GEOFABRICS ELCOROCK FILLING FRAME Quick guide

VISUAL INSPECTION CONDITION REPORT
Review Date May 16
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Equipment Number
Customer
Dispatch/Receipt Date Out / / Date In / /
Store Location
Expected Return Date
Item
Number
Number
of items Item name Checked
OUT
Checked
IN Comments
1. 1 Base
2. 1 Support Post
3. 1 Hopper
4. 2 J-Bin Attachments
5. 1 Utility Box
6. 1 Hose
7. 1 Clamp & Pulley System
8. 2 Circular Clamps
9. 1
Documentation (17 pages)
7 pages – Operating and
Safety Instructions
10 pages – Installation
Manual
This equipment has received an in-service inspection and was found to have no obvious defects.
CHECKED OUT BY CHECKED IN BY
Name: Name:
Signature: Signature:
Comments:
ELCOROCK® FILLING FRAME & J-BINS
2.5m3 Sand Containers

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Dear Customer
On receipt of this equipment, please check all equipment has been received, ensure your site personnel
read and understand the operating, maintenance, installation and safety information, and use the
equipment in a safe manner.
 You are responsible for the safe operation of the equipment and the safety of your personnel.
 Standard Occupational, Health and Safety guidelines should be followed as per normal site
operations. Site safety and safe work practices are your responsibility.
 At the conclusion of the use of the equipment, please clean the equipment, repack it for
transportation and return to Geofabrics.
 Please advise if there are any missing parts. All equipment usage must be in accordance with
Geofabrics’ Hire Agreement. You will be charged for any damaged or missing components.
ELCOROCK® FILLING FRAME & J-BIN - OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
 Any alterations to this hire equipment may prove dangerous to the operator and will be in breach
of the Equipment Hire Agreement.
 Service must only be performed by an authorised Geofabrics service organisation or
representative.
 Please contact Geofabrics (0800 60 60 20) for return of this equipment or servicing if it is found
to be faulty.
 All hire related documentation, operating and safety instructions are available on our website
(www.geofabrics.co.nz).
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OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins are intended for supporting 2.5m3 ELCOROCK® containers
while being filled with sand by excavators.
This document is intended to provide an outline for the safe use of the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and
J-Bins. Refer to the ELCOROCK® Installation Guidelines for 2.5m3 Containers, for a comprehensive
explanation of the recommended installation process.
Pre-operational considerations
 Before setting up the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins, it is important that you read and
understand the ELCOROCK® Installation Guidelines for 2.5m3 Containers and the maintenance
and safety precautions outlined below and in the Equipment Hire Agreement document (Use
and Maintenance).
 Contact Geofabrics (0800 60 60 20) if you do not understand any of the instructions in this
document.
 To operate the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins, operators must be in good physical and
mental condition. Do not operate if on medication or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Seek medical advice if unsure. The filling frame and bins must not be operated by a minor.
 As the filling and installation of ELCOROCK® products is considered a construction activity, the
contractor using the hire equipment must prepare and implement a site safety plan that
incorporates the safe work methods for high risk work involving ELCOROCK® Filling Frame
and J-Bins. Including the potential need to work at height on the equipment.
Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
 As the ELCOROCK® Filling Frames and J-Bins are utilised in conjunction with the operation of
large mobile plant and construction equipment, safety precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
 Always use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats with brim
attached, broad brim hats, safety eye wear with side protectors, sunglasses, sunscreen, high
visibility clothing, long sleeve shirts, riggers gloves, steel toe capped boots, etc.
 Personnel involved in sand filling activities must wear hard hats and any other relevant PPE.
 The ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins must be assembled as per the ELCOROCK®
Installation Guidelines for 2.5m3 Containers.
 Do not use the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins for any application other than its intended
purpose.
 Do not abuse the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins in any way which may result in
personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
 Check the condition of the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins before each use for any
damage. If the behaviour of the filling frame and bins changes, check it immediately and return
it to Geofabrics for service if necessary.
 Never modify the provided equipment in any way.
Site Conditions

