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OPERATORS GUIDE

CANTILEVER RACKING

OPERATORS GUIDE CANTILEVER RACKING PAGE 2


CONTENTSSECTION 1: IntroductIon ……………………………………………………………… 4

SECTION 2: Safety audIt checkS ……………………………………………………… 5

SECTION 3: MaIntenance ……………………………………………………………… 8

SECTION 4: General uSe & InStall …………………………………………………… 9

SECTION 5: Product overvIew ………………………………………………………… 10

SECTION 6: chanGInG your cantIlever rackInG confIGuratIon ………… 11

SECTION 7: lIftInG truckS ……………………………………………………………… 12

SECTION 8: handlInG loadS …………………………………………………………… 13

SECTION 9: PrecautIonS / red flaGS ………………………………………………… 19

SECTION 10: rePlace or rePaIr? ………………………………………………………… 20

SECTION 11: Meca rackInG SolutIonS warranty ……………………………… 21


SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

SafETy fIrSTMost accidents are caused by operator carelessness or misjudgement. you must at all times watch for hazardous situations and correct them.

the information in this guide is intended to improve operators understanding about effective and safe use when using a forklift and a MECa cantilever racking system.

read this guide thoroughly before commencing use of the racking. Be sure you know and understand all operating procedures and safety precautions.

If you have any questions, or don’t understand a procedure, please make contact with your MECa racking systems expert or speak with your supervisor.


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CANTILEVER RACKING INSPECTIONSwe recommend you schedule a monthly walk through of your warehouse to check for any damage, bumps, missing parts or faulty elements to your racking or storage system.

MECa recommend you appoint a person responsible for the reporting and checking of your system and put in place an internal procedure for Safety and risk assessment reflecting your companies standards.

a suggested plan is the have daily, monthly and annual triggers of checking:

DaIly rESpONSIbIlITIES Of ThE WarEhOuSE MaNagEr• ensure a safe and clean working environment

• check all items noted in the diagram on page 6 each day as you are working in and around your rack.

• damaged goods to be handled separately

• Safety issues to be raised with your Safety office

• Suspicious areas to be noted for more in-depth checking

MONThly INSpECTIONS by WarEhOuSE MaNagEr & SafETy OffICEr

• Physical inspections of each bay, column, base and load to ensure weighting and packs are being held correctly

• Safe working signage is clear and correct

• any repairs, faults etc are reported back to MECa


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CANTILEVER RACKING INSPECTIONSaNNual INSpECTION by MECa raCkINg SOluTIONS

an intensive inspection by a MECa racking Solutions representative and Safety officer to ensure all standards are being met, procedures of care and storage are being followed and any changes made to the initial and specific installation have been done correctly.

If you notice anything of concern, please call your MECa racking Solutions representative to come on site to inspect your area in more detail and to provide you with a solution.

Please complete the table below to ensure a consistent Safety audit Inspections. your MECa representative will also complete the below table on routine visits.

800 KGCAPACITY

Cross Braces

Damaged Armsor Column

Damaged Armsor Base

Fasteners

Rating Stickers


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CANTILEVER RACKING INSPECTIONSDaTE

INSpECTION COMplETED by NOTES aCTIONS


SECTION 3

MAINTENANCEyour MECa storage solution will require maintenance on average once every 12-24 months. By maintenance we mean a complete check:

• all hardware in place and secure

• replace any arms or beams damaged or heavily dented

• columns straight and free of damage

• General working order of your MECa installation

lET MECa hElpto arrange a complete maintenance check prior to your MECa representative contacting you, please call 1300 661 198.


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GENERAL USE & INSTALLMECa’s products are manufactured and installed for general use in warehouse and storage environments and are designed to hold loads and products as outlined in your specification.for optimal installation and for ongoing use of the system, the environment is to have the following elements and tools considered:

fOrklIfTyour forklift, side loader or crane must be suitable for your optimal use of your space and rack. Please ensure your forklift is regularly serviced and checked and can manage the requirements of your business and warehouse.See the lIfTINg section for further information on forklift use.

flOOrthe base your racking is to be erected on should be checked and accommodated for the following:

• flatness• Surface level tolerance• capable of carrying specified loads• clean of debris

lIghTINgadequate and even lighting is to be provided for both the installation team and the ongoing working conditions of the space.

