Dexion DEEPSTOR DEIVE-IN PALLET RACKING manual

DEEPSTOR DRIVE-IN PALLET RACKING USER INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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DEEPSTOR DRIVE-IN PALLET RACKING USER INSTRUCTIONS This manual remains the sole property of Dexion (Australia) Pty Limited. It must not be copied without prior written consent and must be returned upon request. The information contained within this guide relates solely to th e Dexion product, it doesn’t necessarily relate to other similar systems[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 AUGUST 2003 Page iv MANUAL AMENDMENT REGISTER DEEPSTOR USER INSTRUCTIONS Issue / Amendment Date Issued Description Inserted By Issue 1 Aug 03 Original Issue.[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 Table of Contents AUGUST 2003 Page v TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................... .................... ................ .................... ............... ................ . 1 OPERATOR TRAIN ING ....................... ........................... ................................ ...............[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 Table of Contents AUGUST 2003 Page vi DAMAGE INS PECTION – FRAME S ........................... ................................ ................................ .......... .... 26 DAMAGE INS PECTION – RAC K OUT-OF- PLUMB ............. ................................ ................................ ..... [...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 1 INTRODUCTION Deepstor is the product name for the Dexion drive-in pallet racking system. The system comprises parallel rows of frames and individual uprights, interconnected in the left to right direction with top ties, and in the front to back direction with pallet support [...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 2 INSTALLATION DATA SHEET Your installation has been designed around a pallet with the foll owing characteristics. Client: Date of Installation: Dexion reference: Block Ref. or Rack Area: Pallet Type: Pallet size: x mm. Pallet handled on the: mm face. Load size (left to right)[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 3 To ensure safe use of the storage equipment, the user must understand the following points: Use of the equipment The installation must be used in accordance with the specification and the criteria used for the design of the rack. The duty of the rack components will have bee[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 4 GLOSSARY OF DEXION TERMIN OLOGY The following terms are referred to within this guide. Rack/Block: The complete structure, in length, depth and height, consi sting all lanes and levels from the front of the rack to the back. Lane: A proportion of the rack separated by suppor[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 5 THE P ALLET The following gives general information about the pallet. PALLET TYPE AN D SIZE Your Deepstor rack will have been designed around a s pecific pallet style and dimensions, this will be detailed within “ The Installation Data Sheet ” on page 2. The most common [...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 6 PALLET WEIGHT The pallet weight is the combination of the ‘self weight’ of the timber pallet + ‘load’. The load must be distributed across the whole area of the pallet to avoid any potential uneven loading of the rack. Do not enter pallets with weights that exceed th[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 7 PALLET ILLUSTRATION Australian Chep Wooden Pallet (1165x1165x145) Pallet Self Weight: 40Kg Timber: Hardwood. The Australian standard pallet has a square base of 1165mm (W) x 1165mm (D) with a maximum height (H) of 150mm. The minimum clear entry height between bearers is 90mm[...]

