MTS Insight - 1kN to 300kN - Manual (Page 42)

Insight Material Testing System
Moving the 5 kN and Higher Frames
Installation 42
Moving the 5 kN and Higher Frames
MTS Insight load frames of 5 kN and higher should only be moved using a
forklift rated at or above the weight of the machine; refer to the tables in the
Specifications section for frame weights.
Improper lifting can damage the frame.
When lifting and moving the frame, follow these guidelines to minimize the
chance of equipment damage:
• Do not lift by the top plate that joins the ends of the ball screws and side
covers.
• Do not lift the machine by the side covers. The weight of the machine will
damage the side covers.
• Do not lift by the ball screws.
On the forklift, adjust the distance between the forks such that they will fit
between the columns of the frame. Position the forks on the forklift as shown
in the following illustration. Allow enough room between the frame and the
forklift to allow a slight tilt once the frame is off the ground. (Weight
distribution front to back is not perfectly balanced and the frame will tilt
slightly as it is lifted.) 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.
Lift the frame only as high as necessary to allow sufficient ground clearance
on the way to its final position. Move the frame to its final position and
slowly lower onto the ground.
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