Easy Access MOBI User manual

FREEPHONE 0800 394 222
[email protected] www.easyaccess.co.nz
SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS
OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOBI ALUMINIUM
SCAFFOLD TOWER WITH SNAPLOCK
COMPONENTS
Users of an Easy Access MOBI
Scaffold Tower - Please read the
following instructions carefully and
do not erect or use the scaffold until
the instructions have been read and
understood.
We strongly suggest that users be
familiar with and follow the ‘Standard
for Scaffolding’ AS/NZS 1576.1-
6:2010. This is available from
Standards Australia and NZ.
Further information is available in the
SARNZ publication; ‘Best Practise
guidelines for Scaffolding in NZ’, also
www.workcover.nsw.govt.au and
www.dol.govt.nz.
MOBI ALUMINIUM SCAFFOLD TOWER

All MOBI towers and components must be checked regularly for damage such as dents, cracks, buckling and the like.
If found the MOBI component must not be used. Damaged components are easily replaced, and must be so before
further use. Contact your supplier.
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENTS
COLOUR CODING
GREEN
Diagonal
Bracing
PURPLE
Plan Brace
BLACK
Ledgers,
Handrails,
Midrails
FHM360
Multi Ladder Frame
HFF300
Guard Rail Frame
CA200
Adjustable 200mm
Casters
PFS425
Standard Platform
(not required for single
width 800 Series models)
PFA425
Access Platform
TBP480
Toeboard
GRB300
Guard Rail/Ledger
PBA745
Plan Brace
ACB100
Diagonal Brace
STEP 1:
Attach Casters to the
two Base Frames
and tighten Wingnuts.
Casters should be
Locked.
STEP 3:
Fit Red coded Plan Brace on
diagonally opposite corners of
the tower immediately above the
collars on the frame.
STEP 5:
Install platforms side by side on
the applicable frame transom
(cross member). If extra frame
lifts are to be added, install the
platforms on the top transom
as shown. This will assist in the
erection of the upper frames.
Ensure the base is level on both
planes by adjusting Caster Screw
Jacks.
Note: single width frames will only
have one access platform included.
STEP 2:
Fit black coded Ledgers to
vertical Standards immediately
above the lowest transom as
shown. One on each side of
the Frame with Grasper hooks
facing outwards. These will
hold the Frames upright while
other bracing is attached.
Note; ensure the locking hooks on
each grasper are fully engaged.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - FOR MOBI TOWERS
STEP 4:
Fit one end of a green coded
Diagonal Brace to the second
transom up from the base of one
frame. Fit the other end of the
brace to the second transom
down from the top of the
opposite frame. The brace should
be positioned immediately inside
the vertical frame members on
one side.
Repeat the process for a second diagonal brace on
the opposite side. The braces must be installed at
opposing angles to each other as shown.
If Tower is set up
over two levels high
then Outriggers must
be attached to the
Standards as shown.
Outrigger
Clamps
I
f
Tower is set up
o
ver two
l
eve
l
s
high
then Outri
gg
ers must
be
a
tt
ac
hed
t
o
t
he
S
tandards as shown.
O
utri
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e
r
C
lam
ps
Toeboard Guardrail & Midrail
Angle Brace
Spring clip
Locked Unlocked
Wingnut
Wi
n
gn
Ledgers Plan Brace
Diagonal Brace
If Tower is set up
over two levels high
then Outriggers must
be attached to the
Standards as shown.
Outrigger
Clamps
I
f
Tower is set up
o
ver two
l
eve
l
s
high
then Outri
gg
ers must
be
a
tt
ac
hed
t
o
t
he
S
tandards as shown.
O
utri
gg
e
r
C
lam
ps
Toeboard Guardrail & Midrail
Angle Brace
Spring clip
Locked Unlocked
Wingnut
Wi
n
gn
Ledgers
Plan Brace
Diagonal Brace
If Tower is set up
over two levels high
then Outriggers must
be attached to the
Standards as shown.
