Receiving, Moving, Opening The Packing; Reception; Lifting A Packed Machine; Forbidden Material Handling Equipment - Coldelite COMPACTA Series Instruction Handbook Manual

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RECEIVING, MOVING, OPENING THE PACKING

1.1 RECEPTION

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Before unpacking the machine, check that packing shows no external damages due to
collisions during transportation.
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An external damage could mean the machine itself is damaged: in this case, immediately
apply to insurance company and leave everything as it was on reception.

1.1.1 Lifting a packed machine

To lift the packing, insert lift forks into the space between pallet feet, so as to balance the
machine weight and consequently packing barycenter.

1.1.2 Forbidden material handling equipment

Material handling equipment not in compliance with following safety characteristics must
never be used:
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Lifting capacity lower than machine weight or unsuitable construction features of the lift
(ex.: too short forks)
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Unconforming ropes and cables or worn ropes or cables.
1.2 OPENING A PACKING CRATE
A wooden packing can be opened by means of proper tools; it is
recommended to protect exposed parts, such as hands with gloves, against
wood splinters.
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Remove nails starting from the upper part until the machine still
fastened to the pallet (board) is left uncovered.
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Remove protection film wrapping the machine.
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Check that the machine has not been damaged during transportation.
Board packing is externally closed by steel straps.
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Cut the steel straps with a pair of tin shears, holding
one side with the free hand.
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Remove the packing by lifting it vertically up.
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Remove the protective polystyrene packing andthe
polypropilene bag.
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Cut the steel straps which secure the machine to
the base.
CAUTION:
Act with utmost care, as one may hurt himself when
cutting the straps, if they are not strongly held
during this operation.
NO!
NO!
NO!
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