Table of Content 1 Introduction 1.1 About this manual 1.2 Disclaimer 1.3 Warranty and complaints 1.4 Contact Information 2 Safety 2.1 Definition of safety levels 2.2 Signs on the lifting yoke 2.3 General 2.4 Incorrect handling 2.5 Safety during operation 3 Description 3.1 Overview 3.2 Lifting capacity...
Save this users manual for future use. 1.2 Disclaimer Ganterud Solutions AB is not liable or bound by warranty if these instructions are not adhered to during operation, transport, storage, or service. Ganterud Solutions AB reserve the right to make changes to the product, components, specifications, and modify the content of the documentation without further notice.
2 Safety 2.1 Definition of safety levels Specifies a potentially hazardous situation that, if not will result in death or severe injury . avoided, Specifies a potentially hazardous situation that, if not may result in i death or severe injury . avoided, Specifies a potentially hazardous situation that, if not may result in light or moderate injury .
2.3 General may result in death or severe damage Inaccurate use to the equipment. Carfully read this manual before the lifting yoke is used. The lifting yoke must only be operated by trained personnel with sufficient knowledge about the lifting yoke. The lifting yoke must only be operated by personnel standing on solid grounds with clear view of the load.
2.4 Incorrect handling 2.4.1 Imbalance The Lifting yoke must not be imbalanced. The maximum load imbalance between hooks is 3 metric tons. A - B < 3 metric tons B - A < 3 metric tons 2.4.2 Lifting with one hook The lifting yoke must not be used for lifting and hoisting using only one hook.
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2.4.3 Impact The lifting yoke may become damaged by impact. 2.4.4 Centering The lifting yoket must be centered above the loads center of gravity.
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2.4.5 Wide load The chain angle must be as wide as possible, not exceeding 60°, to reduce the strain on the yoke if the load should begin to swing. 2.4.6 Relieving the load from the lifting yoke The load must be horizontal when touching down on a flat surface.
2.5 Safety during operation Faulty handling or lack of control can expose personnel to fatal danger! Perform daily inspection of the lifting yoke before each use. Perform load inspection before each lift. Max load is 20 metric tons. Operating the lifting yoke must only be done using a radio transmitter when the operator stand on solid grounds with clear view of the load.
3 Description The Lifting Yoke L20-3 is a radio controlled lifting yoke used for precise adjustment of heavy objects, for example construction elements, when using cranes or other lifting equipment. The lifting yoke is powered by a built-in electrical motor equipped with a rechargeable battery. The lifting yoke can used with all common types of cranes and lifting devices.
3.2 Lifting capacity Exceeding the maximum chain angle or the maximum lifting capacity will damage the equipment. Maximum lifting capacity equals 20 metric tons with a maximum chain angle of 60° Max angle 60° Max load 20 metric tons 3.3 Radio transmitter The lifting yoke is equipped with radio control, which is controlled by the supplied radio transmitter.
4.1 Daily inspection 4.1.1 Before use Each and everyone of the checkpoints below must be approved before the Lifting Yoke L20-3 is used. Check that: the batteries in the lifting yoke are fully charged the batteries in the hand controller are fully charged...
4.2 Operating the lifting yoke 4.2.1 Preparations Load control must be performed by the crane operator. Max load 20 metric tons. Plan the lift, see local regulations and work instructions. Make sure that the daily inspection is performed, see "Daily inspection" on the previous page. Make sure that the lifting tool is free from damages that could jeopardize safety.
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4.2.2 Normal use While carrying a load, the yoke must be in slow mode! ON OFF SELECT UNIT Position Diode description Yoke 1 active Yoke 2 active Tandem mode (yoke 1 and yoke 2 active) Remote active Slow mode active Position Button description Lower hook 1 (raises hook 2)
4.4 Free wheel function The brake of the lifting yoke can be released. This function can, for example, be used to control the equilibrium of the load before the actual lift. The lifting yoke must be completely relieved when activating the free wheel function. Do the following: Long press of the indicator button for five seconds or longer will cause the lifting yoke to reset its neutral...
5.1 Charging batteries Charging batteries must only be done in a properly ventilated location. 5.2 Storage and transport Lifting Yoke L20-3 must be stored and transported in the original packaging. 5.3 Cleaning Avoid using high pressure washer. Water hose and sponge is recommended.
5.4 Inspection Lifting Yoke L20-3 – lifting tool are not required to be inspected by a 3 party. Visual inspection at the work site by a designated inspector. Make a note when the inspection is done. It is recommended that a yearly inspection is done by a 3 party.
6 Technical data Lifting capacity Max 20 metric tons Load imbalance capacity Max 3 metric tons Max leveling length Max chain angle 60° Number of lubrication point Chain dimension 60.5 x 20 mm Total chain length Weight approx. 332 kg Height 1050 mm Width...
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