Forklift Block Grab / Lift (EX. Hire) Model 6

The Forklift Block Lifter is designed to lift, move and release numerous types of block and brick packs safely on a building site or yard. the Fork Mounted Block Lift is fully mechanically operated via the forklift without the driver leaving the safety of his seat or via an overhead crane. An alternative of the TAG-SG-5, the Fork Mounted Block Lifter was introduced to secure smaller packs of bricks and blocks – to suit all requirements on site.

STANDARD FEATURES

• Fixed internal pack height
• Profiled hooks for attachment of optional restraint net
• Fully automatic mechanism
• Segmented interchangeable rubber pads
• Painted bright orange for safety

OPTIONAL FEATURES

• Restraint Net
• Fork Mounted Locating Yoke – refer to separate specification sheet

OPERATION

• Fit the rubber pads arms to the foot of the grab and attach with two lynch pins per arm.
• Insert the lifting pin from the chosen connective apparatus through the lifting eye of the Scissor grab.
• With the unit in the locked open position proceed towards your intended pack.
• Position above the intend pack and lower the grab until the wheels rest on the pack.
• Lower completely to fully close the grab.
• Once closed begin to lift, the arms will then begin to close on to the bottom block.
• Continue to lift until the grab has lifted the pack clear of the ground/pallet.
• Once the pack is clear slide a restraint net (optional extra) under the pack and hook the net into the four profiled restraint net hooks in the main frame (this must be adhered to if lifting overhead).
• Drive the forklift to the desire position and then lower the grab until the pack comes into contact with a firm surface and actuator wheels once again resting on the pack.
• The rubber pads arms will now have released from the bottom block, but then continue to lower until the grab has fully closed.
• Lift the grab clear of the pack and the unit will now be in its fully locked open position ready for the next operation.

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