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1. 17 Platform height 1 00 metre ko m ok ook he A ooh RR 18 Platform height 1 25 2 19 Platform height 1 50 metre 4 2mm mop B RR 4 ee Eom 2 20 Platform height 1 75 ko R Eo 4 ORO mos 22 Platform height 2 00 24 COLLAPSING THE TELETOWER 5 5 5 27 PODIUM ee s sei Ss de a ae tac data fae ee aoe ai ica tas waa bw 1 30 SPECIFICATIONS 33 WARRANTY une e merak us messi ME ett esce oum oce ya qp S qa E UP a 34 TELETOWER COMPONENTS 35 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING For your safety please read all the safety instructions in this Manual before using the TELETOWER Safety and quality is of paramount importance when manufacturing TELETOWER 6 products All products meet the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations of 2005 IMPORTANT Read these instructions before assembling the TELETOWER 8 IMPORTANT Always assemble the TELETOWER 8 according the instructions given in this Manual and on the labels affixed to the TELETOWER 8 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS General Do not use the TELETOWER it is damaged in any way Never exceed the maximum load of 150 kg It is reco2. 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 TELETOWER 6 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 LIFTING 1 Hold both ends of RUNG 1 Figure 1 3 and place one foot on RUNG 9 Lift IE RUNG 1 until it locks in place A click will be heard when it locks and the T yellow buttons on RUNG 2 should then be in the locked position This has lifted the hand guardrail see Figure 1 3 m Locked Locked RUNG 3 RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 RUNG 5 RUNG 6 RUNG 6 RUNG 7 RUNG 7 RUNG 8 LOCKING GATE RUNG 9 2 Now hold both ends of RUNG 2 Place one foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUN
3. ereen 25 PLATFORM HEIGHT 2 00 METRES 0 RUNG 1 a B RUNG 1 a P RUNG 2 2 e RUNG gt RUNG due gt RUNG 4 gt RUNG 4 ee D RUNG 5 gt C w a e ie Click 26 6 COLLAPSING THE TELETOWER WARNING The platform must ALWAYS be removed prior to collapsing the TELETOWER Remove any tools or other items that are on the platform Remove the Toe board from the platform Unfasten the four Platform Stabilisers and stow under the platform as described on page 16 Unfasten the two spring catches that hold the platform to RUNG 3 Carefully lift the Platform off each RUNG 3 and take the Platform to a safe place away from the TELETOWER WARNING Always begin collapsing TELETOWER assembly by starting from RUNG 7 REMEMBER The red and yellow buttons operate as follows The buttons on RUNG 7 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 6 which allows RUNG 6 and all above to move down The buttons on RUNG 6 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 5 which allows RUNG 5 and all above to move down The but
4. HANDRAIL B HANDRAIL HANDRAIL LOCKED LOCKED B RUNG 2 KNEERAIL KNEERAIL LOCKED LOCKED s TOE BOARD PLATFORM RUNG 8 LOCKING GATE RUNG 9 PLATFORM HEIGHT 1 25 METRE rro 1 Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 9 to 11 2 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 as shown below to engage the locking mechanism on RUNG 7 Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described on pages 12 and 13 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 14 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 8 nunc di B RUNG 1 8 RUNG d B RUNG2 5 LOCKED LOCKED N RUNG 4 RUNG 5 3 EN RUNG 6 A i e RUNG 5 LOCKED LOCKED RUNG 6 RUNG 7 RUNG 7 75 ul Click Click RUNG 8 r3 RUNG 8 LOCKING GATE RUNG 9 ae Y PLATFORM HEIGHT 1 50 METRE adl 1 Qv dace 19 10 11 Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 9 to 11 Refer to the diagrams on page 21 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the LEFT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the RIGHT frame until locked P
5. gt RUNG 8 Step 2 Repeat as above for rung 5 but release the buttons on RUNG 6 Step 3 Repeat as above for rung 4 but release the buttons on RUNG 5 Step 4 Repeat as above rung 3 but release the buttons on RUNG 4 Step 5 To collapse the Safety Cage reverse the procedure given on pages 9 to 11 that describes erecting the Safety Cage 28 With the Safety Cage collapsed Step 6 Repeat as above for rung 2 but release buttons on RUNG 3 Step 7 On the right frame a With one hand hold RUNG 1 on the left frame prepare to take the weight of this b On RUNG 2 push one button towards the centre of RUNG 2 and then release the button c While still holding RUNG 1 push the button on the other end of RUNG 2 towards the centre and then release the button and carefully lower RUNG 1 onto RUNG 2 d Repeat Step 7 to c on the left frame 29 7 PODIUM The Podium platform can be set at two heights 61 cm and 33 cm as shown in the Figure 7 1 and Figure7 2 on page 31 SETTING UP THE PODIUM This procedure starts from when the TELETOWER is in its fully collapsed arrangement with castors fitted 1 Ensure the castors are unlocked and the wheels are free to turn 2 Unfasten the two fabric straps fastened around the legs of the frame assembly that hold the equipment together and separate the side frames a little at the front Lift and withdraw the folded platform and put it to one sid