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Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 9 THE FORK LIFT TRUCK (FL T) The fork lift truck must be of a suitable design and capacity, capable of lifting the loads to the heights required. If there are any doubts regarding its capacity reference should be made to the relevant manufacturer or supplier. LIFT HEIGHT The t[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 10 OPERA TIONAL CLEARANCES LOAD ON THE PA LLET The load should be stacked centrally on the pallet, and if overhang has been permitted within the design, the overhang should be even on both sides of the pallet. LOAD WITHIN THE LANE The fork lift truck should deliver the pallet [...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 11 FLT CLEARANCE To minimize unnecessary forces induced on the rack by a forklift truck during its operation, it is essential that a minimum clearance of 75mm on either side of the widest part of the truck and arm/rail projection be provided. Refer to Operational Clearances fo[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 12 LOADING / UNLOADING THE SYSTEM The warehouse should be adequately lit, to permi t the safe use of forklift trucks and the handling of pallets. PICKING UP THE PALLET The pallet must be picked up square to the forks, an y misalignment of the pallet on the forks can’t be cor[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 13 APPROACHING AND ENTERING THE RACK The forklift truck should approach the rack squarely and not at an angle. No attempt should be made to deposit/retrieve pallets or to enter a rack when the truc k is NOT correctly aligned. It is not acceptable to attempt to re-align a truck[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 14 LOADING THE SY STEM Step 1 Check that the pallet is the correct style and size for the installation. Step 2 Check the undersi de of the pallet for loose, split or damaged boards. Damaged pallets should not be entered into the racking. Step 3 The fork lift truck driver inser[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 15 UNLOADING THE SYSTEM Step 1 The forklift truck approaches th e rack squarely and aligns itself centrally with the desired lane. Step 2 Slow down and stop the truck at the entranc e to the lane. Reduce any tilt on the mast and raise the forks to the required storage level en[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 16 SAFETY – NEVER WORK UNDER PALLET S It is unsafe for operators and fo rk lift trucks to enter a rack be neath pallets that are stor ed on levels above. This is dangerous and MUST be avoided. This situation could occur when the rack has either been loaded or unloaded out of[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 17 CLEANING THE INSTAL LATION Should the rack need cleaning, either as part of a routine, or as a res ult of a spillage the following guidelines should be observed. The clean should comprise of a wipe down with a damp cloth, using (if required) a mild detergent. NEVER use a ho[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 18 ROUTINE INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE It is recommended that the end user refer to Section 9 - “Operation and Maintenance of Adjustable Pallet Racking” of AS 4084:1993 (Steel Storage Racking) for racking inspection and maintenance procedure. As a supplement to t he code reco[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 19 INSPECTION IN TERVALS Daily Inspections This applies to operator care of the system. Ensure the correct application and use of equipment. Ensure that the safe working loads are adhered to. Damaged pallets must not be entered into the system and should be removed as they occ[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 20 The following pages detail the damage assessm ent procedure and the risk identification using colour-coding method as per FEM. DAMAGE TO THE ST ORAGE EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTION Almost all damage to pallet racking is a result from a collision by a fork lift truck, or from the pa[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 21 COMPO NENT RE COGNI TIO N The Deepstor racking installation comprises of the following main elemen ts: • Load Arm and Automatic Safety Lock • Pallet Rail and Fixi ngs • Pallet Rail Splice and Fixi ng • Top / Back bracing and Top Channel • Upright Frames, comprisin[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 22 DAMAGE INSPECTION - LOAD ARM AND SAFETY LOCK Safety Lock Use Automatic Safety Lock is located on all Deeps tor arms except the front and rear uprights in a lane. Front and rear uprights are to be bolted in position using 1 - M8x16 Nut and Bolt with 1 - M10 large washer. Mis[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 23 DAMAGE INSPECTION – PALLET RAIL Fixing Missing: Replace immediately Damage to fixing; Damage to M6 Nut and Bolt by shearing, replace the fixing immediately. When damage on fixing occurs, often, pallet rail is also damaged. If the damage is limited to hole enlargement, rep[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 24 DAMAGE INSPECTION – RAIL SPLICE & FIXING Splice & Fixing Missing Replace immediately Damage to Fixing & Rail: Damage to M6 or M 10 bolts and nuts by shearing, replace the fixing immediately. When damage on fixing occurs, often, the fixing holes on both pallet [...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 25 DAMAGE INSPECTION – TOP / BACK BRACING & FIXING Fixing Missing: Replace immediately Damage to fixing; Damage to M10 x 25 Gr 8.8 Nut and Bolt by shearing, replace the fixing immediately. When damage o f fixing occurs, most likely either the upright slots or hole on the[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 26 DAMAGE INSPECTION – FRAMES FEM quantifies damage to frame uprights and bracing as either Green, Orange or Red risk. These rules only apply to damage that produces an overall bend in a component. They do not apply to highly localised damage such as dents, buckles , tears a[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 27 DAMAGE INSPECTION – RACK OUT-OF-PLUMB Due to an impact (e.g. fork truck coll ision), a rack may be out-of-plumb by a certain amount. A recommended maximum amount of out-of-plumb for a rack in an unloaded condition , both along the aisle and across the aisle directions, is[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 28 RISK ASSESSMENT GREEN RISK Damage requiring surveillance. For damage to frames in which the limits illustrated are not exceeded. This would indicate racks where some damage wa s present but was considered non-critical. Such damaged components should be recorded as suitable [...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 29 DAMAGE ACTIO N PROC EDUR E FLOW CHART Rack is damaged Safety officer to assess and classify the dam age Red Risk Orange Risk Green Risk 1. Identify damage for re pair. 2. Order materials. 3. Ensure all locations affected by the damage are not reloaded after the goods are re[...]

Deepstor User In stru cti ons ISSU E 1 User Instruction AUGUST 2003 Page 30 TYPICAL CAU SES OF DAMAGE The following are some typical contributi ng factors to why damage can occur. Handling equi pment : Poor or ill maintained equipment, or a change in the type and size of handling equipment. The pallet Change in the type or size of pallet used, dama[...]

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