Pop up Eiger 500 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR EIGERTOWER

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EIGER 500

DOUBLE & SINGLE WIDTH 3T

INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN 1004-2-en

(Rev.03 02-12-2022)

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

KNOW YOUR EIGERTOWER

KNOW YOUR EIGERTOWER’S COMPONENTS

KNOW YOUR KIT LIST AND SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY DOS AND DON’TS - ALWAYS

SAFETY DOS AND DON’TS - NEVER

BEFORE YOU START

GETTING STARTED

EIGER 500 4.2M DW - ASSEMBLY

10 POINT PRE-USE SAFETY CHECKLIST

REGISTRATIONS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR EIGER 500 DOUBLE & SINGLE WIDTH 3T

EIGER 500 3.7M SW - ASSEMBLY13

Visit PASMA and HSE for further

reference.

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INTRODUCTION

EIGERTOWER is a versatile and high quality mobile access tower providing one work platform for one person 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. It is designed

in accordance with the latest testing and quality standards. EIGERTOWER complies with BS EN 1004 -1 : 2020 and

WAHR with vertical ladder access and designed for Class 3 loadings. Platform heights between 2.2m & 12.2m

internal / external. Tower designation is EN1004-3-2/12-XXXD-H2.

This instruction manual is in compliance with BS EN 1004-2-en.

Veriﬁcation and assessment documentation is held by POP UP Products Ltd.

Our priority is to help ensure the safe operation of our products, so please pay particular attention to the safety

tips on pages 8 & 9.

We want you to enjoy the safe and responsible use of EIGERTOWER with the minimum of fuss and this guide is

designed to get you up and running as quickly and as safely as possible.

We recommend that you read this guide prior to assembling and using your EIGERTOWER.

This instruction manual shall be available on the location of use of your EIGERTOWER.

Your EIGERTOWER shall only be used in accordance with this assembly guide without modiﬁcation and

national regulations.

User training courses cannot be a substitute for instruction manuals but only complement them.

This product shall only be used according to the instruction manual.

Only original Pop Up Products EIGERTOWER components, in undamaged condition as speciﬁed in this instruction

manual, shall be used to assemble this access tower.

Pop Up Products Limited cannot accept responsibility in the event of an accident occurring because of mixing

components from diﬀerent manufacturers.

Mobile access and working towers designed in accordance with EN 1004-1 are not anchor points for

personal fall arrest equipment.

Working is only permitted on a platform with complete side protection, including guardrails and toeboards.

Maximum uniformly distributed load permitted on a single platform is 275Kg.

KNOW YOUR EIGERTOWER

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PA RTS LISTING

14 RUN G FRAME

2HATCH PLATFORM

3DIAGONAL BRACE

4HORIZONTAL BRACE

5STABILISER

62 RUN G FRAME

7ADJUSTABLE LEG & CASTOR

82 RUNG LADDER FRAME

94 RUNG LADDER FRAME

10 STANDARD PLATFORM

11 TOEBOARD

KNOW YOUR EIGERTOWER COMPONENTS

2 FRAME CLIPS

The frame clip’s pin locates into a retaining hole in the frames to lock tower

sections together when placed one on top of the other. The pin is locked in place

by a red tab to ensure that it remains in place. From the disengaged position,

pivot the pin / tab to bring the pin horizontal. Insert the pin fully through the

4 WIND-LOCK CATCH

Disengaged Engaged

The wind lock catches comprise of a set of auto-engaging hooks at one end

of the platform and a single gravity type catch at the other. The purpose of

these devices is to prevent up-lift of the platforms in windy conditions. To

engage the auto wind lock (AWL) simply tilt the platform at the angle shown

before placing the hooks onto the rung of the end frame. Lower the

opposite end of the platform onto the opposite end frame rung and the

gravity type lock will automatically engage. Simply lift and hold the gravity

lock before tilting the platform to dis-engage the opposite AWL hooks when

removing the platform on tower disassembly.

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3 STABILISER COUPLER CLAMP

tube and set the buckle on to the hook, then close the clamp arm to lock the

The coupler clamps are used to secure the stabilisers to the tower’s vertical

Trigger

Claw

1 BRACES

Both horizontal and diagonal braces are ﬁtted with triggered hooks at both ends.

