BoSS SOLO 700 User Guide - Altrad Generation

LIGHT ACCESSBOSS SOLO 700User Guide

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Contents

Safety FirstIntroduction ..............................................................................................................................................................3

Compliances .............................................................................................................................................................3

Preparation & Inspection ......................................................................................................................................3

Safe Use .....................................................................................................................................................................4

Lifting of Equipment ................................................................................................................................................4

Stabilisers/Ballast .....................................................................................................................................................5

Movement .................................................................................................................................................................5

During Use ................................................................................................................................................................6

Ties ..............................................................................................................................................................................7

Maintenance/Storage/Transport .........................................................................................................................7

Safety ChecklistChecklist .....................................................................................................................................................................9

Quantity ScheduleNumber of Working Platforms Allowed ...........................................................................................................10

Platform Loading ...................................................................................................................................................10

Stabilisers ................................................................................................................................................................11

Assembly ProcedureAssembly ........................................................................................................................................................... 12-20

Dismantling Procedure ........................................................................................................................................21

Assembly Procedure - Storage Trolley ...................................................................................................... 21-23

Disclaimer & CopyrightDisclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................24

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Safety First

Introduction

Compliances

Preparation & Inspection

Please read this Userguide carefully. Please note that diagrams are for illustrative purposes only. User guides are also available to download - please contact us for details.

BoSS aluminium towers are light-weight scaffold towers used throughout the building and construction industry for both indoor and outdoor access solutions where a stable and secureplatform is required. Ideal for maintenance and installation work or short term access, the highly versatile towers provide a strong working platform at a variety of heights.

The law requires that personnel erecting towers must be competent. Any person erecting, dismantling or altering a BoSS Zone 1 mobile tower must have a copy of this guide.For further information on the use of mobile access and working towers consult the PASMA code of practice.

The BoSS Clima aluminium system has been tested and certifiedto EN 1004: 2004 Class 3

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.

Instruction Manual EN 1298-IM-EN

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Safety First

Lifting of Equipment

Safe Use• Check that all components are on site, 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.

• The safe working load is 275 kgs (606lbs) per platform level, uniformly distributed up to a maximum of 950kgs (2100lbs), per tower (including self weight).

• Towers must always be climbed from the inside using the built-in ladder during assembly and use.

• It is recommended that towers should be tied to a solid structure when left unattended.

• Adjustable legs should only be used for levelling.

• 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


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Stabilisers / Ballast

Movement

• Stabilisers or outriggers and ballast weights should always be fitted when specified.

• The Quantity Schedules show the recommended stabilisation. In circumstances where there is restricted ground clearance for stabilisers/outriggers, contact your supplier for advice. Ballast must be made up of solid materials (i.e. not water or loose sand) and should not be positioned to overload individual legs. Ballast should be secured against accidental removal where practicable, and be supported on the lowest rung of the bottom frame.

• The tower should only be moved by manual effort, and only from the base.

• Beware of live electrical apparatus when moving the tower (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. If stabilisers are fitted, they should only be lifted a maximum of 25mm above the ground to clear ground obstructions.

• The overall height of the tower when being moved should not exceed 2.5 times the minimum base dimensions, or 4 metres overall height.

• Before use, check that 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 (17mph).

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During Use• Beware of high winds in exposed, gusty or medium breeze conditions. We recommend that

in wind speeds over 7.7 metres per second (17 mph), 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 - 25 mph) tie the tower to a rigid structure. If the wind is likely to reach gale force (over 18 metres per second - 40 mph), the tower should be dismantled.

• Beware of open ended buildings, which can cause a funnelling effect.

• Do not abuse equipment. Damaged or incorrect components should 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.

• The stairway towers, (featuring an inclined staircase access) are for frequent use by personnel carrying tools and/or materials.

• 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.

WindDescription

Beaufort Scale

Beaufort No.

