BOSSCO SOLO700 User manual

SOLO700
One Man Aluminium Tower
3T - Through the Trapdoor Method
USER GUIDE

1 BoSS SOLO700 User Guide
Safety First
Component Diagram
Quantity Schedules
Stabilisers
Build Method
Contents
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Safety First
Introduction
Please read this user guide carefully.
Please note that diagrams are for illustrative purposes only.
User guides are also available to download from our website at
bossaccesstowers.com.
BoSS mobile aluminium towers are light-weight scaffold towers used
throughout the building and construction industry for both indoor
and outdoor access solutions where a stable and secure platform is
required. Ideal for maintenance and installation work or short-term
access, the highly versatile towers provide a strong working platform
for a variety of heights.
This user guide provides you with step by step instructions to ensure
your system is erected easily and safely, using the 3T (Through The
Trapdoor) method.
The law requires that personnel erecting, dismantling or altering
towers must be competent. Any person erecting a BoSS mobile
tower must have a copy of this user guide. For further information
on the use of mobile access and working towers consult the PASMA
operators code of practice.
If you need further information, design advice, additional user guides
or any other help with this product, please contact the manufacturer on
[phone] or email [email protected].

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Safety First
Safe use
Check that all components are onsite, undamaged and that they are
functioning correctly - (refer to Checklist and Quantity Schedules).
Damaged or incorrect components must never be used and must be
segregated for replacement, repair or destruction.
Ensure the ground on which the mobile access tower
is to be erected and moved is capable of supporting the tower.
The safe working load is 275kgs (675lbs), per platform level,
uniformly distributed up to a maximum of 550kgs (1213lbs) per
tower.
Adjustable legs should only be used for levelling.
Do not use ladders, steps, boxes or similar to gain additional
working height.
Mobile Access Towers are not designed to be lifted or suspended.
The manufacturer strongly advises against the mixing
of tower components because of the potential safety risks for
users, and their inability to rely upon the manufacturer’s Product
Liability Insurance in the event of an accident occurring as a result
of mixing components from different manufacturers.
It is recommended that towers should be tied to a solid structure
when left unattended.
Lifting of individual tower components
Tower components should be lifted using the BoSS SOLO700
assembly bracket.
Raising and lowering components, tools and/or materials by rope
should be conducted within the tower base (i.e. within the area
bounded by the stabilisers). Ensure that the safe working load of
the supporting decks and the tower structure is not exceeded.

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Moving the tower
Towers should be moved with caution.
Before moving, check the suitability of the intended route to ensure
there are no obstructions, both at ground level and overhead. Wind
conditions must also be considered.
People and materials must be removed and the height of the tower
reduced to 4.0m.
The stabilisers should be left in position and raised no more than
25mm from the ground.
The tower must only be moved by applying manual effort at, or near,
the base of the tower and you should ensure there are sufcient
operatives on hand to control the movement of the structure.
After moving and before use, check that the tower is still correct and
complete. Use a spirit level to ensure that it is vertical and level, then
adjust the legs as required.
Do not move the tower in wind speeds over 7.7 metres per second
(17mph).
Safety First
Maintenance - storage - transport
All components and their parts should be regularly inspected to identify
damage, particularly to joints. Lost or broken parts should be replaced
and any tubing with indentation greater than 5mm should not be used
and put to one side for repair by the manufacturer. Adjustable leg threads
should be cleaned and lightly lubricated to keep them free running.
Brace claws, frame interlock clips, trapdoor latches, camlocks, claw
mechanisms and platform wind-locks should be regularly checked to
ensure they lock correctly.
Refer to the BoSS Inspection Guidance poster for detailed inspection
and maintenance advice:
bossaccesstowers.com/literature.
Components should be stored in clean, dry conditions with due care to
prevent damage.
Ensure components are not damaged by excessive strapping forces
when transported.

