Altrex 5000 Series Quick setup guide

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760251-C-0911 www.altrex.com
EN Assembly and Use manual
Rolling tower 5100 and 5200
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Manual
assembly and use
Art. no. 760251-C-0911
Version 05/2011
Replaces: version 04/09
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Table of contents
Page
IIntroduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
II General ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
II.I Use ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
II.II Additional instructions for the use of towers ............................................................................................................................................... 5
II.III Checklist for the use of towers...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
II.IV Inspection, care and maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
II.V Disassembly of the tower................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
II.VI Relocating the tower............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
II.VII Assembling and/or repair of replacement parts ...................................................................................................................................... 6
II.VIII Warranty conditions................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
II.IX Assembly of toe boards ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
II.X Locking pins .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
III Rolling tower 5100....................................................................................................................................................... 8
III.I Conguration table................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
III.II Method of assembly................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
IV Rolling tower 5200.................................................................................................................................................... 12
IV.I Conguration table................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
IV.II Method of assembly............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
VRolling tower 5300.................................................................................................................................................... 17
V.I Conguration table................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
V.II Method of assembly............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
VI Folding tower 5400 ................................................................................................................................................. 21
VI.I Conguration table................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
VI.II Method of assembly............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
VII Folding tower 5500 ................................................................................................................................................. 25
VII.I Conguration table................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
VII.II Method of assembly............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
VIII Diagram of order of assembly 5200-5500..................................................................................... 29
IX Ballast ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
XParts for the 5000 serie....................................................................................................................................... 32
XI Instruction for on the tower........................................................................................................................... 33
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I Introduction
This manual is solely intended to be used in conjuc-
tion with folding and rolling tower congurations,
hereinafter called the tower, as described in this as-
sembly 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 ad-
hered 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
A broad range of congurations is possible with the
Altrex 5000 series Modular Tower system. For the
standard tower congurations we refer you to the
congurations table included in this manual.
For any non-standard congurations, the so-called
combination congurations, please contact Altrex.
These congurations always have to be checked for
strength and stability according to the European
Standard EN 1004. The details fo this check have to
be present at the work place.
Towers may only be assembled, disassembled or
modied under the direction of an authorised per-
son and by employees who have received adequate
and specic training for the intended work, in terms
of the specic risks involved which, in particular, ad-
dresses
• understandingtheassembly,disassemblyorcon-
version 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 aect the safety of the tow-
ers in question;
• theallowableload;
• everyotherriskthatcouldariseasaresultofthe
aforementioned assembly and disassembly or con-
version work.
The individuals responsible for the work and the em-
ployees involved in the work must have access to a
copy of this manual.
Only original Altrex parts should be used for assem-
bly.
The height to the rst rung must be a maximum of 40
cm. If the height is more than 40 cm a step stirrup has
to be attached or a platform on the rst rung.
The standard Altrex tower congurations meet the
European Standard EN1004, load class 3 (for strength
and stability) and EN1298 (for Manuals)
Local law and legislation might encompass meas-
ures in addition to those stated in this manual.
If possible, and if it can be achieved safely, for ad-
ditional 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 5000 tower is suitable for working at
heights.
Max. platform height Max. platform height
Serie Inside Outside
5100 8.2 meter 8.2 meter
5200 12.2 meter 8.2 meter
5300 12.2 meter 8.2 meter
5400 7.8 meter 7.8 meter
5500 11.8 meter 7.8 meter
* Greater heights may be possible after consulting Altrex and on the
basis of strength and stability calculations.
• Themaximumloadperplatformis200kg/m2.
• 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
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permitted. In the event of signicant forces, the
tower should be anchored to the wall.
• Thetowermayonlybeusedonhorizontal,atand
solid surfaces.
• Thetowermaynotbeusedatwindspeedsexceed-
ing 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congurations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 ladders, crates, etc. [1]
• Thebasedimensionsoftheplatformsmaynotbe
increased in any way.
• Theuseofhoistinggearonortothetowerisnot
permitted [2]; this can seriously aect the stability.
Tower parts and tools may only be brought up (to
the workoor)manually, by usingabucketand
rope.
• Ifthetoweristobeplacedonasoftsurface,ground
protection plates or U-proles should be placed
underneath the wheels [3]
• Particularattentionshouldbepaidtothewindload
in areas that are aected 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 non windy
place. [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sucient measuresagainst weatherinu-
ences that will help to ensure safe working on the
tower.
• Takesucient measuresagainstenvironmental
factors that will help to ensure safe working on the
tower.
• Useguardrailswhenthisisrequiredfromasafety
or legislative point of view.
• Neverleavethe towerunsupervised. Makesure
that unauthorised individuals cannot gain access
to the tower.
