3T A SSE MB LY GUI D E - S I NGL E WI DT H

This assembly guide is designed to provide you with step by step instructions to ensure your system is erected easily
and safely. Before assembly please read the safety notes carefully.
Eiger 250 is a mobile access tower system complying with EN 1004:2004 and WAHR, with vertical ladder access,
designed for Class 3 loading. Platform heights 2.2m to 8.2m internal / external and platform heights 8.7m to 12.2m
internal only EN1004-3-8/12-D

DESCRIPTION
The Eiger 250 Access Tower gives a work platform for use by up to two persons, with weight
evenly distributed across the platform.
The information and instructions included in this manual are provided to help get the best
possible service from your Eiger 250 Access Tower. To ensure that the tower is used safely
and responsibly, we strongly recommend that these instructions are read by everyone
involved in its erection and use prior to assembling and using the tower, and that the
recommendations are followed at all times.

SAFETY
Before using this access tower and to avoid personal injury, carefully read and
understand these instructions. If there is anything you do not understand, DO NOT use
this access tower, contact the supplier for advice.
Make sure you are aware of all safety requirements and that this access tower is
suitable for the task you wish to undertake. The work area must be cordoned off to
create a safe zone from the general public and bystanders. The safe zone must be a
minimum of 3m radius or 1m greater than the platform height being used.
This access tower must not be set up, used, moved or dismantled by persons who are
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not use this access tower if you are tired or
unwell. This access tower must only be used by persons who are medically fit to do so.
If you have any medical condition, are recovering from any medical condition or suffer
from any mental or physical disability, you MUST seek professional medical advice
before using this access tower. The persons assembling this tower must be competent
and qualified to do so.

WEIGHTS
The tower itself, regardless of size, has a maximum total Safe Working Load (SWL) of
950Kg. This is the maximum load that can be placed on the castors. When checking the
SWL for your tower, you must firstly deduct the towers self weight from its overall SWL to
give you the maximum payload (user plus tools and materials). You must also ensure that
a platforms SWL is not exceeded.
Do not overload the platform(s) beyond the stated weight loading. Single platform up to
275Kg evenly distributed or 550Kg when used as a pair. The maximum number of working
platforms per tower must not exceed two.

Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task you are performing.
Wear gloves when handling tower components.
1 HATCH PL ATFORM
Wear suitable clothing. Steel toecap boots or shoes must be worn. If appropriate, wear a hard
2 HORIZONTAL BRACE
hat. Do not wear loose jewellery or clothing that may get in the way or become trapped in the
access tower. Tie back long hair. 3 DIAGONAL BRACE

The tower must not be used in adverse weather conditions ie: heavy rain, snow or ice. If the 4 STABILISER

tower becomes contaminated by paints, chemicals or similar materials, the tower must not be 5 4 RUNG FRAME
used until such contaminates have been completely removed. 6 ADJUSTABLE LEG & CASTOR
You MUST perform a risk assessment before using this access tower to ensure your safety and 7 8 RUNG FRAME
the safety of others. Do not use this access tower where there are overhead power lines or
8 TOEBOARD SET
similar hazards within your reach and that of the tower.
If leaving an erected tower unattended you must block access to the tower by unauthorised
persons. Use suitable mesh fencing or boarding to make access impossible. If you cannot block
access, the tower MUST be dismantled. Do not suspend the tower from another structure.

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SAFETY CONT. TYING IN
Please refer to PASMA guide ‘Tying in Mobile Towers’ available for download at
Only carry tools and materials with you when ascending or descending the tower if
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they are safely retained in a tool belt and do not restrict your free movement. Tools
/ materials may be hoisted to the deck via a rope. PROPERLY ASSESS THE RISK
METHOD! DISMANTLING THE TOWER
Do not lean from the tower and never apply undue side force. Maximum permitted Dismantle the tower by reversing the erection sequence. You MUST always be
side load must not exceed 20Kg (200N). Never use boxes, steps or similar items protected by a full set of guardrails when standing on a platform and removing
to gain additional height. Do not stand on the toeboards, horizontal or diagonal components.
braces. Always use the towers built in ladders to access platforms and climb from
inside the tower NEVER from outside. When climbing, always keep your feet in the EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
middle of the rungs and grip the upper rungs with your hands NEVER the sides. Keep all components clean and free from contaminants. If any part becomes
When winds exceed Beaufort force 4, cease to use the tower. Always be aware that contaminated with paint, acid, oils or similar products the tower must not be used
using the tower in situations such as unclad or open ended buildings or on the until the effected components have been cleaned and re-inspected.
corners of buildings could cause additional wind loading of the tower structure.
TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
Wind Speeds All components should be stored in a dry location where they will be protected
Peak Peak from adverse weather conditions. When storing or transporting, keep frames
Force Guidance
MPH KPH upright and platforms flat. Do not stack excessively to avoid stress damage.

