Alto Mini Tower Inspection Guide

This guide helps owners and operators learn how to inspect and maintain all the key components used in the Alto Mini Tower range, ensuring safe and reliable use

Introduction

This Inspection & Maintenance guide has been produced by Lakeside Industries Ltd and is intended to be used in conjunction with ALTO Mini Tower Aluminium Access products. Planned preventative maintenance is essential for the longevity of the product and the safety of the user. We recommend that all components are thoroughly inspected before and after use. By using the guidance detailed below, your ALTO Mini Tower System will be maintained to a high standard and safe for use.

The ALTO range of products has been designed to require very little maintenance. Any warranty will be negated if repairs are carried out by anyone other than Lakeside Industries Ltd or a repair agent authorised by Lakeside Industries Ltd.

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Wheels

General

• Check the castor wheel is secure in the jack stem assembly.
• Check that the brake mechanism is not damaged and works in both the on & off mode.
• Check that the axle bolt is secure and not loose.
• Check that the wheel is not damaged and turns freely.

Adjustable Legs

General

• Check that threads are not damaged & leg is straight.
• Check weld at base is intact and undamaged.
• Clean and lightly apply a penetrating lubricant to the threaded stem and all moving parts.
• Fully threaded legs must have a “break” in the thread approx. 150mm from the top to prevent the casting from being removed.

Castings - adj. collar & base jack assy

• Check the spinning operation of the locating collar & spring action locking pin.
• Check for damage and cracks in the casting.
• Check the swivel base is not damaged and pivots freely.
• Clean and lightly apply a penetrating lubricant to all moving parts.

Frames

General

• Remove any concrete or other substances adhering to the frame
• Check for squareness and for the straightness of frame - left-to-right and top-to-bottom
• Check all welds are sound and intact
• Check in particular for any dents, creases or crushes

Uprights & Conical head fittings

• Check for any damage to uprights
• Check the head fittings are undamaged & the condition of the pegs on the head fittings
• Check the weld where the upright meets the casting
• Check the locating holes in the base of the upright
• Check in particular for any dents, creases or crushes

Locking Mechanism

• Check that the locking mechanism in the base of the leg is free to move up and down
• Check there is no damage to the bolt head
• Grease or oil must not be used

Base Frame

• Check for damage to the uprights and horizontals
• Check all welds for any cracks or damage
• Check the locking knuckles on the gate are working correctly in the open and closed positions
• Check that all fastenings are intact & secured
• Check that the 2 end frames open and close correctly

Braces

Hooks

• Check hooks to ensure there is no distortion/cracking
• Ensure that the latch bolt & nut are in good condition and operate freely
• Remove all concrete or other substances adhering to the hook
• Lightly apply a penetrating lubricant to the pins/springs

Tubes

• Check that the brace tube is not bent, damaged or distorted and that there are no dents greater than 5mm
• Remove all concrete or other substances adhering to the tube

Brace Panels

Hooks

• Check hooks to ensure there is no distortion/cracking
• Ensure that the latch bolt, connecting bar & nut are in good condition and operate freely
• Remove all concrete or other substances adhering to the hook
• Lightly apply a penetrating lubricant to the pins/springs

General

• Check that the framework is not bent, damaged or distorted and that there are no dents greater than 5mm
• Check all welds are sound and intact
• Remove all concrete or other substances adhering to the tube

Platforms

General

• Check for distortion in all directions
• Check for any damage to plywood, aluminium and hooks
• Check wind latches are fitted and operate correctly
• Check 4 welds on the underside are intact. If the welds are cracked, do not use
• Check all fastenings/rivets are tight and secure
• Check that the trapdoor is in good working order and the plywood is not damaged
• Check hinges are working and rivets are fixed securely
• Check door latch engages correctly and locks/unlocks
• Check that the hooks used to support the platform during assembly are undamaged and functioning correctly

Toeboards

Sides

• Remove any concrete or other substances adhering to the toeboard
• Ensure there is no damage to the sides and they are both straight
• Check that the hanging loop and velcro strap are undamaged

Hinged Ends

• Check that all pins and fastenings are intact & secured and that the toeboard opens and closes correctly
• Remove all concrete or other substances adhering to the ends

Stabilisers

Tubes

• Remove all concrete and other substances adhering to the stabiliser
• Ensure that the tube is not bent, damaged or distorted, and there are no dents greater than 5mm

Clamps

• Check that the bolts, wing nuts and swivel couplers are secure, operate freely and are not corroded
• Check that the steel plate is not damaged and the fasteners are secure

Foot

• Check that the rubber cap is not damaged and is in good condition
• Check that the rivet fixing the rubber cap to the tube is connected and in good condition

Assembly Bracket

Frame

• Check for squareness and for the straightness of the frame
• Check for damage to the uprights, horizontals & end stops
• Check all welds for any cracks or damage

Additional Guidance

Where the equipment forms part of a hire fleet, the equipment should be inspected as detailed below by the hire company on return from each hire contract. As with all construction industry equipment – and in particular items relating to working at height, it is vital that only fault-free, undamaged items are deployed in accordance with the assembly guide to preserve the integrity of the structure, the safety of the users and those around them.

The ALTO Mini Tower components have been subjected to rigorous testing to determine and prove their reliability, safety & capacity. The construction & facilities management industries where this equipment is typically deployed can be demanding environments, and there are occasions in which damage occurs – either through accident or misuse. Serious misuse through significant overloading or use for inappropriate tasks can impair the integrity of components.

Equipment must be inspected post-use properly so that remedial action can be taken. Equipment that has been misused may be unsafe and should not be used. No liability will be accepted in relation to equipment that shows signs of misuse. Any product or component which fails any of the inspections set out in this document must be withdrawn from use and quarantined for further inspection, repair or replacement as appropriate.

ALTO Mini Tower equipment should not be modified in any way and should only be repaired by the manufacturer - Lakeside Industries Ltd - or by authorised agents. If it is suspected that equipment has been modified or repaired by any other provider, the equipment should be quarantined and returned to Lakeside Industries Ltd for free inspection. No liability will be accepted in relation to equipment that has been subjected to unauthorised modification or repair.