The triggers, when operated, pull back to allow the hook to be placed over the

tubing used on the tower. Horizontal braces are also used as guardrails.

All brace hooks (Except the ﬁrst base assembly braces) must be attached

to the top of the frame horizontal tube. Always double check that each hook is

positively locked onto the tubing before using the tower.

The brace hook trigger mechanisms are colour coded to show which are the

horizontal (Red) and which are the diagonal (Blue) braces.

KNOW YO UR EIGERTOWER COMPONENTS

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INSPECTION, CARE & MAINTENANCE

The toeboard, when placed on the working platform, prevents

materials and tools from falling from the tower. It consists of

folding side and end sections which are articulated via a series

of hinges.

It can be opened and ﬁtted over the platform edges by ﬁrst

unfolding the ends and sides as shown in the image to the left.

Once unfolded, place all four lower inside edges over the outer

edges of the platform.

8 TOEBOARD

Hinge

Side

End

7 ADJUSTABLE LEG AND CASTOR

The adjustable leg and castor allows for accurate positioning

of your EIGERTOWER in relation to your workplace. The leg can

be extended or retracted to allow for levelling and the brake

must be applied to prevent movement.

Do not use the adjustable legs of the wheels to increase the

height of the tower. Only use the adjustable legs to level the

tower. Make sure that the distance from the ground to the

ﬁrst step does not exceed 400 mm.

Adjustment Collar

Extend

Retract

Brake OFF

Engagement

Spring

9 SAFE QUICK ADVANCE GUARDRAIL PANELS

(SQ AGR)

The SQ AGR panels consist of both horizontal bracing and

diagonal bracing members in a panel which can be attached

to the tower from a safe guarded position. The horizontal

bracing elements within the panel also act as a set of ‘integral’

guardrails an as such provides automatic guarding in advance

to accessing the next level or lift of tower.

The panels are attached by means of the same type of

triggered hook as the horizontal and diagonal braces. The

triggered hooks are found at the end of the arms at the base

of the panel and another pair of hooks can be found at the

top of the panel. However these hooks are not triggered and

are simply placed over the horizontal frame tubes. They have

rubber inserts placed in the hooks to prevent the panels from

slipping on the horizontal tubes.

The triggered hooks at the base are used to positively lock the

panel in position. Place the upper hooks over the horizontal

frame tube 2m above the assembly platform and then ‘snap

the triggered hooks onto the lower horizontal frame tubes.

Keep all components clean and free from contaminants. If any part becomes contaminated with paint, acid, oils or

similar products the tower must not be used until the eﬀected components have been cleaned and re-inspected.

Particular attention should be paid to welded joints and any moving parts, such as brace claws, adjustable leg

adjustment collars and stabiliser clamps. Ensure all safety decals are present, intact and readable.

A detailed Inspection Guide is available. To obtain a copy of this guide, please contact POP UP Products.

Threads, hinges and brace claws may be lubricated with light oil to ensure correct functionality is maintained.

Ensure oil does not contaminate climbing or walking surfaces.

All components should be stored in a dry location where they will be protected from adverse weather conditions.

When storing or transporting, keep frames upright and platforms ﬂat. Do not stack excessively to avoid stress damage.

Please contact POP UP Products for further details on maintenance and repair of your EIGERTOWER components.

KNOW YOUR KI T LIST AND SPECIFICATIONS

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COMPONENT MATRIX AND WEIGHTS - DOUBLE WIDTH (1450mm) WH = Working Height

PH = Platform Height

PLATFORM REPOSITIONING TABLE

4.7 1 5 9

5.2 2 6 10

6.7 1 5 9 13

7.2 2 6 10 14

8.7 1 5 9 13 17

9.2 2 6 10 14 18

10.7 1 5 9 13 17 21

11.2 2 6 10 14 18 22

Tower

Platform

Height

Swap

Platform

(Rung)

Platform 1

(Rung)

Platform 2

(Rung)

Platform 3

(Rung)

Platform 4

(Rung)

