MAINTENANCE KIT CONTENTS Dry Cargo Operating and maintenance instructions C8A-HC C8A-HC OPS-C8A-HC of 2013-05-06
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page: Operation Auto-mode 3 Lashing protection mode 4 Emergency operation 5 Inspection and service 7 Maintenance Contents of service kit 8 Disassembly 9 Handle removal 10 Handle mounting 11 Body assembly 12 Cone assembly 13
OPERATION AUTO-MODE Handle position: Auto-mode Twistlock: C8A-HC Items: Loading operation: 1 2 3 Insert the yellow cone into the ISO socket with the wire handle outwards. Turn the twistlock anticlockwise until it drops into place. Ready for container loading. Unloading operation: Lift container. Release operation: Pull the wire hande.! The handle MUST always be in the centre position (auto-mode) when loading container. 3
OPERATION LASHING PROTECTION MODE Handle position: Lashing protection mode Twistlock: C8A-HC Items: 3 o clock and 9 o clock Lashing protection mode Twistlocks located on lashed end of stacks, must be set in lashing protection mode. Lashing protection mode Lashing protection mode Auto-mode Lashing protection mode Lashing protection mode Lashing protection mode Setting twistlock in Lashing protection mode Pull wire handle to either left or right and lock it into 3 o clock or 9 o clock position. 4
EMERGENCY OPERATION When to use: Definitions: Items: Fork: Hook: Twistlock: C8A-HC Emergency tool When the twistlock has been mounted backwards. 1 2 Connect the fork to the wire handle. Push the tool to pull out wire handle. Ensure that the handle is at the bottom of the fork gap and that the hook is attached to the twistlock as shown. 3 Straighten the tool. Connect the second hook to the other side of the twistlock.! Ensure that hooks are secured to the twistlock. 5
EMERGENCY OPERATION 4 Lock the tool with the latch. The twistlock is now secured in open position and the container can be lifted. Removal of emergency tool: To remove the emergency tool, open the latch.! Ensure that all arms and hooks stay in position when locking. 6
INSPECTION AND SERVICE What to inspect: Items: 7 1 5 4 3 Twistlock: C8A-HC 3 2 6 Damage: 1. Top cone blue paint visible 2. Bottom yellow paint visible 3. Cracks and/or deformation on housing and/or handle 4. Wire damage 5. Handle guide condition 6. End knob damaged or missing 7. Bolts properly tightened Function test: Pull handle three times to check that shaft rotation is undisturbed and that twisting spring function is satisfactory. Lock handle in 3 and 9 o clock positions. How to service: Clean all parts Remove old grease Re-grease In case of any malfunction disassemble and replace the faulty parts. Replace missing parts. Scrapping criteria When to inspect Visual check every 10 months.! Bad corrosion (>10% material loss)! Maintenance every 6-12 months If any malfunction or damage is noted 7
SERVICE KIT CONTENTS Twistlock base plate Optional if no bench vice is available Shaft base plate Ball pein hammer Allen key M8, M10 C-ring detachment tool C-ring attachment tool Spring tool Grease nozzle Grease pump Grease drum 8
MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBLY Preparation: Tools required Place the twistlock on the base plate (or into a bench vice if available) with bolts facing upwards. 1 2 Use allen key to remove the bolts of the yellow cone. Remove upper spring. 3 Use allen key to remove the bolts of the body. Remove all parts to free the shaft. Clean all parts. 9
MAINTENANCE HANDLE REMOVAL Preparation: Tools required Place twistlock shaft on base plate. 1 Press the C-Ring detachment tool against the C-Ring. 2 Use ball pein hammer to release the c-ring from the shaft. 10
MAINTENANCE HANDLE MOUNTING Preparation: Tools required Place twistlock shaft on base plate. 1 Attach the handle to the c-ring attachment tool. 2 Use ball pein hammer to mount the c-ring in the shaft. 11
MAINTENANCE BODY ASSEMBLY Preparation: Tools required Place left half of twistlock body with shaft on base plate. 1 2 Place the ends of the spring on the stoppers. Place mouth of handle on twistlock body. 3 Use allen key to secure right half of twistlock body. 12
MAINTENANCE CONE ASSEMBLY Preparation: Tools required 1 2 Place upper spring into the hole. Attach spring tool to free end of spring. 3 4 Tension the spring. Use allen key to mount yellow cone, keep the spring tool between the halves as long as possible. 13
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