4 18 29 Moderate breeze - raises dust and loose paper

6 31 50 Strong breeze - difficult to use umbrella INSTRUCTION LEAFLET AVAILABILITY
8 46 74 Gale force - walking is difficult Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that they are made available to
anyone using, constructing or dismantling the tower. If these instructions become
lost or illegible, replacements should be acquired from the manufacturer.

PREPARATION
Clear the floor area of all obstacles and debris. Where possible sweep the floor. THROUGH THE TRAPDOOR (3T) SYSTEM
Check the ground upon which the tower is to be used is capable of supporting the
This method of construction reduces the risk of a fall from height. You will complete
combined weight of the tower and any necessary loading. The ground should be
an ‘assembly / access’ platform level from which is added the ‘next lift’ of frames,
level and any slope should be within the scope of the adjustable legs. Ensure all
braces and platform(s) until the final working height of the tower is achieved.
tools and equipment required to erect the tower are available and on site.
Using standard components, the erector will always be protected by a set of
Check each component for condition and correct operation BEFORE you start
guardrails. By adopting the 3T method, the erector sits through the hatch of the
assembling the tower. Any faulty or damaged items MUST be replaced before
platform with their feet resting on the frame rungs. In this position the erector can
assembling the tower. As you inspect each part, segregate types to make the task
attach the guardrail braces at one end of the tower, access the platform and attach
easier.
the other end of the guardrail braces at the opposite end of the tower.

COMPONENTS
BRACES DAMAGED COMPONENTS
Both horizontal and diagonal braces are fitted with triggered hooks at both ends. Damaged components found during inspection must be quarantined until assessed
The triggers, when operated, pull back to allow the hook to be placed over the and repaired by a qualified repairer or replaced with new components.
tubing used on the tower. Horizontal braces are also used as guardrails.
DO NOT use damaged components in the tower structure.
All brace hooks (except the first base assembly horizontal braces) must be attached
to the top of frame horizontal tube. Always double check that each hook is
positively locked onto the tubing before using the tower.
The brace hook trigger mechanisms are colour coded to show which are horizontal BALLAST
braces and which are diagonal braces. Horizontal brace triggers are coloured red Where shown in the component list, ballast must be used to stabilise against
and diagonal brace triggers are coloured blue. overturning. Only use solid materials as ballast (i.e. no loose materials) and position
to avoid overloading individual components. Ballast should be supported by the
base of the tower and securely fastened to prevent removal.

TEN POINT PRE-USE CHECKLIST

1 ALL COMPONENTS FREE FROM DAMAGE

2 CASTORS LOCKED

FRAME CLIPS 3 TOWER IS VERTICAL (if not, level using adjustable legs)

