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Monkey Tower Mini User Manual Version 1.1 EN 1298 IM en

01/02/2012

Monkey Tower LtdNorth WingIngatestone HallIngatestoneEssex CM4 9NS01277 [email protected]

Mini

Contents

Contents

1 Safety Rules 3

2 Operating Instructions 4

3 Pre-Use Inspection 7

4 Hazardous Situations 10

5 Fault Finding 13

6 Specifications 14

User Manual 2 Monkey Tower Ltd

Chapter 1. Safety Rules

Chapter 1

Safety Rules

Failure to obey the instructions andsafety rules in this manual may resultin death or serious injury.

Important Information

• This manual should remain with themachine at all times.

• If you have any questions contact Mon-key Tower Ltd.

Introduction

This instruction manual contains all the in-formation required to correctly use the Mon-key Tower Mini to provide collective measuresenabling full compliance with the Work atHeight Regulations 2005.

This Manual should be used in conjunctionwith a suitable Risk Assessment and MethodStatement relative to the project to be un-dertaken, Work at Height Regulations 2005,Regulation 6(1). It must be noted that allemployers have a responsibility to ensure that

work methods (practices) and adequate facil-ities/ resources (including work equipment)are provided to eliminate or minimise risks,Work at Height Regulations 2005, Regula-tions 6, 7, 8 and Schedule 3 Part 2.

Do Not Operate Unless:

• You learn and practice the principlesof safe machine operation contained inthis operator’s manual. You must:

1. Know, understand and follow thesafety rules in this Chapter.

2. Follow the operating instructions,Chapter 2.

3. Avoid hazardous situations, Chap-ter 4.

4. Always perform a pre-operationinspection at the required interval,Chapter 3.

5. Always perform function testsprior to use, Chapter 3.

6. Inspect the workplace, Chapter 3.

• You read, understand and obey themanufacturer’s instructions and safetyrules including the safety and opera-tor’s manuals and machine decals.

• You use the machine as it was intended.

• You read, understand and obey em-ployer’s safety rules and worksite reg-ulations.

• You read, understand and obey all ap-plicable governmental regulations.

• You are properly trained and experi-enced to safely and competently oper-ate the machine.


Chapter 2. Operating Instructions

Chapter 2

OperatingInstructions

Fundamentals

The Operating Instructions section providesinstructions for each aspect of machine oper-ation.

It is the operator’s responsibility to follow allthe safety rules and instructions in the oper-ator’s manual.

If more than one operator is expected to usea machine at different times in the same workshift, each operator is expected to follow allsafety 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

• Check that work area is suitable accord-ing to the details given in the Site In-spection / Machinery Selection sectionof Chapter 3.

• Follow the Setup procedures in theFunction Tests section.

Raising Platform for Use

1. Position the machine directly below thedesired work area. Make sure castorsare locked in position by firmly press-ing foot operated brake lever. (If cas-tors can spin on vertical axis the castorlock is not fully engaged.)

2. Insert stabilising legs into back of MiniMonkey Monkey Tower.

3. Lock stabilising legs into position withthe spring loaded leg pins at base of lad-der.



4. Lower stabiliser leg upright by liftingspring loaded catch and letting uprightdrop. Make sure upright is in firm con-tact with the ground and release catch.

5. Check that the rung-lock bungey cordon ladders is loose by pulling the topend of the cable straight up and releas-ing.

6. Raise platform above desired height bylifting from side of platform and slowly

lower. Platform will lock into positionresting on runglocks.

7. Check rung-locks are fully en-gaged. If locks are not engaged repeatsteps 5 to 14.

Climbing Ladder & Enter-

ing Platform

Before the ladder is climbed the followingchecks must be made each time:

• Check that the assembly is still correctand complete including stabiliser legs inposition.

• Check that ladder locks are locked intoplace.

• Climb ladder using rungs and built inhandles for handholds and maintaining3 points of contact at all times.

• Climb through spring loaded door ontoplatform.



Do not extend the height of theplatform by climbing on the guardrailsor by using ladders, boxes etc.

Exiting and Lowering Platform

Do Not raise or lower platformor undo any locks when personnel areon Monkey Tower

1. Open spring loaded door and exit plat-form via ladder.

2. Pull rung-lock bungee upwards to applytension and sideways to lock the bungeein the plastic holder.

3. Raise platform approximately 10 cm(4”) to disengage runglocks and lowerplatform.

Moving on Castors

The Monkey Tower can be moved on the thecastors.

1. Unlock castors by lifting castor-lock byhand.

2. Move Monkey Tower Mini.

Never move the Monkey Tower withworkers on board.

When platform raised do not moveunless ground is smooth, level and free fromdrop-offs, ledges or debris.

