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PORTA-GANTRY 5000 O&M-EN-Global-V7.indd 1
PORTA-GANTRY 5000 O&M-EN-Global-V7.indd 1
PORTAGANTRY
Assembly & Operation Guide
5000
08/11/2023 11:28:00
08/11/2023 11:28:00

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  • Page 1 PORTAGANTRY 5000 Assembly & Operation Guide REIDLIFTING.COM PORTA-GANTRY 5000 O&M-EN-Global-V7.indd 1 PORTA-GANTRY 5000 O&M-EN-Global-V7.indd 1 08/11/2023 11:28:00 08/11/2023 11:28:00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Correct Operation Assembly Instructions Intended Use Variants & Options Inspection Prior to Initial Operation Dimensions Inspection Before Starting Work Maximum Capacity Quality & Safety Temperature Range Regulations Notes for Correct Operation Accreditations Warning Conformité Européenne [CE] & UK Conformity Traversing the Load Assessed [UKCA] Moving under Load...
  • Page 3 PORTAGANTRY 5000 Lightweight. Portable. Safe. Please read the following instructions and They apply for: It is the responsibility of the end user to adhere guidance notes carefully, before using or to the Health & Safety and accident prevention Operation, including preparation, operating the system.
  • Page 4: Correct Operation

    Correct Operation Intended Use permitted by the personnel winch/accessory used Do not use the product if the trolley does in conjunction with this product also needs to be not run freely along the beam. (For certain This product is intended to be used for the lifting of considered.
  • Page 5: Warning

    Do not lift or transport loads while personnel and the beam profile that is being used, as well as REID Lifting can supply you with our geared are in the danger zone the weight of the load being lifted.
  • Page 6: Moving Under Load

    (i.e. not when frost, ice or most appropriate mechanical aid. For further snow present) advice, please contact REID Lifting or a qualified A risk assessment and method statement are or competent person. required to be completed by a competent...
  • Page 7: Fall Protection

    PORTAGANTRY 5000 Fall Protection Additional Notes for Correct Operation This product has different ratings depending upon the application as detailed in the table When being used as part of a fall protection The anchorage must always be above the users below: system the user must use a body harness and head to prevent dangerous free falls...
  • Page 8: Warning

    Correct Operation Warning When using the product as a fall arrest anchor The substrate of the structure on which the ensure there is adequate fall clearance when product is placed must be able to sustain the When using for fall protection, only use one working at height (figure B).
  • Page 9: Inspection & Maintenance

    Inspection & Maintenance PORTAGANTRY 5000 Regular Inspections Maintenance & Repair The following information is based on REID Lifting’s recommendations and does not remove To ensure that the product’s frame remains in In order to ensure correct operation, the the responsibility of the user to comply with the safe working order it must be inspected regularly conditions for inspection and maintenance must relevant regulations and standards that are valid...
  • Page 10: Atex

    This and REID Lifting Ltd will not accept any vapours or mists or by air and dusts mixtures are applies especially in the case of rust or surface...
  • Page 11 PORTAGANTRY 5000 Static Electricity Inspection, Maintenance & Repair If using the product in explosive atmospheres, in addition to the Regular Inspection and For Zone 2 applications, there is a potential Special attention should be given to dust Maintenance information above, these additional risk of static electricity build-up leading to deposits on the structure, especially in areas instructions should be followed:...
  • Page 12: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions The PORTA GANTRY and its constituent components are described in the image below. Trolley Bolts, Nuts & Beam Washers Adjustable Strut Cheek Plate Upright Stabiliser Leg Trap Plate Strut Handle Hockey Stick Leg Brace Lockable Castors PORTA-GANTRY 5000 O&M-EN-Global-V7.indd 12 PORTA-GANTRY 5000 O&M-EN-Global-V7.indd 12 08/11/2023 11:28:05 08/11/2023 11:28:05...
  • Page 13 PORTAGANTRY 5000 The PORTA GANTRY system is delivered flat Gantry Tool Set (supplied as an option): This illustration demonstrates how an A-frame will packed on a pallet and should include: arrive, prior to its assembly. Ratchet handle 1/2” sq drive 2 x A-Frames 24mm socket 1 Trolley...
  • Page 14 Assembly Instructions Bolt 2 Bolt 1 This illustration demonstrates the bolt positions Lay the two A-Frames a beam length apart on a Offer one end of the beam to the rear bolt-hole flat surface in line with each other with the castor on the cheek-plate (bolt 1) and insert a bolt (1 &...
  • Page 15 PORTAGANTRY 5000 Mechanical Aid Assembly Spare Bolt The further the trolley away from the A-frame the greater the mechanical advantage. Ladder will be required to reach bolt holes. Mechanical Aid Move the trolley to the last beam hole on the side Attach chain block to trolley master-link and attach Operate the chain block until the A-frame of the A-frame to be assembled...
  • Page 16 Assembly Instructions Manual Assembly With the help of 2 (or 3) people, scissor the beam and A-Frame into position (using the first bolt as a hinge until A-frame assembly perpendicular to beam) The use of a suitable platform ladder Be careful not to trap any fingers in this operation. may be required to reach the bolt-hole.
  • Page 17 PORTAGANTRY 5000 Tighten all bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft lbs) or until spring washers are fully depressed. If raising the beam height – leave the two height adjustment bolts loose on each upright. –see next image. Decide on the height required (always using the lowest setting for the work in hand).
  • Page 18 Beam Height Adjustment With Geared Handwheel The following steps should be done concurrently Fig 1 on each A-Frame, ensuring that the gantry Two person operation recommended – one on uprights are vertical, and the beam is horizontal. each A-Frame Ensure the castor brakes are engaged Always wear gloves when using this item.
  • Page 19 PORTAGANTRY 5000 With Ratchet System Fig 4 Fig 6 Two Person Operation Recommended – one on each A-Frame Always wear gloves when using this item. Release Ratchet (Figure 4). Ensure the hook at the end of ratchet strap is positively engaged within the bottom hole of the A-frame upright (Figure 5) Operate Ratchet...
  • Page 20 Beam Height Adjustment Medium or Small A-Frame with no Fig 1 gearing fitted Two person operation recommended – one on the bolts and one on the upright. Always wear gloves when using this item. Ensure the castor brakes are engaged Beam height adjustment bolts (2 bolts on each upright).
  • Page 21: Variants & Options

