against the edge
of the trapdoor aperture, fit the horizontal
braces as mid rails and guardrails.
Clamp the 4 Stabilizers on all 4 corners
as instructed in detail on Page no.21.
Step 7
ASSEMBLY 09
Step 8

THIRD LEVEL
10ASSEMBLY
Step 9
Step 10
Insert the 3rd level Walk-through Frame and
Ladder Frame into the corresponding spigots
of 2nd level Span Frame and Ladder Frame.
For clamping instructions refer to the Clamping
Instructions section on page 18.
Step 10.1Step 10.1
Hook the Diagonal Brace to the 3rd Rung
of the 2nd level 4 rungs Span Frame at
one end and the other end should be
hooked to the 1st Rung of the 3rd level 4
rungs Ladder Frame on the other side.
Step 10.2Step 10.2
Hook the 2nd Diagonal Brace to the 1st
Rung of the 3rd level 4 rungs Walk-through
Frame at one end and the other end should
be hooked to the 3rd Rung of the 2nd level
4 rungs Ladder Frame on the other side.
Both the bracings should be in X shape while
viewing from the side.

ASSEMBLY 11
Step 11
Step 12
Step 11.1Step 11.1
Hook the Diagonal Brace to the 3rd Rung
of the 3rd level 4 rungs Walk-through Frame
at one end and the other end should be
hooked to the 1st Rung of the 3rd level 4
rungs Ladder Frame on the other side.
Step 11.2Step 11.2
Hook the 2nd Diagonal Brace to the
1st Rung of the 3rd level 4 rungs Walk-through
Frame at one end and the other end should
be hooked to the 3rd Rung of the 3rd level 4
rungs Ladder Frame on the other side.
Step 12.1Step 12.1
Hook the working fixed platform on the 2nd
Rung of the 3rd level Frames. Make sure
the platform is not on the ladder side.
Step 12.2Step 12.2
Hook the working fixed platform on the 2nd
Rung of the 3rd level Frames. Make sure the
trapdoor is towards the ladder side.
Both the bracings should be in X shape while
viewing from the side

12ASSEMBLY
Step 13
Step 14
Step 13.1Step 13.1
Hook lower pair of Horizontal Braces to
the 3rd Rung of both the frames of 3rd
level on both the sides.
Step 13.2Step 13.2
Hook the upper pair of Horizontal Braces
to the 4th Rung of both the frames of
3rd level on both the sides.
Step 14.1Step 14.1
Clamp the 4 plastic toe-board holders on
all the 4 corners of the working platform
level, around the working platform.
For more details, refer to Toe-board
Assembly Details on Page 18.
Step 14.2Step 14.2
Insert the wooden toe-boards in the toe-board
holder on 3 sides only, not towards the
Walk-through Frame.

ASSEMBLY 13
Step 16
Step 15
Insert the castor wheels with the jack pipe
inside the bottom of the tubes of the 2
rungs Counterweight Span Frame (which
is actually the standard 1 Mtr Span frame).
DO NOT USE Hammer
Hook both the Counterweight Platforms side
by side to the 1st Rung of the 2 rungs Span
Frame.

Hook one end of the 2 Diagonal braces to
the 2nd Rung of the 2 rungs Counterweight
Frame and the other end to the 2nd Rung
of the 2nd level 4 rungs Ladder Frame of
the main tower.
14ASSEMBLY
Step 18
Step 17
Hook the 2 Horizontal braces to the 2nd
Rung of the 2 rungs Counterweight Frame.

Clamp the 2 Cantilever frames flushing
the top of the frames with the top (spigots)
of the main tower.
Place the Steel Ballast/ Counterweight
as per the Components Table on Page 23.
Step 19
ASSEMBLY 15
Step 20

16ASSEMBLY
Step 21
Step 22
Hook both the Cantilever Platforms side by
side to the 1st Rung of the 5 rungs Cantilever
frames.
Hook the 2 Horizontal braces to the 4th
and the 5th Rung of the 5 rungs Cantilever
frames.

ASSEMBLY 17
Step 23
Step 23.1Step 23.1
Clamp the 4 plastic toe-board holders on all
the 4 corners of the cantilever working
platform level, around the cantilever working
platform.
For more details, refer to Toe-board Assembly
Details on Page 18.
Step 23.2Step 23.2
Insert the wooden toe-boards in the toe-board
holder on 3 sides only, not towards the
Walk-through Frame.

Toeboard Assembly Details
ASSEMBLY 18
Fix the claw of the Toeboard TB on the
Rungs facing each other as shown in the
figure.
Then insert the Side Toeboard and the End
Toeboard in the respective toeboard slots
as shown in the figure.
Clamping Instructions
Always ensure the Spring Clips are in
the lock position after inserting the upper
frame in the Spigot. To insert, unlock
the Spring Clip.
Spring Clip
Spigot
Unlock Position Lock Position
Side
ToeBoard
End
ToeBoard

19COMPONENTS
FS20135
Span Frame
FS10135
Span Frame
BD200/250, BH200/250
Diagonal Brace, Horizontal Brace
PF200/250
Fixed Platform
PT200/250
Trapdoor Platform
ST200/300/450/600
Stabilizer
BT200/250
ToeBoard Set
FL10135
Ladder Frame
FL20135
Ladder Frame
CW150/200, JA500
Castor Wheel, Adjustable Jack