Youngman FIT-OUT MASTER User manual

Mobile Aluminium Trade
Quality Access Tower System
3T - Through the Trapdoor Method
USER GUIDE

Contents
Safety First
Component Diagram
Component Quanty & Safety Data Schedule
Build Method
Pre-use Safety Inspecon Checklist
2 - 7
8
9 - 10
11-31
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Safety First
Introducon
Please read this guide carefully.
Please note that diagrams are for illustrative purposes only.
User guides are also available to download from our website
at http://youngman.co.in
This user guide provides you with step by step instructions to
ensure your system is erected easily and safely, using the
3T (Through The Trapdoor) method.
We recommend that personnel erecting, dismantling or altering
towers must be competent. Any person using or erecting a
FIT-OUT MASTER mobile tower must have a copy of this guide. For further
information on the use of mobile access and working towers follow
the PASMA operator’s code of practice.
If you need further information, design advice, additional user guides
or any other help with this product, please contact the manufacturer
on [phone] or email [email protected].
Compliances
Risk assessment
EN 1004
Please ensure that you arrived at the decision to use this product by
carrying out a complete risk assessment. For more details please
visit our website at http://youngman.co.in where you can download a
Risk Assessment Form and instructions on how to use it.
The FIT-OUT MASTER aluminium system has been tested and certified to
YOUNGMAN.CO.IN 2

Safety First
Preparaon and inspecon
Safe use
Liing of equipment
Inspect the equipment before use to ensure that it is not damaged
and that it functions properly. Damaged or incorrect components
should not be used.
●Check that all components are onsite, undamaged and that
they are functioning correctly, refer to Checklist and Quantity
Schedules. Damaged or incorrect components should not be
used.
●Check if the ground on which the mobile access tower is to be
erected and moved is capable of supporting the tower.
●Towers must be climbed from the inside during assembly and
use. It is recommended that towers should be tied to a solid
structure when left unattended.
●Tower components should be lifted using a reliable lifting
material (e.g. strong rope) employing a reliable knot (e.g. clove
hitch) to ensure safe fastening and always lift within the footprint
of the tower.
●Assembled mobile towers should not be lifted with a crane or
other lifting device.
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Maximum safe working loads
Safety First
Important
●The Maximum Safe Platform Load on each platform (the
combined weight of the users, tools and materials) is 220kgs.
●The Maximum Safe Tower Load (the combined weight of
the users, tools and materials) for the complete tower is the
Maximum Tower Load (500kgs) less the self-weight of the tower.
●Loads within the Maximum Safe Tower Load but in excess of the
Maximum Safe Platform Load (220kgs) must be distributed over
two platforms
●All loads must be evenly distributed over the platform(s)
Composite code 38060600 38061700
Working height (m) >
Platform height (m) >
2.6
0.6
3.7
1.7
Self-weight of
Towers kgs
(34a)
41
[56b]
79
Maximum Safe
Tower Load kgs {200c}{200c}
Notes
(a) Figures in brackets (a) are weight excluding toe boards.
[b] Load in brackets {c} are limited by number of platforms.
●The maximum safe tower load is the total combined load of the
users, tools and materials.
●The maximum safe platform load that can be placed on any one
platform in a tower is 220kg which must be evenly distributed
over the platform.
●Where there is only one platform in a tower, the maximum safe
tower load is limited to 220kgs.
YOUNGMAN.CO.IN 4

Safety first
Movement
●The tower should only be moved by manual effort, and only from
the base.
●When moving the tower, beware of live electrical apparatus,
particularly overhead, plus wires or moving parts of machinery.
●No person or materials should be on the tower during
movement.
●Caution should be exercised when wheeling a tower over
rough, uneven or sloping ground, taking care to unlock and
lock castors.
●The overall height of the tower when being moved, should not
exceed 3.5 times the minimum base dimensions, or 4 metres
overall height.
●Before use, check the tower is still correct and complete.
●After every movement of the tower use a spirit level to check that
it is vertical and level and set the adjustable legs as required.
●Do not move the tower in wind speeds over 7.7 metres per
second (27kmph).
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During use
Safety first
Beware of high winds in exposed, gusty or medium breeze
conditions. We recommend that in wind speeds over 7.7 metres
per second (27kmph), cease working on the tower and do not
attempt to move it. If the wind becomes a strong breeze, expected
to reach 11.3 metres per second (40kmph), tie the tower to a rigid
structure. If the wind is likely to reach gale force, over 18 metres
per second (64ka mph), the tower should be dismantled.
Wind
description
Beaufort
scale
Beaufort
no.
Speed in
mph
Speed in
m/sec
Medium breeze
Raises dust and
loose paper, twigs
snap off
4 8 - 12 4 - 6
Strong breeze
Large branches in
motion, telegraph
wires whistle
6 25 - 31 11 - 14
Gale force 8 39 - 46 17 - 21
●Beware of open ended buildings, which can cause funnelling effect.
●Do not abuse equipment. Damaged or incorrect components
shall not be used.
●Raising and lowering components, tools, and/or materials by
rope should be conducted within the lower base. Ensure that
the safe working load of the supporting decks and the tower
structure is not exceeded.
●The assembled tower is a working platform and should not be
used as a means of access or egress to other structures.
●Beware of horizontal forces (e.g. power tools) which could
generate instability. Maximum horizontal force 20kg.
●Mobile towers are not designed to be suspended - please refer
to your supplier for advice.
●Do not use boxes or stepladders or other objects on the platform
to gain extra height.
YOUNGMAN.CO.IN 6

