MTS Criterion 60 - Manual - Manual (Page 46)

MTS Criterion™ Series 60 Product Manual 46
Lifting and Moving Overview
Installation
Lifting and Moving Overview
This section provides guidelines for moving and installing your MTS Criterion
Series 60 Test Systems.
Unless otherwise specified, it is your responsibility to off-load, unpack, and
move the equipment to the final location on your premises. This includes
insurance and safety responsibility.
Before moving the machine from the receiving area to its final location, be sure
to check the dimensions of all doors and passages through which the machine
will travel. Refer to the specification tables in the “Introduction” section of this
manual for dimensions.
To reliably and safely use the equipment, handle it according to the instructions.
Check for any crate damages upon the machine arrival. If you find any damage,
contact MTS as soon as possible and describe the details in the Commissioned
Shipment Receipt.
The MTS Criterion Series 60 frames are heavy.
Moving the frame using improper procedures can injure personnel (for
example strained muscles and back injuries) or damage the frame.
When lifting the frame, take the appropriate precautions to prevent injuries to
yourself. Moving and positioning the MTS Criterion Series 60 frames must be
performed by qualified personnel only.
Do not allow the load frame to drop or topple.
Make sure that your chains, slings, and crane have a working capacity greater
than the load frame’s weight (see the following table).
Make sure that the lifting hoist rings are tight.
Make sure that the crosshead locking bolts are fully tightened.
Lift the load frame only high enough to clear its pallet.
Operate the crane smoothly to prevent breaking shocks to the sling.
MTS Criterion Series 60 frames weigh from 1950 to 5400 kg (4300 to 11905 lb).
Other apparatus such as packaging and accessories add to the overall weight. If
you have any questions, call MTS.
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