    Variants & Options PORTAGANTRY 5000 The list below outlines additional variants and Fig 1 options available; Manoeuvring in Wheelbarrow Configuration Stabiliser Leg Wind Up Jack Legs Two person operation recommended - Always wear gloves when using this item. Ratchet Beam Elevation System Position the A-Frame on its back, with stabiliser Conversion to Winched Configurations leg on top.
  • Page 22 Variants & Options Changing from Wheelbarrow to Changing from Vertical to Fig 4 Fig 5 Vertical Configuration Wheelbarrow Configuration Two Person Operation is Recommended - (Reverse of previous) Always wear gloves when using this item. Two person operation is recommended - Always To use the stabiliser leg in the vertical wear gloves when using this item.
  • Page 23 PORTAGANTRY 5000 Manoeuvring A-Frame in Vertical When castor brakes are disengaged the Fig 1 Configuration A-Frame is easily manoeuvred by one person with one hand on the A-Frame leg and one One person operation recommended for hand on the stabilising leg strut (as in figure 2). manoeuvring - Always wear gloves when using this item.
  • Page 24 Variants & Options Wind Up Jack Leg Option (WUJL) Having set the adjustment of all four legs, Fig 3 ensure that the gantry uprights are vertical, WUJL’S can be fitted to the gantry. This provides and the beam is horizontal additional fine height adjustment (up to 250mm).
  • Page 25 PORTAGANTRY 5000 Shackled Cheek Plates Customised Configurations The cheek plate with shackle pull point offers a For customised systems additional assembly mechanical aid to move the load along the beam and operation information may be provided as in a control manner. required.
  • Page 26: Dimensions

    Dimensions PORTAGANTRY Beam length Beam adjustment Clear operating span Height to lifting eye Height increment Height to top of beam Width Height to top of roller Beam Height Adjustment To assist with this activity a Geared Wheel The height of each gantry beam is easily adjusted or Ratchet system is provided for the larger by the release of 2 bolts on each upright and gantries;...
  • Page 27 PORTAGANTRY 5000 Beam Options (mm) Standard Beam Length A (mm) (Clear Operating Span C = A - 910 mm) 2500 3000 3920 4570 5500 6000 8400 9000 A (mm) 2500 3000 3920 4570 5500 6000 8400 9000 C min (mm) 1180 1680 2200...
  • Page 28: Quality & Safety

    Quality & Safety Regulations, Standards & Directives Accreditations LEEA Membership - REID Lifting is a full member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association This product complies with the following: Quality and safety are key themes throughout this (LEEA membership 000897). REID Lifting document and the REID Lifting ethos.
  • Page 29: Conformité Européenne [Ce] & Uk Conformity

    Each product is supplied with a certificate of Safety requirements. The EC type-examination conformance and individual record of thorough All product names are trademarks of REID Lifting Ltd: for this device has been carried out by SGS examination or test.
  • Page 30: Product Labelling

    Product Labelling Product labelling The following labels must be present on the product and must be legible. Dependant on the product purchased, it will be labelled with either 8a or 8b in the position shown in the diagram. PORTA-GANTRY 5000 O&M-EN-Global-V7.indd 30 PORTA-GANTRY 5000 O&M-EN-Global-V7.indd 30 08/11/2023 11:28:28 08/11/2023 11:28:28...
  • Page 31: Inspection Record

    Inspection Record PORTAGANTRY 5000 Marking The serial labels indicate: The product identification number The product’s unique serial number The goods’ capacity (WLL) of the device The year of manufacture The standards to which the device is approved The ATEX rating of the product (if applicable) CE Marking Insert data from serial numbers found on product into table here:...
  • Page 32 All information herein is copyright protected by REID Lifting Ltd. All company and product names are Trade Mark and Trade Name protected and all REID Lifting Ltd. Product IPR is protected under Patents, Patents Pending and/or Design Rights.

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