TABLE OF CONTENTS Page: Operation Auto-mode Lashing protection mode Emergency operation Inspection and service Maintenance Contents of service kit Disassembly Handle removal Handle mounting Body assembly Cone assembly...
OPERATION AUTO-MODE Handle position: Items: Auto-mode Twistlock: C8A-HC Loading operation: Insert the yellow cone into the Turn the twistlock Ready for container loa- ISO socket with the wire anticlockwise until it ding. handle outwards. drops into place. Unloading operation: Lift container. Release operation: The handle MUST always be in the centre position (auto-mode) when...
OPERATION LASHING PROTECTION MODE Handle position: Items: Lashing protection mode Twistlock: C8A-HC 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock Lashing protection mode Twistlocks located on lashed end of stacks, must be set in ’lashing protection mode’. Lashing Lashing protection protection mode mode Auto-mode Lashing Lashing...
EMERGENCY OPERATION When to use: Definitions: Items: Fork: Twistlock: C8A-HC Emergency tool Hook: When the twistlock has been mounted backwards. Connect the fork to the wire handle. Push the tool to pull out wire handle. Ensure that the handle is at the bottom of the fork gap and that the hook is atta- ched to the twistlock as shown.
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EMERGENCY OPERATION Lock the tool with the latch. The twistlock is now secured in open position and the container can be lifted. Removal of emergency tool: To remove the emergency tool, open the latch. Ensure that all arms and hooks stay in position when locking.
INSPECTION AND SERVICE What to inspect: Items: Twistlock: C8A-HC Damage: Function test: 1. Top cone blue paint visible Pull handle three times to check that shaft 2. Bottom yellow paint visible rotation is undisturbed and that twisting 3. Cracks and/or deformation on spring function is satisfactory.
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SERVICE KIT CONTENTS Twistlock base plate Shaft base plate Ball pein hammer Optional if no bench vice is available Allen key C-ring detachment tool C-ring attachment tool M8, M10 Spring tool Grease nozzle Grease pump Grease drum...
MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBLY Preparation: Tools required Place the twistlock on the base plate (or into a bench vice if available) with bolts facing upwards. Use allen key to remove the Remove upper spring. bolts of the yellow cone. Use allen key to remove the Remove all parts to free the shaft.
MAINTENANCE HANDLE REMOVAL Preparation: Tools required Place twistlock shaft on base plate. Press the C-Ring detachment tool against the C-Ring. Use ball pein hammer to release the c-ring from the shaft.
MAINTENANCE HANDLE MOUNTING Preparation: Tools required Place twistlock shaft on base plate. Attach the handle to the c-ring attachment tool. Use ball pein hammer to mount the c-ring in the shaft.
MAINTENANCE BODY ASSEMBLY Preparation: Tools required Place left half of twistlock body with shaft on base plate. Place the ends of the spring on Place mouth of handle the stoppers. on twistlock body. Use allen key to secure right half of twistlock body.
MAINTENANCE CONE ASSEMBLY Preparation: Tools required Place upper spring into the hole. Attach spring tool to free end of spring. Tension the spring. Use allen key to mount yellow cone, keep the spring tool between the halves as long as possible.
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