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Safety First
Preparation and inspection
Inspect the equipment before use to ensure that it is not damaged
and that it functions properly. Damaged, incorrect or incompatible
components must not be used.
During assembly, use and dismantling
Complete towers, in accordance with EN1004, should be stable in
a free standing condition in a wind speed that equates to 28mph
or Beaufort force 6. If the wind speed exceeds 17mph, you should
cease work upon the tower. If the wind speed is expected to
reach 25mph, the tower should be tied into a rigid structure. If it is
expected to reach 40mph the tower should be dismantled.
The effect of onsite wind conditions must be considered prior to
the assembly of a tower.
Sheets, tarpaulins, cladding or similar, must not be attached to the
tower as these will signicantly increase any side loads from wind
and will potentially make the tower unstable.
Wind conditions from funnelling effects, such as open-ended
buildings, hangers or unclad buildings, must also be considered
prior to use as these wind effects can be much greater.
Wind
description
Beaufort
scale
Beaufort
no.
Speed in
mph
Speed in
m/sec
Medium
Breeze
Raises dust and
loose paper,
twigs snap off
4 8-12 4-6
Strong Breeze
Large branches
in motion,
telegraph wires
whistle
6 25-31 11-14
Gale Force Walking is difcult 8 39-46 17-21
Excessive side loads from working on the tower, i.e. drilling or
pulling may also make a tower unstable. The maximum allowable
side load on a tower is 20kg.
Do not abuse equipment. Damaged, incorrect or incompatible
components should not be used.

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Safety First
Ties
You should tie in towers of all heights wherever possible, as it is
safe practice to do so. However, where towers are left unattended
or are to be located in particularly exposed conditions, wind forces
will almost certainly affect stability. In these circumstances ensure
that the tower is adequately tied in or restrained from blowing over
and that the platforms are securely xed or alternatively the tower
dismantled.

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Component Diagram
Camlock
Guardrail
Frame
1m End
Frame
Folding
Aluminium
Toe Board Set
Assembly
Bracket
1.3m
Trapdoor
Deck
SP4
Stabiliser
Horizontal
Brace
Adjustable
Leg and
Castor
Folding Base
Unit

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Safety Checklist
Mobile Towers - 3T Method
Pre-assembly checklist
Ensure all components are present
(see quantity schedule on page 9)
Inspect components prior to assembly
Ensure all brace claws, camlocks and adjustable
legs operate correctly
Ensure castors rotate freely and brakes lock
Full inspection guidance can be found here at
www.bossaccesstowers.com/literature
Pre-use checklist
Inspect tower prior to use
Tower is vertical and level, using a spirit level,
and adjust legs if necessary
Castors are locked
Correct stabilisers are tted correctly
Platforms are tted correctly and wind-locks
engaged
Toe Boards are tted correctly
Guardrails are tted correctly, see illustrations below
Re-inspect the tower every 7 days or less

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Quantity Schedule
Number of working platforms allowed
The MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOAD (the combined weight of the
users, tools and materials) that may be placed on the tower is 550kg.
Platform loading
The maximum safe working load (the combined weight of the users,
tools and materials) that may be placed on a platform is 275kg. This
must be evenly distributed over the whole platform level.
The quantity schedules shown in this user guide will enable the tower
to be built safely and therefore comply with the requirements of the
‘Work at Height Regulations’. Folding toe boards will need to be
added if any levels are used as working platforms, or for storage of
materials.
This tower system has been developed in accordance with EN1004
for single person use. If the tower is to be used with two people,
SP10 stabilisers must be tted in place of SP4 stabilisers.
BoSS Solo 700 - 1.3m x 0.7m
3T Method Internal or external use
Working Height (m)
Component Platform Height (m)
4.2 5.2 6.2
2.2 3.2 4.2
Castor 4 4 4
Adjustable Leg 4 4 4
4 Rung End Frame (1.0m high x 0.7m wide) 4 6 8
Folding Base Unit 1 1 1
1.3m Camlock Guardrail Frame 3 5 6
1.3m Trapdoor Deck 1 2 2
1.3m Horizontal Brace 1 1 1
Aluminium Folding Toe Board 1 1 1
Assembly Bracket 2 2 2
SP4 Telescopic Stabiliser 4 4 4
Total Self Weight of Tower (kg) 93 121 134

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Quantity Schedule
Stabilisers
Stabilisers should always be tted when specied.
To improve stability, larger stabilisers can be used at a lower level
than shown in the quantity schedules.
Attach one stabiliser to each corner of the tower as shown.
Ensure stabiliser feet are equally spaced to form a square.
SP4 and SP10 telescopic stabilisers must always be fully
extended.
Position the lower clamp so that the lower arm is as close to
horizontal as possible. Adjust the position of the top clamp to
ensure the stabiliser foot is in contact with the ground. Ensure
clamps are secure.
When moving the tower, adjust the top clamps or the telescopic
leg in order to lift the four stabiliser feet a maximum of 25mm off
the ground and unlock the castor brakes. After moving, ensure
all four stabiliser feet are repositioned in rm contact with the
ground.
X
X
90%
PLAN OF
TOWER
Free Standing Tower In a Corner Against a Wall
PLAN OF
TOWER
PLAN OF
TOWER