6. PLATFORM LOCATION BRACKET GUIDE LOCATION 1 OF 4 RUNG3 BRACKET 12 3 4 5 Grip the platform along its sides and place it on RUNG 3 on both left and right frames ensuring the platform location brackets sit over the rung and sit inside the location bracket guides on the rung The platform has two spring loaded safety catches located one at each end on the underside which when set secures the platform to RUNG 3 see Figure 2 4 Pull the tab onto the locking pin on each RUNG 3 PLATFORM JO PLATFORM LOCK 8 RUNG 3 TO The platform level is 1 metre see Figure 2 5 HANDRAIL RUNG 2 az HANDRAIL LOCKED HANDRAIL LOCKED 3 KNEERAIL LOCKED TOE BOARD PLATFORM RUNG 3 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 RUNG 6 RUNG 7 RUNG 8 EX LOCKING GATE RUNG 9 KNEERAIL LOCKED 13 3 FITTING THE TOE BOARD The Toe board is supplied as six sections in a canvas carry bag with Toe board fixing brackets x8 and cross head screws x32 Screw the brackets into the tapped holes along the side of the platform as shown in Figure 3 1 The Toe boards are supplied ready to use Figure 3 1 shows the front Toe boards being fitted The front and rear boards have locating pins fitted which engage with the Toe board brackets on
7. or by reason of or the inability to use the TELETOWER 8 for any purpose MODIFICATIONS If additional equipment or any third party work modifications or alterations are to be carried out on the TELETOWER which will involve any welding drilling or any form of cutting or distortion of materials full written approval must be obtained from the Manufacturer prior to the work being carried out REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION For information on replacement parts visit our website where you can download illustrations and part listings www TeleTower com technical parts TELETOWER COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED t On gt CO Front rear hand rails Guard rail latch Spring loaded lock release button yellow Front and rear toe boards short Side toe board Front and rear toe boards long Platform locking catch Spring loaded lock release button red Gate lock release button Ground stabiliser positioning red release button Ground stabiliser Ground stabiliser adjuster Ground stabiliser bar Ground stabiliser bar release lever Foot F P 5 P P aP H 5 F astor atform stab olding gate tile atform ide hand rai ide knee rai atform stabi Castor lock lever MC Stowage transport securing straps P liser bars liser bracket blue atform stabiliser bracket yellow atform stabiliser bracket
8. HINGED VIEWING WINDOW 9 0 DEPRESS AND EXTEND UNTIL THE REQUIRED COLOUR IS DISPLAYED IN THE WINDOW 5 SETTING THE PLATFORM HEIGHT Decide upon the platform height you require This is important since the next stage varies according to the required platform height WARNING Although it is possible to erect the TELETOWER with the platform in situ it is strongly recommended that the platform is ALWAYS fitted when the TELETOWERO is at the required height WARNING The platform must ALWAYS be removed prior to lowering the TELETOWER WARNING When you wish to change from one platform height to another you are recommended to remove the platform lower the TELETOWERG until the platform height is at 1 00 metre and then follow the procedure to erect it to the height required For a platform height of 1 00 metre follow the procedure on page 18 For a platform height of 1 25 metre follow the procedure on page 19 For a platform height of 1 50 metre follow the procedure on page 20 For a platform height of 1 75 metre follow the procedure on page 22 For a platform height of 2 00 metre follow the procedure on page 24 17 1 18 PLATFORM HEIGHT 1 00 METRE Erect the Safety Cage as described on pages 9 to 11 Refer to the diagram below Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described on page 12 and 13 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 14 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 8
9. 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 TELETOWER 8 to its upright position Deploying the ground stabiliser legs The ground stabiliser legs should be deployed when the TELETOWER 8 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 TELETOWER 8 1 ERECTING THE SAFETY CAGE This procedure starts from when the TELETOWER 8 is in its fully collapsed arrangement with castors fitted as in Figure 1 1 Not locked ADJUSTABLE HAND RAIL lt ADJUSTABLE KNEE RAIL
