AEC NEC Central Station Air and Water Cooled Chiller - Manual (Page 12)

NEC Series Water- and Air-Cooled Central Chillers Page 11
2-6 Uncrating
Note: Due to the size and weight of NEC chillers, AEC, Inc. recommends using bonded
professional millwrights to unload and move NEC chillers.
Rig the chiller from the frame only, using spreader bars to prevent load transfer to any chiller
components. Rig the frame from at least four points and balance the load before lifting to clear
the skid. Lift the chiller slowly and only high enough to clear the skid. Use a pry bar to free the
skid if necessary. Lower slowly.
Use a forklift of adequate size when lifting the chiller by the fork pockets. Enter the fork pockets
from the control enclosure side. Insert the forks all the way into the pockets and be sure to
balance the load before lifting the chiller to clear the skid. Lift only as high as necessary. Use a
pry bar to free the skid if necessary. Lower slowly.
Retain the crating in case reshipment is necessary due to hidden shipping damage.
Caution!
Due to the weight of these units,
use extreme caution
when moving and placing NEC chillers.