Document: Operating and Maintenance Instructions Release date: 02-10-2023 Project: CTX Tandem Author: Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: Introduction Dear Customer. In order to avoid damage to property and/or injury to persons, the instructions in this user manual must be observed and the equipment must be properly and adequately maintained and stored.
Document: Operating and Maintenance Instructions Release date: 02-10-2023 Project: CTX Tandem Author: Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: Definitions For this instruction user manual, the following definitions apply: • danger zone Means any zone within and/or around machinery in which a person is subject to a risk to their health and safety.
Document: Operating and Maintenance Instructions Release date: 02-10-2023 Project: CTX Tandem Author: Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: • supevisor A supervisor is an appointed responsible person for the productivity, training, and actions of a small group of employees. • WLL Working Load Limit –...
Document: Operating and Maintenance Instructions Release date: 02-10-2023 Project: CTX Tandem Author: Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: Safety symbols Mandatory A blue circle with a white symbol within. This indicates a specific course of action that must be taken. Warning! A yellow triangle with a black border.
The CTX Tandem is intended for adding attachments to a hanging hoist chain to lift many separate loads with weight not exceeding WLL 270kg on each lifting eye. The CTX Tandem is designed with two Clamps (1 & 2), two self-locking Lifting Pins (3), and an optional Spiral ca.
Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: The CTX Tandem Tool has been designed in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC, EN13155 and ASME BTH-1. The tool is manufactured according to Directive 2006/42 / EC and tested with a static test coefficient of 1.5.
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CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: • All lifting equipment that is attached to the CTX Tandem or used in the lifting operation, must be CE marked and approved for the load to be lifted. • The lifting device may never be left unattended during a lifting operation, and the load must be secured before leaving the danger zone.
Figure 4: Chain size Instructions before use Before use of the CTX Tandem, the condition of the tool must be checked. Make sure that the surface of the CTX Tandem is clean and free of any object. Visually the CTX Tandem must seem to be in good condition and safe to use. No apparent deformation, damage, flaw, cracks, or corrosion may be observed.
Author: Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: The CTX Tandem clamps are attached around a hoist chain, and the clamps are secured with the self- locking lifting pins, as seen on figure 4. Chain lock clamps Figure 5: Connecting points Load attachment points Assembly instructions: 1.
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Document: Operating and Maintenance Instructions Release date: 02-10-2023 Project: CTX Tandem Author: Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: 2. Place the hoist chain in the recess of the clamp. Make sure that the self-locking safety pin eye is pointing downwards. 3. Lock the chain using the second self-locking safety pin (1).
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Author: Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: The load is attached to the CTX Tandem through suitable approved lifting accessories to the attachment points – lifting eyes. CAUTION The load should be symmetrically distributed over both lifting eyes to ensure that the centre of gravity of the total load is placed on the axis of the hoist...
CTX Tandem Author: Doc. No: CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: Limits of use The CTX Tandem has limitations in use due to its design. It is designed for maximal 16000 loading cycles acc. EN13155. Suitable for chains: Chain size Ø4x12 mm Ø5x15 mm Ø7.2x21 mm...
Inspection and maintenance The CTX Tandem must be unloaded before any inspection are carried out. Daily inspections by user The CTX Tandem must be inspected by the user prior to use or at least once a month. Maintenance Inspection – Checklist Check...
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Check Item Criteria method 1. The overall CTX Tandem Visual • The overall impression of the CTX Tandem must seem to be in good condition and safe to use. • No apparent deformation, damage, flaw, or cracks. • No corrosion or indents visible Measure •...
CTX-Tandem-GM Doc rev: Defects If there are found any faults in the CTX Tandem, the defective item/tool should be taken out of service. NOTE No modifications, alterations to the CTX Tandem should be made without prior advice and written approval by CERTEX Danmark A/S.
If located outside Denmark a nearby address is found on: https://www.certex.dk/en/offices The CTX Tandem must be serviced and maintained as specified by the manufacturer or after updated regulations as required. Page 19 of 25 CERTEX Danmark A/S - Trekanten 6-8 - DK-6500 Vojens - Tlf.: +45 74 54 14 37 - E-mail: info@certex.dk...
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