10. red and rail knee rail swivel anchors ront rear knee rails 35 fu TELETOWER
11. until the required colour is seen in the viewing window on the side of the stabiliser This should be the same as the colour of the bracket it is to connect to At this time you will hear a click that indicates the stabiliser is locked at the required length Figure 4 4 and Figure 4 5 shows an example of a platform stabiliser deployed when the platform height is 1 75 metres The correct bracket is always two rungs below the platform Firmly push the stabiliser end onto the bracket Check that it has locked Repeat for the other three stabilisers RELEASING THE STABILISERS To release a platform stabiliser press the yellow lever on the end of the stabiliser and lift the end off the bracket The locking ball bearing will be protruding since the stabiliser will be extended and locked Depress the protruding ball bearing on the underside of the stabiliser and retract the stabiliser when preparing to stow it This action may need to be repeated according to how far the stabiliser was extended Return the stabiliser to its stowed position and pull the yellow lever towards the stowage bracket until a click is heard from the pivoted end as it is locked under the stowage bracket Repeat for the other stabilisers 16 STABILIZER BRACKETS 2 METRE PLATFORM HEIGHT 1 75 METRE PLATFORM HEIGHT 1 50 METRE PLATFORM HEIGHT 7 HOOK ONTO THE BRACKET ON THE RUNG WHEN AT THE REQUIRED LENGTH
12. 4 TELETOWER Instruction and Reference Manual for models 02 TTAO2TB TTGO2 TTGO2TB For use as a TOWER or a PODIUM Seven working heights INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the TELETOWER 8 The TELETOWER 9 is manufactured in aluminum with an anodised finish It is built to withstand the toughest handling and working conditions It is suitable for DIY trade and professional applications Spare parts are readily available You may already be familiar with using similar equipment but the TELETOWER 0 is unique and we recommend you to take time and read these instructions They are designed to familiarize you with the features of the system and 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 TELETOWER 8 and other products please visit the website www teletower com SAFETY Please ensure you read the Safety section in this manual starting on page 4 before assembling or using the equipment Your safety and that of others is important TELETOWER 6 Instruction and Reference Manual Issue 1 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed translated or stored in a retrieval system in any form by any means without the written permission of TELETOWER Limited Technical details contained in this publication are correct for the equipment model number supplie
13. BILISERS A stabiliser leg is an integral part of each castor In addition to providing a larger CTABIDISER ups in CASTOR more stabilized foot print the stabilisers LOCKING LEVER FOOT RELEASE are used to allow the TELETOWER to be d used on an uneven surfaces CASTOR Y STABILISER LEG The stabiliser can be rotated through CASTOR SHAFT ADJUSTER 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 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 PART OF FRAME CASTOR RELEASE BUTTON nage ADJUSTER CASTOR SHAFT CASTOR STABILISER FOOT LOCKING _ RELEASE LEVER LEVER N CASTOR FOOT 5 Push down on the stabiliser release lever and lift the stabiliser foot until it is fully retracted and then release the
14. G 2 until it locks in place Figure 1 4 This is indicated by the yellow buttons on RUNG 3 being in the locked position This has lifted the hand and knee guardrails into position see Figure 1 4 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the opposite frame of the TELETOWER 8 Note There is a pair of hand rails and a pair of knee rails on the left and right frames of the TELETOWER The lower part of each pair comprises a side rail RUNG 1 and RUNG 2 fixed 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 10 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 Rotate the anchor point through 90 degrees to face the opposite side frames see Figure 1 6 ROTATE Rotate the rail end towards the opposite frame 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 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the other guardrails Lift one of the extended rails abov
