Altrex 4100 Quick setup guide

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Rolling tower 4100 and 4200
Folding tower 4400-K2
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Manual
assembly and use
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Table of contents
Page
I Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
II General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
II.I Use ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
II.II Additional instructions when using 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 ........................................................................................................................................7
II.VIII Warranty Conditions................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
II.IX Assembly of toe boards..................................................................................................................................................... 7
II.X Securing the frames ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
III Rolling tower 4100.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
III.I Conguration table................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
III.II Method of assembly................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
IV Rolling tower 4200.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
IV.I Conguration table....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12/14
IV.II Method of assembly............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
V Folding tower 4400-K2............................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
V.I Conguration table................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
V.II Method of assembly............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
VI Ballast.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
VII Diagram of order of assembly 4200.................................................................................................................................................. 24
VIII Parts for the 4000 serie.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

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I Introduction
Thismanualissolelyintendedtobeusedinconjuction
with folding and rolling tower congurations,
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 congurations we
refer you to the congurations table included in this
manual.
Towers may only be assembled, disassembled or
modied under the direction of an authorised
person 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, 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 aect 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 con-
version 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 rst 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 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 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 Max. platform height
Serie Inside Outside
4100 8.2 meter 8.2 meter
4200 12.2 meter 8.2 meter
4400-K2 5.8 meter 5.8 meter
• 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
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
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.
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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. gure 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, gure 2; this can seriously aect the
stability. Towering parts and tools may only be
broughtup(totheworkoor)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-proles should be placed
underneath the wheels, gure 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 a
wind-free place, gure 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uences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mixingofscaoldingpartsofdierentbrands
/ manufacturers is not permitted, as this endangers
safety because no strength and stability calculation
has been made for that mix conguration.
• The workplace around the tower has to be
cordoned o using cones and/or marking tape.
• If required, attach the stabilizers. Use the correct
stabilisers with the corresponding platform
height. It is not obligatory under 2.5m but it is
recommended for work which involves signifcant
horizontalforces.
• Make sure that safe working with the tower is
always given priority.
• Aminimumof2peopleshouldalwaysbeusedto
assemble a tower, see gure 5.
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4 5
2 3
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
assemble and use the tower safely;
7. that all required parts and safety tools are
available 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
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exceeded;
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
secured;
14.that the horizontal and diagonal braces are
assembled and secured in the correct position;
15.that the stabilizers that correspond with the
permitted platform height are assembled
correctly;
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
frequently (see inspection sticker);
21. that all locking pins are in place in the
construction and that these are locked.
II.IV Inspection, Care and Maintenance
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 incorrect
parts may not be used.
5. Damaged parts have to be returned to the
manufacturer 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
instructions 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
relocated, persons and/or
materials may not remain on
the tower, gure 6.
• Beforehand, checks should be made that the
environmental factors, such as opening doors,
canopies, pits, automatically functioning sun
blinds,abovegroundelectricalcables,tracand/or
passers-by, etc. do not pose the risk of dangerous
situations 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 expense
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 question.
II.VIII Warranty Conditions
ThisAltrexproduct hasbeendesigned,manufactured
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
replacement.
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
under point 2).
d) Any modied governmental regulations
concerning 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,
Altrex 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 opportunity
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 investigation, 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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III Rolling tower 4100
IV.I Conguration table 4100
Platform height (m) 2.20 3.20 4.20 5.20 6.20 7.20 8.20
Work height (m) 4.20 5.20 6.20 7.20 8.20 9.20 10.20
Description Item no. Wt (kg)
0.75 x 1.85 m
Frame 75-28-4 303440 3.8 0202020
Frame 75-28-7 303470 6.4 2244668
Guardrail frame 75-20-2 303420 2.6 2222222
Platform 1.85 m with trapdoor (wood) 305010 18.3 1112244
Wheel leg + wheel Ø 200 mm 511220 3.3 4444444
Diagonal brace 185-28-21 304321 2.4 2446688
Horizontalbrace185-4 304304 2.2 66810 10 12 12
Triangular stabiliser up to 4.2 m platform height* 305660 4.0 0220000
TriangularstabilizerStandard4000-Series 305662 7.3 0222222
Toe board set 0.75 x 1.85 m 305565 13.8 1111111
Total weight (kg) including wooden platforms 68 95 103 132 137 180 185
Platform height (m) 2.20 3.20 4.20 5.20 6.20 7.20 8.20
Work height (m) 4.20 5.20 6.20 7.20 8.20 9.20 10.20
Description Item no. Wt (kg)
0.75 x 2.45 m
Frame 75-28-4 303440 3.8 0202020
Frame 75-28-7 303470 6.4 2244668
Guardrail frame 75-20-2 303420 2.6 2222222
Platform 2.45 m with trapdoor (wood) 305110 18.3 1112244
Wheel leg + wheel Ø 200 mm 511220 3.3 4444444
Diagonal brace 245-28-16 304316 2.4 2446688
Horizontalbrace245-6 304306 2.2 66810 10 12 12
Triangularstabilizerupto4.2mplatformheight* 305660 4.0 0220000
TriangularstabilizerStandard4000-Series 305662 7.3 0222222
Toe board set 0.75 x 2.45 m 305570 13.8 1111111
Total weight (kg) including wooden platforms 81 108 118 153 158 212 217
1)Ifthetowerisusedasafreestandingtowerinthiscongurationtherehavetobe4stabilizersaroundit.
2)4extrahorizontalbracesand1extraplatformarerequiredforassembly.
*To only be used for a platform height up to 4.2 m!

