TILT-UP CONSTRUCTION - Brock White

Gyro Tilt PlusSystemHow to use the Gyro Tilt Plus SystemDo Not Use Face Lift Insert For Edge LiftingDo Not Use This System On Top Surface, Seeded, Exposed Aggregate 3/4” or Larger.Precheck all insert holes with hardware prior to erection date, following instruction steps below, so that during tilting, properhardware action is assured. See page 51 for proper procedure for removal of plastic recess plug.Lifting SystemsCoil InsertsInserts Installation — T-49 Gyro Tilt Plus Inserts1. are simply wired to the rebar mat at designated points. Nospecial orientation is required, but reasonable care should betaken to assure that the insert is the correct height for the paneland remains perpendicular to the panel face during concreteplacement.Note: The short length of rebar recommended is an aid to prevent theinsert from moving during concrete placement. When this rebar is addedfor insert stability, it should be placed against the vertical portion of theinsert and at least 1” away from the insert’s foot. This extra rebar is notrequired to develop the insert’s safe working load.Note: This surface is painted red. In the open (unlocked) position, the redpaint will provide a quick, visual warning that the hardware is not in a locked(lifting) position.Ground ReleaseChainRotate ring to engagehardware to insert and toposition locking ball.InsertTop of panelLocking BallTop of panelGyro Tilt PlusHardware in open positionHardware nested in theinsert voidInstallation Complete Locking BallIn PositionHardware Installation — After proper concretecure, the T-50 Gyro Tilt Plus Hardware is attached tothe crane rigging and moved to the panel to be lifted.The plastic void cap is removed from the insertassembly and the void checked for foreign matter.The hardware is placed in the void in the “open”position that allows the hardware to nest over thehead of the insert. Moving the hardware ring to the“closed” position captures the head of the insert andallows the lifting sequence to begin. Visual inspectionwill confirm proper hardware installation.Stripping — After the panel has been lifted, placedand properly braced, the Gyro Tilt Plus Hardwareis released by slackening the crane line and a simple,solid pull on the ground release lanyard. With the hardwarereleased, the crane may move to the next paneland repeat the sequence.Warning! The crane line and bail of the lifting hardware must be turned in the direction of the cable forces before the lifting operationbegins. The crane line must not be allowed to apply a sideward force on the bail, as this condition is dangerous and could lead topremature failure of the hardware or insert.50 04-09