Instruction flyer semi-automatic spreaders

OPERATION INSTRUCTION FOR SEMI‐AUTOMATIC SPREADERS: MK‐20 & MK‐40.

1) CONNECTION OF SPREADER TO CRANE:

• Connect lifting wires (2 x 2 legs) to the crane hook.
  The legs should not be twisted.
• Connect wire (with main spring) of shifting gear to
  crane hook (only for semi‐automatic use).

► The spreader can be lifted.

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2) PICK UP CONTAINER:

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• Position spreader on top of container. Using the guidance plates.
• When all guidance plates (3) are in contact with the container, the spreader is correctly positioned.
• Lowering the spreader on top of the container will lock the twistlocks.
• Sign shows “locked” to the crane driver.

► The container can be lifted.

• All 4 twistlocks should be locked, container weight should never exceed SWL of spreader.
• Guidance plates can only be used for standard ISO‐containers (no extra long or extra wide containers).

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3) DISCHARGE CONTAINER:

• When container is placed on its position, the crane hook is to be lowered to slacken the wire of the shifting gear.
• When sufficiently lowered, the sheave will be at the lowest possible position (position 2).
• Lifting the wires again will unlock the twistlocks.
• Sign shows “unlocked” to the crane driver.

► Spreader can be lifted.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTION FOR MK‐20 & MK‐40.

1) MANUAL OPERATION:

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• Insert handle in spreader end.
• To lock, turn handle.
• Sign shows lock on top, container can be lifted.
• To unlock: turn handle to the other side.
• Sign shows unlocked on top, spreader can be lifted without the container.

2) MAINTENANCE & REPAIR:

• Condition of load bearing components (wires, lifting eyes, frame, twistlocks) should be checked before every use.
  ► Permanent deformation is not allowed.
  ► Wire ropes to be inspected in accordance with EN‐13414.
• Moving parts (twistlocks, locking pins, operating rods) are to be kept free from debris and greased regularly.
• Repair should be done by competent person.
• Spares are available on request.

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3) PROBLEM SOLVING:

— Twistlocks don’t fit all 4 in ISO‐holes.

• Frame is deformed.
• Container is deformed.
• ISO‐holes are damaged/filled with debris.

— Twistlocks cannot be locked.

• Main spring is extended.
• Movement of locking pins is prevented.
• Movement of operation rods is prevented.