Crosby Group Speedbinders Torque Drive Load Binder Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Crosby Group
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Crosby Group Speedbinders Torque Drive Load Binder
Important Safety Information
Read & Follow
For maximum safety and efficiency, load securement systems must be properly designed, used and maintained. You must understand the use of load binders in a load securement system. These instructions provide this knowledge. Read them carefully and completely.
WARNING
- Failure to use this load binder properly may result in serious injury or even death to you or others.
- Do not operate load binder while standing on the load.
- You must be familiar with state and federal regulations regarding size and number of chain systems required for securing loads on trucks.
- Always consider the safety of nearby workers as well as yourself when using load binder.
- While under tension, the load binder must not be side loaded.
- Chain tension may decrease due to load shifting during transport.
- Do not throw these instructions away. Keep them close at hand and share them with any others who use this load binder.
- Care should be taken to reduce the speed of the drill as the chain becomes taut, to minimize the twist of the drill. It may be necessary to use both hands to secure the drill at high torque- even at slow speeds.
- Use only genuine Speedbinders parts as replacements.
Instructions- Torque Drive Load Binder
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Position the Torque Drive load binder so it can be operated from the ground or a stable location. Be aware of ice, snow, rain, oil, etc. that can affect your footing. Make certain your footing is secure.
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Position the load binder with short portion of barrel close to the trailer attachment point, so the reaction bar rests against the floor of the trailer after tensioning. Alternately, position the reaction bar against the object being secured.
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Do not attempt to hold the reaction bar to prevent rotation while tensioning.
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Tension the Torque Drive binder using a rotation tool such as cordless drill equipped with a 14 mm socket. If the cordless drill is not available, a manual wrench or tool equipped with a 14 mm socket can be used to tighten or loosen.
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To tighten the load binder, the drill rotates the 14
mm hex head clockwise. Loosening is achieved by counterclockwise rotation of the 14 mm hex head. -
After tensioning, the reaction bar must be restrained to prevent barrel rotation and unintended loosening of the load binder.
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Cordless drills with approximately 800 Lb.- In. maximum torque output can be used and provide adequate tensioning for most load securement applications.
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Never exceed the Working Load Limit of the load binder.
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Do not use or larger impact drivers, as the torque of these devices can damage the gears and over-tension the load securement system.
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After tensioning, it should take about 15– 20 pounds of force to pull the reaction bar away from the floor or secured object.
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Chain tension may change due to load shifting during transport. Ensure the load binder remains in proper position, and retighten as required.
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When releasing the load, be aware that the load may have shifted, and may have become unstable.
Inspection / Maintenance
- Routinely check load binders for elongation, wear, bending, cracks, nicks, gouges or corrosion. If bending or cracks are present – Do not use load binder.
- Routinely (approximately every 30 cycles) grease the gear set through the grease fitting, using a medium consistency EP grease.
- Routinely clean and lubricate screw threads of load binder to extend product life and reduce friction wear.
- Inspect drive bolt head for any signs of wear.
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