Werner PROPLUS Base Pack 1 User manual

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Instruction Manual
EN 1004-2 en
Mobile Aluminium Tower

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Contents
1 Safety First
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Tower Designation 5
2 Building the Tower
2.1 Pre-Assembly Checks 6
2.2 Component Diagram 8
2.3 Quantity Schedule 9
2.4 Stabilisers 9
2.5 Assembly 10
2.5.1 Assembly General: Steps to 11
2.5.2 Assembly for 0.65m Platform Height: Steps to 13
2.5.3 Assembly for 1.65m Platform Height: Steps to 16
2.5.4 Assembly for 3.4m Platform Height: Steps to 19
2.6 Dismantling 25
3 Using the Tower
3.1 Safety Checklist 26
3.2 Pre-Use Checklist 27
3.3 Use 28
3.4 Movement Of The Assembled Prefabricated Tower Scaffold 30
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1. Safety First
Please read this instruction manual carefully.
This instruction manual shall be available at the location of use of
this mobile access tower. Instruction manuals are also available to
download at www.wernerco.co.uk.
This product shall only be used in accordance with this manual without any
modification.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Mobile access towers must always be used in accordance with the national
regulations. If any aspect of these instructions conflicts with local regulations
please contact Werner UK Sales & Distribution Ltd. for advice.
Please note that diagrams are for illustrative purposes only.
User training courses are available, but must not be used as a substitute for
familiarity with this manual.
Werner mobile aluminium tower is light-weight scaffold tower 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.
Verification and assessment documentation is held by Werner UK Sales &
Distribution Ltd.
Compliances
1.1 Introduction
The Werner PROPLUS tower system has been designed,
tested, approved and certied to EN 1004-1:2020.
This instruction manual is in compliance with
EN 1004-2-en.
1.1 Introduction