OpEraTOrSyour warehouse/operations personnel are to be trained to operate any of your forklift/machinery, trained in safe working practice and have a good understanding of warehouse storage management and storage to ensure a safe warehouse.

TO plaN aND TO SpECIfICaTIONyour racking system has been designed, manufactured and installed to your company’s specification. ensure prior to completion, that your systems set up meets these details.


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PRODUCT OVERVIEWthe MECa cantilever racking systems are designed to handle oversized single unit loads on pallets or other forms of containment.

all MECa cantilever racking systems are engineered to handle only those loads and capacities specified at the time of installation. the rated capacity of each arm is displayed on a sticker affixed to each arm assembly. no single load should exceed this capacity.

ARM

BASE

BRACECOLUMN


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CONFIGURATIONChANGES

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rEMOvE SafETy ClIp

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rEMOvE lOaD frOM all arMS*

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the leading benefit of your MECa racking warehouse system is the ease, speed and flexibility a change in your configuration can be made and adapt to your needs, however it is important to note that any chance may alter your load capacity.

It is important to follow the points below when changing the Pivot-arms and if unsure or would like a demonstration, please call your MECa racking representative for assistance.

CONTaCT MECa raCkINgfor assistance on your warehouse configuration, please call 1300 661 198.

TO ChaNgE a MECa pIvOT-arM ON yOur CaNTIlEvEr raCk

* If above 1800 use personal lifting equipment to reach


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LIFTING TRUCKS

It is recommended that you refer to your forklift supplier manual for safe activity of forklift use, training and damage prevention before working using a lifting truck with a MECa racking system.

your forklift truck, side loader or crane must be suitable for your capacity, warehouse design and racking configuration. If there are any concerns regarding the usability or suitability of your equipment, please contact your machines manufacturer to confirm your required use.


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handle your load with ease, caution and care. keep a safe warehouse and make sure your packs are being loaded and lifted with caution and in correct positions.

lOaD DISTrIbuTIONSee diagrams below for appropriate storage and loading.

hANDLING LOADS


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hANDLING LOADS

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hANDLING LOADS6SAFETY RULES

Always close attachment arms before attempting to drive through narrow

doorways or openings .

Do not reverse through doorways, racking or around obstructions,with the attachment arms extended

Do not drive foreward through doorways, racking or around obstructions,with the

attachment arms extended.

Check load width before attempting to

drive through doorways,or openings.

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hANDLING LOADS

7SAFETY RULESLoading &Transporting Plasterboard

1 A (For Truck equiped with multi-tyne handler attachments) 1 B (For Truck equiped with multi-tyne handler attachments)

1C (For Truck equiped with multi-tyne handler attachments)

Fork Marker

Frame Marker

Adjust positions as required

Before you start handling loads - check fork spacing on conveyor system. This is to ensure that there is no interference between the forks and racking arms.Incorrectly spaced forks may cause damage to the load and racking.Adjust fork spread to suit spacing of conveyor rollers

With forks still in same position, position truck infront of the racking face, check and see if the forks are clear of the racking arms. If forks clearance on arms is not sufficient then repeat procedure with differentsettings until the right fork spead can be found.

With fork positions established - using some marker tape, mark the positions on the attachment frame and a corresponding mark on the attachment fork.This will make for easy pick-up and loading next time. Repeat this for other loads but use different colour markers.

lOaDINg aND TraNSpOrTINg plaSTErbOarD


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hANDLING LOADS

8SAFETY RULESLoading &Transporting Plasterboard

3

45Raise load till clear of arms, drive forward

with load against backrest

Lower load on racking arms - First check all is clear,reverse backwards away from rack. To retrieve goods

from racking, reverse the above procedure

Align forks with arms on cantilever racking or use preset markers on arms for easy alignment

