Swift Group Biarritz Lodge 40x13-2 2020, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Siting
3.1 Craning
Given the high risk involved in craning
operations the legal requirements are
particularly strict, therefore it is recommended
that when a crane is required for lifting a RPH, a
specialist craning contractor should be used to
undertake a ‘Contract Lift’.
The contract lift must be organised through
a reputable company which holds adequate
insurance for all their operations, including
liability cover for the RPH being lifted. If a
specialist craning contractor is employed to
undertake a ‘Contract Lift’, the park / distributor
is nevertheless obliged to have in place
documented craning procedures and ensure
that all persons involved with the instigating or
the supervision of any craning work are fully
conversant with such procedures.
Procedure
Selection of Nominated Contractor: – It is
strongly recommended that the following
information is obtained before any work can
commence:
• A copy of the Craning Company’s Health and
Safety Policy
• Detailed, technical risk assessments relevant
to lifting RPHs and to the specific lift (including
wind loading, load spread, appropriate slinging
method, etc.
• A copy of method statements as to how the
work will be undertaken
• Copies of training records for all competent
persons
• Copies of all test certificates received
• Copy of segregation procedures received
• Signed agreement from the nominated
contractor to adhere to the hiring company’s
Contractor Code of Conduct
• Copy of Public Liability insurance (Minimum
cover £5 million and in date)
3.2 Siting
Your RPH should be sited on a correctly
prepared standing of suitable material, which
must provide adequate support for the home
placed upon it.
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Note: A Twin unit RPH is produced in two
units and should be assembled together
on site by professional siting Engineers
in accordance with CITO guidelines. If the
product is to be moved in the future then you
should consider seeking professional advice
before commencing.
Methods of siting vary, dependent upon the
ground conditions and specific requirements
set by the local authority site licence. The
method of siting a RPH in a flood risk area must
be considered carefully. In some instances as
insurers impose risk management controls in
order to continue their provision of flood cover.
Care is required to position the RPH squarely on
the pitch. The wheels should then be chocked
in front and behind to resist movement.
Where practicable, the RPH should remain
securely attached to the towing vehicle until it is
jacked and supported.
Where this is not possible, the towing vehicle
should be disconnected ensuring the jockey
wheel is left in a locked position and on a firm
base or spreader plate.
The towing vehicle can then be removed from
the siting operational area.
All the corner steadies should be wound down
in contact with the base;
The RPH should be carefully jacked up in
accordance with jacking instructions.
When one side of the home has been raised
sufficiently to enable the wheel(s) to spin freely,
solid concrete blocks should be placed under
the main longitudinal chassis beams either side
of the axle (in four positions) - see Fig. 3 (page
13). The other side of the Lodge can then be
raised and supported in the same way.
Suitable packing material should be placed
between the top of the concrete block and the
underside of the chassis to cushion the weight
and reduce the transmission of vibration.
CAUTION: Concrete blocks should not be
in direct contact with the steel chassis.