As with any piece of hoisting, jacking, or pulling equipment, there are several safety precautions and equipment guidelines you must adhere to. Safely utilizing a spreader frame is no different.
When using the Modulift® CMod 50 modular Spreader Frame, it is essential to closely follow safety guidelines. Sometimes, proper usage and installation can be a little confusing. We’ve put together a few safety tips to help ensure a safe and productive use of the Modulift® system for your next project.
It’s easy for your load to become unbalanced. It’s vital to ensure that the frame is only loaded at the Corner Units and that they’re all equally loaded at each angle.
Ensure the frame and the load have enough space between them and have adequate clearance to prevent the load from hitting the frame. If you don’t, the frame and the load could collide causing possible frame failure.
Never undertake a lift without the correct use of appropriate top slings.
Do not hang any loads from the strut tube or flanges or risk total equipment failure. The spreader beam is designed for compression – not bending.
You cannot exceed the stated WLL for your span. Adhere to the standards set forth based on the sling angle used.
Do not rig the lower slings more than 6 degrees from vertical.
The top sling must be positioned centrally in the shackle pin to ensure even loading.
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