Caldwell STRONG-BAC BEF-5HC-25 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model BEF-5HC-25

Spreader Beam End Fittings

ASME B30.20 BTH-1:

Design Category B

Service Class

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model BEF-5HC-25 Spreader Beam End Fittings ASME B30.20 BTH-1: Design Category B Service Class...
Page 2: Preface
PREFACE All qualified persons responsible for assembly, disassembly, operation, inspection, and maintenance shall read and understand all the contents of this manual to avoid serious injury, death, or property damage. Keep this manual. Your new Model BEF-5HC-25, spreader beam end fittings, are load supporting lift attachment, which only supports loads up to the maximum capacity when loaded correctly.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Safety Information General Layout Fabrication Rated Capacity, Rigging Angle, Assembly Proper Alignment Improper Alignment Operation Proper Loading Improper Loading Labels Modifications...
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Before  Read and understand this manual before assembling, operating, inspecting, Operating maintaining , or servicing the Model BEF-5HC-25, spreader beam end fit- tings.  Allow only qualified persons to install, operate, inspect, and maintain your Model BEF-5HC-25. ...
Page 5 Safety Information  Operating Prohibit any person from riding on the load or the Model BEF-5HC-25. Practices  Obey stop signals from anyone.  Lift or transport only properly balanced loads.  Confirm the load is ready for the lifting or transporting cycle. ...
Page 6 Safety Information Inspecting  Establish a regular inspection schedule: Visual examination by the operator before every lift inspection and during each lift. Visual examination by the operator or other frequent inspection designated persons—records not required. Normal service…………………….. monthly Heavy service……………………….weekly to monthly Severe service……………………...daily to weekly Special or infrequent service……...recommendation by qualified person Visual inspection by a qualified person,...
Page 7  If inspection reveals any defects, remove the Model BEF-5HC-25 Spreader Beam System from service, and tag “Out of Service”. Immediately notify your Safety Administrator or Supervisor—contact The Caldwell Group, regarding any defect on the Model BEF-5HC-25, beam end fittings.
Page 8: General Layout
G E N E R A L L A Y O U T Quantity Description BEF-5HC-25 beam end fittings Pins Linch Pins Lug Weldments...
Page 9 Rated Capacity for complete lifting system is based on spread length, top rigging angle, and bottom rigging angle See page 11 for rated capacity at spread lengths, top rigging angles, and bottom rigging angles...
Page 10: Fabrication
F A B R I C A T I O N Structural failure and load loss results from using the wrong pipe size. Use only 5 inch, A53 Grade B, Schedule 80 pipe, 5.56” O.D. x .375” wall. Misaligned pin holes causes: B torsion force on the pipe when lifting and transporting a load.
Page 11: Rated Capacity, Rigging Angle
Use only 45 or 60 degree top rigging angle, maintaining the required bottom rigging of 75 degree to 90 degrees, see chart below. Contact The Caldwell Group for loads, spreads, and rigging angles not shown in the chart. Top Rigging...
Page 12 Use only 45 or 60 degree top rigging angle, maintaining the required bottom rigging of 75 degree to 90 degrees, see chart below. Contact The Caldwell Group for loads, spreads, and rigging angles not shown in the chart. Top Rigging...
Page 13 Use only 45 or 60 degree top rigging angle, maintaining the required bottom rigging of 75 degree to 90 degrees, see chart below. Contact The Caldwell Group for loads, spreads, and rigging angles not shown in the chart. Top Rigging...
Page 14 Use only 45 or 60 degree top rigging angle, maintaining the required bottom rigging of 75 degree to 90 degrees, see chart below. Contact The Caldwell Group for loads, spreads, and rigging angles not shown in the chart. Top Rigging...
Page 15 Use only 45 or 60 degree top rigging angle, maintaining the required bottom rigging of 75 degree to 90 degrees, see chart below. Contact The Caldwell Group for loads, spreads, and rigging angles not shown in the chart. Top Rigging...
Page 16: Assembly
A S S E M B L Y 1. Insert each pipe end into one beam end fitting. 2. Line up the beam end fitting’s 1.28 inch diameter with the pipe’s 1.50 inch diameter, making sure both diameters are concentric.
Page 17: Proper Alignment
A S S E M B L Y Insert the pipe into the beam Proper Alignment end fitting, making sure the Beam pipe end is flush and square Tube Cover End Fitting with the Tube Cover end cap. Pipe Structural failure and load loss result if the pipe end is not flush and square with the Tube Cover end cap.
Page 18 A S S E M B L Y 3. Insert the pin through the concentric holes—one pin for each end fitting. 4. Insert the lynch pin into each pin’s end hole —fastening and securing the pipe into each beam end fitting. 5.
Page 19 A S S E M B L Y Less than or greater than minimum angle results in unit overload and load loss. Top rigging minimum angle is 45 degrees or 60 degrees defined by chart, Starting on page 11. 6. Once both beam end fittings are securely attached to the pipe, verify the spread is correct. 7.
Page 20: Operation
O P E R A T I O N Use only a vertical pull. BEFORE attaching the load, verify the following:  The top rigging is securely attached to both end fittings and has the required rigging angle, see chart, page 11. ...
Page 21: Proper Loading
P R O P E R L O A D I N G 1. The top rigging is at a minimum requirement, see chart, page 11. 2. The bottom rigging is 75 or 90 degrees to the load, front and side view. 3.
Page 22: Labels
L a b e l s This is a pictorial representation of the identification tag and product safety labels. The exact location may differ on your product.
Page 23: Modifications
M O D I F I C A T I O N S Modifications to your lifting equipment without prior written approval from The Caldwell Group, Inc. voids your warranty. Refer to ASME B30.20, regarding repaired or modified lifting equipment.
Page 24 The Caldwell Group, Inc. 5055 26th Avenue Phone (815) 229-5667 Rockford, IL 61109 Toll free (815) 628-4263 www.caldwellinc.com Fax (815) 229-5686 Model BEF-5HC-25 (REV_01)