Correct Operation - REID LIFTING PORTADAVIT QUANTUM Assembly & Operation Manual

Correct Operation

Intended Use Maximum Capacity
This product is intended to be used for; the lifting Goods Lifting: This product is designed to lift
and lower loads up to its rated capacity. Do not
of goods, or the lifting of persons providing there
exceed the capacity indicated on the product.
is no risk of a fall.
Personnel Lifting: When lifting people, the
This product provides a safety anchor point on the
overall load limit is reduced by half to provide an
column for the prevention of falls of the person
increased safety factor. The maximum capacity
operating the davit only.
permitted by the personnel winch/accessory used
It is expected that all users of this product have the
in conjunction with the product also needs to be
necessary medical and physical capabilities, are fully
taken into account.
trained and competent in its safe assembly and use.
If this product is to be used for lifting or lowering
Inspection Prior to Initial Operation
a person where there is a risk of a fall, then
a secondary line/fall arrest unit is required,
Each product must be inspected prior to initial
operation by a competent person to ensure that the connected to a separate structure which meets
structure is safe and that it has not been damaged the requirements of OSHA 1926 Subpart M.
by incorrect assembly, transport or storage.
Inspection Before Starting Work
Before starting work, the product assembly and
all load-bearing components should be checked
for visual defects as per the inspection checklist on
page 8.
Only chain hoists with a capacity of up to 2200lb
are suitable for this product. The structure has
been designed to take into account the weight
of a standard chain block but, if a device with
a significant additional weight is being used,
then this needs to be included within the overall
capacity. Care should also be taken when using
any lifting device other than a manual chain
hoist in case the dynamic effects of this reduce
the overall capacity of the davit. REID Lifting's
representatives can provide additional advice on
this if required.
Please be aware that the maximum reach is
achieved when the davit is being used at
approximately 75% of its maximum capacity.
Temperature Range
This product can be operated in ambient dry
temperatures between -10°F to 131°F (–23° to
+55°C). Consult your supplier in case of extreme
working conditions. If used in sub-zero and wet
conditions, fall arrest appliances characteristics
may change.
The system is not suitable for fall arrest
applications.
The system is suitable for fall arrest
applications. Specify number of users.
Max weight of 330lb.
Notes for Correct Operation
Take care when transporting and storing the
system to avoid damage
For winched variants, each of the product's
three sheaves have been designed to work Assemble only as instructed (ensure all
specifically with the rope materials and bolts are present and fitted correctly as per
diameters detailed below:
instructions
We recommend that gloves are worn when
Sheave Colour Rope Diameter Rope Material
using the equipment
Attach the hoist to the dedicated lifting point
Yellow 1/8"-3/16" Wire rope / Fibre rope
only, making sure it is attached in a way that
does not expose the user to danger by the
White/Natural 1/4"-5/16" Wire rope / Fibre rope
hoist, chain or load
Do not allow the load to swing
Grey 5/16"-1/2" Fibre rope only
To avoid side pull, lowering and lifting should
It is important to ensure that the correct
only be carried out when the load chain forms
sheave is being used to prevent pinching or
a straight and vertical line between the load
squashing of the rope
and lifting attachment point. (Refer to figure A)
We recommend the use of load-sensing or
A
overload protection devices on all lifts
The risk assessment and method statement
must consider any factors that might apply
additional loading to the system during lifting
operations
Suitable, appropriately rated winches and
connection plates must be used for all
applications
PORTADAVIT
QUANTUM
Do not assemble the davit in any non-
approved socket
Make sure that the kingpin shaft is correctly
seated in the socket before use
Do not use this product if it does not rotate
freely in the bearing or if the bottom flange
is fouled in any way that prevents that free
rotation
Do not knot or shorten the tension strap to
reduce the operating reach
Always ensure that the product is set up in
its mounting socket in a safe location where
there is no risk of falling into the hazard or lift
area
Only attach the load to the lifting points on the
head or winch line
Contact your supplier before using the davit
in (special atmospheres) extreme conditions
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