Speed In MPH

Speed InM/sec

Medium Breeze

Raises dust andloose paper, twigs

snap off4 8-12 4-6

Strong Breeze

Large branches inmotion, telegraph

wires whistle6 25-31 11-14

GaleForce

Walking is difficult 8 39-46 17-21


Safety FirstTies

Maintenance - Storage - Transport

• Ties should be used when the tower goes beyond its safe height, beyond the limits of the stabilisers/outriggers or if there is a danger of instability. They should be rigid, two way ties fastened to both uprights of the frame with load-bearing right angled or swivel couplers. Only couplers suitable for the 50.8mm diameter tube of the tower should be used. Ideally, ties should be secured to both faces of a solid structure by means of anchorages.

• The tie frequency may vary depending on the application, but they should (at a minimum) be every 4 metres in height.

• For further information on tying-in a tower please contact your supplier or BoSS.

• 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 windlocks should be regularly checked to ensure they lock correctly.

• Refer to the BoSS Userguide for detailed inspection and maintenance advice.

• 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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Safety First


Safety Checklist - Mobile Towers - 3T MethodChecklist

• Ensure all components are present (see quantity schedule on page 10)

• Inspect components prior to erection

• Ensure all brace claws, cam-locks and adjustable legs operate correctly

• Ensure castors rotate freely and brakes lock

• Inspect tower prior to use

• Tower upright and level

• Castors locked and legs correctly adjusted

• Diagonal braces fitted

• Stabilisers/outriggers fitted as specified

• Platforms located and windlocks on

• Toeboards located

• Check guardrails are fitted correctly.

• Re-inspect the tower every seven days or less

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Quantity ScheduleBoSS Solo 700 - 1.3m x 0.7m

3T Method Internal Or External Use

Component Working Height (m) 4.2 5.2 6.2

Platform Height (m) 2.2 3.2 4.2Castor 4 4 4

Adjustable Leg 4 4 4

4 Rung End Frame (1.0m high x 0.7m wide) 4 6 8

Folding Base Unit 1 1 1

1.3m CamLock Guardrail Frame 3 5 6

1.3m Trap Door Deck 1 2 2

1.3m Horizontal Brace 1 1 1

Aluminium Folding Toe Board 1 1 1

Assembly Bracket 2 2 2

SP4 Telescopic Stabiliser 4 4 4

Total Self Weight of Tower (Kg) 93 121 134

Number Of Working Platforms AllowedThe MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOAD (the combined weight of the users, tools and materials) that may be placed on the tower is the total weight less than the self weight of the tower. The total weight for the towers shown in the schedule is 550kg.

Platform LoadingOn a 1450 tower, a platform may comprise of a single deck or two decks placed side by side. The maximum safe working load (the combined weight of the users, tools and materials) thatmay be placed on a platform is 275kg. This must be evenly distributed over either one deck, or two decks placed side by side.

The quantity schedules in this user guide will enable BoSS towers to be built safely and therefore comply with the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations. They include double guardrails to all platforms. Toeboards will need to be added if any levels are used as working platforms and for storage of materials.

EN 1004 requires platforms at least every 4.2m, and these measures will exceed that requirement. If the tower is to be used with two people, SP10’s stabaliser must be fitted in place of SP4 stabalisers.


Stabilisers

Stabalisers shall always be fitted when specified.

To improve stability, larger stabilisers can be used at a lower level than shown in the quantity schedules.

Attach one stabiliser to each corner of the tower as shown. Ensure stabiliser feet are equally spaced to form a square.

SP4 and SP10 telescopic stabilisers must always be fully extended.

Position the lower clamp so that the lower arm is as close to horizontal as possible. Adjust the position of the top clamp to ensure the stabiliser foot is in contact with the ground. Ensure clampsare secure. When moving the tower, adjust the top clamps or the telescopic leg, to lift the four stabiliser feet a maximum of 25mm off the ground and then unlock the castor brakes. After moving ensure all four stabiliser feet are repositioned in firm contact with the ground.

Quantity Schedule - BoSS Solo 700

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Assembly Procedure To comply with the ‘Work at Height Regulations’ we show assembly procedures with platforms every 2 metres in height and the locating of guardrails in advance of climbing onto a platform to increase safety and reduce the risk of a fall.

Never stand on an unguarded platform positioned above the first rung of a tower. If your risk assessment shows it necessary, you may also need to guardrail platforms at this level.

The procedure illustrated shows 6.2m working height tower. The BoSS Solo system has been developed so that a single person can safely build the platform tower to a platform height of4.2m.

