Monkey Tower User Manual
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1. 9 Maximum Working Height 6 5m 21 Height Increment 0 25m 10 Wind limits Windspeed Windspeed Action mph Beaufort 0 17 0 4 Use as normal 0 21 5 Tie platform to solid structure or lower tower 21 6 Do not use and lower tower Footprint The minimum area required for a Monkey Tower is Height 2 1m 6710 Length 2 6m 8 8 Width 1 3m 4 4 User Manual 17 Width 1m 3 2 for max working height 5m Towing Dimensions In the towing position the Monkey Tower has dimensions of Height 2 1m 6 10 Length 3 3m 11 Width 1 1m 3 8 Minimum Dimensions With the stabilisers and towbar removed and the telescopic wheels slid in the Monkey Tower has minimum dimensions of Height 1 9m 6 3 Length 2 6m 8 8 Width 0 7m 2 4 Height when tipped for instance to pass through door Load Capacity No loads are to be carried in the Monkey Tower whilst it is being towed Tyres 8 tyres should be used In the EU tyres should be marked with a Load Index LI and Speed Rating Tyres with a Load Index LI of 67 307kg or greater should be used and the speed rating adhered to Tyre pressures should be as given on the tyres Monkey Tower Ltd Monkey Tower Scaffolding in 5 Minutes 1 Name and address of company for whom inspection carried out 2 Site address 3 Locat2. see specifications chapter User Manual Electrocution Hazards This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current Keep away from the machine if it con tacts energized power lines Personnel must not touch or operate the machine until power lines are shut off Keep away from electrical power lines and apparatus Allow for machine movement and electrical line sway or sag and be aware of strong or gusty winds Do not use the machine as a ground for welding Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms Crushing Hazards 14 e Do not raise or lower the platform un less the area below is clear of people and obstructions e Keep hands and fingers away from po tential pinch points Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 4 Hazardous Situations Collision Hazards e Check the work area for overhead ob structions or other possible hazards e Do not lower the platform unless the area below is clear of personnel and ob structions e Be careful when transporting on an in cline e Be careful when towing especially when reversing e Be careful when moving by hand and avoid obstacles Damaged Machine Hazards e Do not use a damaged or malfunction ing machine e Conduct a thorough pre operation in spection of the machine and test all functions before each work shift e Immediately tag and remove from ser vice a da
3. 1 foot by turning winch in the up direction Ratcheting sound will be heard from winch DANGER Not to be used to raise people 8 Check ladder locks have locked into po sition 11 Flip all brace locks over such that they are in the ready locked position 9 Check rung lock cables on ladders are 12 Continue winding winch to raise plat all loose by pulling the bottom end of the cables straight down and releasing User Manual form until the platform is above the de sired height Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 2 Operating Instructions 13 14 15 16 Lower platform by winding winch in opposite direction to raising until nei ther side of the platform lowers any fur ther Wind winch in by approximately 1 4 turn to set winch on ratchet and take in cable slack EDME Check that all brace locks and rung locks are fully engaged If locks are not engaged repeat steps 9 to 14 If platform is 3m or higher lock guy ropes in by placing stabilizer hook through guy rope loop and pulling han dle down Note that guy ropes are not effecti
4. Check for the correct synchronisation on rais ing the tower of the following components Ladders Short ladder section should raise before the longer middle ladder section Diagonal Brace The middle tube should only raise once the largest outside tube is fully raised Main sliders The sliders should raise in order with the sliders nearest the platform raising before the other sliders Lock Function Check that the locks on the ladders and diag onal brace move in and out of position easily and that the bungey cables are in good con dition Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 3 Pre Use Inspection Guy Rope Tension Check that with the legs held in the 2nd hole out the guy ropes attach tightly and that the guy rope latches latch firmly Site Inspection Machin ery Selection The site inspection determines if the work place is suitable for safe machine operation Workplace inspection should be performed by a competent person prior to moving the ma chine to the workplace Be aware of and avoid the following haz ardous situations e Low ground bearing capacity e Drop offs or holes e Bumps and floor obstructions e Debris e Sloping surfaces maximum slope 1 in 7 e Unstable or slippery surfaces e Overhead obstructions e High voltage conductors e Inadequate surface support to with stand all load forces imposed by the ma chine Check that the Monkey Tower is suitable for the intended job i e is
