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  • 21 January 2025
Can I assemble the tour tower myself?
Can I assemble the tour tower myself?

Although scaffolding towers are mainly used by professional builders, you can also install a scaffolding tower yourself if you find this type of structure more convenient for some work. The main thing is that you approach this matter seriously and follow safety rules. To assemble a scaffolding tower, you need to familiarize yourself with its components and understand how you can safely assemble them.

First, you need to provide a level area where the metal structure will stand. If you have a scaffolding tower with a large deck, for example, VIRASTAR PROFI, you will need a site of at least 2x2 m. For the Virastar Compact scaffolding tower, you will need a smaller area - approximately 1x2 m, since the decking area of this scaffolding tower is 0.8x1.7 m. The preparatory area should be free of debris, branches and other objects that may interfere with you. If the scaffolding tower is to be moved to a new work location, then a sufficiently wide passage should be provided.

After reading the installation instructions, determine the sequence of assembling the elements. You can easily find them by color and configuration. During the assembly of the scaffold tower, you will not need tools and fasteners, since the units are attached to each other with flag locks and the "pipe-in-pipe" method. This is very convenient, because no screw will fall from a height of several meters during the assembly of the scaffold tower.

The principle of assembling a scaffold tower made of aluminum and steel is approximately the same:

  • a base with wheels is installed;
  • side ladders-frames provide an increase in height;
  • the structure is fastened with diagonals and horizontals;
  • decks are installed at the required height;
  • the upper platform is fenced with protective railings.

Manufacturers often shoot videos on how to assemble their scaffold towers. After watching such a video, you will probably understand how to assemble the scaffold tower. Below is a guide to assembling the VIRASTAR Compact scaffold tower.

Climbing to the working level is carried out along the side ladders from the inside of the scaffold tower. It will be more convenient if you call an assistant to perform the work, so that he can supply the elements that need to be installed sequentially.

Here is the assembly procedure for the VIRASTAR OPTIMA scaffold tower, but it is approximately the same for all scaffold towers:

  • Install two bases on a flat surface;
  • Connect them with a volumetric diagonal;
  • Use jacks to level the scaffold tower base;
  • Install side ladders;
  • Put dumbbells on the ladders;
  • Secure the ties with flag locks;

  • Extend the scaffold tower using ladders, dumbbells and ties;
  • Install volumetric diagonals every 3 tiers;
  • Install the fence ladders last;
  • Put the fence dumbbells on top;
  • Secure the upper tier with ties.

The assembly principle of the scaffold tower is simple, which allows you to spend a minimum of time on preparatory work and proceed to the main task.

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