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Summary of Contents for REID LIFTING PORTA GANTRY

  • Page 1 Assembly & Operation Guide REIDLIFTING.COM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Correct Operation Assembly Instructions Intended Use Beam Height Adjustment Inspection Prior to Initial Operation Variants & Options Inspection Before Starting Work Maximum Capacity Dimensions Temperature Range Quality & Safety Notes for Correct Operation Warning Regulations Traversing the Load Accreditations Moving under Load Conformité...
  • Page 3 Lightweight. Portable. Safe. Please read the following instructions and guidance They apply for: It is the responsibility of the end user to adhere notes carefully, before using or operating the to the Health & Safety and accident prevention Operation, including preparation, system.
  • Page 4: Correct Operation

    Correct Operation Intended Use Notes for Correct Operation Do not allow the load to swing To avoid side pull, lowering and lifting should This product is intended to be used for the lifting of Assemble only as instructed (ensure all bolts are only be carried out when the load chain forms a goods.
  • Page 5: Warning

    Do not allow personnel to pass under a determined by the span length and the beam REID Lifting can supply you with our geared suspended load profile that is being used, as well as the weight of trolleys or rope control systems.
  • Page 6: Moving Under Load

    For further A risk assessment and method statement are (perpendicular to the beam only) advice, please contact REID Lifting or a qualified or required to be completed by a competent competent person. The end user MUST make sure the center of...
  • Page 7: Inspection & Maintenance

    Inspection & Maintenance Regular Inspections Maintenance & Repair The following information is based on REID Lifting’s recommendations and does not remove the To ensure that the product’s frame remains in safe In order to ensure correct operation, the responsibility of the user to comply with the relevant...
  • Page 8: Atex

    This REID Lifting Ltd will not accept any responsibility vapours or mists or by air and dusts mixtures are applies especially in the case of rust or surface...
  • Page 9: Static Electricity

    Static Electricity Inspection, Maintenance & Repair If using the product in explosive atmospheres, in addition to the Regular Inspection and For Zone 2 applications, there is a potential risk of Special attention should be given to dust deposits Maintenance information above, these additional static electricity build-up leading to an incentive on the structure, especially in areas where the instructions should be followed:...
  • Page 10: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions The PORTA GANTRY and its constituent components are described in the image below. Trolley Beam Shackled Cheek Plates Bolts, Nuts & Washers Swivel castor assembly Adjustable legs Upright Strut Trap Plate Integrated assembly aid shackle points Leg Brace...
  • Page 11 Gantry Tool Set (supplied as an option): Lift the A-Frame and unfold the assembly wheel Lay the two A-Frames a beam length apart on a flat leg. This will allow the A-Frame to rest between the surface in line with each other. Offer one end of the Ratchet handle 1/2”...
  • Page 12 Assembly Instructions If attaching a lifting device to the gantry, ensure you attach this now and brake the trolley using the hand wheel. Engage the directional locks on all castors and Operate the pulling device and erect the first Insert the bolts into the A-Frame and tighten, apply the brake to one side of the gantry, castors A-Frame.
  • Page 13 By utilising a chain hoist to connect the trolley to the shackle the effort required to move a load during a lifting operation will be significantly reduced. This enables controlled movement of a load and ensures gantry stability when traversing a load along a beam.
  • Page 14: Beam Height Adjustment

    Beam Height Adjustment Ratchet System Fig 1 Fig 2 Two Person Operation Recommended – one on each A-Frame. Always wear gloves when using this item. Release Ratchet (Figure 1). Ensure the hook at Trap plate the end of ratchet strap is positively engaged within the bottom hole of the A-Frame upright (Figure 2) Ensure Castor brakes are engaged...
  • Page 15: Variants & Options

    Variants & Options Shackled Cheek Plates Customised Configurations The cheek plate with shackle pull point offers a For customised systems additional assembly mechanical aid to move the load along the beam in and operation information may be provided as a control manner. required.
  • Page 16: Dimensions

    Dimensions PORTAGANTRY Beam length Beam adjustment Clear operating span Height to lifting eye Height increment Height to top of beam Width Height to top of roller Beam Height Adjustment The height of each gantry beam is easily adjusted by the release of 2 bolts on each upright and can be easily and safely raised into position by increments of 100mm.
  • Page 17 Beam Options (mm) Standard Beam Length A (mm) (Clear Operating Span C = A - 1030 mm) 3000 3920 4570 5500 6000 8400 A (mm) 3000 3920 4570 5500 6000 8400 C min (mm) 1570 2090 1940 2870 3370 5770 C max (mm) 1970 2890...
  • Page 18: Quality & Safety

    Regulations, Standards & Directives Accreditations Quality and safety are key themes throughout this This product complies with the following: document and the REID Lifting ethos. It is with ATEX Directive - 2014/34/EU this in mind that we have undertaken external Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC...
  • Page 19: Conformité Européenne [Ce] & Uk Conformity

    Safety requirements. The EC type-examination for conformance and individual record of thorough this device has been carried out by SGS United All product names are trademarks of REID Lifting Ltd: examination or test. Kingdom Ltd, 202b, Worle Parkway, Weston- PORTAGANTRY...
  • Page 20: Product Labelling

    Product Labelling Key Safety Labels Serial Labels 1. Product Number Insert and secure the bolt before loading the system. 2. Serial Number 3. WLL 4. Year of Manufacture Insert the detent pin and fully engage before loading the system. 5. Standards 6.
  • Page 21 Product Labelling Product labelling The following labels must be present on your system and must be legible. MTM Products (I.S.P.P) Limited Unit 16-17, Dunston Trading Estate, Foxwood Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S419RF Tel: 01246 450228 Email: sales@mtmproducts.co.uk www.mtmproducts.co.uk Section B INTERNAL PROOFING I confirm that I have checked the proof including dimensions, tolerances and colours and confirm that the proof fully meets our Signature……………………………………….
  • Page 22: Inspection Record

    Product Identification & Inspection Record Marking Insert data from serial numbers found on product into table here: The serial labels indicate: The product identification number The product’s unique serial number The goods’ capacity (WLL) of the device The year of manufacture The standards to which the device is approved The ATEX rating of the product (if applicable) CE Marking...
  • Page 23 Periodic Examination & Repair History Date Inspected by Pass/Fail Corrective Action Comments...
  • Page 24 All information herein is copyright protected by REID Lifting Ltd. All company and product names are Trade Mark and Trade Name protected and all REID Lifting Ltd. Product IPR is protected under Patents, Patents Pending and/or Design Rights.

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