Modulift UK Ltd tel: +44(0)1202 621511 email: [email protected] www.modulift.com
User Instructions
Should you find your equipment is no longer of use,
please dispose of in a responsible manner. Please
contact Modulift if you need further guidance
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All rights reserved.
WARNING!
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Do not under any circumstances hang load(s) from the tube or flanges
– the Spreader Frame is designed for compression – not bending.
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Ensure that the top Shackle contacts the bow of the corner plate
‘bow-to-bow’.
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The CMOD system is designed in accordance with BS EN13155:
Cranes, Safety, Non- fixed Load Lifting Attachments.
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Max number of Struts: 5 per side on the span without T-Piece,
8 per side on span with T-Piece.
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All Corner Units and T-Pieces must be connected to crane hook
using top slings and to the load using bottom slings.
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All slings must be correctly loaded i.e. no sling (top or bottom)
to be slack at any point during lift.
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Sling angle is crucial to the safe use of the frame.
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The top sling/turnbuckle must be positioned centrally in the
Shackle pin to ensure even loading. Contact your Modulift
supplier for supply of loose spacers where required.
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T-Pieces must be located opposite each other and must connect
to struts.
Do’s & Don’ts
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Do ensure enough clearance between frame and the load to
prevent the load hitting the frame. Any collision could cause
failure of the frame.
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Do not exceed the individual WLL of any Corner Unit or T-Piece
taking into account CoG offsets.
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The frame is designed to lift a single solid item using 8 points of
the frame.
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To ensure no slings are slack, use turnbuckles on the central top
slings, use matching top slings for the corners, and matching
bottom slings all round. For offset CoGs, or where loads have
different spans to the frame, more turnbuckles will be required for
the top and/or bottom slings. Turnbuckles must be adjested until
all slings are in tension. Contact Modulift for advice if in doubt.
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Within side with T-Pieces: Max. distance between the two T-Pieces
and between T-Pieces and Corner Units to be no more than 50%
of the total span of that side. Within side without T-Pieces: Min.
distance between the two T-Pieces and between T-Pieces and
Corner Units to be no less than 25% of the total span of that side.
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When connecting Corner Units directly to T-Pieces, assembly may
be difficult. Please contact Modulift for assistance.
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Do not hang any loads from the Strut tube or flanges.
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Do not exceed the stated WLL for your span.
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Do not rig the lower slings more than 6° from vertical.
Assembly Procedure
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Check the ID plates on each Modulift component to ensure the
correct size is used.
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Lay out the Struts, T-Pieces and Corner Units in the correct
configuration.
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Check all flanges are clear from debris, sand etc. before connection.
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Bolt the components together* using bolts, nuts & washers provided.
Tighten the bolts to torque as shown overleaf.
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Loop the top Shackles through the bows of the Corner Units so they
contact ‘bow-to-bow’. The eye of the top slings can then be passed
through the jaws of the Shackles and the pins replaced.
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Loop the top Shackles through the remaining top slings and connect
Shackles to the top of the T-Pieces.
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Loop the bottom Shackles through the eyes of the drop slings and
connect to the bottom of the Corner Units and T-Pieces with the
Shackle pins.
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Attach the lower slings to the load to be lifted.
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The assembled Spreader Frame and lifting rig must be thoroughly
checked by a competent person prior to lifting.
*The use of a Podger Spanner will aid in assembly by helping to align the
bolt holes by forcing it through.
Table 2 – Load v Span
First pick the overall span required for your frame
(e.g. 1m x 2m) and the Sling Angle (we recommend
30° STV where possible), then check the WLL via the
appropriate table. Read the table by locating the
lower span on the y axis of the chart and the larger
on the x. The cell which you are referred to, will
indicate the WLL for your chosen span. If your exact
span is not noted in the table, then please round up
or down to the values that will give you the lowest
WLL (to ensure no overloads are applied). Please
contact Modulift for confirmation on your WLL if
required. WLL given in tonnes.
CMOD 50: 8-Point UK JAN 2019
CMOD 50: 8-Point Frame
CMOD 50: 8-Point Frame
WLL / tonnes @ 30° STV
CMOD 50: 8-Point Frame
WLL / tonnes @ 45° STV
11
60 50 50 43 32
10
60 60 50 50 41 31
9
60 60 60 50 50 39 29
8
60 60 60 60 50 48 37 28
7
60 60 60 60 60 50 45 35 27
6
60 60 60 60 60 60 50 43 33 26
5
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 40 32 25
4
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 49 38 31 24
3
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 47 37 30 23
2
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 45 36 29 23
1
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 44 35 28 22
Span
(m)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15
11
34 28 28 24 18
10
40 34 28 28 23 17
9
40 40 34 28 28 21 16
8
50 40 40 34 28 27 20 15
7
50 50 40 40 34 28 25 19 14
6
50 50 50 40 40 34 28 24 18 14
5
50 50 50 50 40 40 34 28 23 17 13
4
50 50 50 50 50 40 40 28 28 21 17 13
3
50 50 50 50 50 50 40 40 28 26 21 16 12
2
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 34 28 28 20 16 12
1
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 34 28 25 20 15 12
Span
(m)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15
Side with T-Piece
Side with T-Piece
Side
without T
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Side
without T
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