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SECTION 4
4-5
GENERAL REPAIR PRACTICES
LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
Because of the size and weight of the major components found on the unit, it is necessary to use suitable lifting
devices for removal. The following components require lifting devices for removal: cylinders, carrier panel, packer
panel, pushout panel and tailgate.
CAPACITY OF LIFTING DEVICE REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL
Cylinders...........................................................................................................................................500 lbs. (227 kg.)
Telescopic Pushout Cylinders........................................................................................................1000 lbs. (454 kg.)
Carrier Panel...................................................................................................................................1600 lbs. (726 kg.)
Packer Panel..................................................................................................................................1600 lbs. (726 kg.)
Pushout Panel..............................................................................................................................2800 lbs. (1270 kg.)
Tailgate..........................................................................................................................................8000 lbs. (3629 kg.)
SLING STRAP SPECIFICATIONS
Nylon sling straps should be used for the removal of cylinders. The following specifications should be used to
determine the type of sling straps to use for lifting.
Type USS-26-EN1
Rating
Vertical lift.....................................................................................................................................4800 lbs. (2177 kg.)
Choker lift......................................................................................................................................3600 lbs. (1633 kg.)
Basket lift......................................................................................................................................9600 lbs. (4354 kg.)
Width.....................................................................................................................................................................2 in.
Length...............................................................................................................depends on type of lifting device used.
CHAIN AND HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Chains should be used to lift and/or support the carrier and packer panel, pushout panel and tailgate. The follow-
ing specifications should be used to determine the type of chain and hardware to use for lifting.
Chain
Type.......................................................................................D.O.F. (Double Branch, Oblong Link, Foundry Hook)
Size..............................................................................................................................................................1/2 in.
Hammer Locks..................................................................................................................................................1/2 in.
Oblong Rings.....................................................................................................................................................1/2 in.
Summary of Contents for LEACH 2R-III
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