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III.II Method of assembly rolling tower
4100
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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 frames. In the event
of uneven platform heights: place two 7 rung
assembly frames and secure with the locking
pins supplied.
3. Then place two diagonal braces in a cross
between 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
locking pins. Then, assemble the knee braces,
working from the inside to the outside, against
the uprights of the guardrail frames.
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
guardrail frames.
6. Attach the toe boards. See II.IX.
The rolling tower is now ready for use for a
platform height of up to 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 braces 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 about
120° to the longitudinal access of the tower.
 Attach the couplers of the stabilizers to the
uprights under the 2nd and 7th rungs. Make
sure that the end of each stabilizer is in
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stabilizer.Position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 of 7 rung frames to a platform
height of 4.2 meter.
10. Assume the base frame described in step 3. Attach
the4stabilizerstothecornersofthetower,atan
angle of approximately 120° to the longitudinal
axis of the tower.
 Attach the couplers of the stabilizers to the
uprights under the 2nd and the 7th rung 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
stabilizer 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.
Secure the frames with the locking pins.
12. Then place two diagonalbraces in a cross between
the 2nd and the 6th rung of the frame, one on the
left and one on the right side of the frame. Place a
platformwithtrapdooronthe7th rungoftheframe.
Then sit through the trapdoor of the platform and
placehorizontalbracesonbothsidesonthe2nd
and 4th rung above the platform.
13. For attaching the guardrail frames and the toe
boards follow step 4, 5, and 6 again.
14. The platform in between can be removed before
the tower can be used!!
The tower is now ready for use.
Further assembly of 7 rung frames to a
platform height of 5.2 meter.
15. Assume the (uneven) basic conguration from
step3.Assemblethe4stabilizersonthecorners
of the tower at an angle of about 120° to the
longitudinal access of the tower.
 Attach the couplers of the stabilizers to the
uprights 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.Position
the lower arm of the stabilizer approximately
horizontal, secure the coupling and check the
120° angle.
16. From the platform, place two 7 rung frames.
Secure the frames with the locking pins supplied.
Place a platform with trapdoor on the 7th rung.
Sit through the platform trapdoor and place
horizontalbraceson bothsides onthe2nd and
4th rung above the platform. From the platform,
position the 2 guardrail frames on the assembly
frame. Secure the guardrail frames with the
locking pins.