5. not level the machine with blocks or other means except the leg jacks Do not move the machine with a raised platform Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds max windspeed 17mph beaufort 4 Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 4 Hazardous Situations Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load Do not place ladders or scaffolding against any part of the machine Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile surface or vehicle Do not exceed the rated load capacity See Specifications Section Do not adjust or remove the outriggers while the platform is occupied or raised Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any part of this machine Do not raise tools and materials unless they are evenly distributed and can be safely handled by person s in the plat form Do not exceed the rated lifting load see Load Capacity Section Do not push off or pull toward any ob ject outside the platform Do not operate the machine near drop offs holes bumps debris unstable or slippery surfaces or other possible haz ardous conditions When moving the machine with a fork lift or other transport vehicle i e tow ing the platform should be fully low ered the ladders should be down and no personnel tools or materials shall re main in the platform Do not modify or alter the Monkey Tower without prior written permission from the manufacturer Do not exceed the Safe Working Load
6. Lifting Monkey Tower The weight and size of a Monkey Tower make it unsuitable for manual lifting Lifting lugs uitable for craning the Monkey Tower are built into the ends of the leg tubes All parts should be secured prior to lifting and competent lifting operators used User Manual 8 Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 3 Pre Use Inspection Chapter 3 Pre Use Inspection The pre use inspection is a check on the cor rect functioning of the Monkey Tower op erator competency and site conditions The pre use inspection is carried out in conjunc tion with the Inspection Record MTIN 001 a copy of which can be found on the back cover of this manual Monkey Tower Scaffolding in 5 Minutes 1 _ Name and address of company for whom inspection carried out a gt Inspection Record MTIN 001 2 Site address 3 Location of the place of work 3 Time amp date of inspection S Name amp position of inspector Yes N 12 Details sk to the health or safety of any person J 13 Can work be carried out safely Yes7No 14 If work cannot be carried out safely name and position of person informed 15 Details of any other action taken as a result of matters identified in 12 above 16 Details of any further action considered necessary 17 Date and time report handed over 18 Name and position of person receiving the report lines f
7. Monkey Tower Scaffolding in 5 Minutes www MonkeyTower co uk Monkey Tower User Manual Version 11 2 EN 1298 IM en 13 07 2010 4 irs Y os EARR Monkey Tower Ltd North Wing Ingatestone Hall Ingatestone Essex CM4 9NS 01277 356172 sales monkeytower co uk Contents Contents 1 Safety Rules 2 Operating Instructions 3 Pre Use Inspection 4 Hazardous Situations 5 Fault Finding 6 Specifications User Manual 13 16 17 Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 1 Safety Rules Chapter 1 Safety Rules Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual may result in death or serious injury Important Information e This manual should remain with the machine at all times e If you have any questions contact Mon key Tower Ltd Introduction This instruction manual contains all the in formation required to correctly assemble the Monkey Tower to provide collective measures enabling full compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 This Manual should be used in conjunction with a suitable Risk Assessment and Method Statement relative to the project to be un dertaken Work at Height Regulations 2005 Regulation 6 1 It must be noted that all employers have a responsibility to ensure that User Manual work methods practices and adequate facil ities resources including work equipment are provided to eliminate or minimise risks Work at Height Regulatio
8. Towing e Check all jacks are fully raised and in the inner position with detent pins fully inserted and star kobs are tightened e Check ladder has been lowered into the storage position e Attach break away cable to substantial integral point on tow vehicle e Attach tow hitch to suitable toe ball on tow vehicle e Attach lighting connector to tow vehi cle and check lighting works e Check axles are extended to the outer towing position and that lock pins are fully inserted Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 2 Operating Instructions e Check Starknobs on axles are fully BDMG The tower shall never be used when tightened lifted or suspended e Check numberplate on Monkey Tower matches numberplate on towing vehi cle e Check towing capacity of tow vehicle Monkey Tower weight given in Spec ification Section e Check the trailer visually for damage e Check tyre pressures condition and tread depth e Check wheel condition MWANG the wheel is damaged it is possible that the stub axle or complete axle may have been damaged refer to Maintenance Manual e Gripping the towing eye or ball in both hands pull back and forth up and down feel for excessive moment e Check the attachment of the Coupling Body to the Drawbar for any cracks or signs of stress ACAUTION The Monkey tower should always be towed in the storage position BDMG Never tow with any personnel or equipment aboard the Monkey Tower
