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S80 SPREADER BEAM USER GUIDE CREATING SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENTS mgf.co.uk...
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CREATING SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENTS With over 40 years of experience, MGF is a privately-owned company whose focus is the provision of fully engineered excavation and structural support solutions and complimentary lifting and safety equipment to the construction industry. We combine technical expertise and operational performance to ensure the highest levels of customer service.
SPREADER BEAM OVERVIEW The MGF S80 Spreader Beam is a modular system which can lift up to 80t and is available in lengths from 1-14m with increments as small as 0.25m. The capacities for various lengths are stated below. For smaller increments in lengths please consult an MGF representative.
The rigger must ensure there is clearance between sling end and End Attachment (see Figure 5). • For sling to vertical angles between 30° to 45°, either use the 45° capacity or consult an MGF representative for an accurate load capacity.
3.2 SAFE USE WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATIVES USE THE EQUIPMENT, THEY SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS. WHEN MOVING OR POSITIONING LONG EXTENSIONS OR ASSEMBLIES USE TAG LINES TO CONTROL MOVEMENT LOAD MUST BE LIFTED THROUGH THE DROP LINKS, NEVER HANG LOADS FROM SPREADER BEAMS, HANDLING POINTS OR FLANGES AS THE SPREADER BEAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION ONLY THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE...
PRE-LIFT CHECKS Before lifting there are several checks which should be done: • Must ensure that there is suitable clearance between the equipment used to connect to the shackles and the end attachment. • Must ensure that the drop link is free to rotate before use. •...
IT IS THE HIRER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSPECT THE BEAMS AND ALL FITTINGS PRIOR TO ANY LIFTING OPERATIONS BEING UNDERTAKEN. CONSULT AN MGF REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE LIFTING IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT OVER THE QUALITY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF THESE RULES.
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