Product Manual

WM002-NA 40, 50TCG(G)-EN Revision 1

LIFTING & HANDLING

IMPORTANT: Always prepare a Lifting Plan/Risk Assessment.

By Forklift / Tele-handler

• Each TCG is fitted with forklift pockets which are designed to allow the

TCG to be raised by a forklift/tele-handler. The TCG can be lifted from all

4 sides. This must be considered in your risk assessment

• It is important that the total gross weight of the TCG is not more than half

(50%) of the forklift’s maximum SWL. Ensure that the forklift’s forks are

set to the correct width for the TCG’s fork pockets

By Crane

• Lifting of tanks should only be undertaken by a competently trained

person

• You will require a lifting device (crane) and suitable four-leg chain slings

fitted with hooks and safety catches

• Always check and obtain official confirmation from the chain sling

supplier that it is both suitable in SWL and chain length

• With the chain slings correctly attached to the lifting equipment, attach

each hook to the lifting points. Once attached, ensure the catches fitted

to all hooks are closed

• Attach tag lines to the base of the unit to control rotation

• Lift the chains until taut and check that the hooks are correctly positioned

with catch closed and that the chains are not twisted. If a fault is found,

lower the chain and reattach correctly

• Lift the unit until just off the ground and check that it is balanced and

stable. Once you are satisfied that everything is correctly and safely set

up, you can continue with the lift.

The TCG must ONLY be lifted via the dedicated crane lifting

point(s) found in each corner. See Lifting Points

• ALL lifting point(s) must be used during a lift

• The lifting points MUST be inspected for condition and safe use

• DO NOT lift from the base, with polyester slings