If windspeed is over 17mph (beau-fort force 4) or ground conditions are poorfully lower the tower before moving.

Avoid sudden starts and stops. Keep person-nel away from the machine when moving.


Chapter 3. Pre-Use Inspection

Chapter 3

Pre-UseInspection

The pre-use inspection is a check on thecorrect functioning of the Monkey TowerMini, operator competency and site condi-tions. The pre-use inspection is carried outin conjunction with the Inspection RecordMTMIN-001 (a copy of which can be foundon the back cover of this manual).

Inspection Record MTMIN-001

The inspection regime given here is not exclusively for Monkey Tower but based on the HSE guidelines for work platforms (Scaffold Towers or

MEWPS) http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis47.pdf and the working at height regulations 2005

1. Name and address of company for whom inspection carried out.

2. Site address

3. Location of the place of work.

3. Time & Date of inspection

5. Name and position of inspector

6. Daily / pre-operation inspection completed & recorded – Yes / No

8. Site inspection / machinery selection complete – Yes / No

9. Wind speed measured – Yes / No

10. Operator familiarized & competent to use Monkey Tower Mini– 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. Name and position of the person making the report.

18. Date and time report handed over

19. Name and position of person receiving the report

.

Daily / Pre-use Inspection (see

maintenance manual for more

information)

Serial Number

Operators Manual Present Decals Present

Damage, Dirt, Missing Parts,

Corrosion, Unauthorised Changes

Stabiliser Leg Function

Slider Function Lock Function

Door Function

The pre-use inspection also serves to deter-mine if any maintenance procedures are re-

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 machinemay 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 thefollowing frequency:

• After installation in any position (note:-this does not mean every time that theMonkey Tower is moved on site)

• After exceptional circumstances whichare liable to jeopardise the safety ofthe Monkey Tower or other work equip-ment.

• At suitable interval not exceeding every7 days.

Function Test

It is the responsibility of the operator to per-form a function test. The function test is avisual inspection performed by the operatorprior to each work shift. By following theorder laid out here the funtion test can beperformed 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 quick reference decal, ce badgeand stabiliser leg warning decals are legibleand in place.

Damage, Dirt, Missing Parts,Corrosion, Unauthorised Changes

Check the following components or areas fordamage, excessive dirt or contamination, im-properly installed or missing parts and unau-thorized modifications:

• Base components.

• Legs.

• Stabilizers.

• Ladders.

• Counterbalance cables (check for kinks,frays, abrasions).

• Pulleys.

• Cable attachments.

• Castors.

• Nuts, bolts and other fasteners.

Check the entire machine for:

• Dents or damage.

• Corrosion or oxidation.

• Cracks in welds or structural compo-nents, missing rivets.

Be sure that all structural and other criti-cal components are present and all associatedfasteners and pins are in place and properlytightened.


Check the following function on all four of thestabiliser legs:

• Soring-loaded pins slide in and out ofholes easily.

• stabilisers slide horizontally withoutundue force.

• Friction locks on upright hold uprightin position.

• Spring on friction locks function.

• Castors function correctly (spinningand locking into position - caster shouldnot spin around vertical axis whenlocked in position).

Door Function

Check that the spring-loaded door swingsback into position.

Lock Function

Check that the locks on the ladders are ingood condition and move in and out of posi-tion easily and that the bungey cables are ingood condition.



Site Inspection / Machin-

ery Selection

The site inspection determines if the work-place is suitable for safe machine operation.Workplace inspection should be performed bya competent person prior to moving the ma-chine to the workplace.

Be aware of and avoid the following haz-ardous situations:

• Low ground bearing capacity.

• Drop-offs or holes.

• Bumps and floor obstructions.

• Debris.

• Sloping surfaces.

• Unstable or slippery surfaces.

• Overhead obstructions.

• High voltage conductors.

• Inadequate surface support to with-stand all load forces imposed by the ma-chine.

Check that the Monkey Tower Mini is suit-able for the intended job i.e. is there suffi-cient height to reach the workplace, can theworkplace be reached from within the plat-form.

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 andrechecked if any changes in the windspeed arenoticed. The windspeed can be measured byuse 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 loosepaper being raised and small branches begin-ning to move. For Beaufort force 5 branchesof a moderate size move and small trees inleaf begin to sway.)

Be aware that local windspeed conditions canbe higher than surrounding areas especially incases such as working between buildings, onthe corners of buildings, open ended buildingsetc.


Chapter 4. Hazardous Situations

Chapter 4

HazardousSituations

Fall Hazards

• Do not use the machine as a personnellifting platform. Monkey Tower is notto be used to lift or lower people.

• If occupants of the platform are re-quired to wear personal fall protectionequipment (PFPE) due to job site oremployer rules, PFPE equipment andits use shall be in accordance with thePFPE manufacturer’s instructions andapplicable governmental requirements.

