Equipment, Procedure – MTS Criterion 40 - Lifting and Moving Instructions User Manual
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Moving C43 (10 kN) Double-Column Frames
MTS Criterion
®
Series 40 Lifting and Moving Instructions
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Equipment
The following items are required by the customer:
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A forklift with a load rating that is double the load frame’s gross weight (for
frame weights, see
“Load Frame Dimensions and Weights”
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Sharp knife
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Screw removal tool
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Protective padding for the crosshead
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Two M16 hoist rings if using a crane
Procedure
To unpack and position the C43.104 load frame:
1. Move the load frame, still in the shipping material, to its final location
within your building. Use a forklift to transport the container from the
shipping dock to the final location. Unpack the load frame after it has been
moved to its final location.
2. Remove the shipping material, leaving the load frame fastened to the
shipping skid.
3. Remove the shrink wrap vapor barrier encasing the load frame.
4. Cut the strapping that secures the load frame to the shipping skid.
5. Remove the fixed wood blocks around the machine.
6. Use the packing list to inventory all the items. Accessories may be in the
container with the load frame or may be packaged separately.
Do not open any of the packing boxes. The packing list will indicate the
total number of boxes that are included in the shipment. Count the number
of boxes you received to make sure you have the correct number of boxes.
Do not open these boxes until the MTS service representative arrives to
install your testing system. This ensures that no parts are lost prior to
installation..
7. Position the frame into its operating location.
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If you use the crosshead method to lift and position the frame into its
operating location, see
on page 15 for details.
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If you use the crosshead method to lift and position the frame into its
operating location, see
“Crosshead method”
on page 16 for details.
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If you use the crane method to lift and position the frame into its
operating location, see
“Crane method”
on page 18 for details.
When the frame is in its operating location, you can proceed with the installation
process.