Platform 5

(Rung)

Total tower weight is rounded up to nearest kilogram

DESCRIPTION 4.2 4.7 5.2 5.7 6.2 6.7 7.2 7.7 8.2 8.7 9.2 9.7 10.2 10.7 11.2 11.7 12.2 12.7 13.2 13.7 14.2

2.2 2.7 3.2 3.7 4.2 4.7 5.2 5.7 6.2 6.7 7.2 7.7 8.2 8.7 9.2 9.7 10.2 10.7 11.2 11.7 12.2

Castor 3.26 3.26 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Adjustable Leg 1.42 1.42 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 Rung Ladder Frame 5.40 5.40 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1

2 Rung Frame 4.20 4.20 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1

3 Rung Ladder Frame 7.90 7.90 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

3 Rung Frame 5.90 5.90 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0101010

4 Rung Ladder Frame 10.30 10.30 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 5 5 6 5 6

4 Rung Frame 7.40 7.40 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 5 5 6 5 6

Standard Platform 12.56 17.31 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Hatch Platform 13.25 18.00 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6

Horizontal Brace 1.73 2.22 6 10 10 10 10 10 10 14 14 14 14 18 18 18 18 22 22 22 22 26 26

Diagonal Brace 1.90 2.32 4 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22 24 24

Toeboard Set 9.11 11.23 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Fixed Stabiliser 4.70 4.70 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Telescopic Stabiliser 6.44 6.44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 0 0 0 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Semi Jumbo Stabiliser 8.20 8.20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ballast Weight 25.00 25.00 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

118 159 150 160 164 172 176 212 216 224 235 265 269 270 273 303 307 315 319 349 353

134 187 174 184 188 197 201 245 249 258 269 306 310 312 316 353 357 366 370 407 411

Total tower weight 2.5m (excl. ballast)

INTERNAL USE ONLY

Total tower weight 1.8m (excl. ballast)

UNIT

WEIGHT

1.8M (kg)

UNIT

WEIGHT

2.5M (kg)

COMPONENT SCHEDULE

KNOW YOUR KI T LIST AND SPECIFICATIONS

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COMPONENT MATRIX AND WEIGHTS - SINGLE WIDTH (850mm) WH = Working Height

PH = Platform Height

PLATFORM REPOSITIONING TABLE

4.7 1 5 9

5.2 2 6 10

6.7 1 5 9 13

7.2 2 6 10 14

8.7 1 5 9 13 17

9.2 2 6 10 14 18

10.7 1 5 9 13 17 21

11.2 2 6 10 14 18 22

Tower

Platform

Height

Swap

Platform

(Rung)

Platform 1

(Rung)

Platform 2

(Rung)

Platform 3

(Rung)

Platform 4

(Rung)

Platform 5

(Rung)

Total tower weight is rounded up to nearest kilogram

DESCRIPTION 4.2 4.7 5.2 5.7 6.2 6.7 7.2 7.7 8.2 8.7 9.2 9.7 10.2 10.7 11.2 11.7 12.2 12.7 13.2 13.7 14.2

2.2 2.7 3.2 3.7 4.2 4.7 5.2 5.7 6.2 6.7 7.2 7.7 8.2 8.7 9.2 9.7 10.2 10.7 11.2 11.7 12.2

Castor 3.26 3.26 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Adjustable Leg 1.42 1.42 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 Rung Ladder Frame 4.60 4.60 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1

2 Rung Frame 3.20 3.20 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1

3 Rung Ladder Frame 6.70 6.70 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

3 Rung Frame 4.50 4.50 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0101010

4 Rung Ladder Frame 8.70 8.70 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 5 5 6 5 6

4 Rung Frame 5.70 5.70 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 5 5 6 5 6

Hatch Platform 13.25 18.00 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6

Horizontal Brace 1.73 2.22 6 10 10 10 10 10 10 14 14 14 14 18 18 18 18 22 22 22 22 26 26

Diagonal Brace 1.90 2.32 4 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22 24 24

Toeboard Set 7.40 9.52 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Fixed Stabiliser 4.70 4.70 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Telescopic Stabiliser 6.44 6.44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 0 0 0 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Semi Jumbo Stabiliser 8.20 8.20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ballast Weight 20.00 20.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

