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Operating Instructions 
for Break Bulk Cargo Loading
Instructions for loading
the Portable Modular Tanks™

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Using a forklift collect wagon Skeletal Conversion Kit from yard.

 

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Align and load Skeletal Conversion
Kit onto wagon bed.

 

Lift the short sides of Skeletal Conversion Kit panels into place in the up position and the long sides down
for loading access.

Collect the  PMT™ from the rail yard using a reach stacker (if PMT's are full of product, otherwise if empty use forklift).

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Place PMT™ on the ground legs

in the retracted position of the PMT™.

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Spring Load

Lock Pins

PMT’s Leg

Twist Lock

Corner Block
for Trailer
Twist Lock

Discharge Valve

Channels for Forklift

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Disengage the PMT™ Leg Twist Lock (on all four legs)

Engage the Spring Loaded Pins - they will automatically engage as the retracted legs slide out.

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Raise the empty PMT™ with the reach stacker (or fork lift) make sure the PMT™ is aligned and balanced before lifting the PMT™ off the ground.

 

Four loud “clucks” will be heard when they are engaged and locked in the required position.


Visually check that the bolts are visible in the leg holes.

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With legs extended lift the PMT™ onto the wagon bed align with the Wagon Twist Locks.

Ensure all Wagon Twist Locks are in position and locked.

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Stack an additional PMT with legs in retracted position.

 

Ensure all Twist Locks between the UPPER and LOWER PMT™'s are in position and locked.

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Load Break Bulk onto wagon bed.

Rail wagon Skeletal Conversion Kit panels are locked in place to secure freight.

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Operating Instructions for Cargo Loading 
Instructions for loading for the Portable Modular Tanks™ 
NB. PMT’s™ Must be empty for this initial stage of the operation until the PMT™ 
is loaded and secure on the 
wagon in the down position.

Lower Skeletal Conversion Kit panels (long sides).

 

Remove all the Break Bulk first, then remove  PMT™ with the legs in the extended position from the

wagon after disengaging the Wagon Twist Locks. Make sure the forklift is aligned with the channels on the PMT™.


This task can also be done
with the reach stacker.

 

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Disclaimer: Weight and dimensions of load must comply with all relevant national rail legislation.

Fold Skeletal Conversion Kit flat and remove with

a forklift.

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Disengage the Spring Loaded Pins on all four legs, it may be needed to manoeuvre and take the weight off the PMT™ legs so that the Spring Loaded Pins can retract and in-turn
allow the legs to retract into the PMT™.

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Engage PMT™ Leg Twist Locks
(on all four legs).

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Use reach stacker or forklift
to lift empty PMT™ to height
of wagon bed.

 

 

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Engage PMT™ Wagon
Twist Locks (on all four legs).

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Operating Instruction

for Ladder

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Operating Instructions

to Erect Railing

Only fill PMT™ in the lowered position on wagon.

With PMT™ in lowered position on the wagon, put the safety harness on making sure it is fitted correctly.

The straps should fit snuggly, allowing the shoulder straps
to remain taut and ensure a full range of motion.

Clip the safety harness onto
the railing at the top of the PMT™  and climb up ladder safely.

Lift railing into position from right to left. Insert safety pin.

 

Make use of non slip walkway across the tank and up to the manhole to avoid slipping.

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To lower rail reverse the above sequence.

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Ensure all Twist Locks between the UPPER and LOWER PMT™'s are in position and locked.

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Disclaimer: Weight and dimensions of load must comply with all relevant national rail legislation.