Youngman TTA02 Quick reference guide

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Safety
Please ensure you read the Safety section in this manual starting on page 3 before
installing or using the equipment. Your safety and that of others is important.
Use and Care Instructions:
Youngman Telescopic Tower
Youngman Group Ltd
The Causeway, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LJ, UK
t: [phone]
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our
product. The Youngman Telescopic
Tower is manufactured in
aluminium with an anodised finish.
It is built to withstand the toughest
handling and working conditions.
Suitable for home and commercial
use. Spare parts are readily
available.
We recommend you take your time
and read these instructions. They
contain full installation details and
describe how to deploy the ladder
and how to store it after use to
ensure you get the very best
performance from your purchase.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for future reference.
For more information about the
Youngman Telescopic Tower and
other products, please visit our
website www.youngmangroup.com
Models:
TTA02, TTA02TB
TTG02, TTG02TB

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Contents
2
Introduction 1
Safety 1
Important Safety Information 3
Safety Considerations 3
Servicing and Spare Parts 3
Main Features 4
In the Box 5
Equipment and accessories supplied 5
Getting Started 6
Lock Indicator Buttons 6
Castors/Stabilisers 6
Deploying the ground stabiliser legs 7
Step 1. Erecting the Safety Cage 8
Step 2. Fitting the Platform 11
Step 3. Fitting the Toeboards 13
Step 4. Deploying the Platform Stabalisers 14
Step 5. Setting the Platform Height 16
Platform height 1.00 metre 16
Platform height 1.25 metre 18
Platform height 1.50 metre 19
Platform height 1.75 metre 21
Platform height 2.00 metre 24
Collapsing the Tower 26
Podium 29
Specifications 32
Warranty 33
Components Identified 34

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Important Safety Information
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Warning
For your safety, please read all the safety instructions in this Manual before using
the Youngman Telescopic Tower.
Safety and quality is of paramount importance when manufacturing Youngman
products. All products meet the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations
of 2005.
Important
Read these instructions before installing the Youngman Telescopic Tower.
Important
Install the Youngman Telescopic Tower according the instructions given in this
Manual and on the labels affixed to the equipment.
Safety Considerations
General
• Do not install or use the Youngman Telescopic Tower if damaged in any way.
• Never exceed the maximum load of 150 kg.
• It is recommended that the platform is removed when adjusting the Tower.
• It is recommended that the platform is removed when collapsing the Tower.
• Never release two red buttons at the same time.
• Never place hands or ngers between rungs when collapsing the Tower.
• Always wear a hard hat when erecting or collapsing the Tower.
Cleaning
• Do not use any abrasive or chemical solvents.
• Periodically clean with a soft damp cloth. We recommend occasionally spraying
with a silicon spray.
• The castors should be cleaned using a wet sponge and dried afterwards.
How to Dispose of this Product
When the unit has reached the end of its life, contact your local council regarding
available recycling or disposal options.
Servicing and Spare Parts
A full set of spares are available. Please visit our website for further details for
Servicing and Spare Parts.

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Main Features
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The main features of the Youngman Telescopic Tower are listed below:
• Manufactured in anodised Aluminum (models TTA02 and TTA02TB)
• Manufactured in Fibreglass (models TTG02 and TTG02TB)
• Can be used as a Tower or a Podium
• Has seven working height from 0.33m to 2m
• Five-position stabiliser legs with locking castors
• Can be erected in less than three minutes by a single person thereby
saving down time and man hours
• Folds down for ease of transportation and storage
• Easily transportable in a small van or estate car thereby reducing fuel costs
• Comprises only three parts (main assembly, platform and Toe boards)
• Conforms to EN1004

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In the Box
5
Carefully remove your Tower from the box it arrived in. It is recommended that you
retain this packaging should the item need to be returned under warranty.
Equipments and Accessories Supplied
There are four models of the Tower: TTA02, TTA02TB, TTG02 and TTG02TB. The
illustrations below apply to model TTA02TB where ‘TB’ indicates toe boards are
supplied.
(1) The main assembly in collapsed form (with folded platform)
(2) Toe boards in carrying case (optional with TTA02 and TTG02)
(3) The Instruction and Reference Manual (This publication)
(4) Four lockable castors with adjustable stabilisers
x4
x2
(x4)
3 4
1 2