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To comply with the ‘Work at Height Regulations’, we show
assembly procedures with platforms every 2 metres in height and
the locating of guardrails (in advance of climbing onto a platform)
to increase safety and reduce the risk of a fall.
Never stand on an unguarded platform positioned above the rst
rung of a tower. If your risk assessment shows it necessary, you
may also need to add guardrail platforms at this level.
The procedure illustrated shows a 6.2m working height tower.
The BoSS SOLO700 system has been developed so that a
single person can safely build the tower to a platform height
of 4.2m.
Build Method
When building a BoSS tower:
Insert castor into adjustable leg. Apply brake by pushing
the lever down, release frame interlock clips and t the leg and
castor assembly into a 1m base frame. Repeat with the remaining
legs and castors. Adjustable legs should only be used for levelling.
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Build Method
FOLDING BASE METHOD:
Release brakes on castors at one end frame until the locks
engage on the rear folding frame.
Ensure both hinges positively lock into position.
Engage brakes on second frame.
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Locate the horizontal brace on the lowest rung with
the hooks facing downwards - check the brace is correctly
locked on the tube at both ends. Check the base unit is square and
level using a spirit level. Adjust legs only to level and not to gain
additional height.
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Fit stabilisers to tower before
extending telescopic leg.
Position top clamp above rung 6,
second clamp locates above rung 2.
Extend telescopic leg by removing
the interlock clip. Slide the leg out
until the leg reaches the ground.
Rotate the leg until the interlock
clip holes line up. Lock the leg
by using the interlock clip
and adjust the stabiliser to
ensure the stabilisers are
engaged.
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Build Method
X
X
90%
STEP 1: Connect two, 4 rung frames together.
Check the interlock clips are engaged and add onto the base unit.
Repeat for the other side.
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STEP 2: Position one camlock guardrail unit. The top hooks should
locate on the 7th rung from base level.
STEP 3: Engage camlocks as shown to lock guardrail unit in position.
INTERLOCK CLIP
Locked
Unlocked
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Build Method
From the ground level, position a trapdoor deck on
rung 8. Engage the wind-locks. Locate assembly bracket No. 1
on front face of lowest camlock guardrail. Locate the second assembly
bracket on rung 10 of the end frames.
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Hang four camlock guardrail units in order on the front
assembly bracket and then 1 x folding toe board.
Place the last camlock guardrail on the end frame assembly bracket
No 2. Hang two pairs of connected 4 rung frames on the end bracket
No 2. then hang the second trapdoor deck on the bracket.
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2 x Guardrail
Frames
1 x Folding
Toe Board
2 x Guardrail
Frames
2 x Guardrail Frames
2 x 21m End Frames
1 x 1.3m Deck
WARNING: ASSEMBLY BRACKETS ARE DESIGNED AND
INTENDED ONLY TO AID ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING.

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Climb the tower from the inside and from a protected position
on the trapdoor. Reach to the side bracket and take one camlock
guardrail. Position the guardrail on the rear of the tower as shown. All
guardrails should x to the 2nd and 4th rung above the platform deck.
Repeat with second camlock guardrail frame on the front of tower to
fully secure platform. Engage and lock camlock claws.
DO NOT CLIMB ON TO DECK UNTIL ALL GUARDRAILS ARE IN PLACE.
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Build Method
Standing up on the protected platform, lift the second trapdoor
deck onto the platform. Store by the rear guardrail clear of the
end frames.
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Add the connected pairs
of end frames taking care to
engage the locking clips. Add a
camlock guardrail to rungs 13
& 15 and lock.
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Remove the end frame
assembly bracket from
rung 10 of the end frame and
re-position on the top camlock.
Position the folding toe board
set and then the remaining two
camlock frames on the uppermost
bracket.
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Place the trapdoor deck onto the 16th rung of the tower and
engage wind-locks. Climb the end frame from within and from
the protected trapdoor position, t the camlock guardrails as shown.
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Unclip the storage strap from the folding toe board set, unfold
and t the toe board into position on the working platform. Move
assembly brackets to base of the tower and t to the lowest rungs of
the end frames.
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Build Method
Platform loading
Simply follow the assembly steps in reverse, ensuring that the 3T
method is followed.

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Build Method
Storage Trolley Assembly:
Assemble the folding base frame with one trapdoor deck
placed on the bottom rung forming the base of the trolley.
Lower all adjustable legs as far as possible.
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