Lakeside Alto Room Scaffold User manual

ALTO LOW LEVEL
ALTO ROOM SCAFFOLD
Low Level Access Platform
ISSUE 2
Instruction Manual EN 1298-IM-EN
The ALTO Room Scaold System is certied to BS 1139-6:2014
Lakeside Industries Ltd
www.altoaccess.com
[email protected]

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Introduction
Please read these instructions carefully and ensure that you fully understand all of the information contained
herein. All of the information in this document is vital for the safe utilisation of your Alto Room Scaold.
All Alto Access products are professional quality engineered equipment designed primarily with safety
in mind and meet or exceed all standards, recommendations and guidelines. Used properly, Alto access
equipment will keep you safe when working at height.
This manual contains all of the information necessary to correctly assemble your Alto Room Scaold in
accordance with BS 1139-6:2014 and incorporates all of the requirements of the PASMA 3T method of
assembly as endorsed by the HSE.
This manual should be used in conjunction with your Risk Assessment and Method Statement and in line
with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 which place an obligation on employers to eliminate or minimise
risks. This manual must be made available to the user/assembler at all pertinent times.
Only competent and qualied personnel should undertake erection, dismantling or alteration, organisation,
planning or supervision of mobile access towers. In the case of any doubt, sucient relevant additional
training must be given beforehand to ensure safe use. For further information on the use of mobile access
towers consult PASMA (www.pasma.co.uk; Tel [phone]).
For any additional technical information or specic advice please contact the manufacturer Lakeside
Industries Limited Tel: [phone] or Email: [email protected].
Certifications
The Alto Room Scaold is a mobile access tower outside the scope of EN 1004 and within the scope of BS
1139-6:2014.
This tower is manufactured in our ISO 9001 accredited facility.
This manual complies with EN 1298-IM-EN.
Maximum Safe Working Loads
The safe working load of Alto Room Scaold is 282kg. The maximum leg load imposed by the tower on its
supporting surface is 90kg when loaded to its maximum safe working load.
In case of any queries on loadings, contact your supplier or the manufacturer - Lakeside Industries Limited,
for advice. Tel: [phone] or Email: [email protected].

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Inspection Care & Maintenance
Alto Access equipment is designed and manufactured to the highest standards in the industry and is stronger,
more robust and safer than any comparable competitor product. Properly cared for, it will give a long and
productive service life.
All Alto equipment should be subjected to the care and maintenance regime specied in the assembly guide
supplied with your Room Scaold.
Never use any equipment which is damaged, has parts missing or is improperly assembled.
Safety
· A risk assessment and method statement must be prepared sufficient to ensure the safe assembly,
use and dismantling of a Room Scaffold and the elimination or minimisation of all consequent risks.
· Check that all of the necessary components and equipment for the particular Room Scaffold
configuration to be built are on site, undamaged & functioning correctly. Damaged/incorrect
components must not be used.
· Check that the surface on which the Room Scaffold is to be located is capable of supporting the Room
Scaffold and its payload.
· Room Scaffolds must always be climbed from the inside.
· Do not ride on or attempt to move a loaded Room Scaffold.
· Never remove components from a Room Scaffold whilst it is in use.
· Do not lean ladders, steps or other objects against the Room Scaffold.
· The Room Scaffold many not be used as a means of access to another place.
· Do not overreach.
· Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work-wear including foot wear with a
flat firm sole and a good grip.
· The Room Scaffold is only to be used on level ground. Do not adjust the height using adjustable legs.
· Always take safety measures when working close to doorways, openings and other traffic paths, to
prevent accidental collisions. Never block emergency exits, fire-paths or other escape routes.
· Always comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 when erecting, dismantling & using the
Room Scaffold.
· Never use this ALTO Room Scaffold until you are sure you are competent in its use and physically able
to safely enter, exit and work from the platform.
· Never use the ALTO Room Scaffold if you are feeling unwell or you have taken any alcohol, medication