Outrigger
Clamps
I
f
Tower is set up
o
ver two
l
eve
l
s
high
then Outri
gg
ers must
be
a
tt
ac
hed
t
o
t
he
S
tandards as shown.
O
utri
gg
e
r
C
lam
ps
Toeboard Guardrail & Midrail
Angle Brace
Spring clip
Locked Unlocked
Wingnut
Wi
n
gn
Ledgers
Plan Brace
Diagonal Brace
If Tower is set up
over two levels high
then Outriggers must
be attached to the
Standards as shown.
Outrigger
Clamps
I
f
Tower is set up
o
ver two
l
eve
l
s
high
then Outri
gg
ers must
be
a
tt
ac
hed
t
o
t
he
S
tandards as shown.
O
utri
gg
e
r
C
lam
ps
Toeboard Guardrail & Midrail
Angle Brace
Spring clip
Locked Unlocked
Wingnut
Wi
n
gn
Ledgers Plan Brace
Diagonal Brace
If Tower is set up
over two levels high
then Outriggers must
be attached to the
Standards as shown.
Outrigger
Clamps
I
f
Tower is set up
o
ver two
l
eve
l
s
high
then Outri
gg
ers must
be
a
tt
ac
hed
t
o
t
he
S
tandards as shown.
O
utri
gg
e
r
C
lam
ps
Toeboard Guardrail & Midrail
Angle Brace
Spring clip
Locked Unlocked
Wingnut
Wi
n
gn
Ledgers Plan Brace
Diagonal Brace

OPERATION
• Ensure castors are and securely braked once the tower is in position.
• Use the height adjustment mechanism on the castors to ensure the tower base is level.
• Ensure outriggers are fitted to increase the base width of the tower if the platform is over 4 metres in height.
• Outriggers must rest firmly on the ground and be fitted to any side of the tower that is not within 300mm of a secure
support surface, ie. a wall
• Climb up the ladder and through hatch lid to gain access to the platform maintaining three points of contact at all
times while on the ladder.
• Ensure the total load does not exceed 225kgs.
• The tower must only be used on a firm surface that is free of obstructions.
STEP 7:
If the platforms are supported by either of the top three transoms on the upper frame lift, guardrail frames must be
installed.
Guardrail frames fit onto the lower frame spigots as per step 6 and are locked with spring clips.
Attach one only angle brace hook immediately adjacent to one of the lower braces and the upper end to the second
transom on the guardrail frame as shown.
Attach a guardrail and midrail on the two top transoms of the guardrail frames on both sides of the tower as shown.
A toeboard set must be attached to the platform level on all towers over 2mH or where there is a significant risk of tools
or materials being dislodged from the platform.
Note A: The procedure above is also completed where a guardrail frame set is attached to the top of the base frame
set.
Note B: before any tower over 2mH is operated; the working level must be fully decked with platforms. There must be
a guardrail attached between 0.9m - 1.1m above the platform level along with midrails on each side of the tower.
STEP 6:
Follow these directions where the tower is to be erected higher than a single lift:
Place the next two Frames on Spigots inserted into the top of the base frames.
Attach Spring Clips through Frame Standards into the groove in the spigot to lock them together.
Attach two more diagonal braces to the tower. One end of the braces attach to the same transoms as the lower
braces.
Attach the other end of the braces to the relevant transom on the second frame lift as shown.
Note; the two braces in this assembly must also be set at opposing angles to each other.
Install a ledger guardrail on each frame side at least 0.9m above
the platforms for temporary protection while the tower is being
erected.
Raise the platforms to the desired working
height or to the top transoms on the
second frame lift.
If Tower is set up
over two levels high
then Outriggers must
be attached to the
Standards as shown.
Outrigger
Clamps
I
f
To wer is set up
o
ver two
l
eve
l
s
high
then Outri
gg
ers must
be
a
tt
ac
hed
t
o
t
he
S
tandards as shown.
