Dry Cargo Operating and maintenance instructions

Dry Cargo

Operating and maintenance instructions

C8A-DF OPS-C8A of 2013-06-13

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Operation Auto-mode 3 Lashing protection mode:

General 4 Option 1, locking onboard 5

Option 2, locking at shore side 6

Emergency operation Front 7

Side 8

Inspection and service 9

Maintenance Contents of service kit 10

Disassembly 11 Handle removal 12

Handle mounting 13 Body assembly 14

Cone assembly 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Twistlock: C8A-DF

OPERATION AUTO-MODE

Items: Handle position:

Auto-mode

Auto-mode

Unloading operation: Lift container.

Release operation:

Pull the wire hande.

Loading operation:

Insert the yellow cone into the ISO hole with the wire handle pointing towards you. Turn the body clockwise while pressing upwards until the yellow cone rotates inside the corner casting, securing the lock for operation.

Visually check that the handle is in the centre position before the container is lifted.

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OPERATION LASHING PROTECTION MODE


3 o’clock and 9 o’clock

Lashing protection mode

Auto-mode


Auto-mode

Lashing protection

mode

Twistlock: C8A-DF

Twistlocks between the tiers and below any fitted lashing bars, must be set in ’lashing protection mode’.

Any twistlock fitted in the ISO gap must always be in auto-mode.

Auto-mode


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OPERATION LASHING PROTECTION MODE ONBOARD




Hook the handle from above using the operating rod.

Remove the operating rod. Check that the handle remains in the 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock position. The twistlock is now in lashing protection mode.

Twistlock: C8A-DF Operating rod

Setting twistlock in lashing protection mode

Option 1: Onboard

Pull sideways and downwards to secure the handle in the 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock position.

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Insert the yellow cone into the ISO hole with the wire handle pointing towards you. Turn the body clockwise while pressing upwards until the yellow cone rotates inside the corner casting, securing the lock for operation.

OPERATION LASHING PROTECTION MODE AT SHORE SIDE



Lashing protection mode Twistlock: C8A-DF

Setting twistlock in lashing protection mode Option 2: At shore side

NOTE! Use of option 2 is forbidden without the Master’s approval.

Pull the wire hande to lashing protection mode, in the 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock position. Lift the container on board.

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Make sure that the containers with C8A twistlocks set to lashing protection mode are loaded only up to lashing bar level. See Auto-mode and Lashing protection mode chart on page 4.

Make sure that NO C8A twistlocks in lashing protection mode are loaded in the ISO gap.

After loading is complete, the stevedore foreman must confirm that all C8A twistlocks are in lashing protection mode up to lashing bar level.

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Twistlock: C8A-DF Emergency tool Front

EMERGENCY OPERATION FRONT

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Items: When to use:

Lift container. Tool is secured by wire.

Use proper safety procedures when working at height.

When the twistlock has been mounted backwards and the front opening is accessible.

Pull tool to twist cone to open position (aligned with ISO hole).

Be sure to press the end of the T-handle on the bottom of the corner casting to guide the movement of the wedge.

Insert tool over cone so that it locates on the left side of the cone.

Preparation:

Secure wire by inserting in corner casting and locking to itself.

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Insert tool through the side hole, pushing the yellow cone to the open position. The red spring-loaded catch should secure the tool in the correct position.

Twistlock: C8A-DF Emergency tool Side

EMERGENCY OPERATION SIDE

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Items: When to use:

Use proper safety procedures when working at height.

When the twistlock has been mounted

backwards and the side opening is accessible.

Preparation:

Secure wire by inserting in corner casting and locking to itself.

Lift container. Tool is secured by wire.

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INSPECTION AND SERVICE

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What to inspect:

! Bad corrosion (>10% material loss)

Visual check every 10 months.

Maintenance every 6-12 months

If any malfunction or damage is noted

Function test: Pull handle three times to check that shaft rotation is undisturbed and that twisting spring function is satisfactory.

Lock handle in 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions.

Scrapping criteria When to inspect

How to service:

Clean all parts. Remove old grease. Re-grease. In case of any malfunction, disassemble and replace the faulty parts. Replace any missing parts.

Items:

Twistlock: C8A-DF

Damage: 1. Top cone yellow paint visible 2. Bottom cone blue paint visible 3. Cracks and/or deformation on housing and/or handle

4. Wire damage 5. Handle guide 6. End knob damaged or missing

7. Bolts properly tightened

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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

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MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBLY

Tools required Preparation:

Place the twistlock on the base plate (or into a bench vice if available) with bolts facing upwards.

Use allen key to remove the bolts of the yellow cone.

Remove upper spring.

Use allen key to remove the bolts of the body.

Remove all parts to free the shaft. Clean all parts.

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MAINTENANCE HANDLE REMOVAL


Place twistlock shaft on base plate.

Press the C-Ring detachment tool against the C-Ring.

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Use ball pein hammer to release the c-ring from the shaft.

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MAINTENANCE HANDLE MOUNTING


Place twistlock shaft on base plate.

Attach the handle to the c-ring attachment tool.

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Use ball pein hammer to mount the c-ring in the shaft.

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MAINTENANCE BODY ASSEMBLY


Place left half of twistlock body with shaft on base plate.

Place the ends of the spring on the stoppers.

Place mouth of handle on twistlock body.

Use allen key to secure right half of twistlock body.

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MAINTENANCE CONE ASSEMBLY


Place upper spring into the hole. Attach spring tool to free end of spring.

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Tension the spring. Use allen key to mount yellow cone, keep the spring tool between the halves as long as possible.

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