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 The contractor should take into consideration site specific planning of the layout and logistics
regarding filling, storage and placement will reduce OSH risks, enhance productivity and
minimize excessive handling or travelling.
 Consideration should also be given to the filling area founding conditions as many installations
of ELCOROCK® containers are conducted on comparatively soft or loose sub-grades such as
beaches and riverbanks.
 The filling area must be clear of debris and level with stable founding conditions.
Warning If the works area is not level and base conditions stable, the filling frame/bins
could potentially fall over possibly causing injury to personnel/public and/or
damage to plant/ equipment.
If ground stability changes due to repeated/prolonged use or changing
environmental conditions, cease operations until appropriate remediation works
are undertaken to provide on-going stability to the filling frame.
 The ELCOROCK® container filling/placement operation should not be conducted in conditions
which will endanger the operator, site personnel or the public.
Filling Process
 Filling should be conducted as per the ELCOROCK® Installation Guidelines for 2.5m3
Containers.
Warning If there is a need to work from height on the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-
Bins, this needs to be taken into account by the contractor’s site safety plan.
Refer to the Health and Safety provisions in Employment Act 1992 regarding the
need to take all practicable steps to ensure safety of workers. Further
information on how to prevent falls from height can be obtained from the
Department of Labour at www.dol.govt.nz and Site Safe New Zealand at
www.sitesafe.org.nz
 Ensure that there is only one worker at any one time under the hopper manning the hose valves
when sand is being deposited into the hopper. The worker must be wearing a hard hat and be
positioned under the protection plate (extends approximately 280mm from side of hopper)
whenever sand is being delivered to the hopper.
Maintenance
 All mechanical components should be checked daily, including bolted components, valves and
load bearing items.
 To keep the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins performing well in the field, please ensure
it is kept clean.
 It is the responsibility of the customer to return the ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins in
good and clean condition. All damages shall be charged to the customer.
 All routine maintenance and repairs shall be carried out by Geofabrics or its authorised repairer,
to ensure the equipment remains reliable.

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ELCOROCK® FILLING FRAME & J-BIN COMPONENTS
The ELCOROCK® Filling Frame and J-Bins consists of a free standing hopper complete with two J-Bin
cradles (Fig 3,4,5) and is accompanied by 2 J-Bin attachments (Fig 7), a number of smaller components
are also included to set up the filling frame and bins.
To ensure no parts are lost, all components should be stored and transported as a set, in such a way
as not to cause damage to the equipment (Fig 2).
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Figure 5

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Figure 7

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ELCOROCK® Filling Frame Base (Fig 5)
 Check the base is not bent or has major dents.
Hopper Column Support Post (Fig 3)
 Check the support post is not bent or has major dents.
Hopper (Fig 4, 6)
 Check the hopper is not bent or has major dents.
 Check all 8 hoses are securely connected and not damaged or blocked.
Protection Plate (Fig 4, 6)
 Check the plate is not bent or has major dents.
 Check the 3 protection plate bolts are in the utility box.
 Check the 3 protection plate bolts are correct and not damaged.
J-Bins (Fig 7)
 Check the J-Bins are not bent or have major dents.
 Check the quick hitch area is not significantly damaged.
Utility Box (Fig 8)
 Check the utility box has no major dents.
 Check the contents of the utility box:
- 3 protection plate bolts
- Hose
- Clamp and pulley system
- Circular clamps
Hose (Fig 10)
 Check the hose is not damaged.
Clamp & Pulley System (Fig 11)
 Check the clamp is not bent.
 Check the rope is not frayed or damaged.
Circular Clamps (Fig 12)
 Check the clamps not bent or damaged.
 Check the fastening mechanism functions correctly.
 Check the clamps open and close around the filling ports effectively.
Geofabrics New Zealand Ltd.
14 Goodman Place, P.O. BOX 12536, Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone], FREEPHONE 0800 60 60 20
E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.geofabrics.co.nz
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The information contained herein is general in nature. In particular the content
herein does not take account of specific conditions that may be present at your site.
Site conditions may alter the performance and longevity of the product. Actual
dimensions and performance may vary and in all cases we recommend that advice
be obtained from a suitably qualified consulting engineer or industry specialist
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