99 126 129 138 141 148 151 187 190 197 208 236 239 240 243 271 274 282 285 313 317

110 145 148 158 161 169 172 215 218 226 237 273 276 277 280 316 320 328 331 367 370

Total tower weight 2.5m (excl. ballast)

INTERNAL USE ONLY

UNIT

WEIGHT

1.8M (kg)

UNIT

WEIGHT

2.5M (kg)

Total tower weight 1.8m (excl. ballast)

COMPONENT SCHEDULE

SAFETY DOS AND DON’TS - ALWAYS

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1Always read and understand this guide before you begin assembly.

Always ensure that all safety requirements are met and that EIGERTOWER is the correct

access solution for the task you wish to perform.

Always ensure that EIGERTOWER is assembled and dismantled by a qualiﬁed, competent person.

Always cordon oﬀ the work area creating a zone with a radius that is 1m greater than the

total height of EIGERTOWER.

Always wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment for the task being performed.

Gloves, steel toecap boots, a hard hat and suitable clothing must be worn by all persons.

Always tie back long hair and remove items of loose jewellery.

Always perform a full risk assessment prior to assembling or using EIGERTOWER and abide

by your ﬁndings.

Always prevent access to unauthorised persons if you have no other option but to leave

EIGERTOWER unattended and if this is not possible then EIGERTOWER must be dismantled.

Always make tools and materials required for the assembly of your EIGERTOWER are made

available on site.

Always ensure you properly assess the risk/method if tools or materials are hoisted to the

platform via a rope.

Always access platforms from within EIGERTOWER and via the 4 rung frames positioned at

the platform’s trap door end. Keep your feet in the middle of the rungs and grip the upper

rungs with your hands.

Always erect EIGERTOWER on smooth level ground that is capable of supporting its own weight,

the user and any tools or materials without subsidence and free of obstructions.

Always use your EIGERTOWER in accordance with the instructions contained within this

assembly guide.

Always use your EIGERTOWER in accordance with National Regulations.

Always remove persons and loose materials from your EIGERTOWER before attempting to

move it.

SAFETY DOS AND DON’TS - NEVER

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1 Never use EIGERTOWER if you don’t understand something in this guide; please contact the supplier for advice.

Never assemble, use, move or dismantle EIGERTOWER if you are tired or unwell or if you are under the

inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs.

Never use EIGERTOWER in adverse weather conditions which may endanger the user.

Never use in wind conditions of Beaufort Force 5 and above. Please be aware of the tunnel

eﬀect caused by buildings close to each other. Dismantle the EIGERTOWER if wind reaches Beaufort 6.

Never assemble or use EIGERTOWER near overhead hazards such as power lines that are within reach of

EIGERTOWER or the user.

Never ascend or descend your EIGERTOWER if both hands are not free.

Never add banners, notice boards, etc. to EIGERTOWER or suspend weights from the tower.

Never use MITOWER if contaminated by paint, chemicals, etc.

Never overload the platforms (see component matrix page 5).

Never suspend EIGERTOWER from another structure.

Never lean from EIGERTOWER and never apply undue side force (max 200N)

Never stand on the guardrails, toe boards, boxes (or similar) to gain extra height. If the working height is

insuﬃcient either construct EIGERTOWER to the required height or use an alternative method.

Never use damaged components in your EIGERTOWER assembly.

Never exceed a distance between platforms of 2.0m except for the ﬁrst platform which can be 3.4m

from the ground.

Never use more than one working platform in your EIGERTOWER.

Never allow more than one person on a working platform.

Never use EIGERTOWER as a means to enter or exit other structures, or as a means of edge protection.

Never bridge between towers or other structures.

Never stand on an unguarded platform.

Never move the tower with people or materials on it.

Never lift the tower with mechanical equipment.

Never climb the outside of the tower.