Move up to load, tilt forward to level forks

B) Lower forks into conveyor slots,drive forward until

backrest meets the load face. Raise the load free of the

conveyor

Plaster Board

Roller Conveyor

Align truck with racking

2

Plaster Board

Truck/load and racking must be parallel

Lower LoadReverse

slowly

Plaster Board

Plaster Board

Plaster Board

(Note: forks must not make contact with cantilever arm as this may result in damage to arm)

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9SAFETY RULESCorrect Loading - Do Not Overload

WRONG

RIGHT

Your MECA racking engineer has carefully inspected the type of goods to be handled, the work environment, and has recommend the most suitable post/frame and arm configuration required to handle your loads. ‘Do Not’ overload or alter in anyway the racking layout design recommendations as this may impair the structural integrity of ther racking. The Load must span all arms and be placed well back as possible.

Load must not protrude past end of arm

OvErlOaDyour MECa racking engineer has carefully inspected the type of goods to be handled, the work environment, and has recommended the most suitable rack configuration required to handle your loads. do not overload or alter the layout design framework as this may impair the working, safety and balance of your system.

COrrECT lOaDINg

hANDLING LOADS

your MECa racking engineer has carefully inspected the type of goods to be handled in the work environment.


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PRECAUTIONS & DAMAGE RED FLAGShere are some tips to watch out for and to prevent damage or possible accidents in your warehouse:

pOSSIblE CauSE Or prECauTION hOW TO MINIMISE DaMagE

handling equipment use correct handling equipment.

Storage correct storage on arms considering weight, load size and pack type.

truck drivers communicate with all drivers and personnel in your warehouse on use of your racking system.

Management Procedures, stock flow and space.

rack Provisions Providing guide rails, rack protections.

warehouse Safety Signage, aisle markings.

training ensure all personnel working in the warehouse are trained on use, safety and your companies oh&S procedures.


SECTION 10

how do you know if your damage can be replaced or repaired ?

It is best to call your trained MECa racking representative to come out on site and inspect your structure to advise you of any parts that can be repaired or need replacing.

REPLACE OR REPAIR?


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this document ( “Warranty Document”) sets out the terms and conditions of the warranty supplied by Meca Racking Solutions (“Meca”) for the sale of Meca products and parts to the client. to support Meca’s commitment, to the market and ensure compliance with australian Standards aS4084-1993 and all other feM and world standards for quality. Meca supplies a warranty of ten years (“this warranty”) (renewable annually as set out below) on all Meca products and equipment which are purchased by the client from Meca and installed by registered trade installation crews approved by Meca. this warranty is subject to the following conditions, terms and exclusions.

1. Materials and Workmanship Defect Warranty1.1 In order to retain the benefit of this warranty, the client

must comply with the following:1.2 throughout the lifetime of this warranty, the client must,

allow Meca or an authorised representative of Meca to conduct an annual inspection of any supplied and installed Meca pallet racking or product or part thereof. Should the client fail to permit Meca to conduct any such annual inspection by Meca, this warranty will be automatically terminated. It is the responsibility of the client to contact Meca offices to schedule the annual inspections to maintain this warranty.

1.3 the client shall supply Meca with a written notification request for inspection of the site of installation within each 12 month period from the date of purchase and Meca will then inspect the site as soon as is practicable thereafter. the first annual inspection will be at no cost to the client. In each subsequent 12 month period during the warranty period, the client will be charged for inspections at the standard rate for inspections set by Meca from time to time. any failure to pay Meca for an inspection will void this warranty.

1.4 once a successful record of annual inspection completed by Meca has been issued and filed with Meca, and subject to the satisfactory findings of such inspection by Meca or Meca’s representatives (including confirmation by Meca that the maintenance and usage of the Meca product and parts by the client has been in accordance with all requirements of Meca.) Meca and or the representative or authorised agent will supply a certificate of warranty to cover the following 12 month term. If the client refuses to permit Meca to conduct an inspection, or if an inspection reveals that the client is not using, repairing, or maintaining any of the Meca products or parts in accordance with the instructions and requirements of Meca, then this warranty will be terminated.

1.5 without limiting the foregoing any failure by the client to replace any part or product supplied by Meca that has deteriorated due to any normal wear and tear or any environmental conditions or for any other reason identified by Meca, then Meca reserves the right to terminate this warranty.