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Getting Started
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Lock Indicator Buttons
The red and yellow buttons are used to show that the lock
mechanisms are engaged or not when erecting the Tower.
At all height settings, the yellow buttons should always be
in the locked position i.e. guard rails should be in place, see
page 8. At the 2 metre height setting, all
yellow and red buttons should be in their locked position.
The locking mechanism of a rung is situated at each end of
the rung immediately below it.
As a rung is lifted, it automatically locks to the frame when
it is in the correct position. When this happens an audible
‘click’ will be heard. At the same time the red or yellow buttons on the rung
immediately below the one being lifted will move to the locked position, see the
example shown right.
Red buttons
The red buttons on the rungs are used to release the locking mechanism during the
time the Tower is being collapsed. There is a red release-button located near
each end of the rungs labelled RUNG 4, RUNG 5, RUNG 6 and RUNG 7. When a
button is activated by sliding it away from the end of the rung, the locking pin at this
position is retracted which allows the rung immediately above (and any rungs and
or structures above this) to move downwards.
Yellow buttons
The yellow buttons act in the same way as the red buttons and are used during the
time the Tower is being collapsed. The yellow release-buttons are located at
each end of RUNG 2 and RUNG 3. These buttons allow the erected safety cage to
be collapsed.
Castors/Stabalisers
A stabiliser leg is an integral part of each castor. In addition to providing a larger
more stabilized foot print, the stabilisers are used to allow the Tower to be used on
an uneven surfaces.
The stabiliser can be rotated through 270 degrees.
It can be locked in one of five positions set at 45
degree intervals.
The castors and adjustable stabiliser legs are
supplied as a single item.
RUNG 6
RUNG 5
RUNG 4
RUNG 3
THIS POSITION INDICATES
THAT RUNG 4 ABOVE
IS LOCKED
THIS POSITION
INDICATES RUNG
5 IS UNLOCKED
INDICATES RUNG 2
ABOVE IS LOCKED
INDICATES
RUNG 3 IS NOT LOCKED
CASTOR SHAFT
CASTOR STABILISER LEG FOOT
STABILISER
FOOT
RELEASE
LEVER
CASTOR
LOCKING LEVER
ADJUSTER

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Getting Started
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Fitting the castors
To fit the castors carry out the following:
1. Carefully lay the fully collapsed main assembly (without platform) in a horizontal
position on the floor or on a bench.
2. Take a castor/stabiliser leg and slide the castor shaft into position on the main
assembly.
3. Push the red button on RUNG 9 away from the castor and push the castor shaft
fully in and rotate until the castor is adjacent to rung 9.
4. Release the button and if necessary rotate it a little further until you hear the
lock-pin click into place, which locks the stabiliser in this position.
5. Push down on the stabiliser release lever and lift the stabiliser foot until it is fully
retracted, and then release the lever. This will allow the stabiliser leg to be clear
of the ground when the main assembly is returned to its upright position.
6. Repeat for the other castors and return the Tower to its upright position.
Deploying the Ground Stabiliser Legs
The ground stabiliser legs should be deployed when the Tower has been fully
erected at the required platform height.
1. To move it into place, unlock the castors and push it to the working position.
2. Lock the castors by pushing down on the locking lever with your foot.
3. Slide the red button closest to the ground stabiliser towards the centre of
RUNG 9 and rotate the stabiliser until it is near the required position. Release the
button and rotate a little further either way until you hear the locking mechanism
click in.
4. Deploy a ground stabiliser foot by pressing down on the Adjuster until the foot is
in contact with the surface. Turn the adjuster to tighten it to be in good contact
with the ground. Repeat for the other ground stabilisers as required or allowed.
5. Check that the castors and ground stabiliser legs are secure and locked before
using the Tower.
CASTOR
RELEASE
BUTTON
STABILISER FOOT
RELEASE LEVER
PART OF
FRAME
CASTOR FOOT
CASTOR
LOCKING
LEVER
ADJUSTER
CASTOR
SHAFT