1.Insert castor into adjustable leg, apply brake by pushing the lever down, release frame interlock clips and fit the leg and castor assembly into a 1m base frame. Repeat with the remaining legsand castors. Adjustable legs should only be used for levelling.


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Assembly Procedure - BoSS Solo 700

Release brakes on castors at one end frame until the locks will engage on the rear folding frame. Ensure both hinges positively lock into position. Engage brakes on second frame.

Locate the horizontal brace on the lowest rung with the hooks facing downwards - check the brace is correctly locked on the tube at both ends. Check the base unit is square and level using a spirit level. Adjust legs only to level and not to gain additional height.

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Step 1: Connect two, 4 rung frames together. Check the interlock clips are engaged and add onto the base unit, repeat for the other side. Step 2: Position BoSS Cam-Lock Guardrail unit. The tophooks should locate on the 7th rung from base level. Step 3: Engage Cam-Locks as shown to lock guardrail unit in position.


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Fit stabilisers to tower before ex-tending telescopic leg. Position top clamp above rung 6, second clamp locates above rung 2. Extend tele-scopic leg by removing the interlock clip - slide the leg out until the leg reaches the ground. Rotate the leg until the interlock clip holes line up. Lock the leg by using the interlock clip and adjust the stabiliser to en-sure the stabililsers are engaged.

From the ground level, position a trapdoor deck on rung 8. Engage the windlocks. Locate Assembly Bracket No 1. on front face of lowest Cam-Lock Guardrail. Locate the second Assembly Bracket on rung 10 of the end frames.

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Hang in order, 4 Cam-Lock Guardrail units on the front Assembly Bracket and then 1 x Folding Toeboard. Place the last Cam-Lock Guardrail on the end frame Assembly Bracket No 2.Then hang two pairs of connected 4 rung frames on the end bracket No 2. then hang the second trapdoor deck on the bracket. Warning: Assembly Brackets are designed and intended only to aid assembly and dismantling.


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Climb the tower from the inside and from a protected position on the trapdoor, reach to the side bracket and take one Cam-Lock Guardrail. Position the guardrail on the rear of the tower as shown. All guardrails locate on the 2nd and 4th rung above the platform deck. Repeat with second Cam-Lock guardrail frame on the front of tower to fully secure platform. Engage and lock Cam-Lock claws. Do not climb onto the platform until it is fully guardrailed.

9.Standing up on the protected platform, left the second trapdoor deck onto the platform, store by the rear handrail clear of the end frames.

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Add the connected pairs of end frames taking care to engage the locking clips. Add a Cam-Lock Guardrail to rungs 13 and 15 and lock

Remove the end frame assembly bracket from rung 10 of the end frame and re-position on the top Cam-Lock. Position the folding toe board set and then the remaining two Cam Lock frames on the uppermost bracket.


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Place the trapdoor deck onto the 16th rung of the wer and engage windlocks. Climb the end frame from within and from the protected trap door position, fit the Cam-Lock Guardrails as shown.

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Unclip the storage strap from the Folding Toeboard. Set, unfold and fit the toeboard into position on the working platform. Move Assembly Brackets to base of the tower and fit to the lowest rungs of the end frames.


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Assembly Procedure - Storage Trolley

Dismantling Procedure - BoSS Solo 700

Simply follow the assembly steps in reverse, ensure that the 3T method is followed.

Assemble the folding base frame with 1 trap door deck placed on the bottom rung forming the base of the trolley. Lower all adjustable legs as far as possible.

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Assembly Procedure - BoSS Solo 7002.

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Fit the folding toeboard set to the trap door deck. Position the 1.3m horizontal brace on the front up-right, just above the 4th rung. Place the assembly brackets, one at each end, on the inside of the folding base unit end frames.

Place the Cam-lock frames, 3 at either end, within thetrolley. Ensure the diagonal struts of the Camlock framesfit between the arms of the assem-bly brackets.


Assembly Procedure - BoSS Solo 7004.

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Place the 1m end frames in the centre of the trolley between the guardrail frames.

Add the final trapdoor deck in front of the 1m end frames. Fit the 4 SP4 stabilisers in front of the trapdoor deck. The trolley unit is now complete.

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