BUCKINGHAM MFG M3 User manual

BUCKINGHAM MFG.
Attachment Instructions
P/N M3 – Sling Magnet
The Sling Magnet is designed for use when attaching slings to equipment in the field. It is
specifically useful in attaching a sling to a transformer for lifting and removing the transformer
during line work. This device is used to hold one end of the sling in place, while attaching the
other end of the sling.
The following procedure shows how to utilize the Sling Magnet in the lifting of an electrical
transformer:
Step # 1 – Locate one end of the sling to attach the Sling Magnet above the sling eye.
Step # 2 – Unfold the hook & loop strap of the Sling Magnet and place the Sling Magnet around
the sling. Ensure the yellow tube material is facing out away from the sling (see Fig. 1):
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Fig. 1
Sling eye.
Magnet facing
out away from
sling.
Black hook & loop
strap.
Magnet inside
yellow tube.
Web end of Sling
Magnet.

Step # 3 – Wrap the hook to the loop tightly around the circumference of the sling to secure
the Sling Magnet in place (see Fig. 2):
Step # 4 – Using the end of the sling, with the Sling Magnet attached, connect the sling eye to
the transformer lifting bracket. Pull upward to secure the sling in place. Then attach the Sling
Magnet to the metal outside surface of the transformer (above the transformer bracket) to hold
the sling eye in place (see Fig 3):
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Sling eye is attached to
transformer bracket.
Sling is pulled upward
to connect Sling
Magnet and hold sling
eye in place.
PULL
UP
Sling Magnet is
attached to metal
outside surface of
transformer.
Fig. 3
Sling Magnet wrapped tightly
around sling.
Fig. 2

Step # 5 – With the first sling leg secured by the Sling Magnet, attach the other sling eye to the
opposite transformer bracket. You have now completed the sling attachment procedure utilizing
the Sling Magnet (see Fig. 4):
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Sling Magnet
holding sling eye up
and around
transformer bracket.
2nd sling eye attached
to opposite transformer
bracket.
Fig. 4