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No. 1 in lightweight, portable, safe lifting solutions
• Do not allow personnel to pass under a suspended
load
• When gantry is used with multiple persons
attached working procedures should dictate that
individual lifelines do not cross and become tangled
• It is NOT recommended to mix the use of the gantry
with personnel and goods lifting concurrently
• Never leave a suspended load unattended
• Start moving the load along the beam only after it
has been attached correctly and all personnel are
clear of the danger zone
• Be aware of hazards when setting up/folding down,
eg. hands/fingers trapped in rotating parts
• It is essential for safety that the P O R TA -GANTRY
RAPIDE is withdrawn from use immediately should:
1. Any doubt arise about its condition for safe use
Or
2. It has been used to arrest a fall and not be used
again until confirmed in writing by a competent
person that it is acceptable to do so
• Be aware of adverse weather, high, gusty or
moderate/strong breeze conditions could impose
horizontal loads, potentially affecting the stability of
the structure. If weather conditions are impacting
lifting operations, work should be stopped and
gantry should be disassembled. If disassembling
is not possible, the gantry should be tied to a rigid
structure to avoid overturn
Attaching the Load
The operator must ensure that the hoist is attached
in a manner that does not expose him or other
personnel to danger by the hoist, chain(s) or the load.
Temperature Range
The
P O R TA -GANTRY RAPIDE
can be operated in ambient
dry temperatures between -20° and +55°C (-4°F to
131°F). Consult your supplier in case of extreme working
conditions.
If used in sub-zero and wet conditions, fall
arrest appliances characteristics may change.
Regulations
The
P O R TA -GANTRY RAPIDE
complies with the following
regulations:
PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998 No. 2306), The Lifting
Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (S.I.
1998 No. 2307). The safety regulations of the respective
country for using manual lifting equipment must be
strictly adhered to. EN79:2012, ANSI Z359.18-2017 and
CSA Z259.16-04 ce
rtified.
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
Regular Inspections
To ensure that the gantry frame remains in safe
working order it must be subjected to thorough periodic
inspections by a competent person. Inspections are to be
6 monthly for personnel lifting and 12 monthly for goods
only unless adverse working conditions or profile of use
dictate shorter periods. The components of the gantry
frame are to be inspected for damage, wear, corrosion
or other irregularities. To check for worn parts it may be
necessary to disassemble the gantry frame.
Repairs should only be carried out by an approved
specialist workshop that uses original spare parts.
It is recommended that once inspected the device is
marked with the date of next inspection.
Inspections are instigated by the user. If detailed
information is required on inspection and test criteria,
please refer to your supplier’s technical department.
Please refer to page 23 for the equipment
Inspection Record.
If using the Gantry in explosive atmospheres see
additional section titled ATEX.
Maintenance/Repair
In order to ensure correct operation not only the
operations instructions, but also the conditions for
inspection and maintenance must be complied with.
If defects are found stop using the P O R TA -GANTRY
RAPIDE immediately.
No alterations or additions to the equipment should be
made without the written consent of the manufacturer.
Any repair shall only be carried out in accordance with
the manufacturer’s procedures.