O
utri
gg
e
r
C
lam
ps
Toeboard Guardrail & Midrail
Angle Brace
Spring clip
Locked Unlocked
Wingnut
Wi
n
gn
Ledgers Plan Brace
Diagonal Brace
If Tower is set up
over two levels high
then Outriggers must
be attached to the
Standards as shown.
Outrigger
Clamps
I
f
To wer is set up
o
ver two
l
eve
l
s
high
then Outri
gg
ers must
be
a
tt
ac
hed
t
o
t
he
S
tandards as shown.
O
utri
gg
e
r
C
lam
ps
Toeboard Guardrail & Midrail
Angle Brace
Spring clip
Locked Unlocked
Wingnut
Wi
n
gn
Ledgers Plan Brace
Diagonal Brace
There are two outriggers supplied with tower
configurations over 2 lifts high as standard. If the
tower is to be operated more than 300mm away
from a fixed vertical support surface two more
outriggers must be attached so that there is one on
each corner of the tower.
Outriggers must be positioned to increase the base
dimensions as much as much as practicable with a
minimum height to width ratio of 3:1.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT use the MOBI scaffold tower:
• If the total load will exceed 225 kilograms.
• If the user is affected by alcohol or drugs.
• If any conductors of an overhead electrical power line are less than 4 metres from the tower.
• If any surface where the tower is to be used is not firm or level.
• If the tower is positioned in such a way that the operator could fall more than 1 metre, unless guardrails are fitted.
• Where a fall would result in serious injury unless guardrails are fitted. E.g. protruding reinforcing rods or other hazards
near the tower.
• If the tower has not been subjected to regular maintenance checks or is known to be defective.
• When the platforms are greasy or slippery and poor footing results.
• If the user has not had adequate training in the use of the MOBI scaffold system.
The manufacturers or supplier will not accept liability for injury or damage resulting from product failure due to
misuses, abuse, faulty installation and alteration, lack of reasonable care, lack of adequate training, use not listed
under these Operational Safety Instructions or any other failure not related to defects in materials or manufacture.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, AND FOR PURCHASING THE EASY ACCESS
MOBI MOBILE TOWER.
GUARDRAILING
• Guardrail half frames must be used at each end of the tower when the platform is at the top height setting on any
frame or the topmost cross member of a frame is less that 900 mm above the platform.
• Guardrail half end frames fit on top of standard MOBI and support clip-on guardrails and mid-rails.
• Clip-on guardrails and mid rails attach to the cross members of the guardrail frame
OUTRIGGERS
• Outriggers are used to increase the sideways stability of the tower when it is used as a freestanding mobile scaffold
with a platform height of 5 meters or over, or to stabilize the side away from an adjacent wall or other rigid structure
that us not greater than 300mm away.
• Outriggers are attached to the frame uprights to increase the effective width of the 1.37 metre wide end frames.
• The outrigger end must rest firmly on a hard surface.
• Freestanding towers 5 metres or over in height must be stabilized by attaching outriggers on both sides and at both
ends.
• Where a platform is 5 metres above the supporting surface, the outriggers must extend at least 900mm out from the
castor support point at 90 degrees to the end frame.
• Where an adjacent wall or rigid structure is more than 300mm away from the tower but less than the specified
minimum width of the outrigger, the outriggers on that side should be angled to the end frames to achieve the
maximum width possible.
• Wheel locks on the castors must be applied whenever the tower is being used, or is left unattended.
• The tower must not be used outdoors when the wind speed exceeds 40kph. If this situation occurs, and it is not
practicable to dismantle the tower, it must be secured against movement or overturning. Apply the wheel locks,
ensure that the outriggers are securely attached where fitted and where possible secure it to a rigid structure.
• When the tower is left unattended, other than for a short period, ensure that the securing procedure above is
followed.