Transporting With A Crane - KAESER M43 Service Manual

Precondition
Result
Option sf
Result
12.2.3
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12 Decommissioning, Storage and Transport
12.2 Transporting
Safety chain present
Lock present
Key custody is decided
1. Remove the safety chain from the storage locker on the machine.
2. Loop the safety chain around a solidly anchored object.
3. Secure the chain with the lock.
The machine is protected against theft.
Releasing the anti-theft device prior to transport
CAUTION
Components may break.
➤ Release the chained machine.
The safety chain must be released prior to transport to prevent the destruction of machine compo‐
nents.
1. Open the lock.
2. Remove the safety chain from the solidly anchored object.
3. Place the safety chain in the storage locker on the machine.
Safety chain is released and stored.

Transporting with a crane

Additional precautions for conditions of snow and ice
Considerable snow or ice may build up on the machine under low temperature conditions.
This may adversely effect the machine's centre of gravity.
It is possible that the permissible loading on the crane or lifting eye is exceeded.
➤ Additional measures should be taken under conditions of snow or ice.
■ Remove any snow and ice from the machine before lifting by a crane.
■ Make sure the lifting eye cover plate is freely accessible and can be opened.
Carry out the following tasks before transporting the machine
A lifting eye is provided for transporting with a crane. The lifting eye is located beneath a lift-up cov‐
er in the centre of the canopy.
1. Unlock the cover from inside and lift up.
2. Position the crane hook vertically over the lifting eye.
3. Engage the hook in the eye.
4. Close and lock the access doors.
5. Lift the machine carefully.
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