Australian WatertowersInstallation and Set-up Training Package

MONAND Pty Ltd T/A

Safetylec Management Solutions

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Phone (07) 40353533 Fax (07) 40353561 Email: info@safetylec.com.auPo Box 35 Redlynch Unit 2A 84 Aumuller St Cairns ABN 19 633 938 370

Introduction

• Please take a moment to view this training presentation to assist with worker safety, by learning the correct procedures for handling

the water tower.

• This presentation is a general guide only. Individual towers may vary slightly due to our product improvement program.

Introduction

• Contact the supplier if you are unsure of any aspects of your tower.

• This training package aims to assist the installer to gain a certificate of competency, in the procedures for handling of Quickfill water towers.

General Notes For all Towers

• Do not climb tower under any circumstances

• Regularly check the tower platform has not subsided, and the tower remains level

• If a storm capable of destructive or cyclonic winds threaten, ensure the tank remains full, or lay tower down

• The tower must be emptied and laid down before being relocated

Before Standing The Tower

• It is essential to be fully prepared, prior to the tower being stood.

• Following these guide lines, should ensure safe operation of the fully engineered and patented water tower.

The PadProvide an earth pad, (or a suitable alternativelike concrete strip footings), as a workingplatform to support the Quickfill®.Minimum bearing capacity to be 100 kpa, as a full tower weighs approximately 27 tonnes.

The Pad

• Needs to be a minimum of 7mtrs x 7mtrs• Should be level, with a minimum 100mm step to the

truck filling area, to avoid water damage to the pad.• Clearance for trucks up to 3200mm overall height is

available from a tower erected on flat ground. You must create a higher pad, or lower the truck roadway, to compensate for larger vehicles.

The Pad

The Tower Arrives

• The tower will be delivered laying down on it’s skids

• There are two lifting points located in the middle of the tower

• Note: the tower weighs approx 6.5tonnes empty.

The Tower Arrives

Skids & Lifting Points

Skid

Lifting pointsfor unloadingor relocating

Toolbox

Unloading and Positioning• Engineered lifting points

attached, to be used for loading and unloading.

• Ensure only accredited machinery & lifting equipment is used.

• Ensure competent operators are used for lifting

• Position the tower so when stood, it will be at the centre of the pad Engineered lifting points

Tools & Spares

• Tools are supplied to assist in tower assembly

• Spares are provided to assist in case of gasket or valve damage

The Float Valve Lock

Remove the internal valve float arm travel lock, before the tower is stood

Attaching the Truck Fill Pipe

• Before the tower is stood, the black 300mm outlet water pipe requires attachment

• Remove black pipe & pipe stays from travel brackets• Bolt pipe to valve adaptor flange – a fixed cradle is

provided to assist location. Find 6 x bolts required in toolbox, or on the flange

• Attach the pipe support stays to complete the above process

Travel brackets

Travel chain

Flexible water sock(packed for travel)

Black Pipe in Transport Mode

Pipe in Transport Mode

Attaching the Truck Fill Pipe

Flange

Pipe stay brackets

Pipe stays - travel mode

Standing The Tower

• Ensure the tower is positioned so when stood, it will be at the centre of the pad

• Detach master link from the travel shackle

• Attach the lifting machinery directly to the link – do not add extra chain/sling. Master LinkMaster link & shackle

Standing the Tower

The tower must be raised slowly &

smoothly

Boom must remain as close as possible to

top of tank

Caution re lid damage with hook

Standing the Tower

• Release the lifting chain by unhooking from the lifting ring at the bottom of the tower

• Use machine attached to the master link to draw the chain thru the top beam, so disconnection is within easy reach of ground staff

• Disconnect master link. Lock to lifting ring using the recovery chain, to prevent tampering

Standing the Tower

Release hook from lifting ring

Master link attached to crane hook

Standing the Tower

Drawing chain thru top beam to bring machine disconnection to ground staff

Hook

Master link

Hook recovery chain

Securing the Lifting Chain

Master link locked to lifting ring, using recovery chain

Lifting ring

Recovery chain & lock

Master link

Securing the Standing Tower

• Swing all four legs out to approx 45 degrees, & secure in position with the pivot pins provided – replace locks

• Remove sole plates from storage. Place on level ground, centrally under the screw jacks

• Wind the jacks down, and use to raise the tower support frame to the level position

• Pack under the tower support frame (if levelling required), and lower onto packers. The levelling jacks must maintain a light support to provide stability, and to secure the sole plates

• Lock the jack handles to avoid tampering, or sole plate theft.