9. as ily with spring loaded ball locking the pins into place e stabilisers slide horizontally without undue force Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 3 Pre Use Inspection e Star knobs are in position and in good condition e Legs wind up and down easily without undue force e Castors are in position on the rear two legs and function correctly Bubble Function Check that e Two bubble levels are present one at the front and the other at the back of the machine e Bubble levels are firmly attached to the platform e Bubble levels have bubble present and are capable of both being levelled Magnet Function Check that the magnets holding open the trapdoor and the trapdoor toeboard if fit ted are hoold the relevant part firmly Ladder Lifting Locking Check that e Ladder raises into use position easily from towing position e Ladder locks hold ladder in position User Manual 11 Cable Condition amp Direction Be sure that e There is a minimum of 4 wraps of ca ble around the winch drum when the platform is fully lowered e The cable is wrapped around the winch in the correct direction i e when the winch is wound in the direction shown by the up arrow the platform raises and a clicking sound is heard from the ratchet mechanism e Pulley beneath winch is in good condi tion e Visible portion of cable is in good con dition no flat spots kinks or frays Synchronisation on Raising
10. ion of the place of work 3 Time amp date of inspection Function Test Serial Number Operators Manual Present Decals Present Damage Dirt Missing Parts Corrosion Unauthorised Changes Stabiliser Leg Function Bubble Function Magnet Operation Ladder lifting locking Cable Condition amp Direction Synchronisation on Raising 5 Name amp position of inspector Runglock Function Guy Rope tension 6 Thorough inspection up to date sticker on inside of ladder Yes No 7 Daily pre operation inspection completed amp recorded Yes No 8 Site inspection machinery selection complete Yes No 9 Wind speed measured Yes NOhesiissris 10 Rescue procedure complete Yes No 11 Operator familiarized amp competent to use Monkey Tower Yes No 12 Details of any matter identified that could give rise to a risk to the health or safety of any person 13 Can work be carried out safely Yes No 14 If work cannot be carried out safely name and position of person informed 15 Details of any other action taken as a result of matters identified in 12 above 16 Details of any further action considered necessary 17 Date and time report handed over 18 Name and position of person receiving the report The inspection regime given here is not exclusively for Monkey Tower but based on the HSE guidelines for work platforms Scaffold T
11. maged or malfunctioning ma chine Any damaged parts or incorrect components shall not be used Routine Maintenance Details of routine maintenance can be seen in the Monkey Tower Maintenance Manual User Manual 15 Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 5 Fault Finding Chapter 5 Fault Finding Fault Finding Diagnostics Platform Fails to Raise If none of the solutions below fix the problem please refer to your Monkey Tower distribu tor or Monkey Tower Ltd e Check that the winch is functioning and that the cable is firmly attached e Check that there are no obstructions on the sliders or ladders e Check that ladder has been raised to a vertical position e Check that winch cable is intact e Check that platform is not overloaded Platform Fails to Lower e Check that all rung locks and brace e Check guy rope cables have been re leased e Check that there are no obstructions to the ladder slider or brace lock Ladder Fails to Lower e Check that platform has been fully low ered e Check that there are no obstructions to the ladder slider or brace lock locks have been released Platform may need raising to release rung locks e Check that rung lock cables are intact User Manual 16 Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 6 Specifications Chapter 6 Specifications Class Class III Tower Weight 380 kg Safe Working Load 250 kg Lifting Capacity 75 kg Max Platform Height 4 5m 14
12. n be performed whilst erecting a tower Operators Manual Present Be sure that the operator s manual is com plete legible and readily accessible by users Decals Present Be sure that all decals are legible and in place Catches Engaged x 4 Monkey Tower x 2 Raise Ladders No Lifting People Safe Working Load Instruction Panel Load Centre x 2 Jockey 3rd Castor Breakaway Cable Castors Locked x 2 Patform Braced x 2 Platform Braced x 2 Catches Engaged x 4 Extend Axles x2 Crushing Hazard x 2 Keep Trapdoor Clear x 2 Legs Stabilizers levelling jacks Sliders Cable check for kinks frays abra sions Pulleys Cable attachments Wheels Castors Nuts bolts and other fasteners Check the entire machine for e Dents or damage e Corrosion or oxidation e Cracks in welds or structural compo nents Be sure that all structural and other criti cal components are present and all associated fasteners and pins are in place and properly tightened Damage Dirt Missing Parts Corrosion Unauthorised Changes Check the following components or areas for damage excessive dirt or contamination im properly installed or missing parts and unau thorized modifications e Winch and related components e Base components User Manual 10 Stabiliser Leg Function Check the following function on all four of the stabiliser legs e Detent pins slide in and out of holes e
