MTS Systems Exceed 40 Series Site Preparation Manual page 39

Crane method
MTS Exceed™ Series 40 Site Preparation Guide
The frame may overturn suddenly when lifting the frame.
An overturned frame can cause injury or death to anyone in the immediate
area.
Ensure that all persons in the immediate area are standing away from the
frame during lifting. Do not lift the frame more than 8 cm (3 in) off the floor.
3. Slowly and carefully lift the frame off the floor.
4. Remove the shipping skid, if it has not already been removed.
5. Move the frame to its operating location.
6. Four leveling wedge iron are supplied for the load frame. Thread one
leveling wedge iron into each corner of the base before placing the frame in
its testing location.
7. Place the load frame carefully into position.
8. Remove the padded forks from under the frame's crosshead.
When the frame is in the testing location, you can proceed with the installation
process.
MTS recommends using professional riggers experienced in moving heavy
equipment.
To transport the load frame using the crane method:
1. Attach the two lifting slings to hoist rings of the top plate and secure them to
the crane hook.
The frame may overturn suddenly when lifting the frame.
An overturned frame can cause injury or death to anyone in the immediate
area.
Ensure that all persons in the immediate area are standing away from the
frame during lifting. Do not lift the frame more than 8 cm (3 in) off the floor.
2. Slowly and carefully lift the frame off the floor.
3. Remove the shipping skid, if it has not already been removed.
4. Move the frame to the operating location.
5. Four leveling wedge iron are supplied for the load frame. Thread one
leveling wedge iron into each corner of the base before placing the frame
into its testing location.
Moving E44 and E45(Standing position) Frames
WARNING
WARNING
Lift and Move Instructions 39