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or other substance that may affect your ability to work safely.
· Never carry out jobs that require excessive sideways force. Forces should never exceed 30kg. Excessive
sideways forces may cause the work station to tilt or overturn.
· Never suspend the ALTO Room Scaffold from another structure.
· Beware live electrical installations, cables, moving machinery or other obstructions when erecting,
dismantling or using the Room Scaffold. The ALTO Room Scaffold is a conductive metallic structure.
· Do not use boxes, ladders or other items to gain additional height.
· Do not stand on guard rails for any reason.
· The Room Scaffold is not to be used in connection with hoisting arrangements.
· Fit guard rails and toe boards to all Platforms.
· Every erected Room Scaffold must be inspected at least every seven days and any Room Scaffold
which has been left unattended should be inspected before use to ensure that:
1 no components have been removed or relocated incorrectly;
2 the Room Scaold is still vertical; and
3 no environmental or other factors have arisen which will inuence safe use of the Room Scaold.
Erecting & Dismantling the Tower
Alto Room Scaolds must be built and dismantled in accordance with the step by step instructions set out
below and having regard to the working at height regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
Moving the Room Scaffold
No persons, tools, equipment or materials shall be permitted to remain on the Room Scaold when it is being
moved. The Room Scaold should only be moved by pushing it by the lowest frames at approximately shoulder
level. When moving the Room Scaold users are to be particularly careful of the following:
· obstructions, moving machinery or electrical cables and equipment.
· not to move the Room Scaold in wind speeds of 18mph (force 5) or above.
· the eect of rough, uneven or sloping ground on the stability of the Room Scaold.
· locking and unlocking the castors to allow and prevent the Room Scaold moving at appropriate times.
· after completing the movement, use a spirit level to ensure that the Room Scaold is vertical and safely
supported on an appropriate surface.
· after completing the movement check that the Room Scaold is correct and complete.

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3T Method Explained
The “3T” or “through the trapdoor” method is one of the two permitted ways of assembling a tower without
the assembler being at risk of falling. This tower is a 3T tower.
Signage
The following information shall be prominently displayed at the base of the assembled tower:
The maximum number of working platforms One
The maximum number of persons permitted on the working
platforms 2 persons per platform
The maximum number of persons permitted on the tower during
assembly and dismantling 2 persons per platform
The maximum safe working load on working platforms 282kg per platform unit
The maximum safe working load of the tower 282kg per platform unit
The load class of the tower Class 3
Step 1:
As each new level of platform is installed, the operative
takes up a working position in the trap door of the
platform, standing on the ladder and leaning back against
the edge of the trapdoor aperture.
Step 2:
From this position the operative ts the horizontal braces
500mm and 1000 mm above the platform level (i.e. on
the rst and third available rungs). If the far end of the
guardrail braces don’t fully engage when they are put in
place, the operative fully engages it when rst climbing up
onto the platform. This process ensures that operatives
never have to stand on an unguarded platform.

