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Turning the Barrier Over
To stack the barrier or work on the fastenings
inside the barrier, it is occasionally necessary to
invert the barrier.
Do not turn the barrier over by pulling it
sideways with the crane. This can cause
damage to the crane and chains which could
cause an accident due to failure during
subsequent lifting operations.
The following method can be used but note that
the chain hooks are subject to side load when
using this method. Always, therefore, use hooks
that are well overrated (typically 2 tons per
hook) and use of the conventional type, not the
type where the chain attaches to the extended
latching bar.
Inverting BG800
The steps listed below correspond to the images
at the bottom of this page.
1)
Lower the barrier onto a wooden block.
2)
The centre of the barrier settles on the block
clear of cross members and with only one
side of the barrier supported by the block.
3)
Continue lowering the barrier until it lies on
its side. Transfer the chains from the lifting
eyes on the top of the barrier to the lifting
eyes on the bottom of the barrier.
4)
Start to lift the inverted barrier.
5)
With the barrier fully inverted it can be lifted
and placed into the desired position
CAUTION - WHEN THE BARRIER IS SET DOWN
INVERTED IT IS UNSTABLE AND MAY FALL
OVER CAUSING INJURY.
Righting Inverted BG800
Lower the barrier onto a timber wedge with
approximately a one in three slope. The barrier
will settle on its side. Transfer the lifting chains
from the bottom of the barrier to the top of the
barrier and lift in the normal way.
CAUTION - WHEN INVERTING AND RIGHTING
BARRIERS THE BARRIERS MAY KICK
SIDEWAYS, ALWAYS KEEP AWAY FROM THE
BARRIER
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AS REQUIRED CONTROL THE
BARRIER BY USE OF TAG ROPES.