15. SE STABILISER LOCKING BALL MECHANISM PLATFORM STABILISER STOWED PLATFORM STA ILISER STOWAGE BRACKET Press the release button at the far end of the stabiliser and pull back on the yellow lever to release it from the stowage bracket The stabilisers are hinged centrally on the platform and when deployed anchor to brackets on the inner face of RUNGS 5 6 amp 7 PLATFORM The stabilisers are telescopic in construction and adjustable to three different lengths to suit the three platform heights that require platform stabilisers to be used The free end has a spring self locking slot see Figure 4 2 O There is a spring loaded ball locking mechanism which holds the stabiliser at any of the three preset extensions The stabiliser has a viewing window in its side that lets you easily adjust it to the correct length using a colour coded system The brackets are also coloured see Figure 4 3 15 Fora 2 00 metre platform height use the red coloured bracket with the stabiliser extended to show red in the viewing window For 1 75 metre platform height use the yellow coloured bracket with the stabiliser extended to show yellow in the viewing window Fora 1 50 metre platform height use the blue coloured bracket with the stabiliser extended to show blue in the viewing window When the TELETOWER 8 has been erected to the required height and the platform fitted extend a platform stabiliser
16. ace see page 9 At the 2 metre height setting all RUNG 3 yellow and red buttons should be in their locked position RUNG 4 eu INDICATES The locking mechanism of a rung is situated at each end RUNG 3 IS NOT LOCKED of the rung immediately below it THIS POSITION INDICATES THAT RUNG 4 ABOVE As a rung is lifted it automatically locks to the frame 3 when it is in the correct position When this happens an BINE audible click will be heard At the same time the red or RUNGE E gt yellow buttons on the rung immediately below the one Tuis POSITION being lifted will move to the locked position see the INDICATES RUNG 5ISUNLOCKED 2 lt 7 example shown right Red Buttons The red buttons on the rungs are used to release the locking mechanism during the time the TELETOWER 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 TELETOWER 8 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 STA
17. cked 6 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the LEFT frame until locked 7 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the RIGHT frame until locked 8 Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as nunc 43 B described on pages 12 and 13 9 See Fitting the Platform Stabilisers described on pages 15 and 16 10 Extend and lock a platform stabiliser above the rung containing the RUNG 2 dik KIC bracket until i shows in the viewing window in the stabiliser Ensure it is locked 11 Place the stabiliser hook over the bracket and push down to lock it in place RUNG 3 12 Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the WFTRUNGA other platform stabilisers 5 LOCKED LOCKED C Q Click 13 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 14 RUNG RUNG 14 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 8 RUNG 8 LOCKING GATE 22 PLATFORM HEIGHT 1 75 METRES EX ERE RUNG 1 4 B RUNG 1 a ruNG2 44 F RUNG2 RUNG 4 FUNG B RUNG 5 de Cl a RUNG 6 LOCKED LOCKED S PLATFORM HEIGHT 2 00 METRES 1 Erect the Safety Cage as described o
18. d The Instruction and Reference Manual will be revised as necessary for subsequent revisions to the equipment This information will also be published on our website Copyright TELETOWER 2011 2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION co xx 555 SOS Sw X OX sq s w WOO W G RC 2 SAFETY how Bese ern Weel ae a dat Teed Ma o le PR ara at Se ence 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY 4 Safety Considerations sues oe w d a a pk e eR COR D ES 4 Servicing arid Spare Parts y gone rm w eere cec e e Box Ros 4 MAIN FEATURES sain fia wis ce aw S m la iy e UR RU Ga a w Gw Qs 5 IN THE BOX Eun r ss s a w s 8 Soka G U R NN s 0 Q a e Qa g WU a ce TOOL OR 6 Equipment and accessories 6 GETTING 5 7 Lock Indicator Buttons 2 22 4 7 Castors Stabilisers s s sio soe risia caa ai tiraa sa N W Uk 8 OE REGE 7 Deploying the ground stabiliser 05 8 1 ERECTING THE SAFETY 9 2 FITTING THE PLATFORM 12 3 FITTING THE TOE BOARDS 14 4 DEPLOYING THE PLATFORM STABILISERS 15 5 SETTING THE PLATFORM
