Transport; Safe Transportation; Transport Fastening - Kohler KD103V20 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Transportation - Storage

Transport

3.3 Transport

3.3.1 Safe transportation

Information
The generator set owner is responsible for the transportation and storage of the engine. The
storage concrete foundation shall have a sufficient load capacity.
DANGER
Crushing hazards!
Will cause serious injury or death.
Lifting heavy loads can 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 the lifting hooks to lift the engine only.
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 protec‐
tion between them.
u Prevent the load from swinging.
u Before lifting the load, warn all employees in the immediate vicinity.
u Fix or remove any loose part on the engine.
u Before readjust 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 safe distance while lifting 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 safe distance and forbid anyone to pass
under the load.
Information
u Several adapted lifting devices are available. Follow the operator's manual of the hoisting
beam, lifting devices and the local safety regulations. For further information, please
contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative.

3.3.2 Transport fastening

Information
u For transportation, the engine should be deposited on adapted stands.
u Kohler Co. provides one wooden stand with engine. For transportation and storage use the
provided stand.
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KD103V20 33521030901_2_1 EN_US
2022-09