13. nless the legs have been fully extended lowered and Situations Chapter 4 locked the casters are in full contact with the ground and the base is level e If the Monkey Tower is to be used against a sturdy wall the legs adjacent to the wall can be used in the inner posi tion however the ends of the legs must be in contact with the wall Fall Hazards e Do not use the machine as a personnel lifting platform Monkey Tower is not to be used to lift or lower people e Do not impose a side load of more than 200N Be aware of possible sideloads arising from work pressure blasting drilling etc e Do not raise the platform unless the leg retainer pins are properly inserted through the leg and the base e Do not climb tower unless ladders and diagonal brace are locked into position and winch cable is tight e Do not remove the leg detent pins while e If occupants of the platform are re the machine is loaded and or raised quired to wear personal fall protection equipment PFPE due to job site or employer rules PFPE equipment and its use shall be in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer s instructions and applicable governmental requirements Do not sit stand or climb on the plat form guard rails Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor at all times Keep the platform floor clear of debris User Manual 13 Do not raise the platform unless the machine is on a firm surface and lev elled Do
14. ns 2005 Regula tions 6 7 8 and Schedule 3 Part 2 Do Not Operate Unless e You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator s manual You must 1 Know understand and follow the safety rules in this Chapter 2 Follow the operating instructions Chapter 2 3 Avoid hazardous situations Chap ter 4 4 Always perform a pre operation inspection at the required interval Chapter 3 5 Always perform function tests prior to use Chapter 3 6 Inspect the workplace Chapter 3 e You read understand and obey the manufacturer s instructions and safety rules including the safety and opera tor s manuals and machine decals e You use the machine as it was intended e You read understand and obey em ployer s safety rules and worksite reg ulations e You read understand and obey all ap plicable governmental regulations e You are properly trained and experi enced to safely and competently oper ate the machine Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 2 Operating Instructions Chapter 2 Operating Instructions Fundamentals The Operating Instructions section provides instructions for each aspect of machine oper ation It is the operator s responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the oper ator s manual If more than one operator is expected to use a machine at different times in the same work shift each operator is expected t
15. o follow all safety rules and instructions in the opera tor s manual That means every new oper ator should perform a pre operation inspec tion function tests and a workplace inspec tion before using the machine Setup e Check that work area is suitable accord ing to the details given in the Site In spection Machinery Selection section of Chapter 3 User Manual e Follow the Setup procedures in the Function Tests section Raising Platform for Use 1 Position the machine directly below the desired work area 2 Extend each leg horizontally and lock into position with the leg pins The sec ond hole should be used unless a the platform is below 3m when the holes nearest the leg can be used or b the tower is braced against or tied into a solid wall when the holes nearest the leg can be used on the wall side 3 Loosen star knobs on levelling jacks 4 Lower the levelling jacks equally by turning handle anticlockwise and lock the castors by pushing castor lock down with foot Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 2 Operating Instructions 5 Adjust the levelling jacks to level the machine MDM Both of the bubble levels must have the bubble completely within the large circle road wheels must be clear of the ground 6 Check that all four legs are in firm con tact with the ground and tighten star knobs on leg jacks 7 Lift ladder to the vertical position 10 Raise platform by approximately 30cm
