However, it is the owners / users sole responsibility to ensure that they and the IBC fully comply with all legal requirements. Western Global Ltd cannot and will not accept liability for any inaccuracy or incorrectly stated legal requirements.
Inspect the IBC before use, if there is any doubt about its condition, DO NOT USE IT. Western Global consider the corner brackets come under the definition of lifting points and as such are part of the load (LOLER: ACOP 124).
POSITIONING Standalone Unit Where the IBC is to be permanently positioned (long or short term) it is important that certain aspects are considered. The position should be selected where it will be protected from accidental impact. You should also make sure that both supplying vehicles and receiving vehicles have safe and easy access to the IBC.
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Lifting Equipment You will require a lifting device (crane) and suitable four-leg chain sling fitted with hooks and safety catches. Note that most chain slings SWL are rated at 90 degrees and the SWL usually decreases, depending upon the angle the chain is used at. Always check and obtain official confirmation Bracket from the chain sling supplier that it is both suitable in SWL and chain length.
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LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS Lifting Instruction (summary) Insure all 4 lifting points are used. Insure lift equipment and accessories are certified to lift the MGW stated on the label. Lift with caution. LIFTING POINT INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE All lifting points must be visually inspected at suitable intervals. The intervals and scope of inspection should be determined by a competent person in the users or owners organisation in accordance with the safe use of work equipment (PUWER Reg.6).
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LIFTING POINT EXAMINATION RECORD CARD Tank Model: ___________________ Tank Capacity: _________________ Safe Working Load: _____________kg Date of Manufacture: ___________ Address of Next Date of Name of Address of Pass / Notes Premises of Examination Inspection Inspector Inspector Defected Ref. Examination Date Notes: (e.g.
TRAILER MOUNTED The IBC is available mounted on a trailer as supplied by Western Global. Please refer to the ‘trailer manual’ supplied with the IBC for all information regarding the trailer and its safe use. EARTHING POINT The IBC is fitted with an earthing point found on the outside edge of one fork tube, usually at the access point end.
FILLING THE IBC Filling should only be performed by a suitably trained person and only following a full risk assessment. The IBC must be positioned on a firm level surface, whether static, truck or trailer mounted. Where truck or trailer mounted, ensure that the parking brake is set to ON and the wheels are chocked.
STATUTORY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE It is a legal requirement that the owner of the IBC carries out regular inspections and ensures that a record of each inspection is kept. Where fault is found, the unit MUST be removed from service until the fault is rectified and the unit is retested successfully. NOTE;...
Direct Coupling Direct coupling enables continuous fuel feed to equipment such as generators where power is required continuously. Western Global can supply ¼”, ½” and ¾” feed and return hoses, complete with quick release couplings. Please contact Western Global for further information.
DISPOSAL When maintaining, servicing or disposing of the IBC or consumable components, do not dispose of contaminated parts within general refuse. Refer to local authority regulations for their correct disposal. MODIFICATIONS If additional equipment or any third party work, modifications or alterations are to be carried out on the IBC which will involve any welding, drilling or any form of cutting or distortion of materials, full written approval must be obtained from the Manufacturer prior to the work being carried out.
RECORD CARD MODEL NO: SERIAL NO: CAPACITY: OWNER DATE OF MANUFACTURE: OWNERS REF: PUMP TYPE: External Leak Test Lifting Bracket Inspection Inspectors Inspectors Date (every 2 ½ (see page 4) (every 2 ½ Name Signature years) years) To conform to ADR Requirements, the date of the last inspection and test shall be entered on the plate attached to the TransCube and recorded in a report to be kept by the owner at least until the date of the next test.
Return items with a copy of this form to: Warranty Department. Western Global Ltd, Western House, Broad Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LD. If this form is not returned with item the Warranty claim will not be processed. Goods will be invoiced if not received to the above address within 30 Days.
Warranty The Company undertakes to replace or repair, free of charge, any defect which the Company considers to be due to faulty workmanship or material within 36 months (or otherwise stated) of the sale date, except for: Defects arising from neglect, misuse or unauthorised modifications. ...
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