Man V8-1000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 40

MAN marine diesel engines D2868 LE4.. / D2862 LE4..
Transport, Packaging and Storage
WARNING
Danger to life due to incorrect handling of package
Package swings out, tilts and/or falls.
Therefore:
S Use the crane hooks solely for transporting the engine with gearbox.
S Observe the information and markings on the package concerning centre of gravity.
S When transporting with a crane, the hook must be placed so that it is directly above the package's
centre of gravity.
S Carefully raise the package and observe its movement. If necessary, change the position of the lifting
equipment.
S Handle packages carefully and note the symbols and instructions on the packaging.
S Use lifting gear. Angle of incline is not permitted.
Transport with Crane
The engine can be transported with a crane under the following conditions.
S The crane and the lifting equipment must be designed for the weight of the engine.
S Cables, ropes and chains must not exert diagonal tension on the crane hooks.
S The operator must be qualified for operating the crane.
1. Attach the ropes, straps or multipoint lifting equipment according to the picture.
2. Ensure that the package is hanging straight, observe offset centre of gravity if applicable.
3. Start transport.
Transport with forklift
The engine can be transported with a forklift under the following conditions.
S The forklift must be designed for the weight of the engine.
S The engine must be securely mounted to the pallet.
S The forklift operator must be qualified and authorised to operate the forklift.
1. Insert the fork of the forklift between or under the pallet's struts.
2. The fork must be inserted into the pallet until it protrudes from the other side.
3. Ensure that the pallet cannot tip over if the centre of gravity of off-centre.
4. Lift the pallet with package and start transport.
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Carefully read through the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This particularly applies to the General Safety Instructions section
and the safety instructions in the various chapters.