Lifting Units And Transportation Boxes - Kongsberg M3 Sonar Maintenance Manual

Note
Due to the nature of Kongsberg Mesotech's products, and the extensive use of delicate
electronic parts, all units and boxes must be regarded and handled as fragile equipment.

Lifting units and transportation boxes

Some of the boxes used to hold equipment units may be heavy. Use caution when lifting.
Prerequisites
Units and boxes may be heavy. Make sure that you have the necessary equipment required
for lifting heavy items. Persons using the lifting equipment must be skilled and have the
relevant certificate(s).
Context
A heavy box will normally be marked with its weight. The weights of other boxes in the
shipment will normally be entered on the packing list(s).
Heavy units may be equipped with dedicated lifting lugs for transportation by crane within
the workshop or installation area.
Note
Observe the local rules and regulations related to the use of lifting equipment.
Procedure
1 Check the weight of the box or unit before you attempt to lift it.
2 Make sure that you have the relevant lifting apparatus required, and that this equipment
is approved and certified for the load.
3 If you need to use a crane:
a Check the applicable weight certificate for the crane.
b Check the security of the lifting lugs.
c If the unit to be lifted is provided with dedicated lifting lugs, make sure that all
available lugs are used.
d Make sure that the unit remains under full control during the lifting operation.
This is important to avoid damage to the unit, equipment or personnel.
4 If you need to use a forklift truck:
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