Modulift MOD70-RS User Instructions

User Instructions
MOD 70
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 70 has an assembled span ranging from 1 metre to 14 metres in 0.5 metre increments.
β
P8 P1
Strut
Drop link
Smaller shackle
MOD 70 Beam Specification
Rated at 70 tonnes WLL at 10.5 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 35 tonnes WLL each (70 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.
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–P6
Span
Table 1 – Component List
Part Ref. Description
P1 End Unit
P2 Drop Link
P3 4.0m Strut
P4 2.0m Strut
P5 1.0m Strut
P6 0.5m Strut
P7 55t Shackle
P8 35t Shackle
P9
M20 x 65, Grade 8.8 HT Bolts, Nuts & Washers
– Adhere to Table 2.
P7
P9 P2
Weight/item
56kg
17kg
240kg
136kg
85kg
61kg
40kg
20kg