Correct Operation PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Intended Use Maximum Capacity Notes for Correct Operation Warning Traversing the Load Only raise and lower loads when castor brakes are engaged This product is intended to be used for the lifting of Goods Lifting: This product is designed to lift Assemble only as instructed (ensure all The equipment should not be used outside Due to a high modulus of elasticity in aluminium,...
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MUST be followed: Increasing the beam section can also help limit to all other site conditions being taken into advice, please contact REID Lifting or a qualified deflection. Please contact REID for further consideration in a risk/hazard analysis) are: or competent person.
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Fall Protection Applications PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Use as a Fall Protection Anchor Additional Notes for Correct Operation The capabilities stated in the table apply to Never walk away from the footprint of the Only use the product for fall arrest applications Ensure that any fall protection system standard range systems only.
Fall Protection Applications Inspection & Maintenance PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Warning IRATA Regular Inspections Maintenance & Repair It is essential for safety that the product is The following information is based on REID withdrawn from use immediately and not be Lifting’s recommendations and does not remove This product is suitable for rope access and has To ensure that the product’s frame remains in In order to ensure correct operation, the...
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(if and REID Lifting Ltd will not accept any vapours or mists or by air and dusts mixtures are of protection where mixtures of air and gases, applies especially in the case of rust or surface during assembly and use.
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Assembly Instructions PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 The PORTA GANTRY and its constituent components are described in the image below. Trolley Bolts, Nuts & Washers Beam Adjustable Upright Cheek Plate Strut The PORTA GANTRY system is delivered flat Gantry Tool Set (supplied as an option): This illustration demonstrates how an A-frame will Trap Plate packed on a pallet and should include:...
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Assembly Instructions PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Bolt 2 Bolt 1 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. 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 Offer opposite side of beam to the rear bolt-hole...
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Assembly Instructions PORTAGANTRY PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 500-3000 Variants & Options. 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...
Variants & Options PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 The list below outlines additional variants and fitted the operator can choose whether the Ratchet Beam Elevation System Conversion to Winched Configuration Fig 1 Fig 3 options available; castors or WUJL take the load on each foot of Option A Winch Kit and accessories can be supplied to the gantry...
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Variants & Options PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Shackled Cheek Plates Customised Configurations Jointed Beam [A-Section] The cheek plate with shackle pull point offers a For customised systems additional assembly The jointed beam offers an alternative option mechanical aid to move the load along the beam and operation information may be provided as to our standard beams, the product comes in 2 in a control manner.
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Variants & Options Dimensions PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Jointed Beam [D-Section] PORTAGANTRY The jointed beam offers an alternative option to our standard beams, the product comes in 2 parts for ease of transportation. Beam length Jointed beams are not included in standard Beam adjustment range.
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Dimensions PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Dimensions [mm] Dimensions [mm] DMax DMin FMax HMax HMin DMax DMin FMax HMax HMin Frame size A-Frame weight Trolley Castor Frame size A-Frame weight Trolley Castor Height to Height Height to Height to Height to Height to Width Height to Height...
Quality & Safety PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Regulations, Standards & Directives Accreditations Conformité Européenne [CE] & UK LEEA Membership - REID Lifting is a full member Testing Product IPR of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association Conformity Assessed [UKCA] This product complies with the following:...
Product Labelling Key Product Labelling Product Labelling PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Safety Labels Serial Labels Product labelling The following labels must be present on your system and must be legible. 1. Product Number Insert and secure the bolt before loading the system. 2.
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Product Identification & Inspection Record Notes PORTAGANTRY 500-3000 Periodic Examination & Repair History Insert data from serial numbers found on product Marking into table here: The serial labels indicate: Date Inspected by Pass/Fail Corrective Action Comments The product identification number The product’s unique serial number The goods’...
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