Moving The Appliance; Working Safely With The Appliance - Convotherm 4 Series Installation Manual

4 Moving the appliance

4 Moving the appliance
Purpose of this chapter
This chapter provides information on how to move the appliance.
This chapter is intended for the owner's member of staff responsible for the appliance and for a quali‐
fied member of staff from an authorized service company.
4.1

Working safely with the appliance

For your safety
Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the hazards described in 'Hazards and safety precau‐
tions when moving the appliance' on page 27.
Eligibility of personnel for moving the appliance
Personnel eligible for moving the appliance:
Only personnel who are trained in the use of a pallet truck and fork-lift truck for handling purposes
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are permitted to move the appliance.
Personnel must be aware of the regulations relating to handling heavy loads.
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Personal protective equipment
Wear the personal protective equipment specified in the section 'Personal protective equipment' on
page 43 of the 'For your safety' chapter for the relevant tasks.
Moving heavy loads
Risk of injury from lifting incorrectly
When lifting the appliance, the weight of the appliance may lead to injuries, especially in the area of
the torso.
Use a fork-lift truck/pallet truck to move the appliance.
When lifting the appliance, use enough people for the weight of the appliance (guide value: 15 to
55 kg max., depending on age and gender). Observe the local occupational safety regulations.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Unsuitable supporting surface
Risk of crushing if the appliance tips over or falls off
Body parts can be crushed if the appliance tips over or falls off.
Make sure that the appliance is never placed on an unsuitable supporting surface.
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