1.6 after each annual inspection has been completed and the client has at its cost:

a) Purchased from Meca any replacement parts and undertaken all repairs at the cost of the client;

b) complied with all other requirements of Meca in relation to the Meca products and parts; and the client will be issued with a new warranty certificate to cover the following 12 month period;

1.7 consecutive 12 month warranty is :

a) not transferable and only applies to any new and previously un-used Meca product or parts that have been installed by Meca or authorised Meca installation agents.

b) Subject to all of the exclusions, limitations and conditions contained in this warranty document.

2. Warranty against factory Structural Damages2.1 Subject to the exclusions, limitations and conditions

contained in this warranty, in the event of any Meca product or part structurally failing within the 10 years of the date of purchase from Meca; Meca will replace or repair with an equal or new product and or part with no charge to the client.

a) this warranty is only valid for new and previously unused Meca parts, and product.

b) this warranty is not in any way transferable from the client to any other user, (unless by an agreement in writing issued by Meca) and is subject to all Meca warranty terms and conditions contained in this warranty.

c) this warranty will be void if the Meca product or part:

i) Is subjected to misuse, accident, stress or negligence or if the need for repair or replacement of the Meca product or part is the result of any act or neglect by the client or any of its employees, agents, representatives, or invitees;

ii) Is used for any application other than as specified by Meca;

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY


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iii) the client fails to adhere to any instructions provided by Meca for the use of the Meca product or part, including any loading charts for excess supplied by Meca. “this includes any failure to comply with the weight load limitations for the relevant Meca product as specified by Meca in its loading charts which the client acknowledges having received prior to the date of this warranty”;or

iv) any failure by the client to immediately carry out any works or purchase any replacement parts recommended by Meca, whether after an annual inspection referred to above or otherwise. upon the discovery the client or any of its employees or agents of any structural damage or defect of any Meca product or part thereof, the client agrees to allow any Meca representative or authorised Meca agent to inspect any such damage or suspected product failure to the place of installation and to complete its obligations under this warranty.

3. MECa product Maintenance requirements 3.1 this warranty is recognised for all Meca products and

equipment as supplied by Meca with any moving parts and is conditional, upon the client undertaking at its cost all scheduled preventative, maintenance as specified by Meca’s service advisors or engineers throughout the period of this warranty.

4. MECa Warranty Conditions agreement Exclusions4.1 Subject to all of the conditions contained in this warranty,

Meca’s liability under this warranty document is limited to the repair of a Meca product or part or its replacement (if so required in the opinion of Meca) by an equivalent product or part. Meca will not under any circumstance be liable for any or all direct or indirect losses, claims, damages, or liabilities of whatsoever nature, including loss of production, loss of market, loss of profit, damages, costs, or expenses of any nature, or for any financial or consequential economic loss or damage that may be suffered by the client or by any third party; as a result of or in any way connected with any Meca product or part.

4.2 Meca reserves the right to void this warranty document at the unfettered discretion of Meca should the client or

any third party, repair, alter, or modify any Meca product or parts without the prior written approval of by Meca.

4.3 If any product or part supplied by Meca is removed from an installed site for relocation, then that product or part must be re-certified by a Meca representative, in order to maintain this warranty.

4.4 except as required by law, Meca makes no other warranty and provides no representation other than as contained in this warranty document.

4.5 Improvements on any and all products and parts for design, materials, and all other improvements are at the discretion of Meca, and shall not incur any further obligations to make any such improvements or installations to any already supplied and or existing Meca product or part.

5. Definitions5.1 the original person or party that purchased the Meca

product or service is a “client” of Meca.

5.2 a defect or structural failure is defined as any breaking, cracking, or collapsing of the Meca product or part which is caused by the negligence of Meca.

5.3 all “environmental conditions” includes chemical exposure, corrosion, fire, explosions, or acts of God.

5.4 “Including” is not a word of limitation.

acknowledgement by Clientthe client hereby acknowledges and accepts the terms and conditions contained in this warranty document.

date: ……………………………………………

for and on behalf of the Clientname of the client:

…………………………………………………address of the client:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Contactsyour Meca racking representative is:

…………………………………………………

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

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