Moving E44 And E45(Standing Position) Frames - MTS Systems Exceed 40 Series Site Preparation Manual

Moving E44 and E45(Standing position) Frames

Before you begin
Equipment
Procedure
MTS Exceed™ Series 40 Site Preparation Guide
E44 and E45(Standing position ) MTS Exceed load frames should only be moved
using a forklift (or crane) with a load rating that is double the load frame's gross
weight. For frame weights, see
19.
The MTS Exceed frames Exceed 40 series are heavy.
Moving the frame using improper procedures can injure personnel (for
example, strained muscles and back injuries) or damage the frame.
When lifting the frame, take the appropriate precautions to prevent injuries
to yourself. Moving and positioning the MTS Exceed frame must be
performed by qualified personnel only.
Before moving the load frame, ensure that:
• Your equipment operators have the appropriate licenses and have complied
with your local safety standards (for example, the appropriate training
required by OSHA in the U.S.).
• At the final site location, there is adequate clearance between the ceiling and
the top of the load frame, including clearance for lifting the frame via a
forklift or crane.
• There are no loose accessories on the shipping skid.
• The frame and forklift (or crane) can fit through all doorways, halls,
elevators, or stairs located from the shipping dock to the final site location.
• The floors from the shipping dock to the final site location have sufficient
support for the weight of the load frame and forklift (or crane) combined.
• You have adequate packaging materials to protect the load frame when
moving or relocating it to another site.
The following items are required by the customer:
• A forklift or crane with a load rating that is double the load frame's gross
weight (for frame weights, see
page 19).
• Protective padding for the crosshead.
• Screw removal tool.
• Two M10 or M24 hoist rings if using a crane.
To unpack and position the E44 and E45(Standing position ) load frame:
Moving E44 and E45(Standing position) Frames
"Load Frame Dimensions and Weight"
WARNING
"Load Frame Dimensions and Weight"
Lift and Move Instructions
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