How to dismantle Mobile Scaffold Tower

Before you start

• The dismantling procedure requires a minimum of 2 operatives to complete the task safely.
• This guide is not suitable for other scaffold tower types, e.g. Advanced Guardrail, Lift Shaft, Stairwell Tower etc.

Step 1: Remove Toeboard Set

To start dismantling this tower, first remove the aluminium toeboard assembly.

Step 2: Relocate Braces

Now, relocate the uppermost diagonal brace downwards so the top hook is located on the same rung as the uppermost platform. This can be done by either using one operative on the top platform and one operative on the platform underneath, or by disengaging the top hook then climbing down onto the platform below and disengage the 2nd hook.

Step 3: Remove Guardrails

Next, remove the 4 guardrails. To remove braces or guardrails, first disconnect each brace at the end furthest away from the platform trap door. Then immediately take up the protected position detailed in the 3T method. Whilst standing through the trapdoor as per the 3T method, disconnect the braces completely.

Step 4: Remove Trap Platform

Now, working from the platform below, the upper platform can be removed. Once this is fully removed, the recently relocated diagonal brace(s) can now be taken off. This can be done by one operative from the platform.

Step 5: Remove Frames

Now remove the final 2 frames off the top of the tower.

Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the tower is dismantled or the new platform height is achieved.

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