Modulift MOD 6 User Instructions

User Instructions
MOD 6
The Modulift Spreader is modular in length, and every spreader consists of 1 pair of End Units and
Drop Links, with intermediate struts that can be bolted into the assembly to achieve different spans.
MOD 6 has an assembled span ranging from 400mm to 4.5 metres in 100mm increments.
β
P9 P1
Strut
Drop link
Smaller shackle
MOD 6 Beam Specification
Rated at 6 tonnes WLL at 3.6 metres span.
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(30° STV). See Load Table for WLL at longer spans.
'Sling to Vertical' angle, β, 45 degrees or less.
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End Units & Drop Links are rated at 3 tonnes WLL each (6 tonnes combined capacity).
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Bolt tightening torque: 60Nm. Spanner size required: 17mm.
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Recommended additional equipment: Torque Wrench, Podger Spanner and Ring Spanner.
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WARNING!
Personnel using this system should be suitably trained, competent and have a clear
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understanding of Safe Slinging procedures.
The use of Modulift equipment must be in accordance with the procedures laid down in
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'Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998' (LOLER).
Never exceed stated WLL
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The top sling length is critical to the safe use of the spreader
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Ensure Drop Links hang down, and smaller shackles are connected to bottom hole of Drop Link.
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Do not under any circumstances hang load(s) from the tube or flanges – the spreader is designed for
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axial compression, not bending.
Modulift UK Ltd tel: +44(0)1202 621511 email: sales@modulift.com www.modulift.com
Fig. 1 – Typical Spreader Assembly
β = Sling to vertical angle
P3–P7
Larger shackle
Drop link
End unit sub-assy
– Adhere to WLL in Table 2 for particular sling angle used.
Span
Table 1 – Component List
Part Ref. Description
P1 End Unit
P2 Drop Link
P3 1000mm Strut
P4 600mm Strut
P5 300mm Strut
P6 200mm Strut
P7 100mm Strut
P8 4.75t Shackle
P9 3.25t Shackle
P10
M10 x 30, Grade 8.8, HT Bolts, Nuts & Washers
– Adhere to Table 2.
P10 P2
Weight/item
3.0kg
0.6kg
8.1kg
5.4kg
3.4kg
2.7kg
2.0kg
1.1kg
0.7kg
P8