• Theuseofacombinationoftowerpartsofdierent
brands/manufacturers is not permitted.
• If required, attachthestabilizers. Usethe correct
stabilizerswiththecorrespondingplatformheight.
It is not obligatory under 2.5m but it is recom-
mended for work which involves signifcant hori-
zontalforces.
• The workplacearoundthe towerhas to be cor-
doned o using cones and/or marking tape.
• Makesurethatsafeworkingwiththetowerisal-
ways given priority.
• Aminimumof2peopleshouldalwaysbeusedto
assemble a tower. [5]
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II.III Checklist for the use of towers
When an assembled tower is (re)used, the following
should always be checked:
1. that the tower is the correct one for the intended
use
2.
that the immediate vicinity in which the tower is
assembled allows for safe use;
3. that the tower can still be used safely;
4. thatthequalityofthesurfaceishorizontal,at
andsucientlyloadbearing;
5. that the environmental factors, such as opening
doors, automatically working sun blinds, above-
groundelectricalcables, tracand/orpassers-
by, etc., do not lead to dangerous situations;
6. thatthereissucientfreespacetobeabletoas-
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semble and use the tower safely;
7. that all required parts and safety tools are avail-
able at the workplace;
8. that no damaged parts or parts other than those
prescribed are used;
9. that the tower is assembled in accordance with
this manual and in conformity with the congu-
ration and ballast table;
10. that the maximum assembly height is not ex-
ceeded;
11. that it is easy to climb up the inside of the tower;
12. that the wheels are properly attached, aligned,
and that the brake is applied;
13. that the frames are properly assembled and se-
cured;
14.thatthehorizontalanddiagonalbracesare as-
sembled and secured in the correct position;
15.thatthestabilizersthatcorrespondwiththeper-
mitted platform height are correctly assembled;
16. that the tower is perpendicular(check using a
spirit level);
17. that the tower is stable;
18. that the platforms are situated in the correct
position and the wind security lock is secured in
place;
19. that there is a rest platform at least every 4 meter;
20. that the tower conguration is inspected fre-
quently (see inspection sticker);
21 that all locking pins are in place in the construc-
tion and that these are locked.
II.IV Inspection, Care and Mainte-
nance
1 Tower parts must be handled and transported
with care, in order to avoid damage.
2. Storage should be organised in such a way that
only undamaged parts, in the correct amounts,
are available for assembly of the tower.
3. Check all moving parts for correct functioning
and to ensure that these are not contaminated.
4. Check all parts for damage. Damaged or incor-
rect parts may not be used.
5. Damaged parts have to be returned to the manu-
facturer for inspection.
6. Towers for professional use must be inspected
annually for any defects by an expert.
7. The tower must be inspected again before use
and in the case of an emergency such as a storm
etc.
II.V Disassembly of the tower
The tower should be disassembled following the in-
structions for assembly but in reverse order.
II.VI Relocating the tower
• Inordertorelocatethetowertheheighthastobe
reduced to a maximum of 6.2 meter.
• Inordertorelocatethetower,thestabilizershave
to be raised to a maximum of 10 cm.
• Thewheellegsarereleasedbypressingthebrake
pedal.
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• Whenthetowerisbeingrelo-
cated, persons and/or materi-
als may not remain on the
tower. [6]
• Beforehand,checksshouldbemadethattheen-
vironmental factors, such as opening doors, cano-
pies, pits, automatically functioning sun blinds,
abovegroundelectricalcables, tracand/orpas-
sers-by, etc. do not pose the risk of dangerous situ-
ations while the tower is being relocated.
• Onlyrelocateatowerinthelengthwaysdirection
orinthediagonaldirection,manually,overaat,
horizontalandsucientlyload-bearingsurface.
Make sure that the tower does not start to slant
during relocation.
• Immediatelyafterrelocatingthetower,thewheel
legs have to be applied and locked, by pressing the
brake pedal.
• After relocation,the towerhas to once againbe
horizontallyaligned;thisshouldbedoneusinga
spirit level.
• Onceagainadjustallofthestabilizers,sothatthey
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II.VII Assembly and/or repair of
replacement parts
Replacement parts supplied by Altrex must be tted
to the correct Altrex product and in the same way
as the part that is replaced. Assembly (attachment)
and/or repair is eectuated at the own risk and ex-
pense of the client. Altrex is not liable for damage
caused by incorrect assembly and/or repair. Against
payment, Altrex can be called in for the repair of your
product, and/or the assembly of the parts in ques-
tion.
II.VIII Warranty Conditions
This Altrex product has been designed, manufac-
tured and tested with the greatest care. Should this
product be used in accordance with the instructions
and its intended use, a warranty will apply under the
following conditions:
1 Altrex guarantees the reliability of the product
and the quality of the materials used for the
product.
