CONTENTS General Quick Guide Safety instructions Remember Technical data Main Parts Loading System MkII Base Top Column 4.7 SkyReach Adaptor 5.9 SkyReach Anchor Optional Items Assembly Assembling the Loading System MkII Dismantling Transportation Storage Loading System MkII Base SkyReach Anchor Recommended operating method Single Unit usage Double Unit usage...
Loading System MkII General General The Loading System MkII has been designed to enable the loading and unloading of equipment from a flatbed truck or trailer in a safe manner. The Loading System MkII incorporates a SkyReach Anchor unit which is connected by a Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) to the full body safety harness worn by the operative.
Loading System MkII Safety instructions Safety instructions The Loading System MkII is intended for the purpose stated in this user instruction only, any other use is not allowed. The product is used to protect workers operating at height. If used incorrectly there is a potential risk of accidents to both the user and other people in the vicinity.
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Safety Instructions Loading System MkII • When referring to any components of the system not produced by Combisafe, please refer to the specific user guide/manual for that item. • The certification of this product is only valid when the prescribed self- retracting lifeline is used, i.e.
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Loading System MkII Safety instructions Fall clearance Note that it is essential to verify that adequate free height exists to the closest underlying object, please see Figure 2 below. Figure 2. Explanation of fall clearance. A: 0,7 [m] Maximum vertical deflection of the SkyReach Anchor Point B: X Braking distance of the SRL.
Safety instructions Loading System MkII Periodic inspection/inspection after a fall To ensure the function and safety of the components, a safety inspection of the SkyReach Anchor, the attachments and the PFPE, needs to be done by a competent person at least once every 12 months.
Loading System MkII Technical data Technical data Main Parts Figure 3. SkyReach Anchor in assembled mode and folded mode. Item Art no. Designation Weight 8100 Loading System MkII Base 250 kg 11468 Top Column 4.7 25 kg 8801 SkyReach Adaptor 5.9 27 kg 8100 SkyReach Anchor...
Technical data Loading System MkII Loading System MkII Base Material: Painted steel Total weight: 250 kg Height: 1,5 m Width: 1,6 m Depth: 1,4 m Figure 4. Loading System MkII Base. Item Art no. Designation Weight 100413 Combistrap, 1 m (2 pcs) 0,1 kg/pc 11468 Top Frame...
Loading System MkII Technical Data Top Column 4.7 When working at lower heights the Top Column 4.7 locates the anchor point at 4,7 m above ground level. The Top Column 4.7 will fit into the Base when the Base is packed and therefore takes up no extra space when storing the item.
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Technical Data Loading System MkII Figure 5. The SkyReach Anchor in assembled and folded mode. SkyReach Anchor Labels and Markings The Figure 6 below shows all the labels and markings of the SkyReach Anchor. The following figures (Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 9) are showing these important elements.
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Loading System MkII Technical Data Figure 6. Labels and markings on the SkyReach Anchor. 1. ID Plate 2. Reflective Tape 3. Anti Slip Grip Tape 4. Insertion Marking Label 5. 5 x Reflective Tape 6. Combisafe Label 7. Anti Slip Grip Tape 8.
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Loading System MkII Technical Data Personal Fall Protection Equipment To create a complete system to protect the operative when working at height, the Loading System MkII including SkyReach Anchor needs to be equipped with Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE). Figure 10 shows an example of how to equip the SkyReach Anchor with recommended PFPE.
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Technical Data Loading System MkII Figure 10. The figure shows the SkyReach Anchor equipped with recommended PFPE. Item Art no. Designation Weight 8100 SkyReach Anchor 25 kg Full body harness certified to EN 361 CM1002889 Miller extra webbing, 0.3 m 0,2 kg CM1011729 Miller Falcon SRL, 6.2 m...
Loading System MkII Technical Data Optional Items The following items are not delivered as standard together with the Loading System MkII but can be ordered separately if required, please see Figure 11 for visual clarification of the items. Precast Kentledge (Art. 11655) This precast concrete block is one out of three possible ballast options (2 concrete blocks), and can be ordered from Combisafe.
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Technical Data Loading System MkII Figure 11. Optional items. Item Part no. Designation Weight 11655 Precast Kentledge (2 pcs needed) 800 kg/pc 11446 Formwork Support (8 pcs needed) 11 kg/pc 11530 SkyReach Reach Hook 1,5 kg...
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Loading System MkII Technical data Ballast The Loading System MkII Base needs to be loaded with a minimum 1500 kg of suitable ballast to keep it stable and meet the requirements in the standard. The ballast can be applied in three different ways, which are presented below.
Assembly Loading System MkII Assembly Assembling the Loading System MkII The following information and illustrations are a step by step guide on how to rig a Loading System MkII including a SkyReach Anchor unit successfully. The Loading System MkII can be used with any of the three ballast options described.
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Loading System MkII Assembly Figure 12. Lifting the Bottom Frame with a fork lift truck. Figure 13. Adjustment of the Foot height with a 22 mm spanner. 2. Place the four Corner Posts into the Bottom Frame, with the welding nuts facing outwards. (When using the Precast Kent- ledge as ballast, it is recommended to insert only the two rear Corner Posts before loading the ballast.) Make sure that the Corner Posts are inserted the correct...
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Assembly Loading System MkII Figure 14. Insertion of the Corner Posts. NOTE The lower edge of the Insertion Marking Label on the Corner Posts must be aligned with the upper edge of the Bottom Frame Sockets for a safe and proper installation. See Figure 15 below for a closer illustration of the label.
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Loading System MkII Assembly If using Precast Kentledge as the ballast option, please proceed to step 3. If using cast concrete as the ballast option, please proceed to step 4 and if using gravel as the ballast option, please proceed to step 5. 3.
