MTS Series 322 Load Frame Lifting and Moving - Manual (Page 6)

Lifting and Moving the Series 322 Load Frame
Prerequisites
You will need the following equipment:
• A fork lift or overhead crane capable of lifting the load unit. Ensure that the lifting equipment can
accommodate the weight of the load unit (see the table below)
• Lifting slings—not chains—to lift the load unit from its pallet
• Lifting chains to tip the load frame upright
• Rubber mats for the load unit’s feet to rest on
• Wooden blocks for the load unit's columns to rest on
• A knife to cut the packing straps
• Torque wrenches:
322.21 – 700 lbf·ft (950 N·m) capacity
322.31 – 1400 lbf·ft (1900 N·m) capacity
322.41 – 1400 lbf·ft (1900 N·m) capacity
• Molykote G-n paste
Inspect for shipping damage. Look for the following:
• Scratches in the load unit or lift cylinder columns
• Damaged electrical connections
• Damaged hydraulic connections
• Dents and other structural damage
• Torn, kinked, or breaking hoses
Report any damage found to both the carrier and to MTS. In the U.S. and Canada, call MTS Technical Support
at 1-800-328-2255. Elsewhere, contact your local MTS office.
Series 322 Load Frame Shipping Dimensions and Weights
Weight Standard Dimension Platen Model
3000 lb (1370 kg) 28 x 40 in (711 x 1016 mm) 322.21
4500 lb (2050 kg) 34 x 40 in (864 x 1016 mm) 322.31
8500 lb (3870 kg) 42 x 60 in (1067 x 1524 mm) 322.41
6 Series 322 Load Frame Lifting and Moving
Lift and Move