2 We will rectify any defects that are covered by the
warranty by replacing the defective part, or the
product itself, or by supplying a part for replace-
ment.
3 Not covered by the warranty are any defects that
occur as a result of the following:
a) Use of the product contrary to its intended use
or contrary to the instructions for use.
b) Normal wear and tear of the product.
c) Assembly or repair by the client or by third
parties (with the exception of tting the spare
parts provided by Altrex as indicated above un-
der point 2).
d) Any modied governmental regulations con-
cerning the nature or quality of the material
used in the product.
4. Any defects that are found upon the delivery of
the product should be reported immediately to
Altrex. Should notication of these defects not
take place immediately, the warranty will be null
and void.To make a claim under the warranty, Al-
trex or your Altrex dealer has to be provided with
the proof of purchase.
5. Any defects of the product have to be reported
to Altrex or your Altrex dealer as soon as possible,
but in any case within 14 days of the defect being
found.
6. a) Should a claim be made under the warranty
conditions, Altrex has to have the opportu-
nity to be able to investigate the product in
its Quality Centre The client must make the
product available for this purpose. Should it be
established during the investigation that the
product has been used incorrectly, the costs of
the investigation will be charged to the client.
b) Should the client ask for an investigation to
be carried out by an independent institute,
the costs for this investigation are at the
expense of the client should it be established
during the investigation that the product has
been used incorrectly.
The costs of the investigation are also at the
expense of the client if, prior to this investi-
gation, Altrex oered to repair or to replace
the product at no charge to the client.
II.IX Assembly of toe boards
Assemble the toe boards according to the diagram.
II.X Securing the frames
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IIIRolling tower 5100
III.I Conguration tabel 5100
Platform height (m) 2.20 3.20 4.20
¹ ²
5.20
¹
6.20
¹
7.20
¹ ²
8.20
¹ ²
Work height (m) 4.20 5.20 6.20 7.20 8.20 9.20 10.20
0.75 x 1.85 m
Description Item no. Weight (kg)
Frame 75-28-7 301104 3,8 0202020
Frame 75-28-7 301107 7,6 2244668
Guardrail frame 75-50-2 302910 3,1 2222222
Wheel leg Ø 200 mm Prof 511230 5,2 4444444
Platform 1.85 m with trapdoor (wood) 304410 14,8 1112222
Fiber-Deck® platform 1.85 with trapdoor 305210 10,8 1112222
Diagonal brace 185-21 Prof 303721 2,0 2446688
Horizontalbrace185-4Prof 303704 1,9 66 610 10 12 12
Triangularstabilizerupto4.2mplatformheight* 305612 5,8 0220000
Triangularstabilizer.Easy-Lock®universal 305613 7,6 0222222
Toeboardset2/0.75Easy-Fit® 305505 4,5 1111111
Toeboardset2/1.85Easy-Fit® 305501 8,8 1111111
Total weight (kg) including wooden platforms 86 113 120 154 162 177 185
Total weight (kg) including Fiber-Deck® platforms 82 109 116 146 352 169 177
0.75 x 2.45 m
Description Item no. Weight (kg)
Frame 75-28-7 301104 3,8 0202020
Frame 75-28-7 301107 7,6 2244668
Guardrail frame 75-50-2 302910 3,1 2222222
Wheel leg Ø 200 mm Prof 511230 5,2 4444444
Platform 2.45 m with trapdoor (wood) 304510 18,7 1112222
Fiber-Deck® platform 2.45 m with trapdoor 305310 13,7 1112222
Diagonal brace 245-16 Prof 303716 2,5 2446688
Horizontalbrace245-6Prof 303706 2,3 66 610 10 12 12
Triangularstabilizerupto4.2mplatformheight* 305612 5,8 0220000
Triangularstabilizer.Easy-Lock®universal 305613 7,6 0222222
Toeboardset2/0.75Easy-Fit® 305505 4,5 1111111
Toeboardset2/2.45Easy-Fit® 305502 10,9 1111111
Total weight (kg) including wooden platforms 95 123 131 171 179 196 203
Total weight (kg) including Fiber-Deck® platforms 90 118 126 161 169 186 193
0.75 x 3.05 m
Description Item no. Weight (kg)
Frame 75-28-7 301104 3,8 0202020
Fame 75-28-7 301107 7,6 2244668
Guardrail frame 75-50-2 302910 3,1 2222222
Wheel leg Ø 200 mm Prof 511230 5,2 4444444
Platform 3.05 m with trapdoor (wood) 304610 23,6 1112222
Fiber-Deck® platform 3.05 m with trapdoor 305410 17,3 1112222
Diagonal brace 305-22 Prof 303722 2,7 2446688
Horizontalbrace305-8Prof 303708 2,6 66 610 10 12 12
Triangularstabilizerupto4.2mplatformheight* 305612 5,8 0220000
Triangularstabilizer.Easy-Lock®universal 305613 7,6 -222222
Toeboardset2/0.75Easy-Fit® 305505 4,5 1111111
Toeboardset2/3.05Easy-Fit® 305503 12,8 1111111
Total weight (kg) including wooden platforms 104 132 140 187 195 213 220
Total weight (kg) including Fiber-Deck® platforms 98 126 134 174 182 200 208
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)Ifthetowerisusedasafreestandingtowerinthiscongurationtherehavetobe4stabilizersaroundit.