19. e Unfold the frame assembly and straighten the yellow gate until the gate locks You will hear it click lock Check that the gate is locked 5 Swing the two side frames so they are each at 90 degrees to the yellow gate and then lock the two castors on the left frame only using your foot to operate the locking levers on the two castors 6 Now move the front of the right hand frame slightly outwards This helps in placing the platform location brackets on either RUNG 8 or RUNG 9 according to the podium height required 7 Fully unfold the platform until it is straight It will lock straight automatically Ensure it has locked in this position The platform has four location brackets fitted one near each corner on the underside that fit over the rung to hold the platform in position The platform can be fitted on either RUNG 9 for 33cm platform height or RUNG 8 for 61 cm platform height depending on the height required WARNING When lifting the platform take care NOT to hold it via the underside panel as there is a trapdoor in the panel This will open if you try to support the weight of the platform at this point 8 Support the platform and place the left hand end on to the required rung on the left hand frame Now hold the opposite end of the platform pull the right hand frame towards the platform and lower the platform onto RUNG 8 or RUNG 9 according to the platform height you have chosen Ensure the location brackets are sitting cor
20. e its new anchor point on the opposite frame and push down to lock in place Repeat for the other three rails to complete the erection of the Safety Cage Figure 1 7 The Safety Cage can remain until the TELETOWER is collapsed 11 2 FITTING THE PLATFORM WARNING The platform must ALWAYS be mounted RUNG 3 except when the TELETOWERO is being used in PODIUM mode 1 Fully unfold the platform until it is straight It will lock straight automatically Ensure it has locked in this position see Figure 2 1 EX TOE BOARD LOCATION FIXING BRACKETS BRACKET HOLD SIDE FRAME HERE WHEN LIFTING PLATFORM J TRAP DOOR N a NN OCATION NN RACKET BOARD lt FIXING BRACKET i LOCATION BRACKETS HOLD SIDE FRAME HERE gt WHEN LIFTING PLATFORM U TOE BOARD LOCKING HINGE FIXING BRACKET RELEASE LEVER 2 The platform has four location brackets fitted one near each corner on the underside to correctly locate and secure the platform on the rung as shown in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 RUNG 3 has two locator guides on the inner face of the rung for positioning the platform correctly see Figure 2 3 WARNING When lifting the platform hold the side frames only Take care NOT to hold it via the underside panel as there is a trapdoor in the panel This will open if you try to support the weight of the platform at this point W LOCATION BRACKET PLATFORM
21. lace your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the RIGHT frame until locked Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the LEFT frame until locked Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described on pages 12 and 13 See Deploying the Platform Stabilisers described on pages 15 and 16 Extend and lock a platform stabiliser above the rung containing the BLUE bracket until BLUE shows in the viewing window in the stabiliser Ensure it is locked Place the stabiliser hook over the BLUE bracket and push down to lock it in place Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other platform stabilisers Fit the Toe boards as described on page 14 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 8 20 PLATFORM HEIGHT 1 50 METRE See rp RUNG 1 amp i RUNG 2 RUNG 4 RUNG 5 LOCKED LOCKED 79 Q J Cli PLATFORM HEIGHT 1 75 METRES Bg 1 Erect the Safety Cage as described on page 9 to 11 Refer to the diagrams on this page and page 23 2 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 4 on the LEFT frame until locked 3 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 4 on the RIGHT frame until locked 4 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the RIGHT frame until locked 5 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the LEFT frame until lo
22. mmended that the platform is removed when adjusting the height It is recommended that the platform is removed when collapsing the TELETOWER 8 Never release two red buttons at the same time Never place hands or fingers between rungs when collapsing the TELETOWER Always wear a hard hat when erecting or collapsing the TELETOWER amp Cleaning Do not use any abrasive or chemical solvents Periodically clean with a soft bristle brush and wipe with a damp cloth We recommend occasionally spraying with a silicon spray castors should be cleaned using a wet sponge and dried afterwards How do 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 MAIN FEATURES The main features of the TELETOWER are listed below Manufactured in anodised Aluminum models TTAO2 and TTAO2TB Manufactured in Fibreglass models TTG02 and TTGO2TB 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
