REID LIFTING TESTDAVIT Installation instructions

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Assembly & Operation Guide

Inspection 4
Introduction 6
Product Information and dimensions
Example of Test Davit Proof Load
Loading Required for Testing
Assembly Instructions 8
Assembling the Davit
Staht Device
Notes 14
Contents

Lightweight.
Portable. Safe.
Please read the following instructions and guidance
notes carefully, before using or operating the
system.
They contain important information about how to
handle and use the system in a safe and efficient
way, avoiding danger, reducing repair costs and
downtime, and increasing the reliability and lifespan
of the system.
They apply for:
Operation, including preparation,
troubleshooting during operation and
cleaning
Maintenance, inspection, repair
It is the responsibility of the end user to adhere
to the Health & Safety and accident prevention
standards and legislation valid in their respective
countries and any regions in which the system is
being used. It is also incumbent on the user or
competent person to ensure that anyone working
with the equipment has the necessary medical and
physical capabilities. A rescue plan also needs to be
in place in the event of an emergency that could
occur during the work. This document should form
part of the overriding Risk Assessment and Method
Statement required for each lift.
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Inspection
As part of a scheduled inspection the test davit
should be examined to ensure all components
are in good condition and function as intended.
Particular attention should be given to all hardware
and fixing points as well as wear or deformation to
the king pin.
It should be noted that the king pin has an
interface which ensures the unit is unable to lift out
the socket as high loads are applied, this interface
can overtime show signs of wear, it is intended
that the king pin element of the test davit will
wear first to protect the socket, the life of the king
pin will vary depending on the application and
test loads applied as such the king pin should
be inspected before each use to ensure that no
excessive wear has occurred. Regular rotation of
the king pin is prudent to stop repeated wear in
the same area.
If the king pin has become worn so that the
interface surface no longer offers a lip for the pin
to engage with the socket the king pin assembly
should be replaced.
Inspection

5

Portable Socket Test Davit from REID
Beam [10kg weight]
Shackle Point
R-Clip
Column [10kg weight]
Cheek Plates
Kingpin

50
1000 Radius
389 Max -
88.5 Min
557 Max -
265.5 Min
Ø 64
230
668
Product Information and Dimensions
Example of a custom goods only TDAVIT:
Loading Required for Testing
PPE
Radius* [mm] Service Load
[kN]
Load to apply
to Test Davit
[kN]
800 6 4.8
1000 6 6
1200 6 7.2
1600 6 9.6
Goods Only
Radius [mm] WLL [kg]
Load to apply
to Test Davit
[kN]
800 600 5.9
1000 500 6.2
1200 500 7.4
1600 375 7.4
2000 300 7.4
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The REID Test Davit has been engineered to ensure
maximum safety standards can be met where fixed sockets
are concerned. The Test Davit allows the user to test the
strength and stability of fixed sockets up to 9.6kN.m.
*Radius relates to the length of the beam of the davit that is
used in the lifting operation and not the length of the test
davit beam.
WLL = 300kg or 2.94kN
Radius = 1600mm or 1.6m
Test Davit Proof Load
(2.94 x 1600 x 125%) = 5.88kN
For goods only the proof load is equal to the WLL x 125%.
Test Davit loading = radius x service load
300 x 9.81
(1000 )

The following instructions document how to correctly assemble the Test Davit using a top mount socket.
Appropriate PPE should be worn: Gloves Protective Footwear Hard Hat
Assembly Instructions

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Once the Davit has been
assembled in place it is ready
for a device to be attached to
the shackle point or clevis pin
to begin the test.
Insert the column into the socket. Present the Davit beam to the column at the required
height.
Secure the Davit using the detent pins provided.
Depending on the device used for testing the
socket, pull or push up the Test Davit using the
necessary equipment to the required load.
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The following instructions document how to correctly assemble a Staht anchor test
device with the REID TESTDAVIT to correctly test the force of the socket.
Appropriate PPE should be worn: Gloves Protective Footwear Hard Hat
Assembly Instructions - Staht Device