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For small Buildings only
RIGHT
WRONG
Always use fork extensions to lift across the
full width of the Building.
Short forks will damage the floor (if fitted) or
will not support a Building without a floor.
Always ensure a high
apex to the crane hook.
DO NOT
use a low
apex to the crane hook
as it places a crushing
effect upon the roof of
the Building.
Always use spreaders on all large Buildings.
The spreaders should be larger than the span
of the Building.
By not using spreaders the load on the slings
produces a crushing effect upon the roof of
the Building.
Slings must be seated at
each end of the Building
and positioned approx.
250mm from the corners for
maximum stability.
Always tension the slings
before tying back and place
the tie-back ropes at low
level to prevent the slings
from slipping inwards or
outwards as indicated on
page 6.
Small Buildings may require
tighter roping.
Too much tension on the
tie-back rope may cause it
to snap or the Building to
topple due to the lower
centre of balance.
Slings positioned too close
to the centre of the
Building will be unstable.
CRANAGE
Hook Height
Sling Security
FORK LIFT TRUCK
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Spreader Beams
Tie-back
rope with
protective
packing