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Assembly & Operation

ASSEMBLY VIDEO

Summary of Contents for PORTA-GANTRY 1000

Page 1: ...500 3000 www reidlifting com Assembly Operation ASSEMBLY VIDEO ...

Page 2: ...nge Regulations Inspection Maintenance Regular Inspections Maintenance Repair Marking ATEX Language ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS VARIANTS AND OPTIONS Wind Up Jack Legs Ratchet Beam Elevation System Customised Configurations PORTA GANTRY 5000 PORTA GANTRY RAPIDE DETAILED DIMENSIONS QUALITY SAFETY Accreditations INSPECTION RECORD 500 3000 500 3000 No 1 in lightweight portable safe lifting solutions 2 ...

Page 3: ...operation instructions and act accordingly operation including preparation troubleshooting during operation and cleaning maintenance inspection repair transport Apart from the operating guide health safety and accident prevention act valid for the respective country and area where the gantry frame is used the commonly accepted regulations for safe and professional work must be adhered to It is inc...

Page 4: ...nce with the WLL s The gantry has an up rated capacity for personnel positioning This is when the structure is to be used as an anchor for lifting persons that have a suitably low chance of falling through a free distance and only carried out following a comprehensive risk assessment While the PORTA GANTRY has the capacities stated in the table below it is only one part of a fall arrest system whi...

Page 5: ...eing connected Only raise and lower loads when CASTOR BRAKES are ENGAGED When using the gantry as a fall arrest anchor the required clearance of the fall arrest device should be considered refer to device s Assembly Operation manual and consider the height adjustment on the gantry Before the gantry is used consideration must be given to the potential effects of the lifelines over sharp edges chemi...

Page 6: ...NCE Regular inspections To ensure that the gantry frame remains in safe working order it must be subjected to thorough periodic inspections by a competent person Inspections are to be 6 monthly for personnel lifting and 12 monthly for goods only unless adverse working conditions or profile of use dictate shorter periods The components of the gantry frame are to be inspected for damage wear corrosi...

Page 7: ...d the product meets the requirements of Category 3 equipment for use in Zone 2 explosive atmospheres providing a normal level of protection where mixtures of air and gases vapours or mists or Tel 44 0 1291 620796 enquiries reidlifting com by air dusts mixtures are unlikely to occur or if they do occur are likely to do so only infrequently and for a short period only Or Available as an upgrade the ...

Page 8: ...nstigated by the user and occur at least 6 monthly or sooner if adverse operating conditions or profile of use dictate shorter periods Inspections and maintenance shall be carried out at a safe distance away from an explosive atmosphere Special attention should be given to dust deposits on the structure especially in areas where the profiles come into contact and should be wiped clean and care tak...

Page 9: ...t easily assembled with the A Frames at their lowest height setting and this is the recommended position to start from 3 A Frame prior to assembly 2 Gantry Tool Set supplied as an option Ratchet handle 1 2 sq drive 24mm socket 24mm combination spanner 14mm long series allen key ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS N B Appropriate PPE should be worn Gloves Protective footwear Hard hat Tel 44 0 1291 620796 www rei...

Page 10: ...hown 8 Lay the two A Frames a beam length apart on a flat surface in line with each other with the castor wheels outward and brakes on Lay the beam on the A Frames resting on Bolt 1 on each cheek plate 7 Cheek Plates bolts 1 and 2 6 Pre Assembly visual check Beam Trolley 2 x A Frames Tool Set Option 500 3000 500 3000 No 1 in lightweight portable safe lifting solutions 10 ...

Page 11: ...is will require the use of a step ladder If this process is required to be carried out often then an upgrade to lobed cheek plates can be purchased which allows the gantry to be assembled as steps 8 21 but with one A frame inward from the end of the beam 11 Thread beam trolley over the other end of the beam and lock with friction brake at approximately centre position 12 Offer opposite side of bea...

Page 12: ...er to avoid having to lift and attach when gantry is fully erect This avoids a working at height problem when attaching a hoist Lift Keeping hands clear of potential Pinch area marked with warning tape Chain Hoist opposite end to lift 13 Visual Check 16 Insert the second bolt into the cheek plate Tighten both bolts until spring washer is fully depressed Do not over tighten 500 3000 500 3000 No 1 i...

Page 13: ... safety whilst the beam is at such an angle a spare bolt can temporarily be placed in an adjustment point on the beam to prevent the trolley slipping down the beam 17 Visual Check 19 Repeat the scissor activity at the opposite end of the gantry 20 Insert and tighten the final beam bolt Tel 44 0 1291 620796 www reidlifting com ...

Page 14: ...the upright by removing 2 x upright securing bolts and moving the upright to the appropriate setting by lifting from the strut handle Re secure with bolts nuts and washers do not over tighten Repeat the height adjustment at the opposite end 24 Release trolley brake and castor brakes to position the gantry over the load ensuring when possible that the load is lifted from the center of the beam 500 ...

Page 15: ...vring the gantry into position always have the stands in the parked position as in figure 1 right or remove if required 3 Position the gantry for the lift before setting the heights with the jack 4 Before lifting ensure all jacks are in the correct lifting position and are secured with locking pins and clips as in figure 2 5 Manually raise each leg castor in turn and set the height by rotating jac...

Page 16: ...n 10 Check all bolts on the gantry are sufficiently secure by ensuring all spring washers are fully depressed 11 If the hoist is not already attached to the suspension point on the trolley do so now using stepladder if height setting requires If this is not safe disassemble gantry and re start from the scissoring operation of the Gantry Assembly Instructions Step 11 Customised Configurations For c...

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Page 18: ...priate by the Conformité Européenne This certifies that REID Lifting s products meet the demands of the European Directives regarding Health and Safety requirements The EC type examination for this device has been carried out by SGS United Kingdom Ltd 202b Worle Parkway Westonsuper Mare BS22 6WA United Kingdom CE body no 0120 in accordance with article 10 of the PPE Directive The EC quality assura...

Page 19: ...l Comments Equipment Record Product number s A Serial Number s B Year of manufacture C Name of user Date of purchase Date of first use Periodic Examination and Repair History Date Inspected by Pass Fail Comments Insert this data into table below Insert data from serial numbers found on product into table below INSPECTION RECORD INSPECTION Tel 44 0 1291 620796 www reidlifting com ...

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