Contents Correct Operation Notes Intended Use Assembly Instructions Inspection Prior to Initial Operation Variants & Options Inspection Before Starting Work Maximum Capacity Dimensions Temperature Range Quality & Safety Notes for Correct Operation Warning Regulations, Standards & Directives Traversing the Load Accreditations Moving under Load Conformité...
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PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 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 Assemble only as instructed (ensure all and lower loads up to its rated capacity. Do not goods, the lifting of personnel, rope access or for bolts are present and fitted correctly as per exceed the working load limit indicated on the...
PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Warning Traversing the Load Only raise and lower loads when castor brakes are engaged The equipment should not be used outside This product is designed so that the load can be Do not allow the load to swing of its limitations, or for any purpose other than traversed along the beam using the trolley.
Correct Operation Moving under Load Fall Protection This product has different ratings depending upon the application as detailed in the table When moving the gantry underload, the When being used as part of a fall protection below: following instructions MUST be followed: system the user must use a body harness and retractable device or shock absorber to EN355 that This product can only be moved in the...
PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Additional Notes for Correct Operation Always consider the potential effects of It is essential for safety that the product is sharp edges, chemical reagents, electrical withdrawn from use immediately and not be Ensure suitable and appropriately rated conductivity, cutting, abrasion, climatic used again until confirmed in writing by a winches and connection plates are used for all exposure on the fall protection lifelines, and the...
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 The structure is predominantly constructed from aluminium which will not rust. However, there There is an increased danger of ignition when For Zone 2 applications, there is a potential are steel components used throughout. These certain material pairings clash, namely non- risk of static electricity build-up leading to are;...
Assembly Instructions The PORTA GANTRY and its constituent components are described in the image below. Trolley Bolts, Nuts & Washers Beam Adjustable Upright Cheek Plate Strut Trap Plate Strut Handle Hockey Stick Leg Brace Lockable Castors...
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PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 The PORTA GANTRY system is delivered flat Gantry Tool Set (supplied as an option): This illustration demonstrates how an A-frame will packed on a pallet and should include: arrive, prior to its assembly. Ratchet handle 1/2” sq drive 2 x A-Frames 24mm socket 1 Trolley...
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Assembly Instructions Bolt 2 Bolt 1 Carry out a pre-assembly visual check to ensure This illustration demonstrates the bolt positions Lay the two A-Frames a beam length apart on a flat surface in line with each other with the castor the following parts are included;...
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PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Keep hands clear of potential “Pinch” area marked with warning tape, in the scissoring system. The chain hoist must be positioned at the opposite end of beam. Offer opposite side of beam to the rear bolt-hole At this stage it is useful to attach the lifting device With the help of another person, scissor the beam on the cheek-plate (bolt 1) and insert bolt to the trolley in order to avoid having to lift and...
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Assembly Instructions If the hoist is not already attached to the The gantry is now erect at its lowest height setting. Insert and tighten the final beam bolt suspension point on the trolley, do so now (using stepladder if height setting requires) If this is not safe, disassemble the gantry and re-start adding the hoist prior to scissoring the A-Frames...
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Variants & Options The list below outlines additional variants and When manoeuvring the gantry, always have Fig 1 options available; the jack legs in the ‘parked’ position as shown in figure 1. Wind Up Jack Legs Position the gantry for the lift before setting the height with the jack Ratchet Beam Elevation System Before lifting ensure all jacks are in the correct...
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PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Ratchet Beam Elevation System Easy Conversion to Winched Fig 3 Option Configuration (Two person operation recommended – one on A Winch Kit and accessories can be supplied to each A-Frame) convert the System into a winch capable system. Please contact your REID Representative for Always wear gloves when using this item.
Dimensions PORTAGANTRY Beam length Beam adjustment Clear operating span Height to lifting eye Height increment Height to top of beam Width Height to top of roller...
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PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Beam Height Adjustment To assist with this activity a Geared Wheel The height of each gantry beam is easily adjusted or Ratchet system is provided for the larger by the release of 2 bolts on each upright and gantries;...
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Dimensions Detailed Dimensions (mm) Dmax Dmin Hmax Hmin Product Code A-Frame Max height to Height Min height to Max height to Max height to Min height to Trolley roller Width Weight (kg) Castor Diam lifting eye increment lifting eye top of beam top of roller top of roller size...
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PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Dmax Dmin Hmax Hmin Product Code A-Frame Max height to Height Min height to Max height to Max height to Min height to Trolley roller Width Weight (kg) Castor Diam lifting eye increment lifting eye top of beam top of roller top of roller size...
Quality & Safety Regulations, Standards & Directives 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 key themes throughout this (LEEA membership 000897). REID Lifting document and the REID Lifting ethos.
Each product is supplied with a certificate of out by SGS United Kingdom Ltd, 202b, Worle conformance and individual record of thorough All product names are trademarks of REID Lifting Ltd: Parkway, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6WA, United examination or test. Kingdom (CE body no.0120) in accordance...
Product Labelling Product labelling The following labels must be present on the product and must be legible. Dependant on the product purchased, Ratchet varients will be labelled with label 8.
Inspection Record PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 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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