Caution:* Only adjust the screw jacks while the tank is empty* Ensure jacks do not carry the weight of a fully laden tower

Securing the Standing Tower

Swing out legs

Tower support frame (skid)

Screw jack on sole plate

Pivot pins

Handle Lock

Pivot pin lock

Plumbing Connections

• Connect 100mm inlet piping to allow filling by either a standpipe, or a pump. A poly pipe adaptor is supplied in toolbox

• If using a pump, you may need to connect the 80mm bypass return line. Check the 80mm bypass valve is open before pumping

• Note: If pump flow rate is greater than 25 litres/sec (1500 l/min), the excess water may flow out the 80mm bypass, while the tower is filling. This can be reduced or eliminated, by slowing the pump flow rate

• If two or more towers are to be linked, connect via the 150mm pipe work to allow water levels to equalize

Plumbing Connections

150mm pipe for joining towers together if larger storage capacity required

80mm Valve

80mm return outlet40mm general purpose valve 100mm inlet

Ready To Operate !!

The

patented and fully engineered water toweris now ready for use!

A Quickfill In Operation

Lowering The Tower• Disconnect all plumbing connections

• Before lowering the tower ensure the tank is fully drained – this includes all plumbing pipes (note to open the 40mm valve to drain the 150mm linking pipe).

• Jacks must be fully raised and the pivot pins removed, before the four legs are folded in to meet the tower.

• Replace & lock the pivot pins. Lock the jack handles.

• Secure the outer legs, using the turnbuckle which connects the screw jack to the tower support frame (skid).

• Store the sole plates using the pin & lock provided.

Lowering The TowerJacks raised

to fit into skid

Open all valves to drain pipes completely

Pin & lock to sole plates Turnbuckle to jack

Handle locked

Pivot pin locked

Lowering The Tower

• Unlock master link from the lifting ring, and attach to the machine

• Have machine raise the chain, while pulling the lifting hook down, using the 6mm recovery chain attached

• Attach the lifting hook to the lifting ring & arrange hook recovery chain in the travel position. Lock chain.

• Move the machine backwards to allow it to gently lay tower down

• Unhook machine from the master link and attach link to the travel shackle

Lowering The Tower

Unlock master link from lifting ring

Raising master link to recover hook and attach to lifting ring

Attach hook to ring

Chain travels on hook Chain lock

Lowering the Tower

The tower must be lowered slowly &

smoothly

Boom must remain as close as possible to

top of tank

Caution re lid damage with hook

Preparing the Tower for Travel

• Lock the internal float arm & tank lid• Secure the master link to the travel shackle• Remove the 300mm outlet pipe • Store outlet pipe and pipe stays in travel brackets, and

secure for travel. Fold water sock into end of pipe.• Place bolts, tools and spares in toolbox• Ensure 17 locks (13 std & 4 long shank) are in place

Preparing the Tower for Travel

Master link to shackleLock the float valve arm & the tank lid before transportation

Pipe in Transport Mode

Preparing the Tower for Travel

Flange

Pipe stay brackets Pipe stays - travel mode

Note: 1/M20 pipe stay bolt is used to secure pipe stays in travel mode. Nip up bolt remaining on big pipe, or store in toolbox.

M20 bolt

Preparing the Tower for Travel

Travel brackets

Flexible water sock(packed for travel)

Travel chain

Toolbox with Spares & Bolts

Document box Containing manual

Lock Location Photos – 17 total

Float

Tank lid Jack - erected

Jack - travel

Pivot pin

Lock Location Photos – 17 total

80mm valve & 40mm valve

Recovery chain securing master link

Toolbox, documents, valve handle

Recovery chain, sole plates

Ready for Transport ??

Are bolt & pins in place?

Are outer legs secured to frame?

Are all locks (17off) fitted?

Is black pipe secure & travel chain attached?

Lifting points for unloading or relocating

Document Holder

• The information in this training package is usually supplied on each tower in printed format

• There should be a document holder attached to the toolbox lid

• Please refer to the printed document if you need to confirm any detail of the recommended procedures for the safe operation of your tower

• Alternatively, revisit this website

Thank you

from Australian Watertowers P/L for considering our patented and fully engineered system,

and trust you experience the economies and convenience, intended in the product design

Assessment

• Your assessment is 10 questions with multiple choice answers.

• You must have 10 correct answers to be deemed competent.

• You may refer to the presentation at any time during the assessment.

• Once completed, click on the “send” button. Your assessment will be sent electronically to the training coordinator, & your results given immediately.

• A “Certificate of Competency” and wallet card, will be emailed back to those who have successfully completed the assessment (generally within 7 working days)

Assessment

Click picture to commence assessment.