Safety first
Maintenance - storage - transport
●All components and their parts should be regularly inspected to
identify damage, particularly to joints. Lost or broken parts should
be replaced, and any tubing with indentation greater than 5mm
should not be used and put to one side for manufacture repair.
Adjustable leg threads should be cleaned and lightly lubricated to
keep them free running.
●Brace claws, frame interlock clips, trapdoor latches and platform
wind-locks should be regularly checked to ensure they lock
correctly.
●Components should be stored with due care to prevent damage.
●Ensure components are not damaged by excessive strapping
forces when transported.
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Quanty Schedule
FIT-OUT MASTER tower to EN1004: 1.83M
platform length
Quanty schedule in packs
Internal or External Use
Composite Code
Working Height (m) >
Platform Height (m) >
38060600 38061700
38063700
2.6m 0.6m
3.7m 1.7m
5.7m 3.7m
Product
Code Descripon Weight Pack Quanes
37051800 Base Pack 34kg 1 1
1
37251800 2 rung Guardrail Pack 16kg 1
1
34151800 2m Extension Pack 47kg 1 31751300 SP7 Stabiliser (Small) 3.8kg ea 4a4
*Toe Board Pack to be bought seperately.
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Quanty Schedule
FIT-OUT MASTER tower to EN1004: 1.83M
platform length
Quanty schedule in components
Internal or External Use
Composite Code
Working Height (m) >
Platform Height (m) >
38060600 38061700
38063700
2.6m 0.6m
3.7m 1.7m
5.7m 3.7m
Product
Code Descripon Pack Quanes
00060000 Base Frame 2 2
1
37751800 Trapdoor Platform 1 1
2 2
00061000 Diagonal Braces 1
4
00062100 Horizontal Braces 5
9
57691700 FIT-OUT MASTER Side Toe Board 2c2
2
00062200 FIT-OUT MASTER End Toe Board 2c2
2
39951800 2 rung Guardrail Frames 2
cToe boards required if risk assessment shows necessary.
YOUNGMAN.CO.IN 10

Move the base frames into the required position
1
Assembly Procedure
Stage 1
Maximum platform height 0.6M
Maximum working height 2.6M
●x2 Base Frame
●x1 Toe board pack(If bought seperately)
Seng up the base unit
Fit one horizontal brace (red) onto the vertical of a span
frame, just above the bottom rung, with the claw facing
outwards. The frame will now be self-supporting.
2
Locked
1
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Assembly Procedure
Lock the brakes on all four castors wheels. Ensure the castors are
facing outwards from the base unit.
contact with the ground. Use a spirit level to check the base
adjustable legs. See Fitting Adjustable Legs section on page 11 for
guidance.
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Maximum platform height 1.7M
Maximum working height 3.7M
●x1 Base pack
●x1 Adjustable leg pack
(Required if ground is uneven or sloping)
●x1 Guardrail pack (2 rung)
●
x1 Toe board pack
(Required where a risk assessment shows toe boards are
necessary)
Follow stage 1 - step 1 - setting up the base unit
le legs.
Refer tothe Fitting Adjustable Legs section on page 11 for guidance.
Fit a horizontal brace between the bottom rungs on the front
face of the base unit.
Important: Always ensure braces are fully locked in position.
2
Assembly Procedure
Stage 3
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Assembly Procedure
Fit the four spring interlock clips supplied with the guardrail pack.
Expand the clips over the top of the base unit uprights and then
slide down to engage the pin on the clip into hole in the upright.
Fit a diagonal brace between the 5th rung of the base unit and
the lower rung of a guardrail frame.
3
4
Fit a 2 rung guardrail frame
at each end of the base
unit. Ensure the four frame
interlock clips are engaged.
Important: Always ensure braces
are fully locked in position.
Fit a trapdoor platform on the 6th
rungs of the base unit. Engage the
wind-locks, underneath the rungs,
at both ends of the platform.
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Assembly Procedure
Climb the tower on the
inside and from a protected
position within the trapdoor,
guardrails on the upper and
lower rungs of the guardrail
frames, on both sides of the
platform.
Important: Always ensure
braces are fully locked in
position.
as guardrails they should always
be 0.5m and 1.0m above the
platform surface.
NEVERstand on a platform until
the guardrail braces are in place.
If your risk assessment shows it
platform checking that there are
no gaps and that the trapdoor
opens and closes correctly. The
tower structure is now complete
at 1.7m platform height
Refer to the Fitting Toe Boards
section on page 31 for guidance.
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Dismantling procedure
Dismantling the tower is the reverse
procedure to assembly. ALWAYS
reposition platforms and guardrails
as shown. When removing or
repositioning guardrail braces always
proceed as follows: Unlatch the four
guardrail brace hooks furthest from
the trapdoor but leave the braces in
position. From the protected position
trapdoor position, unlatch the four
remaining brace hooks and remove
the four guardrail braces and then
descend.
Neverstand on a platform without
guardrail braces.
Assembly Procedure
Fitting toe boards
Start with the end boards
which have red plastic
clips. There are two slots
depending on which side
you position the diagonal
brace. Clip into correct slots,
as shown, ensuring that
no large objects can fall
through and that the trap
door can open with ease.

YOUNGMAN.CO.IN 17
Ensure all brace claws operate and lock correctly prior
to erection
Inspect components prior to erection
Inspect tower prior to use
Tower upright and level
Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted
Platforms located and wind-locks on
Toe boards located
Safety checklist
Checklist
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Ensure horizontal braces and
Refer to this checklist before using each time.

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Notes

YOUNGMAN.CO.IN 19
Notes