Transport; Transportation - MTU 12V4000C*5 series Operating Instructions Manual

2 Transport

2.1 Transportation

Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Crossbeam
Crossbeam
DANGER
Suspended load
Danger to life
• Never stand under suspended loads!
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Transportation
1. Install the engine mount locking devices and the engine shipping lock prior to transportation (→ Page 20).
2. Use the lifting eyes provided to transport the engine/generator (→ Page 18).
3. Use suitable transport and lifting gear only.
4. Transport the system, engine/generator in their respective installation positions only: max. admissible diago-
nal pull 10° (→ Page 18).
5. Do not place unsecured parts on the system, engine/generator.
6. Raise and lower the system, engine/generator slowly. Do not allow hoist slings or chains to contact the sys-
tem, engine/generator or any of their component parts. Readjust lifting gear as necessary.
7. For special packaging with aluminum foil: Suspend the engine by the lifting eyes on the bearing pedestal or
transport by means of handling equipment (forklift truck) capable of bearing the load.
8. Secure the system, engine/generator to prevent tipping during transportation. Secure such as to preclude
slipping and tipping when driving up or down inclines and ramps.
Placement after transport
1. Engine may only be set/transported on a horizontal surface and the engine mounts/transport supports pro-
vided for this purpose.
2. Make sure that the consistency and load-bearing capacity of the ground or support surface is adequate.
3. Never set the engine down on its oil pan unless expressly authorized to do so by MTU.
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