Lifting and moving instructions, Lifting and moving instructions 18, Lift point – MTS Series 315 Load Frame User Manual

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Series 315 Load Frame

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Installation

Lifting and Moving Instructions

Required equipment

The load frame is shipped horizontally on a wooden pallet. You will need
the following equipment to unpack the load frame:

Lifting slings—not chains—to lift the load frame from its pallet

Lifting chains to tip the load frame upright

Rubber mats for the load frame’s feet to rest on

Wooden blocks for the load frame’s columns to rest on

A knife to cut the packing straps

The load frame is extremely heavy.

The weight of the load frame can seriously hurt you and damage your load
frame.

Do not allow the load frame to drop or topple.

Ensure that your chains, slings, and crane have a working capacity greater
than the load frame’s weight (see

“315 Load Frame Weights”

on page 17).

Ensure that the lifting eyebolts are tight.

Ensure 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 sudden shocks to the sling.

Precautions

Read and observe the following precautions when moving this load frame.

1. The loaf frame must be lifted at designated lift points. Lift points are

located at the top of the load frame and are noted by placards similar to the
one shown here:

2. Ensure all devices involved in lifting and moving the load frame are in

good repair and working order. Repair or replace any hoist rings,
chains, hooks, lifting device, etc., that might be cracked or damaged.
Ensure the hoist rings are properly mounted in the load frame and
properly secured.

WARNING

LIFT POINT

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