2
) 1 additional platform is needed for the assembly of this conguration.
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ROLLING TOWER 5100
III.II Method of assembly rolling
tower 5100
1. Fit the wheels in the base frames or in the 4 rung
frame in the event of uneven platform heights.
2. Connect the base frames of 4-rung frames to one
anotherbyusing2horizontalbraces.Assemble
thehorizontalbraces,workingfromtheinsideto
the outside and under the 1st rung to the uprights
of the base frames. In the event of uneven plat-
form heights: place two 7 rung assembly frames
and secure with the locking pins supplied.
3. Then place two diagonal braces in a cross be-
tween the 2nd and the 6th rung of the base frame,
one on the left and one on the right side of the
frame. Place a platform with trapdoor on the rst
rung of the base frame. In the event of uneven
platform heights, place a platform with trapdoor
on the upper rung of the 4 rung frame. Stand
on the platform and then position two diagonal
braces between the 2nd and 6th rung of the 7
rung assembly frame.
Align the wheels so that they point outwards.
Lock the wheels by pushing down the brake
pedal.Thensetthebaseframehorizontallyinthe
length and width direction using a spirit level on
thebottomrungandhorizontalbrace.
For a conguration with a platform height of
2.2 meter follow step 4, 5 and 6.
4. Stand on the underlying platform and attach 2
guardrail frames to the base frame of the rolling
tower. Secure the guardrail frames with the lock-
ing pins. See II.X. Then assemble the knee brace
working from the inside to the outside against
the uprights of the guardrail frames.

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5. Subsequently reposition the platform with
trapdoor to the 7th rung of the (base) frame. Sit
through the platform trapdoor and assemble the
top two guardrail braces working from the inside
to the outside against the uprights of the guard-
rail frames.
6. Attach the toe boards. See II.IX.
The tower is now ready for use at a platform height
of 2.2 meter.
Follow steps 7, 8 and 9 for a conguration
with a platform height of 3.2 m.
7. From the platform, position the 2 guardrail braces
on the assembly frame. Secure the guardrail bra-
ces with the locking pins. Position a platform with
trapdoor on the 7th rung of the assembly frame.
Assemblethe4stabilizersonthecornersofthe
tower at an angle of about120° to the longitudi-
nal access of the tower
 Attachthecouplersofthestabilizerstotheup-
rights under the 2nd and 7th rungs. Make sure
thattheendofeachstabilizerisincontactwith
thesolidsurfaceandsecurethestabilizer. Posi-
tionthelowerarmofthestabilizerapproximately
horizontal,secure the couplingandcheckthe
120° angle.
8. Sit through the platform trapdoor and assemble
the guardrail braces working from the inside to
the outside against the uprights of the guardrail
braces. Attach the toe boards. See II.IX
9. The lower platform must be removed before the
tower can be used. Then place 2 diagonal braces
in a cross between the 2nd and 6th rung.
The tower is now ready for use.
Further assembly with 7 rung frames to a plat-
form height of 4.2 meter.
10. Assume the base frame described in step 3. Then
attachthe4stabilizerstothecornersofthetower,
at an angle of approximately 120° to the longitu-
dinal axis of the tower.
 Attachthecouplersofthestabilizerstotheup-
rights under the 2nd and the 7th rungs of the
frames.Makesurethattheendofeachstabilizer
is in contact with the solid surface and secure the
stabilizer.Positionthelowermostarmofthesta-
bilizerapproximatelyhorizontally,assemblethe
stabilizerssecurelyandchecktheangleof120°.
11. Stand on the platform and place two 7 rung
frames on the base frame of the rolling tower. Se-
cure the frames with the locking pins.
12. Then place two diagonal braces in a cross be-
tween the 2nd and the 6th rung of the frame, one
on the left and one on the right side of the frame.
Place a platform with trapdoor on the 7th rung of
the (base) frame.Then sit through the trapdoor of
theplatformandplacehorizontalbracesonboth
sides on the 2nd and 4th rung above the platform.