Transportation - Storage; Safe Handling - Kohler KD62V12 Operation And Maintenance Manual

3 Transportation - Storage

Information
The machinery owner is responsible for the lifting, handling and storing of the engine.
The storage concrete foundation shall have a sufficient load capacity.
Refer to the chapter "Dimensions and weight".
weight, page 54)

3.1 Safe handling

DANGER
Death by crushing hazards
Lifting and handling heavy loads will lead to death by crushing hazards.
u Use only adapted transport and lifting devices.
u Lift and handle the packed engine according to the markings on the packaging.
u After engine unpacking, separate the engine from its stand.
u Use only the dedicated lifting points to lift only the engine.
u Before handling or lifting the load, fix or remove any loose part.
u Avoid friction between components of the engine and suspension devices by putting protection
between them.
u Avoid any abrupt movement to avoid the load to swing.
u Before handling or lifting the load, warn all employees in the immediate vicinity.
u Before readjusting the lifting devices, warn all employees in the immediate vicinity.
u Only readjust the lifting devices when the load is on the floor and the suspension devices are
tension-free. Pay attention to the center of gravity.
u Respect a safety distance while handling and never pass under the load.
u While moving the load, keep a constant attention on the load and the other employees.
u While moving the load warn everyone to keep a safety distance and forbid anyone to pass
under the load.
Information
Several adapted lifting devices are available.
Follow the instructions manual of the hoisting beam, handling devices and the local safety regula-
tions.
For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative.
KD62V12 33521030301_6_1 EN_US
2019-02
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(For more information see: 3.2 Dimensions and
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