MTS Insight Material Testing Systems - Manual (Page 36)

MTS Insight™ Material Testing System 36
Moving Single-Column Frames
Installation
Moving Single-Column Frames
Pallet jacks rated at or above the weight of the machine should be used; refer to
the tables in the
Specifications section for frame weights.
When tipping the frame, push or pull only at the top. Do not push the frame
at the sides.
Pushing on the side of the frame can damage the sheet metal.
It is recommended that the frame be moved by at least two people: one to tip the
frame and one to position the pallet jack. Once the frame is on the pallet jack, one
person should operate and move the pallet jack while the other one steadies the
frame. It is also recommended to put something on the forks to minimize the
chance of damage to the frame; for example, a piece of cardboard or carpet scrap.
Tip the frame by blocking the bottom with your foot to keep it from sliding, then
pull the top of the frame towards you to tip it. Do not push on the sheet metal
sides. Tip the frame only as far as necessary to gain clearance to position the
pallet jack underneath; do not tip more than 10
° in any direction.
Once the frame is tipped, push the pallet jack under the frame then return the
frame to the upright position resting on top of the pallet jack. Position the frame
on the pallet jack such that it is centered and stable.
CAUTION
Center on pallet
jack for maximum
stability.
Push or pull at
the top.
Do not push
the sides.