Modulift MOD 70 User Instructions

USER INSTRUCTIONS
MOD 70
The Modulift Spreader is modular in length. Every spreader consists of 1 pair of End Units & Drop
Links, with intermediate struts that can be bolted into the assembly to achieve different spans. The
MOD 70 has an assembled span ranging from 1 metre to 12 metres in 0.5 metre increments.
b
P1
P8
STRUT
DROP
LINK
MOD 70 - Beam Specification.
Rated at 70 tonnes SWL at 9 metres span (
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'Sling to Vertical' angle, β, 45 degrees or less.
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End Units & Drop Links are rated at 35 tonnes WLL each (70 tonnes combined capacity).
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Bolt tightening torque: 150Nm. Spanner size required: 30mm.
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Recommended additional equipment: Torque Wrench, Podger Spanner and Ring Spanner.
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Personnel using this system should be suitably trained, competent and have a clear
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understanding of Safe Slinging procedures.
The use of Modulift equipment must be in accordance with the procedures laid down in 'Lifting
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Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998' (LOLER).
NEVER EXCEED STATED SWL - ADHERE TO SWL IN TABLE 2, FOR PARTICULAR SLING
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ANGLE USED
THE TOP SLING LENGTH IS CRITICAL TO THE SAFE USE OF THE SPREADER - ADHERE
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TO TABLE 2.
Ensure Drop Links hang down, and smaller shackles are connected to bottom hole of Drop Link.
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Do not under any circumstances hang load(s) from the tube or flanges - the spreader is designed
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for axial compression - not bending.
β ='Sling to Vertical' angle
Fig.1: Typical Spreader Assembly.
Fig. 1: Typical Spreader Assembly.
TABLE 1: COMPONENT LIST
PART REF: DESCRIPTION
P1 END UNIT
P2 DROP LINK
P3 4.0m STRUT
P4 2.0m STRUT
P5 1.0m STRUT
P6 0.5m STRUT
P7 55t SHACKLE
P8 35t SHACKLE
P9 M20x65, GRADE 8.8 HT BOLTS, NUTS &
WASHERS
WARNING!
P3 - P6
P9
Span
WEIGHT / ITEM
240kg
136kg
. See Load Table for SWL at longer spans.
30° STV)
P7
P2
END UNIT
SUB-ASSY
Larger
56kg
shackle
17kg
85kg
61kg
40kg
Drop
20kg
Link
Smaller
shackle