MTS 316 Load Frame - Manual (Page 40)

Series 316 Load Frame Product Information 40
Lifting and Moving Instructions
Installation
Lifting and Moving Instructions
This subsection provides a procedure for lifting and moving the load frame.
Improper lifting or transportation of the device can result in damage to
equipment or injury to personnel.
Read and comply with the following instructions and refer to the Lifting and
Moving Instructions booklet attached to the load frame.
1. Ensure all devices involved in lifting and moving the load frame are in good
working order. Inspect eyebolts or hoist rings, chains, overhead crane, etc,
for cracks and damage. Replace as necessary.
2. Ensure all devices involved in lifting and moving the load frame can support
the weight of the load frame. (This weigh includes the load frame, load cell,
actuator, servo valve(s), manifold(s) grips, etc.)
3. The load frame must be lifted at the designated lift points only. The lift
points are locate on top of the crosshead.
4. If chains will be used to lift and move the load frame, the lifting chains must
not exceed a 30-degree angle from vertical to prevent undesired stress/strain
on the eyebolts or hoist rings.
5. Do not apply shock loads when lifting or moving the load frame. Shock
loads can cause momentary forces exceeding the actual load frame weight,
which can result in exceeding the recommended force rating of the lifting
devices.
6. Before lifting or moving the load frame, ensure all lifting chain hooks (or
equivalent are securely placed in all lift point eyebolts or hoist rings.
7. Lift load frame only has high as necessary. It is recommended to lift the
load frame only a few inches off the ground.
8. Move load frame to desire location and carefully lower into position
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