Warning
The equipment should not be used outside
of its limitations, or for any purpose other than
that for which it is intended
When winching, only use one winch with each
sheave and make sure they never cross paths
with each other
Do not lift or transport loads while personnel
are in the danger zone
Do not allow personnel to pass under a
suspended load
Never leave a suspended load unattended
It is not recommended to mix the use of
the gantry with personnel and goods lifting
simultaneously.
Do not start moving the load along the beam
until you have checked that it has been
attached correctly
When moving a loaded trolley along
the beam, move the load steadily and in
a controlled manner and avoid sudden
movements
Be aware of hazards when setting up/folding
down, such as trapping fingers in rotating
parts
Be aware of any adverse weather conditions
such as strong or gusty winds which could
impose additional horizontal loads and affect
the stability of the structure. Stop using if
weather is impacting on lifting, and either
disassemble the gantry or tie it to a rigid
structure to ensure it can’t overturn
Don’t allow the load to hit the product frame
Traversing the Load
This product is designed so that the load can be
traversed along the beam using the trolley. At larger
capacities and/or longer beams this action can
become difficult. REID recommends that either a
geared trolley or a rope control product be used
to reduce the effort and provide more control over
the movement.
The rope control product allows the operator to
control the movement of the trolley from a safe
location at the side of the gantry. The product
includes a winch and series of pulleys that introduce
a mechanical advantage and reduce the effort
during operation
For further information please contact your REID
representative.
Moving Under Load
When moving the gantry under load, the following
instructions MUST be followed:
This product can only be moved in the direction
perpendicular to the beam
Directional locks must be used on the castors
(perpendicular to the beam only)
The end user MUST make sure the center of
gravity of the load is known and the lifting points
are in such a way that the load is EQUALLY
distributed, so the load generates a vertical pull
to the beam.
The load is not allowed to swing
The floor must be smooth, flat, free from cracks
or steps and the weather conditions should be
safe for the operation (i.e. not when frost, ice or
snow present)
A risk assessment and method statement are
required to be completed by a competent
person before moving the gantry under load
The products movement must be controlled at
a slow speed, no sudden movements or high
speeds are allowed.
Correct Operation