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Assembly Loading System MkII 1325 1190 [mm] Figure 17. Dimensions for the bottom board. Figure 18. Example of placement of Formwork Support. 1. Bottom Board...
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Loading System MkII Assembly 4.2. Cut twelve 70x45 timber ribs to 920 mm in length and four pieces of 18 mm Formwork Plywood, complying with EN 636-3, to the format 1285x920 mm and cut out a notch in one corner as shown in Figure 19. Make four similar side board units according to these instructions, and then fix the ribs to the boards with wood screws as in Figure 19.
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Assembly Loading System MkII Figure 20. Placement of the side board units. 4.4. When all the sides are in place and the plywood boards cre- ate a tight box, fix the boards with wood screws if needed. Please proceed to step 6 for mounting of the top frame. 5.
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Loading System MkII Assembly 1190 [mm] Figure 21. Dimension of the Bottom Plywood Board. Figure 22. Example of placement of Formwork Support. 1. Bottom Board...
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Assembly Loading System MkII 5.2. Cut four pieces of 18 mm formwork plywood, complying with EN 636-3, to the format as shown in Figure 23. Place the boards one after another in the Base, with the notches fac- ing down, leaning against the Formwork Supports, see Fig- ure 24.
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Loading System MkII Assembly 6. When using the SkyReach in the Loading System MkII Base unit, the Top Column 4.7 can be used to provide an anchor point located 4,7 m above ground level. If greater working height is preferred, then chose the SkyReach Adaptor 5.9 instead.
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Assembly Loading System MkII Figure 26. Use the included Combistraps to secure the Top Frame to the forks prior to lifting. 8. Lift the assembled top unit high enough above the Cor- ner Posts, and slowly lower the assembly when the four Top Frame Legs can be slotted into the Corner Posts.
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Loading System MkII Assembly Figure 27. Insertion of Top Frame into Corner Posts. Check the position of Insertion Marking Label when Top Frame is slotted into the Corner Posts, highlighted in the illustration to the left. Now the Loading System MkII Base is completed as an assembled unit and equipped with either the Top Column 4.7 or the SkyReach Adaptor 5.9.
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Assembly Loading System MkII 10. Installation instructions for the SkyReach Anchor 10.1. Mount the SkyReach Anchor from the folded position in four easy steps, please see Figure 28: 1. Place the folded SkyReach Anchor on the ground and unpin the Lock Pin to release the SkyReach Anchor Brace and Boom.
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Loading System MkII Assembly NOTE Make sure that the Lock Pin is properly installed, latch is dropped and that it is secured with the wire. Under no circumstances can a substitute Lock Pin other than ones provided by Combisafe be used. 10.2.
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Assembly Loading System MkII 10.3. For correct crane lifting, attach two equal lenght slings to the lifting eyes on the SkyReach. These slings will help cor- rect positioning of the SkyReach. To simplify access to the sling ends at a later dismantling stage, the recommended sling length is minimum 4 m.
Loading System MkII Assembly 12. Make sure that all steps in the safety check in the Mainte- nance chapter are followed and executed. Now the Loading System MkII is ready to use! Dismantling The installation procedure for dismantling should be performed in reverse order.
Transportation Loading System MkII Transportation If there is a need to move the Loading System MkII once the unit is assembled and loaded with ballast, it is important that it is handled the correct way to prevent lifting accidents. Lifting with fork lift truck 1.
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Loading System MkII Transportation Figure 31. Lifting the whole unit for transportation. Figure 32. Lifting the whole unit for transportation (crane).
Storage Loading System MkII Storage Always store Combisafe products in a dry and ventilated area protected from the effects of the weather and from corrosive substances. Loading System MkII Base The loading system MKII can be flat packed and stacked for ease of storage.
Loading System MkII Storage The flat packed version of the Loading System MkII Base must always be lifted with a fork lift truck, or equivalent vehicle, and the forks always be placed underneath the horizontal tubes of the Bottom Frame, utilizing the fork guiding profiles, see Figure 34. Remember to only lift one unit at a time.
Recommended operation method Loading System MkII Recommended operating method Single Unit usage For loading or unloading a flatbed with a length of up to 8 m, which will fit into the loading zone as described in Figure 35, a Single Unit is required. The Single Unit consists of one Loading System MkII Base with one SkyReach Anchor, one 6,2 m Falcon Fall Arrest Block, one full body harness and one Top Column 4.7 (complete kit Art.
Loading System MkII Recommended operation method Once an operative is wearing the correct harness he can then attach the 0.3 m extender to the harness by looping it through itself, and then attach the other end of the extender to the Retractable Fall Arrest Block, using the karabiner fixing.
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Recommended operation method Loading System MkII Any operative unloading a flatbed trailer should be wearing: • appropriate footwear, • reflective vest and helmet with chin strap, • full body harness, • harness extender 0.3 m for dorsal anchorage. Once an operative is wearing the correct harness he can then attach the 0.3 m extender to the harness by looping it through itself, and then attach the other end of the extender to the Retractable Fall Arrest Block, using the karabiner fixing.
Loading System MkII Maintenance Maintenance Safety check before each use Check the System before each use. All the check statements must be fully met. Checking includes the following steps: Loading System MkII Base unit Check Statements: • Ensure that there is no weld damage or deformation to any part of the system.
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Maintenance Loading System MkII SkyReach Anchor Check Statements: • Ensure that no drill holes have been made. • Ensure that no corrosion that can affect the strength of the product has occurred. • Ensure there is no weld damage or deformation to any part of the product.
Loading System MkII Maintenance Cleaning Periodically clean the exterior of the parts. Wipe all parts to remove grease or dirt using a damp cloth and if needed use mild detergent, towel dry. Do not use any detergent that could affect the strength of the parts.