16. o transport position 9 Loosen star knobs and raise levelling jacks by turning handle 10 Remove leg pins 11 Retract each leg horizontally and lock into position with the leg pins Moving on Castors The Monkey Tower can be moved through small distances on the the castors and jockey wheel The tower shall not be moved with a platform height of over 3m 1 If platform over 3m high lower plat form to 3m height 2 Unlock castor by lifting castor lock by hand 3 Release jockey wheel clamp Lower jockey wheel and lock into position Raise tower by turning jockey wheel handle 4 A Pont legs nearest the jockey must be down with the legs no more than 3cm from the ground 5 Move Monkey Tower 6 Lower tower by turning jockey wheel handle 7 Lock castors User Manual BDMG Never move the Monkey Tower with workers on board MOANGEM When platform raised do not move unless ground is smooth level and free from drop offs ledges or debris MDANGEM f windspeed is over 17mph beau fort force 4 or ground conditions are poor fully lower the tower before moving Avoid sudden starts and stops Keep person nel away from the machine when moving Lifting tools 75kg of tools or equipment can be lifted on the platform of the Monkey Tower Simply place the tools or equipment on the platform prior to raising the tower Be aware of safe manual handling when lifting tools or equip ment onto the platform
17. or wor platforms Scalfold Towers or The pre use inspection also serves to deter mine if any maintenance procedures are re User Manual quired If damage or any unauthorized vari ation from factory delivered condition is dis covered the machine must be tagged and re moved from service Repairs to the machine may only be made by a qualified service tech nician according to the manufacturer s spec ifications Frequency of inspection The pre use inspection should be made at the following frequency e After installation in any position note this does not mean every time that the Monkey Tower is moved on site e After exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardise the safety of the Monkey Tower or other work equip ment e At suitable interval not exceeding every 7 days Thorough inspection up to date The thorough inspection is a requirement un der the LOLER Lifting Operations and Lift ing Equipment Regulations 1998 For the Monkey Tower a Loler inspection is required at a maximum yearly interval A reminder sticker detailing when the next inspection is due is usually placed on the inside of the lad der Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 3 Pre Use Inspection Function Test It is the responsibility of the operator to per form a function test The function test is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift By following the order laid out here the funtion test ca
18. owers or MEWPS http www hse gov uk pubns cis47 pdf and the working at height regulations 2005 Inspection Record MTIN 001
19. there sufficient height to reach the workplace can the workplace be reached from within the platform User Manual 12 Wind Speed Measurement The maximum windspeed that a freestand ing Monkey Tower shall be used in is 17mph beaufort force 4 The windspeed should be checked at the beginning of work and rechecked if any changes in the windspeed are noticed The windspeed can be measured by use of an anemometer measuring the wind speed in two perpendicular direction Alter natively the beaufort scale can be used Beau fort force 4 is described by dust and loose paper being raised and small branches begin ning to move For Beaufort force 5 branches of a moderate size move and small trees in leaf begin to sway Be aware that local windspeed conditions can be higher than surrounding areas especially in cases such as working between buildings on the corners of buildings open ended buildings etc Rescue Procedure In the incidence of a user being incapaci tated and requiring medical attention whilst in the raised platform of the Monkey Tower the emergency lowering procedure is to lower the Monkey Tower with the person on the platform It is therefore recommended that there is at least one other person on site that is capable of lowering the Monkey Tower Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 4 Hazardous Situations e Ensure platform trapdoor is closed when working Tip over Hazards H az ardous e Do not raise the platform u
20. ve when the stabilizers are in the inner horizontal position Climbing Ladder amp Enter ing Platform Before the ladder is climbed the following checks must be made each time Check that the tower is still correctly levelled by use of the bubble levels Check that the assembly is still correct and complete Check that both sets of brace locks and ladder locks are locked into place Climb ladder inside platform using rungs for handholds and maintaining 3 points of contact at all times Raise trapdoor until magnetic catch holds trapdoor in place User Manual e Continue climbing through trapdoor aperture and step backwards onto plat form BOMNGE Do not extend the height of the platform by climbing on the guardrails or using ladders boxes etc Exiting and Lowering Platform MEN Do Not raise or lower platform or undo any locks when personnel are on Monkey Tower 1 Open trapdoor and exit platform via ladder Release guy ropes by lifting hook han dle Pull any rung lock cables within reach downwards to apply tension to cable and sideways to lock the cable in place Wind winch to raise platform approx imately 20 cm 9 to disengage run glocks and brace locks Flip any brace locks within reach over Lower platform Monkey Tower Ltd Chapter 2 Operating Instructions 7 If platform stops lowering repeat steps 3 to 6 8 Disengage ladder locks and lower lad der t
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