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Component Schedule
ALTO 2.4m Long Room Scaold Frame
PLATFORM WORKING HEIGHT (m)
CODE PART DESCRIPTION 0.41m 0.66m 0.91m 1.16m 1.41m 1.66m
3073 Room Scaold 2.4m Folding Frame 111111
2239 125mm Dia. Castor Wheel 4 4 4 4 4 4
3022 MD 2.4m Trap Platform 111111
3017 MD 2.4m Horizontal Brace (yellow) 2 2 334 4
3058 Room Scaold 1 Rung Ext. Frame 2
3057 Room Scaold 2 Rung Ext. Frame 2
3054 Room Scaold 3 Rung Ext. Frame 2
3053 Room Scaold 4 Rung Ext. Frame 2
3516 Low Level Stabiliser 4* 4* 4* 4 4 4
3037 MD 2.4m S/W Toeboard 1* 1* 1* 111
TOTAL SELF WEIGHT (kg) 55 (82*) 55 (82*) 60 (87*) 89 93 95
* = Recommended unless your risk assessment deems these parts to be unnecessary.
ALTO 1.6m Long Room Scaold Frame
PLATFORM WORKING HEIGHT (m)
CODE PART DESCRIPTION 0.41m 0.66m 0.91m 1.16m 1.41m 1.66m
3069 Room Scaold 1.6m Folding Frame 111111
2239 125mm Dia. Castor Wheel 444444
3021 MD 1.6m Trap Platform 111111
3015 MD 1.6m Horizontal Brace (blue) 22334 4
3058 Room Scaold 1 Rung Ext. Frame 2
3057 Room Scaold 2 Rung Ext. Frame 2
3054 Room Scaold 3 Rung Ext. Frame 2
3053 Room Scaold 4 Rung Ext. Frame 2
3516 Low Level Stabiliser 4* 4* 4* 4 4 4
3036 MD 1.6m S/W Toeboard 1* 1* 1* 111
TOTAL SELF WEIGHT (kg) 44 (67*) 44 (67*) 48 (71*) 73 77 78
* = Recommended unless your risk assessment deems these parts to be unnecessary.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - 0.41m & 0.66m Platform heights
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - Platform heights 0.91m & above
Install 4 wheels into the base of the
folding frame. Once tted unfold
the frame and ensure that the back
framework is locked open. Now apply
the brakes to the wheels.
Install the wheels and lock frame open
as detailed in step 1 above. Make sure
the wheels are braked. Next, install the
platform onto the appropriate height
rung on the folding frame. Make sure
the wind latches on both ends of the
platform are applied.
Install the platform onto the
appropriate height rung on the folding
frame. Make sure the wind latches on
both ends of the platform are applied.
Now t 2 horizontal braces to the
outside face of the frame on the 2nd
and 4th rung up from the platform.
Fit into the top of the folding frame the
correct extension frames as specied
in the component schedule. Make
sure the conical head tting is pointing
the right way so the node ts through
the hole in the folding frame. Fit 4
stabilisers to the folding frame.
Finally t the toeboard unit to the
platform.
Now using the 3T method, t the
correct number of braces as specied
in the component schedule to ensure
that a guard rail is located on both
sides of the platform at 0.5m and 1m
heights. Finally t the toeboard to the
platform.
STEP 1
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 3

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Moving
The ALTO Room Scaold can be left fully assembled when moving.
To move the ALTO Room Scaold, rst adjust the upper arm of the stabilisers so the foot lifts o the ground.
Now, release the brakes on the wheels and reposition the Room Scaold into the new Location. If moving the
Room Scaold through a doorway or conned space, the stabilisers and/or the extension frames may have
to be removed. See below for dismantling instructions.
Always take care and check your surroundings when you are moving the Alto Room Scaold.
Dismantling
When dismantling the ALTO Room Scaold, follow the above instructions in reverse.
Always take care and check your surroundings when you are dismantling the Alto Room Scaold.

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3069 - 1.6m Folding Frame
3073 - 2.4m Folding Frame
3021 - 1.6m Trap Platform
3022 - 2.4m Trap Platform
3015 - 1.6m Horiz. Brace (blue)
3017 - 2.4m Horiz. Brace (yellow)
3036 - 1.6m S/W Toeboard
3037 - 2.4m S/W Toeboard
3516 - Low Level Stabiliser 3053 - 4 Rung Ext. Frame
3054 - 3 Rung Ext. Frame
3057 - 2 Rung Ext. Frame
3058 - 1 Rung Ext. Frame
2239 - 125mm castor wheel
Components
3069 shown

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Notes

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Notes

Lakeside Industries Ltd
Unit 19 Howard Road, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Redditch, Worcestershire. B98 7SE
[phone] |[email protected] |www.altoaccess.com
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