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MTS Criterion
®
Series 40 Site Preparation Guide
Lift and Move Instructions
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Lift and Move Instructions
This section provides guidelines for lifting and moving your MTS Criterion
material test system.
Unless otherwise specified, it is your responsibility to safely off-load, unpack,
and move the equipment to the final location on your premises. Equipment
insurance is also your responsibility.
Before moving the equipment from the receiving area to its final location, check
the dimensions of all doors and passages through which the machine will travel.
For dimensions, see
“Packaging Dimensions and Weight”
on page 18 and the
“Load Frame Dimensions and Weight”
on page 19 on system specification
section.
Contents
Moving C41 Single-Column Frames 32
Moving C42 Single-Column Frames 34
Moving C43 (10 kN) Double-Column Frames 36
Moving C43 (30 kN, 50 kN) and C44 Frames 38
The MTS Criterion 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 frame must be
performed bypersonnel trained in moving large equipment.
MTS Criterion frames weigh from 60–3500 kg (176–7716 lb). Other apparatus
such as the pallet, packaging, and accessories add to the overall weight. If you
have any questions, call MTS.
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