Modulift MOD 24 User Instructions

User Instructions
MOD 24
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 24 has an assembled span ranging from 1 metre to 8 metres in 0.5 metre increments.
β
P7 P1
Strut
Drop link
Smaller shackle
MOD 24 Beam Specification
Rated at 24 tonnes WLL at 5 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 12 tonnes WLL each (24 tonnes combined capacity).
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Bolt tightening torque: 150Nm. Spanner size required: 30mm.
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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
Larger shackle
Drop link
End unit sub-assy
– Adhere to WLL in Table 2 for particular sling angle used.
P3–P5
Span
Table 1 – Component List
Part Ref. Description
P1 End Unit
P2 Drop Link
P3 2.0m Strut
P4 1.0m Strut
P5 0.5m Strut
P6 17t Shackle
P7 12t Shackle
P8
M20 x 50, Grade 8.8 HT Bolts, Nuts & Washers
– Adhere to Table 2.
P6
P8 P2
Weight/item
17kg
5kg
41kg
24kg
16kg
8kg
5kg