• Do not sit, stand or climb on the plat-form guard rails.

• Maintain a firm footing on the platformfloor at all times.

• Keep the platform floor clear of debris.

• Ensure platform trapdoor is closedwhen working.

Tip-over Hazards

• Do not raise the platform unless the legshave been fully extended, lowered andlocked, the casters are in full contactwith the ground and the base is level.

• Do not impose a side load of more than200N. Be aware of possible sideloadsarising from work (pressure blasting,drilling etc.)

• Do not raise the platform unless theleg retainer pins are properly insertedthrough the leg and the base.

• Do not raise the platform unless themachine is on a firm surface and lev-elled.

• Do not level the machine with blocks orother means.

• Do not operate the machine in strongor gusty winds (max windspeed 17mph,beaufort 4).

• Do not increase the surface area of theplatform or the load.

• Do not place ladders or scaffoldingagainst any part of the machine.

• Do not use the machine on a moving ormobile surface or vehicle.

• Do not exceed the rated load capacity.(See Specifications Section).

• Do not adjust or remove the outriggerswhile the platform is occupied or raised.

• Do not place or attach overhangingloads to any part of this machine.



• 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 orslippery surfaces or other possible haz-ardous conditions.

• Do not modify or alter the MonkeyTower without prior written permissionfrom the manufacturer.

• Do not exceed the Safe Working Load -see specifications chapter.

Electrocution Hazards

This machine is not electrically insulated andwill not provide protection from contact with,or proximity to, electrical current.

• Keep away from the machine if it con-tacts energized power lines. Personnelmust not touch or operate the machineuntil power lines are shut off.

• Keep away from electrical power linesand apparatus. Allow for machinemovement and electrical line sway orsag, and be aware of strong or gustywinds.

• Do not use the machine as a ground forwelding.

• Do not operate the machine duringlightning or storms.

Crushing Hazards

• Do not raise or lower the platform un-less the area below is clear of people andobstructions.

• Keep hands and fingers away from po-tential pinch points.

Collision Hazards

• Check the work area for overhead ob-structions or other possible hazards.

• Do not lower the platform unless thearea below is clear of personnel and ob-structions.

• Be careful when transporting on an in-cline.

• Be careful when moving by hand andavoid obstacles.

Damaged Machine Hazards

• Do not use a damaged or malfunction-ing machine.

• Conduct a thorough pre-operation in-spection of the machine and test allfunctions before each work shift.



• Immediately tag and remove from ser-vice a damaged or malfunctioning ma-chine. Any damaged parts or incorrectcomponents shall not be used.

Routine Maintenance

Details of routine maintenance can be seen inthe Monkey Tower Maintenance Manual.


Chapter 5. Fault Finding

Chapter 5

Fault Finding

Fault Finding Diagnostics

Platform Fails to Raise

If none of the solutions below fix the problemplease refer to your Monkey Tower distribu-tor or Monkey Tower Ltd.

• Check that there are no obstructions onthe sliders or ladders.

• Check that platform is not loaded.

Platform Fails to Lower

• Check that rung-locks have been re-leased. (Platform may need raising torelease rung-locks).

• Check that rung-lock cables are intact.

• Check that there are no obstructions tothe ladder, slider or brace-lock.


Chapter 6. Specifications

Chapter 6

Specifications

Weight (minimum) - 90 kg.Weight (working) - 140 kg.Safe Working Load - 150 kg.Max Platform Height - 1.95m.Maximum Working Height - 3.95m.Height Increment - 0.25m.

Wind limits

Windspeed Windspeed Action(mph) (Beaufort)0-17 0-4 Use as normal0-21 5 Tie platform to

solid structureor lower tower

21 + 6 + Do not useand lower tower


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Inspection Record MTMIN-001

The inspection regime given here is not exclusively for Monkey Tower but based on the HSE guidelines for work platforms (Scaffold Towers or

MEWPS) http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis47.pdf and the working at height regulations 2005

1. Name and address of company for whom inspection carried out.

2. Site address

3. Location of the place of work.

3. Time & Date of inspection

5. Name and position of inspector

6. Daily / pre-operation inspection completed & recorded – Yes / No

8. Site inspection / machinery selection complete – Yes / No

9. Wind speed measured – Yes / No

10. Operator familiarized & competent to use Monkey Tower Mini– 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. Name and position of the person making the report.

18. Date and time report handed over

19. Name and position of person receiving the report

.

Daily / Pre-use Inspection (see

maintenance manual for more

information)

Serial Number

Operators Manual Present Decals Present

Damage, Dirt, Missing Parts,

Corrosion, Unauthorised Changes


Slider Function Lock Function

Door Function

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