Securing To A Transport Vehicle - Snorkel MHP1335 Operation Manual

The potential for an accident increases when
the MHP13/35 / MHP15/44 V3 is lifted using
i m p r o p e r e q u i p m e n t a n d / o r l i f t i n g
techniques. Death or serious injury can
result from such accidents. Use proper
equipment and lifting techniques when
lifting the MHP13/35 / MHP15/44 V3.
Know the weight of the MHP13/35 / MHP15/44 V3
and the capacity of the lifting devices before
hoisting.
Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains,
straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings,
and other hardware used to support the machine.
The gross vehicle weight is listed in Chapter 3 and
is stamped on the serial number placard.
The user as sumes all re spon si bil ity for mak ing
sure the equip ment used is ca pa ble of sup port ing
the weight of the MHP13/35 / MHP15/44 V3 and
that all man u fac turer's in struc tions and warn ings,
reg u la tions and safety rules of their em ployer
and/or any lo cal/na tional/fedral laws are fol lowed.
Use the fol low ing pro ce dure to hoist the MHP13/35
/ MHP15/44 V3 onto the trans port ve hi cle.
1. Properly stow the MHP13/35 / MHP15/44 V3.
2. Inspect the lifting points to make sure they
are free of cracks, rust, and are in good
condition. There is a lift point in the footplate
of each stabiliser.
IMPORTANT
Have any damage repaired by a qualified
service technician before attempting to
hoist the machine.
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or
other loose objects from the platform.
4. Fit a shackle to each foot plate (16mm Hi-Load
(green pin) Bow shackles).
5. Connect chain sling to each of the four (4)
legs (2.5 metre per leg length
recommended).
Minimum rating - 8mm grade 80 lifting.
6. Connect sling legs with closed hooks.
7. Use the hoist or crane to carefully raise and
position the MHP13/35 / MHP15/44 V3 onto
the transport vehicle.

Securing to a Transport Vehicle

1. Ensure all tools, materials or other loose
objects are removed from the platform and
chassis.
MHP13/35 & MHP15/44 V3 – 13619-1
10. Stowing and Transporting
2. Tie down only using the 4 tie down points.
These are clearly marked with a tie down
decal (see Figure 10.5)
Figure 10.5 - Tie Down Point
IMPORTANT
Ensure that any hydraulic hoses passing
through the tie down points are not pinched
when attaching restraints.
3. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the
MHP13/35 / MHP15/44 V3 to the transport
vehicle using the tie down points as
attachment points.
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs can
produce enough force to damage machine
components. Do not over tighten the straps
or chains when securing the MHP13/35 /
MHP15/44 V3 to the transport vehicle.
NOTE:
Proper tie down and haul ing are the re spon si bil ity
of the car rier.
WARNING
Never tie down over the draw bar, the booms
or the level rods. Never tie down over the
platform.
Re verse the above pro ce dure af ter trans port ing.
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CAUTION
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