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Method B - 2 people
(only for Socket Extension 500mm)
1.
Insert Socket Extension into socket
2.
Assemble
PORTA
-DAVIT 500 or
PORTA
-DAVIT
350EX on the floor horizontally adjacent to the
fixed socket position, and attach the chain block
and slave chain to the shackles
3.
Move jib arm in line with upright tube and tighten
the retaining strap
4.
Rotate the davit into a vertical position adjacent
to the socket
5.
Two people should lift the davit assembly
500mm and insert the kingpin into the Socket
Extension (the extended davit with chain block
weighs 35kg)
6.
With a shoulder against the lower jib tube, the
retaining strap is released to full extent and the
davit arm allowed to rotate to full radius
7.
The unit is now ready to be rotated into position
to connect the item to be lifted