TM5-3810-307-10
Load the Shipping/Storage Container (Refer To Figures H-12 and H-21.)
NOTE
The shipping/storage container is to be loaded at a 15 foot (4.6 m)
crane radius and less than 60 feet (18.3 m) of boom length.
Perform the following procedure to load the Pile Driver System equipment in the
shipping/storage container:
a.
Ensure the Load Moment Indicator (LMI) system on the crane is configured for
Rear Hoist, Outrigger Position 100%, and Two (2) Parts of Line.
b.
Ensure the empty shipping/storage container is in the immediate work area in the
position as shown in Figure H-12. The empty container weighs 6,500 pounds
(2,955 kg).
c.
Place the three guide plates (10, 12, and 16-inch) and the plywood template for the
18-inch square (concrete) pile adapter in the bottom of the shipping/storage
container as shown in Figure H-21.
d.
Attach the pile line (aux. hoist) to the 89-inch lifting sling and 96-inch lifting sling
attached to the impact hammer. Using the pile line (aux. hoist), hoist and load the
impact hammer into the shipping/storage container. After loading, disconnect the
96-inch lifting sling but leave the 89-inch lifting sling attached to the impact
hammer.
e.
Attach two nylon lifting slings to the center of each lead section (looped through the
holes in the sides). Using the pile line (aux. hoist), hoist and load each lead
section into the shipping/storage container. The two lead sections that are placed
together are placed in the shipping/storage container with one wood block between
the sections at each end. The third lead section is placed in the shipping/storage
container with five wood blocks stacked under each end.
f.
Using the pile line (aux. hoist) and wire rope lifting slings, hoist and place the
square (concrete) and sheet pile adapters in the shipping/storage container.
g.
Using the pile line (aux. hoist) and nylon lifting sling, hoist and place the foot roller
assembly in the shipping/storage container.
h.
Using the pile line (aux. hoist) and wire rope lifting slings, hoist and place the pile
gate in the shipping/storage container.
i.
Using the pile line (aux. hoist) and nylon lifting sling, hoist and place the lead head
adapter in the shipping/storage container.
j.
Attach two nylon lifting slings to the spotter storage support. Using the pile line
(aux. hoist), hoist and load the spotter storage support into the shipping/storage
container and place on top of the lead sections. Ensure the spotter storage
support rests squarely.
k.
Attach a wire rope lifting sling with a shackle to the center lifting lug on the spotter.
Then, using the pile line (aux. hoist), hoist and load the spotter into the
shipping/storage container.
l.
Remove the spotter slide from the spotter and place it inside the sheet pile adapter
in the shipping/storage container.
H-88 Change 1