The frame clip is a spring clip fitted with a short pin that locates into a retaining hole
4 COUPLER CLAMPS SECURE
on the frame and the hole at the top of the frame spigot. The clips are used to lock
the frames together when placed one on top of the other. 5 ALL GUARDRAILS IN PLACE
STABILISER CLIP
6 BRACE HOOKS LOCKED CORRECTLY
The stabiliser clip is used to retain the extendable leg on the telescopic and semi
jumbo stabilisers. 7 WINDLOCK CATCHES ENGAGED
STABILISER COUPLER CLAMP
The coupler clamps are used to secure the stabilisers to the vertical frame tubes. 8 FRAME AND STABILISER CLIPS ENGAGED
WIND-LOCK CATCH 9 TOEBOARDS CORRECTLY ATTACHED
The wind-lock catch is fitted to one end of all platforms and is a gravity applied
hook which drops over and around the horizontal frame tube. The catch is used to 10 RISK ASSESSMENT COMPLETED
prevent the platform from being lifted by gusts of wind.
MOVING A TOWER
If you need to move the tower to a new location or a new level, fully dismantle it an EIGER 250 3T ASSEMBLY GUIDE
rebuild it at the new location.
SINGLE WIDTH 850 TOWER 4.2M PLATFORM HEIGHT
If moving the tower a small distance, remove all personnel, materials, tools and
everything else from the tower.
If the stabilisers can remain in position, reduce the tower to a platform height of
4m before moving. Raise the stabiliser’s legs so that the footpads are approximately
25mm off the ground.
If the stabilisers need to be removed or repositioned (i.e. swung in to allow access
BUILD PROCESS
to a doorway) you must reduce the tower to a platform height of 2m. With help,
unlock all castors, move the tower, then re-lock the castors and vertically align the
tower using the adjustable legs ready for rebuilding to the required height. STEP 1
The tower should only be moved by manual effort and only by pushing the base. Insert castor / adjustable leg
assemblies into base of 4 rung
STABILISERS ladder frame and one 4 rung frame,
allowing approximately 75mm of
Stabilisers shall always be fitted where specified, these increase the stability as a extended leg for levelling.
free standing structure. Best effect is obtained from the stabilisers when they are
Press down firmly on the braking
arranged in a footprint as near to a square (see fig. 1).
mechanism to lock castors.
When using the tower against a wall, they may be positioned in fig.2, but the wall
must be at least two thirds the height of the top working platform. When locating
stabilisers on the towers, maximum stability will be achieved by positioning at an
angle of 45 degrees. Extend the leg to achieve maximum leg extension and ensure
that the top coupler is positioned underneath the nearest horizontal frame tube.
STEP 2
Securely lock the top coupler before attaching the lower arm to the fvertical frame
Fit a horizontal brace onto the vertical
tube. Ensure that the rubber foot pad is in contact with the ground and that the
tube of one frame, resting directly on
ground can support the weight of the tower and stabilisers.
the first horizontal tube. Ensure that
the brace hook trigger faces to the
outside of the tower. Join the second
4 rung frame to the first ensuring
that the brace hook is resting on
the opposite horizontal rung. Fit
the second brace to the horizontal
tubes as shown with hook apertures
facing downwards. Level around
base of tower using spirit level,
making adjustments as necessary to
adjustable legs until the frames have
GETTING STARTED an inclination no more than 1% from
the vertical.
The Eiger 250 SW tower is available in two base sizes, 850mm by a 1.8m or 2.5m
platform length. The tower will be supplied with various height frames and you
must always start with the smallest size frames first. The following instructions deal
with a tower using 4 rung frames at the start, if supplied with 6 rung frames instead
of 4 rung, start with the 6 rung frames.
Where you have both 4 rung and 6 rung, you must use the 4 rung first and the
6 rung next, with (where applicable) 8 rung frames at the top. The first platform
needs to be carefully positioned to ensure that the remaining tower is constructed STEP 3
safely, use the chart below to find the exact position for the platform height you are
Locate 8 rung frames and fit diagonal
erecting.
braces as shown.
The access tower requires a minimum of two persons to assemble it, do not
attempt to assemble the tower on your own.
Never stand on an un-guardrailed platform above the first rung of a tower. If your
risk assessment shows it necessary, you may also need to guardrail platforms at
this level.

PLATFORM REPOSITIONING TABLE

Tower
Platform
Swap
Platform Platform 1 Platform 2 Platform 3 Platform 4 Platform 5 STEP 4
(Rung) (Rung) (Rung) (Rung) (Rung)
Height (Rung) Locate hatch platform on the eighth
4.7 2 10 18 rung / 2.20m level, ensuring that the
5.2 4 12 20 hatch door opens outwards.
5.7 6 14 22
6.2 8 16 24
6.7 2 10 18 26
7.2 4 12 20 28
7.7 6 14 22 30
8.2 8 16 24 32
8.7 2 10 18 26 34
9.2 4 12 20 28 36
9.7 6 14 22 30 38
10.2 8 16 24 32 40
10.7 2 10 18 226 34 42
11.2 4 12 20 28 36 44
11.7 6 14 22 30 38 46
12.2 8 16 24 32 40 48
BUILD PROCESS CONT.

STEP 5
Attach stabilisers to each corner.
Please refer to the ‘Stabilisers’ section
for details on achieving an optimum
stabiliser footprint.

STEP 6
Using the 3T method, position yourself
in the hatch and fit four horizontal
guardrail braces on the tenth and
twelfth rungs to either side of the
platform. Access the platform and
secure the braces and diagonal brace
at the opposite end of the tower.

STEP 7
Fit next lift of 8 rung frames and
attach diagonal braces as shown.

STEP 8
If working height of tower is achieved on
this frame, locate standard platform on
sixteenth rung. This is the 4.20m level.

STEP 9
Using the 3T method install 4 horizontal
guardrail braces onto eighteenth and
twentieth rungs to both sides of the
tower. Access the platform and secure
the horizontal guardrail braces and last
diagonal brace at the opposite end of
the tower.
NOTE: If building the tower beyond the
4.20m level, continue with steps 7 to 9
until desired working height is achieved,
then follow step 10.

STEP 10
Fit the toeboard set ensuring the edges
of the toeboard overlap the platform
edges on all four edges