Asap Adjustable Stairwell Access Platform User manual

INSTALLATION
GUIDE

ASAP Safety Ltd.
Unit 11, Oaktrees Business Park, The Courtyard, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent. TN24 0SY
Tel: [phone]
www.needasap.co.uk
The ASAP Adjustable Stairwell Access Platform has been designed to make the work around
any stairwell safe. !
The ASAP system provides a strong working platform with a Safe Working load of up to
1200kg which also provides protection from falls from heights. It is a fully adjustable system
that fits most stairwell openings for different scenarios encountered on new build sites.!
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There are 2 systems available for different types of openings. The components are colour
coded either yellow or blue. The colour indicates what opening it should be used for. !
The systems should never be mixed at any time.
Colour
Minimum
Maximum
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Yellow system designed
for straight staircases !
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2240 x 820 mm
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3430 x 1220 mm
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Blue system designed for
full turn staircases !
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1730 x 1420 mm
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2330 x 1920 mm
ASAP Straight Flight - Yellow
-1x Large telescopic beam!
-7x Small telescopic
beams !
-1x ‘Warning sign’!
-3x Collars
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ASAP Full Turn - Blue
-1x Large telescopic beam !
-7x Medium telescopic
beams !
-3x Small beam sleeves.!
-1x ‘Warning sign’!
-3x Collars
Introduction

ASAP Safety Ltd.
Unit 11, Oaktrees Business Park, The Courtyard, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent. TN24 0SY
Tel: [phone]
www.needasap.co.uk
NOTE: Each System will require a quantity of scaffold boards to overlay the stairwell opening.
The scaffold boards will need to be cut and strapped at each end and then fitted to the
opening.
Installation:
1. Choose the correct coloured system to suit the stairwell opening and place upstairs.!
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2. Place the required number of scaffold boards needed to cover the stairwell upstairs in a
safe location.!
3. Once this has been done hang the ‘warning’ sign at the bottom of the stairs to warn other #
workers that work is being done above head.!
4. Two operatives then lift, insert and spread the telescopic main beam from one end of the #
stairwell opening to the other so the L-shaped end bracket sits over the stairwell opening. #
Collars must be used on the main beam if a side beam is to land on the narrow-extended #
section of the main#beam. Secure the beam by inserting two 50 mm x 6 screws into each #
end. (See figure 1 and 2).
5. Spread all seven beams evenly throughout the stairwell over the main beam at the U-
shaped end and extend the L- shaped until it rests on the flooring. Spread the side beams
evenly along the main beam at a maximum of 600mm. (If structural newel is present place two
beam either side of the newel at a maximum of 50mm). The side beams are secured at the #
L-shaped end bracket by inserting two 50 mm x 6 screws. (See figure 3,4) if anything was #
to block these holes use the vertical hole provided. !
6. Measure the length of the stairwell opening and cut all scaffold boards to the correct
length. Each cut end must now have a new board band installed to stop the board splitting. #
Boards can then be marked to show they are certain stairwell or house type."!
Installation of ASAP
Figure 1
Figure 2

ASAP Safety Ltd.
Unit 11, Oaktrees Business Park, The Courtyard, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent. TN24 0SY
Tel: [phone]
www.needasap.co.uk
7. Lay the scaffold boards side-by-side on top of the ASAP platform until the stairway opening
is completely covered. (See figure 5)!
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8. The working platform is now complete and is safe to use for anyone needing to work over the
stairwell opening. (see figure 6) DO NOT EXCEED THE SWL AT ANY TIME.
9. The timber stud walls, and bulkhead can now be constructed leaving the platform in place.!
To do this the sole plates on the timber stud walls surrounding the stairwell need to be notched #
over the L brackets of the ASAP beams. (See figure 7 and 8)!
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10. Once a surrounding timber stud walls have been fitted, and the temporary fall from hight mid
rail has been installed. The ASAP system can be removed. (See figure 9)!
Figure 5
Figure 6

ASAP Safety Ltd.
Unit 11, Oaktrees Business Park, The Courtyard, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent. TN24 0SY
Tel: [phone]
www.needasap.co.uk
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9

ASAP Safety Ltd.
Unit 11, Oaktrees Business Park, The Courtyard, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent. TN24 0SY
Tel: [phone]
www.needasap.co.uk
1. Remove one scaffold board at a time and stack safely until the stairwell is completely
uncovered.!
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2. Remove the screws holding the side beams in place.!
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3. Pull out each side beam one at a time and stack safely.!
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4. Remove the two screws securing each end of the main beam.!
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5. Two operatives will need to pull out each end of the main beam and retract it to its
minimum length for its safe removal from the stairwell opening. Carry the main beam down
the stairs and remove from the plot for safe storage.!
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6. Carry all remaining components downstairs including the scaffold boards and remove
from the plot for safe storage.
Regular inspections of the ASAP platform should be carried out and a record should be
kept. Prior to any insulation a check should be carried out, that all components are not
showing any sign of damage. All damaged or unsuitable components should be replaced
with new parts.
Removal of ASAP

ASAP Safety Ltd.
Unit 11, Oaktrees Business Park, The Courtyard, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent. TN24 0SY
Tel: [phone]
www.needasap.co.uk
Further information can be found on our website www.needasap.co.uk !
Or by contacting us directly.
Email: [email protected]!
Tel: [phone]
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