Modulift MOD 50 User Instructions

User Instructions
MOD 50
The Modulift Spreader is modular in length, and every spreader consists of 1 pair of End Units and
Drop Links, with intermediate struts that can be bolted into the assembly to achieve different spans.
MOD 50 has an assembled span ranging from 1 metre to 13 metres in 0.5 metre increments.
β
P8 P1
Strut
Drop link
Smaller shackle
MOD 50 Beam Specification
Rated at 50 tonnes WLL at 8 metres span
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(30° STV). See Load Table for WLL at longer spans.
'Sling to Vertical' angle, β, 45 degrees or less.
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End Units & Drop Links are rated at 25 tonnes WLL each (50 tonnes combined capacity).
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Bolt tightening torque: 150Nm. Spanner size required: 30mm.
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Recommended additional equipment: Torque Wrench, Podger Spanner and Ring Spanner.
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WARNING!
Personnel using this system should be suitably trained, competent and have a clear
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understanding of Safe Slinging procedures.
The use of Modulift equipment must be in accordance with the procedures laid down in
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'Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998' (LOLER).
Never exceed stated WLL
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The top sling length is critical to the safe use of the spreader
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Ensure Drop Links hang down, and smaller shackles are connected to bottom hole of Drop Link.
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Do not under any circumstances hang load(s) from the tube or flanges – the spreader is designed for
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axial compression, not bending.
Modulift UK Ltd tel: +44(0)1202 621511 email: sales@modulift.com www.modulift.com
Fig. 1 – Typical Spreader Assembly
β = Sling to vertical angle
Larger shackle
Drop link
End unit sub-assy
– Adhere to WLL in Table 2 for particular sling angle used.
P3–P6
Span
Table 1 – Component List
Part Ref. Description
P1 End Unit
P2 Drop Link
P3 4.0m Strut
P4 2.0m Strut
P5 1.0m Strut
P6 0.5m Strut
P7 35t Shackle
P8 25t Shackle
P9
M20 x 65, Grade 8.8, HT Bolts, Nuts & Washers
– Adhere to Table 2.
P7
P9 P2
Weight/item
38kg
11kg
140kg
82kg
53kg
38kg
20kg
14kg