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Step 1: Erecting the Safety Cage
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This procedure starts from when the Tower is in its fully collapsed arrangement,
with castors fitted as in Figure 1.1.
1. Ensure the castors are unlocked and the wheels are free to rotate.
2. Release the two fabric straps fastened around the legs of the assembly that
hold the two frames together.
3. While keeping the frames together at the back,
push the front legs slightly apart as shown in
Figure 1.2.
4. Lift and withdraw the folded platform and put it
to one side.
5. Unfold the Tower and straighten the yellow gate
keeping the side frames parallel until the gate
locks. You will hear it click-lock. Check that the
gate is locked.
6. Swing the two side frames so they are each at
90 degrees to the gate and then lock the four
castors by using your foot to push the locking
lever down on all four castors.
RUNG 7
RUNG 9
RUNG 8
RUNG 1
RUNG 3
RUNG 4
RUNG 5
RUNG 6
RUNG 2
LOCKING
GATE
ADJUSTABLE HAND-RAIL
ADJUSTABLE KNEE-RAIL
Not Locked
1.2
1.1

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Step 1: Erecting the Safety Cage
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Lifting
1. Hold both ends of RUNG 1 (Figure 1.3) and place one foot on RUNG 9. Lift
RUNG 1 until it locks in place. A click will be heard when it locks and the yellow
buttons on RUNG 2 should then be in the locked position. This has lifted the
hand guardrail, see Figure 1.3.
2. Now hold both ends of RUNG 2. Place one foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 2 until
it locks in place, Figure 1.4. This is indicated by the yellow but tons on RUNG 3
being in the locked position. This has lifted the hand and knee guard rails into
position, see Figure 1.4.
3. Repeat steps (1) and (2) on the opposite frame of the Tower.
Note. There is a pair of hand rails and a pair of knee-rails on the left and right
frames of the Tower. The lower part of each pair comprises a side rail, RUNG 1 and
RUNG 2 (xed), and the upper parts, adjustable hand-rail and adjustable knee-rail
(movable). The latter is the front rail or the rear rail (rear on the left frame, front on
the right frame).
RUNG 3
RUNG 4
RUNG 5
RUNG 6
RUNG 7
RUNG 3
RUNG 4
RUNG 5
RUNG 6
RUNG 7
RUNG 3
RUNG 4
RUNG 5
RUNG 6
RUNG 7
RUNG 1
RUNG 2
RUNG 2
RUNG 1
RUNG 9
RUNG 8
RUNG 1
RUNG 2
LOCKING
GATE
Click Click
Click
Click Click
Locked Locked
Not locked
Locked Locked
LOCKING
GATE
RUNG 9
RUNG 8
LOCKING
GATE
RUNG 9
RUNG 8
RUNG 3
RUNG 4
RUNG 5
RUNG 6
RUNG 7
RUNG 3
RUNG 4
RUNG 5
RUNG 6
RUNG 7
RUNG 3
RUNG 4
RUNG 5
RUNG 6
RUNG 7
RUNG 1
RUNG 2
RUNG 2
RUNG 1
RUNG 9
RUNG 8
RUNG 1
RUNG 2
LOCKING
GATE
Click Click
Click
Click Click
Locked Locked
Not locked
Locked Locked
LOCKING
GATE
RUNG 9
RUNG 8
LOCKING
GATE
RUNG 9
RUNG 8
1.3 1.4

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Step 1: Erecting the Safety Cage
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Front and Rear Rails
1. Hold the yellow cover on the end of an upper handrail using your thumb and
fingers, and push it towards the end of the rail. Hold it in this position while you
lift the end to unfasten it from its anchor point, see Figure 1.5.
2. Rotate the anchor point through 90 degrees to face the opposite side frames,
see Figure 1.6.
3. Rotate the rail end towards the opposite frame.
4. Extend the rail until you hear two clicks. This tells you that the 3-part rail has been
securely locked in its extended position. Carefully let the rail hang down from the
attached end.
Note. You should be able to see the ball-bearings from the locking mechanism
protruding from the side walls of the rail.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the other guardrails.
6. Lift one of the extended rails above its new anchor point on the opposite frame
and push down to lock in place.
7. Repeat for the other three rails to complete the erection of the Safety Cage,
Figure 1.7.
8. The Safety Cage can remain ‘built’ until the Tower is collapsed.
ROTATE
1.5 1.6
1.6