23. n pages 9 to 11 Refer to the diagrams on page 25 and 26 2 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 3 on the LEFT frame until locked 3 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 3 on the RIGHT frame until locked 4 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 4 on the RIGHT frame until locked 5 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 4 on the LEFT frame until locked 6 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the LEFT frame until locked 7 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 5 on the RIGHT frame until locked 8 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the RIGHT frame until locked 9 Place your foot on RUNG 9 and lift RUNG 6 on the LEFT frame until locked 10 Attach the Platform to RUNG 3 as described on pages 12 and 13 11 See Fitting the Platform Stabilisers described on pages 15 and 16 12 Extend and lock a platform stabiliser above the rung containing the RED bracket until RED shows in the viewing window in the stabiliser Ensure it is locked 13 Place the stabiliser hook over the RED bracket and push down to lock it in place 14 Repeat steps 12 and 13 for each of the other platform stabilisers 15 Fit the Toe boards as described on page 14 16 Deploy the ground stabiliser legs as described on page 8 24 PLATFORM HEIGHT 2 00 METRES nr E RUNG 1 a B RUNG 1 9 B RUNG 2 H cb RUNG 2 gt cb RUNG 35 J LOCKED LOCKED NL LOCKED LOCKED
24. rectly on the chosen rung See OPTION 1 Figure 7 1 or OPTION 2 Figure 7 2 on the next page which shows the appearance when erected 30 OPTION 1 and OPTION 2 1 Hold both ends of RUNG 1 and place one foot on RUNG 9 2 Lift RUNG 1 until it locks in place A click will be heard when it locks This has lifted the hand guardrail 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 on the opposite frame Note There are a pair of hand rails and knee rails on the left and right frames of the TELETOWER 9 The lower part of each pair comprises a fixed side rail and an upper adjustable part The front rail is on the right side and the rear rail on the left 4 Hold the yellow cover on the end of the left knee rail using your thumb and fingers and push it towards its end of the rail Hold it in this position while you lift the end to unfasten it from its anchor point Rotate the anchor point through 90 degrees to face the opposite side frame Rotate the rail end towards the opposite frame See Figures 1 5 amp 1 6 on page 11 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 and rest on the platform Repeat steps 4 to 7 for the left handrail Repeat steps 4 to 7 for the front knee rail and front handrail to complete the erection of the safety cage Ground Stabilisers both options 1 Unlock the castors and push the Podium to its
25. the edge of the platform Note that the rails use different spacing between the locating pins The side toe boards do not have pins but each have four hooked shaped lugs that engage with slots in the edges of the front and rear toe boards TOE BOARD pus BRACKET TOE BOARD FITTED PLATFORM FRONT OR REAR TOE BOARD CLOSE UP OF TOE BOARD TOE BOARD FIXING BRACKET BRACKET 1 Take a section fitted with pins and align the pins with the receptacles from above and lower it into place Figure 3 1 2 Repeat for the other three sections with pins 3 Take a side Toe board and align the lugs with the slots in the front rear toe boards see Figure 3 2 4 Liftthe front and then the rear Toe TOE BOARD boards a little 1 Guide the lugs into the slots 2 Lower the front and rear toe boards 3 to lock together The side toe board cannot now be removed without lifting the front and rear toe boards e 9 Ls FRONT 3 1 3 5 Repeat for the other side toe board to complete 14 4 DEPLOYING THE PLATFORM STABILISERS The platform is equipped with four platform stabilisers braces which are stowed the underside of the platform see Figure 4 1 WARNING The platform stabilisers MUST be deployed when the platform working height is at or greater than 1 50 metres PUSH DOWN TO RELEASE THE LOCK EXTENSION POSITIONS PULL LEVER TO RELEA
26. thereby reducing fuel costs Comprises only three parts main assembly platform and Toe boards Conforms to EN1004 IN THE BOX Carefully remove your TELETOWER 8 from the box it arrived in It is recommended that you retain this packaging should the item need to be returned under warranty EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED There are four models of the TELETOWER TTAO2 TTAO2TB TTGO2 and TTGO2TB The illustrations below apply to model TTAO2TB where TB indicates toe boards are supplied 1 The main assembly in collapsed form with folded platform 2 Four lockable castors with adjustable stabilisers 3 Instruction and Reference Manual This publication 4 Toe boards in carrying case optional with 2 and TTGO2 1 Main assembly with folded platform TELETOWER instruction and Reference Manual for use as TOWER PODIUM Seven workng hegnts 3 The Instruction and Reference Manual x4 TeleTower 2 Castors with stabilisers 4 Toe boards These are only supplied with the TTAO2TB and TTGO2TB models GETTING STARTED LOCK INDICATOR BUTTONS The red and yellow buttons are used to show that the lock mechanisms are engaged or not when erecting the TELETOWER At all height settings the yellow buttons should always INDICATES RUNG 2 be in the locked position i e guard rails should be in ABOVE IS LOCKED pl