4710 12 16 17 18

19 20 21 22

BEAUFORT 5

MAX

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BEFORE YOU START

PREPARATION

The ﬂoor area must be clear of any obstructions including materials and debris. Check that you have all the

components necessary to construct the tower height you require. Check also each component for condition and

correct function. If any part is missing or damaged/not working correctly it must be replaced before assembling

3T (THROUGH THE TRAPD OOR) SYSTEM

The 3T method of construction has been developed to reduce the risk of an erector falling from a tower during

construction. The erector must sit on the platform with legs through the hatch and feet on the frame rungs

when attaching guardrail brace panels above the platform. This ensures the erector is always protected by a set

of guardrail brace panels.

TYING IN

You should consider tying in the tower to add stability, but this may only be carried out by a suitably

trained person.

BALLAST

Where shown in the component list, ballast must be used to stabilise against overturning. Only use solid

materials as ballast (i.e. no loose materials) and position to avoid overloading individual components. Ballast

should be supported by the base of your EIGERTOWER and securely fastened to prevent removal.

ASSEMBLY GUIDE

These instructions must always be made available to the user. If replacement copies are required, please contact

your supplier. This assembly guide is to be made available on the location of use of this EIGERTOWER.

DAMAGED COMPONENTS

Regularly inspect all components for damage. Damaged components must be quarantined so that they cannot

be used. Where safe to do so, the component can be repaired but only by a qualiﬁed repairer. If in doubt

contact your supplier for advice.

DISMANTL ING YOUR EIGERTOWER

EIGERTOWER is easily dismantled by simply reversing the erection procedure. You must, however, be protected

by guardrail braces when standing on any platform and ensure that you use the 3T method when removing

guardrail braces.

AFTER ASSEMBLY

After assembly the following information needs to be displayed on the access tower and should be clearly visible

from the ground. (e.g. on a Scaﬀtag - www.scafftag.co.uk)

The name & contact details of the responsible person

If the tower is ready for application or not.

The load class and Uniformly Distributed Load.

If the access tower is intended for indoor use only.

The date of assembly.

GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

MOVING YOUR EIGERTOWER

MIN.

MAX

You must only move EIGERTOWER by manual eﬀort, at a slow pace and only after fully assess-

ing the risk. Once moved, always check EIGERTOWER before using ensuring it is level within the

inclination of 1% before using it.

If EIGERTOWER is to be moved to a new location, a new level or over rough terrain, it must be

fully dismantled and rebuilt at the new location. Your EIGERTOWER is only to be moved on ﬂat

obstacle free solid ground (0% Slope).

The Eiger 500 tower is available in two base sizes, 1450mm by a 1.8m or 2.5m platform length.

The tower will be supplied with various height frames and you must always start with the smallest size

frames ﬁrst. The following instructions deal with a tower using 2 rung frames at the start, if supplied with 3 rung frames

instead of 2 rung, start with the 3 rung frames.

Where you have both 2 rung and 3 rung, you must use the 2 rung and 3 rung, you must use the 2 rung ﬁrst and the 3

rung next, with (where applicable) 4 rung frames at the top. The ﬁrst platform needs to be carefully positioned to

ensure that the remaining tower is constructed safely. Use the Platform Repositioning Table, found on pages 6 & 7 to

ﬁnd the exact position for the platform height you are erecting.

The access tower requires a minimum of two persons to assemble it, do not attempt to assemble the tower on your

own.

STABILISERS POSITIONIN G

Stabilisers are supplied and must be ﬁtted where speciﬁed.

For maximum eﬀect arrange the stabilisers by positioning at an angle of 60 degrees to give a footprint as close

to that, as shown in ﬁg. 1.

If the tower is to be positioned against a wall, the stabiliser footprint can be altered as shown in ﬁg. 2 but only

where the heights of the wall is a minimum of two thirds the height of the top working platform.

Ensure that all four stabilisers’ feet are in contact with the ground and that the ground can support the weight

of the tower and stabilisers.

When your EIGERTOWER needs to be moved a small distance to enable you to continue your task, this can be achieved

provided the stabilisers can remain in pattern and all tools, materials and personnel are removed from the tower.

Assess the route of travel, avoiding overhead obstacles such as power lines before moving your EIGERTOWER.

You will need to raise the stabilisers so that they are no more than 25mm above the ﬂoor and properly locked.

