UTS UTS 700 ONEMAN User manual

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UTS 700 ONEMAN
Instruction Manual
Mobile Access Tower
3T - Through the trap method
Instruction Manual
This Assembly Guide is intended to provide you
with step-by-step instructions on how to erect your
Mobile Access Tower (MAT) with ease and safety,
using the 3T (through the trap) method.
You should read and understand all notes and
diagrams, including the parts list for each height,
before commencing assembly. Personnel should
be qualied or competent to erect this tower.
Please consult the PASMA’s code of practice for
full information on the use of Mobile Access
Towers.
Remember to do a risk assessment of the area
where the tower is to be used before commencing
erection.
This instruction manual shall be available on the
location of use of the mobile access and working
tower.
This mobile access and working tower shall only be
used according to this manual without any
modication.
Mobile access and working towers must only be
used in accordance with national regulations.
UTS SALES & REPAIR LTD
Manufactured to: ISO 9001
Instruction Manual EN 1004-2 en x cz x es x fr x pl

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Contents Page
Description 4
Safety Notes & Fittings 4
Inspection Care and Maintenance 6
Components and Weights 8
Assembly 9
Dismantling 17
Congurations and Weights 18
Risk Assessment Form 19
UTS 700 ONEMAN
Instruction Manual
Mobile Access Tower
UTS SALES & REPAIRS LTD
UNIT 1A CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK,
ISLAND ROAD,
HERSDEN,
CANTERBURY,
KENT,
CT3 4HQ
TEL:[phone]
WWW.TOWERSANDPODIUMS.CO.UK

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Description, Safety Notes & Fittings
Description
The UTS 700 ONEMAN tower is manufactured to ISO 9001
• Instructions for erection and use to be followed carefully.
• A risk assessment should always be carried out before erecting your MAT (Mobile Access Tower).
• You will nd a standard risk assessment form at the back of this instruction manual.
• The UTS 700 ONEMAN has a maximum working platform height of 4.2mmeters indoors or outdoors.
• The maximum permissible load on the UTS 700 ONEMAN tower is 750kgs and evenly distributed on each
platform is 275kgs. This must not be exceeded over the working height platform, not including rest platforms.
• Maximum of 1 working platform per tower.
• Maximum of 1 person per working platform.
• Damaged or incorrect components shall not be used.
Safety Notes
ERECTION & DISMANTLING - THE 3T(through the trap) METHOD
Towers should be erected following a safe method of work, there are two approved methods recommended by
‘Prefabricated Access Suppliers & Manufacturers Association’ (PASMA) in co-operation with the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE) & the “working at height regulations 2005”
The method used for erecting and dismantling the UTS 700 ONEMAN tower is the 3T METHOD (through the trap).
This method ensures the operators erecting the tower position themselves in the trapdoor of the platform to add or
remove horizontal guardrail braces for the level above the platform.
NEVER STAND ON AN UNGUARDED PLATFORM.
Before assembly or erection of this Mobile Access Tower (MAT) please ensure that:
• A risk assessment has been done and all safety equipment is on site.
• The ground conditions will take the working loads of MAT as specied.
• Always check that the MAT is vertical, (Level, slope, uneven ground etc.) if levelling is required make sure you
adjust legs , in line with instructions (use spirit level).
• Beware of (overhead) obstructions – live wires, electrical apparatus or moving parts of machinery or other.
• Wind conditions are within limits as specied. (Refer to page 6)
• Do not use boxes, ladders, or other devices on the platform to gain additional height.
• If in doubt DO NOT ERECT.
• Check that all components are on site and that they are in good working order before use (refer to the
components and quantities shown at each stage). Auxiliary equipment and safety equipment. (ropes, etc)
• All platforms MUST have horizontal guardrails tted.
• The tower should always be accessed from the inside using the rungs of the end frames.
• Never climb up the outside.
• Do not use the guardrail braces as a rung or step.
• It is recommended that 2 persons erect this tower.
• The assembled tower should not be used as a means to enter or exit other structures, e.g. as a stair tower.
• Beware of horizontal forces (e.g., when using power tools on an adjacent structure), which could generate
instability or overturning of the tower.
• Maximum distance between platforms is 2.25m, maximum distance to the rst platform is 3.4m.
• Maximum horizontal force 20kgs.
• Mobile access and working towers are not designed to be sheeted
• The tower height used should be appropriate for the working height, e.g. within 2 meters above the platform