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EN 1004 3 3.4/3.4 XXXD H2
Design Code
Load Class (2 = 153kg/m2UDL, 3 = 204kg/m2UDL*)
Max. Platform Height Outdoors (m)
Max. Platform Height Indoors (m)
Access Method
A = Stairway, B = Stair ladder, C = Inclined Ladder, D = Vertical Ladder
Clear Height Class (H1 = 1.85m, H2 = 1.90m)
*UDL = Uniformly distributed load
1. Safety First
1.2 Tower Designation
1.2 Maintenance - Storage – Transport
• The Werner mobile tower system is robust and requires little maintenance.
• All components and their parts should be regularly inspected to identify
damage, particularly to joints.
• Threads, hinges, and brace latches may be lubricated with light oil. Ensure
oil does not contaminate climbing or walking surfaces.
• Safety labels should be kept legible. Replacement labels are available from
Werner UK Sales & Distribution Ltd.
• Surfaces should be kept reasonably free of dried paint, plaster etc.
• Use of solvents on wooden platform surfaces and plastic components
should be avoided.
• Components should be stored in clean, dry conditions with due care to
prevent damage.
• During transportation ensure components are not damaged by excessive
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2. Building The Tower
2.1 Pre-Assembly Checks
• Check overhead that the area into which the structure is to be erected
contains no obstructions, particularly electrical or radio radiation hazards.
The structure is conductive.
• Ensure the ground on which the mobile access tower is to be erected is
capable of supporting the tower in use.
• Check the surface is level to within 0.6°. If it is larger than 0.6°, the tower
must not be used.
• Only components specified in this manual shall be used with Werner
towers. Check all required components are onsite and in a suitable working
condition.
• Damaged components shall not be used and must
be put beyond use and disposed of according to local
regulations.
• Only climb the tower from the inside using the access
method provided.
• This tower provides a work platform. It must not be
used to access other structures.
• Tower scaffolds are not designed to be lifted or suspended.
• Ensure the safe working load on the structure is not exceeded.
• Tools and materials should be lifted using a reliable lifting material
(e.g. a strong rope) employing a reliable knot (e.g. clove hitch) to ensure
safe fastening and always lift within the footprint of the prefabricated tower
scaffold (i.e. within the area bounded by the stabilisers).
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• Check this manual is available and its contents familiar to all those involved.
• If assembling outdoors; check the forecast windspeed.
• The assembled tower is certified to wind forces
equating to 27mph, but handling components
under those conditions would be hazardous.
• Also consider the wind funnelling effect of
nearby buildings.
• This structure is designed to be self-supporting under the loading
condition requirements of EN 1004-1:2020 and does not require tying in.
Consideration should be given to potential wind conditions if the tower is left
unattended.
2. Building The Tower
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2. Building The Tower
2.2 Component Diagram
Guardrail
2 Rung Guardrail Frame
Side Toe board
Diagonal Brace
End Toe board
Folding Unit
Horizontal Brace
Trapdoor
Platform
Castor
Stabiliser
7 Rung Frame
6 Rung Frame
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2.3 Quantity Schedule
2.4 Stabilisers
2. Building The Tower
Pack description Base Pack 1 Pack
Extension 2
Pack
Extension 3
Pack Code 30304 30305 30306
Component Description Weight (kg) 33.2 18.1 23.6
Folding Unit 2.6 1 - -
Castor 125mm 0.9 4 - -
Trapdoor Platform 10.5 1 - 1
6 Rung Frame 4.2 2 - -
7 Rung Frame 4.5 - - 2
2 Rung Guardrail Frame 1.9 - 2 -
Frame Connection Tube 1.1 - 4 4
Guardrail 3.2 1 1 -
Diagonal Brace 1.5 - 1 2
Horizontal Brace 1.4 - 1 -
Toe Board Set 2.8 1 - -
Small Stabiliser 0.5 4 - -
Large Stabiliser 2.3 - 4 -
Pack 1 Pack 1+2 Pack 1 + 2 + 3
Footprint 1.87m x 1.05m 2.78m x 2.51m 2.78m x 2.51m
Working Height (m) 2.65 3.65 5.4
Pack Description Platform Height (m) 0.65 1.65 3.4
Base Pack 1 1 1 1
Extension Pack 2 - 1 1
Extension Pack 3 - - 1
Internal or External Use
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This tower structure must be assembled, and components oriented,
in accordance with this instruction manual. Deviation from this instruction
manual is not permitted.
• Tools required:
• Two double ended spanners, 10/13mm (supplied)
• One 17mm spanner (supplied)
• The assembly uses the 3T (Through the Trapdoor) method that provides
collective fall protection.
• From the sitting position in the trapdoor opening fit all guardrails before
standing on the platform.
• Fit braces in the locations described and ensure
the claws are locked.
• DO NOT stand on an unprotected platform
• The tower may be assembled by a single person, but it is recommended
that two or more are used to pass up components on the taller assemblies.
• Components must be lifted within the footprint of the tower using a reliable
method such as a strong rope with a clove hitch knot.
• Castor brakes should be locked as soon as the tower base is in position.
• The tower base should be levelled to within 0.6° before continuing the
assembly.
• Stabilisers of the size specified in the quantity schedule should be fitted at
the earliest opportunity.
2. Building The Tower
2.5 Assembly
THIS TOWER MUST NOT BE USED AS AN ANCHOR POINT
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2.5.1 Assembly General
2. Building The Tower
Insert the castor into one of the
end frames and insert the locking
pin to secure the castor in place
as shown. Repeat procedure with
remaining three castors.
Ensure locking pins on frame
members are in locked position
before use.
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Remove the end caps from the
bottom of two 6 rung end frames.
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2.5.1 Assembly General
2. Building The Tower
Unfold the folding frame assembly so that
it’s self-supporting.
Engage the lock on rear folding frame.
Lock castors.
Use a 17mm spanner to remove the
nuts from the end frames in upright
position. Fit the folding unit onto the
bolts and re-tighten the nuts.
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Assembly for 0.65m tower, see page 13 for following steps.
Assembly for 1.65m tower, see page 16 for following steps.
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2. Building The Tower
2.5.2 Assembly for 0.65m Platform Height
Fit the platform on the 2nd rung
of the folding frame. Ensure
the wind-locks are engaged.
Do not climb onto the
platform until all stabilisers
and guardrails are in place.
Fit four stabilisers as shown
(see notes on page 9).
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2. Building The Tower
2.5.2 Assembly for 0.65m Platform Height
Fit a guardrail on the 6th rung
of the folding frame. Ensure
guardrail is fitted correctly.
Fit two end toe board with
holders between the frame
above the platform as shown.
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Fit two side toe boards into
holders as shown.
The 0.65m tower is now
complete.
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2. Building The Tower
2.5.3 Assembly for 1.65m Platform Height
Remove the end caps from the top of the folding
frame and from two 2 rung guardrail frames.
Fit four frame connection tubes on top of the
folding frame using the fixings as shown with
the spanner supplied.
Fit a horizontal brace on the 1st rung of the
folding frame. Ensure brace is fitted correctly.
Fit a diagonal brace on the 2nd and 5th rungs of the
folding frame.
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2. Building The Tower
2.5.3 Assembly for 1.65m Platform Height
Fit the two guardrail frames.
Ensure locking pins on
frame members are in
locked position
before use.
Fit four stabilisers as shown
(see notes on page 9).
Fit the platform on the 6th rung of the
folding frame. Ensure the wind-locks
are engaged.
Do not climb onto the platform until all
stabilisers and guardrails are in place.
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2. Building The Tower
2.5.3 Assembly for 1.65m Platform Height
Climb up the inside of the tower and from the
trapdoor position, fit both guardrails on the
8th rung (on both sides).
Ensure guardrails
are fitted correctly.
Fit two end toe board with holders between the
frame above the platform as shown.
Fit two side toe boards into holders as shown.
The 1.65m tower is now complete.
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2. Building The Tower
2.5.4 Assembly for 3.4m Platform Height
Remove the end caps from the top of the folding
frame and from two 2 rung guardrail frames.
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Insert 2 rung guardrail frame
into 7 rung frame to create 9
rung frame assemblies.
Ensure locking pins on
frame members are in locked
position before use.
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Fit four frame connection tubes on top of the
folding frame using the fixings as shown with
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2. Building The Tower
Fit two 9 rung frame assemblies onto the top
of the folding frame.
Fit a horizontal brace on the 7th rung.
Ensure brace is fitted
correctly.
Fit the platform on the 6th rung of the folding frame.
Ensure the wind-locks are engaged.
Do not climb onto the platform until all
stabilisers and guardrails are in place.
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2.5.4 Assembly for 3.4m Platform Height