MTS Insight - 1kN to 300kN - Manual (Page 40)

Insight Material Testing System
Moving the 1 kN and 2 kN Frames
Installation 40
Moving the 1 kN and 2 kN 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.
CAUTION
Center on pallet
jack for maximum
stability.
Push or pull at
the top.
Do not push
the sides.