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• User training courses cannot be a substitute for instruction manuals but only complement them.
• Only the original UTS components specied in the manual shall be used.
• Mobile access and working towers designed in accordance with BS EN 1004-1:2020 are not anchor points for
personal fall arrest equipment.
• Working is only permitted on a platform with a complete side protection including guardrails and toe boards.
• Mobile access and working towers are not designed to be used as edge protection.
STABILISERS & BALLAST
Stabilisers or outriggers and ballast shall always be tted when specied. When using the MAT externally stabilisers
must be tted. Should ballast be required, a platform should be positioned on the lowest rung and the weights should
be rmly attached to it and evenly distributed. For advice on ballast contact your supplier.
LIFTING OF EQUIPMENT
Tools and other equipment should be hauled up by a person on the platform using rope or similar, through the
trapdoor of the platform or within the tower footprint.
Please see footprint guide on page 16.
Safe working loads of platform and tower not to be exceeded.
MOVING THE TOWER AND LEAVING IT UNATTENDED
• Adjust the stabilisers to provide ground clearance.
• Unlock the castor wheels.
• Move with manual force only, and only from the base.
• Beware of (overhead) obstructions – live wires, hanging apparatus or other objects.
• Do not move with people or material on the tower.
• Do not move the assembled MAT if wind speeds exceed a moderate breeze. Relock the castors and readjust
the stabilisers once in the new position.
• When moving the tower over uneven or sloping ground remove all tools.
• Do not move the assembled tower if over 4 meters high.
• Recheck that the MAT is vertical or needs readjustment of legs before ascending. (Using spirit level)
• Mobile access and working towers shall only be moved on a at and solid ground without obstacles and not on
a slope of more than 10mm/1m
• It is recommended that towers should be tied to a solid structure, when left unattended.
TIES
When ties are required, they should be in accordance with table 17 of BS 5973:1990 and table 24 of BS 5975:1982.
Always tie to a solid structure.
The tie frequency should be at 4 meter intervals or less vertically.
FITTING TOE-BOARDS
1 piece folding toe board, fold out over platform making sure location angle rests ts securely on side of platform.
LIFTING OF INDIVIDUAL TOWER COMPONENTS
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.
Check for environmental changes before every use. (i.e.: all weather conditions) Refer to next page for wind effects.

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CHECK LIST, INSPECTION CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR MOBILE
ACCESS TOWERS
• All components should be inspected before use to ensure that they are not damaged or broken,
particularly the welds.
• ANY damage to ANY part particularly tubular members, castors, platform decking MUST be
replaced.
• Adjustable leg threads should be cleaned and lightly oiled.
• All locking claws should be cleaned, and the locking mechanism checked for operation.
• When storing your MAT, please ensure that all components are neatly stored and not left lying
around where they could be stood on or damaged.
• When transporting the MAT always tie the components down so that they do not move around and
get damaged.
• Should the tower be left unattended it should be tied to a suitable structure and on reuse ALWAYS
check that the tower is vertical and safe before ascending correct and complete structure.
• The MAT is not designed to be lifted or suspended as a complete structure.
• Always keep this instruction manual safe.
• Broken, damaged or incorrect components must never be used. The equipment shall be quarantined
and assessed for replacement repair or destruction.
WIND EFFECTS
• Beware of high, gusty, or moderate breeze conditions in exposed areas. It is recommended that in
wind speeds over a Moderate Breeze (see Beaufort Scale below) that work on the tower is stopped
and reassessed. If the wind becomes a Strong Breeze, (see Beaufort Scale below) the tower should
be tied to a rigid structure. If the wind is likely to reach Gale Force (see Beaufort Scale below) or
over, work should be stopped, and the tower should be dismantled.
• Beware of tunnelling effect caused by open ended buildings, uncladded buildings and building
corners.
Wind Beaufort Scale
10 Meters above ground
Force Speed in m.p.h. Speed in knots
Moderate Breeze Raises dust and loose paper,
small branches move.
413–18 11–16
Strong Breeze Large branches in moon,
telegraph wires whistle.
625–31 22–27
Gale Force Walking is dicult, twigs
break o trees.
839–46 34–40
LOCKING CLIPS
Fit the locking clips as shown in
the diagram opposite.

