Moving E45(Prone Position) Frames - MTS Systems Exceed 40 Series Site Preparation Manual

Moving E45(prone position) Frames

Using a crane
Before you begin
Equipment
Procedure
MTS Exceed™ Series 40 Site Preparation Guide
The E45(prone position) frame has been shipped in a horizontal position, so it
must be moved into an upright, standing position before placing it in its operating
location. The package cannot be uprighted directly. You need to unpack the
package, and then move the frame into an upright, standing position.
The MTS Exceed frames 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.
If you elect to use a crane to move the load frame, MTS recommends using
professional riggers experienced in moving heavy equipment.
Before moving the load frame, ensure that:
• The load frame is not bolted to the shipping skid.
• There are no loose accessories on the shipping skid.
• There is adequate ceiling clearance to allow the load frame to be lifted into a
vertical position, including clearance for the crane.
• 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.).
The following items are required by the customer:
• A crane with a load rating that is double the load frame's gross weight (for
frame weights, see "Load Frame Dimensions and Weight"
• Two M24 hoist rings .
• Two lifting slings, each with a load rating that is double the load frame's
gross weight.
To lift the load frame into a vertical position:
1. Remove all packaging material from the frame and ensure that the frame is
not attached to the shipping skid.
2. Attach the two lifting slings to the hoist rings of the top plate and secure
them to the crane hook.
Moving E45(prone position) Frames
WARNING
Lift and Move Instructions
on page 19).
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