However, if the stabilisers have to be repositioned and this reduces the footprint, your EIGERTOWER must be

reduced in height to 2m.

ﬁg.1 ﬁg.2

600

WALL

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EIGER 500 3T ASSEMBLY GUIDE

DOUBLE WIDTH 1450 TOWER 4.2M PLATFORM HEIGHT

BUILD PROCESS

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Locate 4 rung frames and ﬁt diagonal

braces as shown.

STEP 5

Locate hatch platform on the fourth

rung / 2.20m level, ensuring that the

hatch door opens outwards.

STEP 7

STEP 8

Fit next lift of 4 rung frames and attach

diagonal braces as shown.

STEP 9

If working height of tower is achieved

on this frame,locate standard platform

on eighth rung and slide across to

opposite side of tower, locate hatch

platform. This is the 4.20m level.

STEP 10

Using the 3T method install 4 horizontal

guardrail braces onto ninth and tenth

rungs to both sides of the tower.

NOTE: If building the tower beyond

the 4.20m level, continue with steps

7 to 9 until desired working height is

achieved, then follow step 10.

STEP 11

Fit the toeboard set ensuring the edges

of the toeboard overlap the platform

edges on all four edges.

THROUGH THE TRAPDOOR (3T) SYSTEM

This method of construction reduces the risk of a fall from height. You will complete

an ‘assembly / access’ platform level from which is added the ‘next lift’ of frames,

braces and platform(s) until the ﬁnal working height of the tower is achieved.

Using standard components, the erector will always be protected by a set of

guardrails. By adopting the 3T method, the erector sits through the hatch of the

platform with their feet resting on the frame rungs. In this position the erector can

attach the guardrail braces at one end of the tower, access the platform and attach

the other end of the guardrail braces at the opposite end of the tower.

Insert castor / adjustable leg assemblies into

base of 2 rung ladder frame and one 2 rung

frame.

Press down ﬁrmly on the braking mechanism

to lock castors.

Fit a horizontal brace onto the vertical tube of

the 2 rung ladderframe, resting directly on

the ﬁrst horizontal tube.

Ensure that the brace hook trigger faces to

the outside of the tower.

Join the 2 rung frame to the ladderframe,

ensuring that the brace hook is resting

on the opposite horizontal rung. Fit the

second brace to the horizontal tubes as

shown with hook apertures facing

downwards. Level around base of tower

using spirit level, making adjustments as

necessary to adjustable legs until the

frames have an inclination no more than

1% from the vertical. Do not use the

adjustable legs of the wheels to increase

the height of the scaﬀold. Only use the adjustable legs to

level the scaﬀold.

Ensure that the distance from the ground to the ﬁrst step

does not exceed 400 mm.

STEP 6

Attach four stabilisers, one to each

corner of the tower. Place the upper

coupler of the stabiliser under the third

rung of the frame and the lower coupler

above the ﬁrst rung of the frame. Adjust

the upper and lower coupler positions

until the stabiliser foot is in contact with

the ground.

Please refer to the ‘Stabilisers’ section

for details on achieving an optimum

stabiliser footprint.

Using the 3T method, position yourself

in the hatch and ﬁt four horizontal

guardrail braces on the ﬁfth and sixth

rungs to either side of the platform.

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EIGER 500 3T ASSEMBLY GUIDE

SINGLE WIDTH 850 TOWER 3.7M PLATFORM HEIGHT

BUILD PROCESS

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Locate hatch platform on the third

rung / 1.70m level, ensuring that the

hatch door opens outwards.

STEP 7

STEP 8

Locate one 4 rung ladderframe and one

4 rung frame and attach four diagonal braces

as shown.

STEP 9

If working height of tower is achieved

on this frame, locate standard platform

on seventh rung and slide across to

opposite side of tower, locate hatch

platform. This is the 3.70m level.

STEP 10

Using the 3T method install 4 horizontal

guardrail braces onto eighth and ninth

rungs to both sides of the tower.

NOTE: If building the tower beyond

the 3.70m level, continue with steps

8 to 10 until desired working height is

achieved, then follow step 11.