27. tons on RUNG 5 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 4 which allows RUNG 4 and all above to move down The buttons on RUNG 4 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 3 which allows RUNG 3 and all above to move down The buttons on RUNG 3 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 2 which allows RUNG 2 and all above to move down The buttons on RUNG 2 release the locking mechanism for RUNG 1 which allows RUNG 1 to move down 27 A WARNING NEVER release the two buttons on a rung at the same time WARNING NEVER place your hand or fingers on rungs that are being lowered onto another rung or on the rung you are lowering to The following procedure is for when the platform height is set at 2 metres Not all of the following steps will apply to other platform heights Step 1 On the left frame a With one hand hold the stile above RUNG 6 on the left frame prepare to take the weight of this and all above see Figure 6 1 b On RUNG 7 push one button towards the centre of RUNG 7 and then release the button c While still holding the stile above RUNG 6 push the button on the other end of RUNG 7 towards the centre and then release the button and carefully lower RUNG 6 onto RUNG 7 d Repeat Step 1 a to c on the right frame RUNG 5 STILE GRIP AND SUPPORT LEFT HAND ALL ABOVE LOWER RUNG 6 WITH ALL ABOVE RUNG 6 RUNG 7 5 5 RIGHT THUMB PUSH BUTTONS TOWARDS CENTRE
28. um models TTAO2 TTAO2TB Fibreglass models TTG02 TTGO2TB STANDARD Conforms to EN1004 Note We reserve the right to change the specifications and design without notice in order to improve performance and quality 33 34 WARRANTY Your TELETOWER 8 is covered by a 12 month warranty The Company undertakes to replace or repair free of charge any defect which the Company considers to be due to faulty workmanship or material within 12 months of the sale date except for Defects arising from neglect misuse or unauthorised modifications Damage caused by abuse misuse dropping or other similar damage caused by or as a result of failure to follow transportation storage loading or operation instructions Alterations additions or repairs carried out by persons other than the Manufacturer or their recognized distributors Transportation or shipment costs to and from the Manufacturer or their recognized agents for repair or assessment against a warranty claim on any TELETOWER component Materials and or labour costs to renew repair or replace components due to fair wear and tear e Faults arising from the use of non standard or additional parts or any consequential damage or wear caused by the fitting or use of such parts IMPORTANT The Manufacturer and or their recognized agents directors employees or insurers will not be held liable for consequential or other damages losses or expenses in connection with
29. working position 2 Lock the castors by pushing down on the locking lever with your foot 3 On RUNG 9 slide the red button towards the centre of the rung and rotate the stabiliser leg until it is near the required position Release the button and rotate the ground stabiliser a little further either way until you hear the locking mechanism click in Repeat for the other three stabiliser legs Deploy a stabiliser leg by depressing its release lever until the base of the leg is in contact with the surface Turn the adjuster to tighten and where necessary to raise the Podium to be horizontal Repeat for the other stabiliser legs as required or allowed 31 WARNING Check that the castors and stabiliser legs are secure and locked before using the Podium In use To step onto the Podium 1 Release the front hand rail and the front knee rail 2 Take care and step up onto the platform 3 Reconnect the front hand rail and knee rail 32 SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM LOAD 150 kg WEIGHTS Main Assembly 41 kg Platform 14 kg Total 55 kg PLATFORM HEIGHT Options 33cm 61cm 1 00m 1 25m 1 50m 1 75m 2 00m DIMENSIONS Fully collapsed 1 1 x 0 8 x 0 45m with castors fitted Approx Erected Platform height Overall h x w x d m 2 00 m 2 94 x 1 5 x 0 92 m 1 75m 2 69 x 1 5 x 0 92 m 1 50 2 44 x 1 5 0 92 1 25 2 19 x 1 5 x 0 92 1 00 m 1 94 x 1 5 x 0 92 m 61 cm 1 46 x 1 5 x 0 92 m 33 cm 1 46 x 1 5 x 0 92 m CONSTRUCTION Alumin
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