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LOCKING CASTORS
Castor wheels should be pointed outwards at approximately 45
degrees and locks engaged as shown opposite.
FITTING STABILISERS
Attach a stabiliser to each corner of the tower at approximately
45 degrees for maximum stability (refer to relevant illustrations)
and attach the clamps where indicated.
On the S3 stabiliser use the telescopic leg for adjustment on
uneven ground.
Make sure that all stabilisers are rmly in contact with the ground
when using the structure.
CORRECT FITTING OF
HORIZONTAL BRACING
THE CORRECT FITTING OF HORIZONTAL
BRACING IS IMPORTANT.
The diagrams opposite illustrate the CORRECT
brace positions.
REMEMBER: Always t braces DOWNWARD
or from the inside facing OUTWARD – BUT
NEVER INWARD
FITTING ADJUSTABLE LEGS
Take the adjustable leg assembly complete with its
castors, make sure that all the adjusting nuts are
positioned down at the castor and slide them into the
vertical tube, turn the base unit the right way up and with
the aid of a spirit level placed on the platform, the
adjusting nuts can be used to level the structure. (and not
to gain additional height).
BRACE CLAMP LOCKING
Ensure that the brace clamp is locked as shown.
Always make sure the brace is not clamped too close to the weld
as indicated by the arrow on the drawing on the right.
Un-Locked Locked
AGR CLAMP LOCKING
Hook over AGR clamp
Unscrew palm wheel
Then rotate bottom block into locked position.
Retighten palm wheel.
ALWAYS ENSURE BOTH BOTTOM AGR
CLAMPS ARE LOCKED BEFORE CLIMBING
UP TOWER TO LOCK TOP AGR CLAMPS.
Un-Locked Locked

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Tower Components and Approx. Weights
Item Description Weight (Kg) Item Description Weight (Kg)
1150mm Locking Caster 3.4 61.3m OMT Brace 6
2Adjustable Leg 500mm 1.1 7Complete Toe Board Set 6
31m 4 Rung Frame 5.6 8OMT Hanging Bracket 1
41.3m Trapdoor Platform 9.1 9S3 Stabiliser 5.9
51.3m Horizontal Brace 1.9
Identifying Components and Their Weights
2
1
5
7
4
3
6
8
9

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Assembly Procedure
UTS recommends that a minimum of two people is required for the assembly of the UTS 700
ONEMAN tower. Only climb the tower from the inside using the end rungs.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
Never place the platform on the guardrail frame
Always climb from the inside of the frame – never the
outside. When working on the platform never overreach
The end frames should provide a rm hand hold.
Insert adjustable leg assembly (with castors or base
plates) into the base of a rung end frame, the repeat
this with the other rung end frame.
Lock all castor wheels
1.
Attach one horizontal brace (red) to the rst rung of the
end frame, claws facing downwards.
This frame will now be self-supporting.
2.
Position the frame as shown. Connect other end
of horizontal brace (red) to the rst rung on the
new end.
3.

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Fit OMT Brace to 1st and 3rd rung of tower, ensure bottom clamps are locked (refer to page 7)
Insert 4 rung sides onto each end of the tower, ensure they clip in (refer to page 6)
Fit OMT Brace to 6th and 8th rungs of towers, ensure bottom clamps are locked.
4.
1.2/3.2m Conguration Assembly Instructions.
Start with steps 1—3 on page 9
1-3.

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Fit a trap door platform to 4th rung of the tower, engage the wind locks.
If completing at 1.2m t toe boards to the working platform. (see instructions on page 4 & 5)
If not continue to page 12.
5.

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Attach stabilisers, ensure connected and tightened.
Connect two of the 4 rung frames together using the clips, then climb the tower on the inside
using the rungs of the end frames. Fit these double 4 rung ends to each end of the tower as
shown.
Fit a OMT Brace to the 9th and 11th rungs of the tower, the hang an assembly bracket from it to
all the easy moving of components to higher levels.
6.

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Add a platform on the 12th rung, lock wind locks,
From a seated position within the trap door of the platform t a OMT Braces to the 14th and 16th
rungs of the tower, then ensure the bottom clamps are locked.
Fit toe boards to the working platform. (see instructions on page 4 & 5)
7.

