Contents Correct Operation Notes Intended Use Assembly Instructions Inspection Prior to Initial Operation Dimensions Inspection Before Starting Work Maximum Capacity Quality & Safety Temperature Range Regulations, Standards & Directives Notes for Correct Operation Accreditations Warning Conformité Européenne [CE] Fall Protection The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Additional Notes for Correct Operation Testing...
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PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Lightweight. Portable. Safe. Please read the following instructions and They apply for: It is the responsibility of the end user to adhere guidance notes carefully, before using or to the Health & Safety and accident prevention Operation, including preparation, operating the system.
Correct Operation Intended Use Maximum Capacity Notes for Correct Operation Goods Lifting: This product is designed to lift This product is intended to be used for the lifting of For optimum safety, we recommend single and lower loads up to its rated capacity. Do not goods, the lifting of personnel, rope access or for person assembly to avoid conflicting actions exceed the working load limit indicated on the...
PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Attach the hoist to the lifting point on the The risk assessment and method statement When winching, only use one winch with each trolley only, making sure it is attached in a way must take into account any factors that might sheave and make sure they never cross paths that does not expose the user to danger by apply additional loading to the system during...
Correct Operation Fall Protection Additional Notes for Correct Operation This product has different ratings depending upon the application as detailed in the table When being used as part of a fall protection Ensure suitable and appropriately rated below: system the user must use a body harness and winches and connection plates are used for all retractable device or shock absorber to EN355 that applications...
PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Warning IRATA Always consider the potential effects of sharp edges, chemical reagents, electrical When using for fall protection, only use one This product is suitable for rope access and has conductivity, cutting, abrasion, climatic lifeline with each trolley/sheave and make sure been tested to 15kN.
Inspection & Maintenance Regular Inspections Maintenance & Repair The following information is based on REID Lifting’s recommendations and does not remove To ensure that the product’s frame remains in In order to ensure correct operation, the the responsibility of the user to comply with the safe working order it must be inspected regularly conditions for inspection and maintenance must relevant regulations and standards that are valid...
ATEX Spark Formation Static Electricity are steel components used throughout. These are; fasteners, castors, master-link, trolley rollers, There is an increased danger of ignition when For Zone 2 applications, there is a potential A-frame height adjustment gearing system (if certain material pairings clash, namely non- risk of static electricity build-up leading to fitted) and the height adjustment ratchet (if corrosion-resistant steel or cast iron against...
Assembly Instructions The PORTA GANTRY RAPIDE and its constituent components are described in the image below. Beam Trolley Cheek Plate Sheaved Trolley Upright Trap plate Lockable Castors...
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PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Pre-Assembly Pre set-up checks This product is delivered flat packed Ensure the castors are locked Allow sufficient clearance for the A-Frame rotation. If sufficient space not available see steps 13 to 17 - Confined Space set-up method N.B. Trolley can be stored separately, on the upper A-Frame or the Leg. Standard Assembly Rotate upper A-Frame to a vertical position.
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Assembly Instructions Be careful not to trap hands between beam and cheek plates! Repeat steps 1-4 for lower A-Frame Scissor upper A-Frame until ball-lock pin is Continue the rotation of the A-Frame until it comes to rest on ground adjacent to beam Remove ball-lock pin and continue scissor motion until stops engage beam and holes are aligned If fitted, ensure castor brakes applied before lifting a load.
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PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Master-link / Close-Coupled Trolley Installation Height Adjustment Ensure the upright is bolted using top and bottom fixing holes on Trap Plate. Be careful not to allow plate to swing open uncontrolled. Never adjust the height while the gantry is under load. Remove pin Close trolley plate encapsulating the beam and re- Take weight of gantry upright...
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Assembly Instructions Confined Space Assembly Rotate upper A-Frame to vertical position While in this vertical position remove ball lock pin Open leg and insert ball-lock pin into second from its stow hole hole securing the leg in its open position. Repeat for second leg Pre-lift checks Ensure all ball lock pins are fully engaged...
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PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Winch Bracket Installation Gantry Stowage Trolley Storing Never install winch bracket while gantry is under load. Only install winches which are approved by REID for use with the PORTA GANTRY RAPIDE and a suitable interface Trolley can be stored separately, on the / mounting plate supplied.
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Assembly Instructions Winch Installation Sheave Trolley Installation Place retaining pin into holes, F Observe pin is securely engaged Illustration shows one example of many winches, fall arrests and interface brackets available. Place winch onto locating pin, D Thread rope through cheek plates and capture rope between sheave and beam Rotate winch to align holes, E Secure sheave with ball-lock pin...
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PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Beam Width Adjustment Changing the Foot Option Beam width adjustment can take place during steps 4 or 5 Remove bolt and handle Move A-Frame assembly to required position The foot option can be changed by removing the ball lock pin and withdrawing the foot cartridge Store handle in safe place Re-insert bolt and hand tighten quick release knob assembly...
Dimensions Dimensions PORTAGANTRY 250-500 RAPIDE Beam length Beam adjustment Clear operating span Height to lifting eye Height increment Height to top of beam Width Height to top of roller Length...
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PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Dimensions (mm) Unit Weight Goods Fall Arrest Personnel Beam CMin CMax DMin DMax FMin FMax HMin HMax Capacity Capacity** Positioning** (kg) Length (kg) No of Person(s) (kg) PGRS20 2000 2 x 200 1100 1500 2080 PGRS23 2300 3 x 200 1200 1800 1450...
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Dimensions PORTAGANTRY 1000 RAPIDE Beam length Beam adjustment Clear operating span Height to lifting eye Height increment Height to top of beam Width Height to top of roller Folded dimensions...
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PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Dimensions (mm) Unit Weight Goods Fall Arrest Personnel Beam CMin CMax DMin DMax FMin FMax HMin HMax Capacity Capacity** Positioning** (kg) Length (kg) No of Person(s) (kg) PGR1TS20 2000 2 x 200 1102 1502 2077 1000 PGR1TS30 3000 3 x 200 1902 2502...
Quality & Safety Regulations, Standards & Derectives Accreditations LEEA Membership - REID Lifting is a full member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association This product complies with the following: Quality and Safety are at the heart of the REID (LEEA membership 000897). REID Lifting...
QUANTUM out by SGS United Kingdom Ltd, 202b, Worle conformance and individual record of thorough Parkway, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6WA, United All product names are trademarks of REID Lifting Ltd: examination or test. Kingdom (CE body no.0120) in accordance PORTAGANTRY PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE with Module B of the PPE Regulation.
Inspection Record PORTAGANTRY RAPIDE Marking The serial labels indicate: The product identification number The product’s unique serial number The goods’ capacity (WLL) of the device The year of manufacture The standards to which the device is approved The ATEX rating of the product (if applicable) CE Marking Insert data from serial numbers found on product into table here:...
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