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2.2/4.2m Conguration Assembly Instructions.
Fit OMT Brace to 2nd and 4th rung of tower, ensure bottom clamps are locked (refer to page 7)
Connect two of the 4 rung frames together using the clips, then climb the tower on the inside
using the rungs of the end frames. Insert these onto each end of the tower, ensure they clip in
(refer to page 6)
Fit a OMT Brace to the 5th and 7th rungs of the tower, the hang an assembly bracket from it to
all the easy moving of components to higher levels.
Fit a trap door platform to 8th rung of the tower, engage the wind locks.
4.
Start with steps 1—3 on page 9
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Attach stabilisers, ensure connected and tightened.
From a seated position within the trap door of the platform t a OMT Braces to the 14th and 16th
rungs of the tower, then ensure the bottom clamps are locked.
If completing at 2.2m t toe boards to the working platform. (see instructions on page 4 & 5)
If not continue to page 16.
5.

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Connect two of the 4 rung frames together using the clips, then climb the tower on the inside
using the rungs of the end frames. Fit these double 4 rung ends to each end of the tower as
shown.
Add a platform on the 16th rung, lock wind locks,
Fit a OMT Brace to the 13th and 15th rungs of the tower, the hang an assembly bracket from it
to all the easy moving of components to higher levels.
From a seated position within the trap door of the platform t a OMT Braces to the 18th and 20th
rungs of the tower, then ensure the bottom clamps are locked.
Fit toe boards to the working platform. (see instructions on page 4 & 5)
5.

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Dismantling
The dismantling procedure should follow the assembly steps in reverse order, take particular
attention about the removal of guardrails and platforms.
You should ensure that you are standing in a safe position and always protected by guardrails
NEVER remove diagonal braces or stabilisers prematurely.
After removing the toe-boards the operator disengages the horizontal guardrail brace clamps
furthest from the trap door, horizontal guardrail braces are then removed with the operator
positioned through the trap door before descending to the lower level, from where the upper
platform and extensions/guardrail frames can be removed.
NOTES:
DO NOT OVER-REACH and NEVER DROP COMPONENTS when dismantling always lower
them to the ground.
STABILISERS
Attach one stabiliser to each corner of
tower at approx. 45 degrees. The
bottom clamp should be tted as low
as possible, refer to the diagram
opposite. Ensure that all four rubber
feet are in contact with the ground and
that the clamps are secured. Position
stabilisers as shown in the diagrams.
When moving the tower lift each
telescopic leg just clear of the ground,
unlock castors ensuring the area is
rm and clear of all obstructions both
on the ground and above.
After moving check all castors are
rmly on the ground and locked, and
that the tower is vertical. Re-position
stabilisers as above.
When using tower near a wall or in a
corner, the stabiliser layout needs to
adjusted to accommodate.
As shown in the diagram if against a
wall 2 stabilisers should be made
parallel to the wall and the others
should remain at 45°.
If being used in a corner, the closed
corner stabiliser can be removed and
the 2 near walls should be made
parallel with the open corner stabiliser
remaining at 45°.
STABILISERS—S3
Static Stabiliser maximum
platform height of 4.2m
WALL
WALL

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Description 3.2
1.2
4.2
2.2
150mm Locking Caster 44
Adjustable Leg 500mm 4444
1m 4 Rung Frame 46810
1.3m Trapdoor Platform 112
1.3m Horizontal Brace 11
1.3m OMT Brace 34
Complete Toe Board Set 11
OMT Assembly Tool 01
Instruction Manual 11
S3 Stabiliser 444
Approx. Tower Shelf weight (Kgs)
1.8m 75.4 117.2 149.5 167.7
700 ONEMAN
Congurations to ISO 9001
Notes:

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UTS SALES & REPAIR LTD
UNIT 1A CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK,
ISLAND ROAD,
HERSDEN,
CANTERBURY,
KENT,
CT3 4HQ
TEL: [phone]
WWW.TOWERSANDPODIUMS.CO.UK
Notes:
DOC NO: OM001, VERSION:1.1, DATE:01/01/21, APPROVED BY:A.GUNTRIPP, REVIEWED BY:M.GRANGER