Transport; Transport With Packaging - GIRBAU PB32 Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

2.3. Transport

CAUTION!
IT IS BOUND THAT ALL MANOEUVRES ARE CARRIED OUT BY STAFF SPECIALISED IN TRANSPORT.
ALL HOISTING OR TRANSPORT TOOLS AND DEVICES MENTIONED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE
AUTHORISED FOR LOADS HIGHER THAN THE MACHINE GROSS WEIGHTS, AND SUITABLE FOR THE
MACHINE SIZES (Refer to section 2.4).
VERY IMPORTANT!
TO NOT OVERLOAD THE SLINGS, THE ANGLE FORMED BETWEEN THEM MUST ALWAYS BE LESS
THAN 45º. USE SLINGS OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH. (Fig. 2.2).
ALWAYS TRANSPORT MACHINE IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
DO NOT USE ROLLERS TO MOVE THE MACHINE.
TO MOVE THE MACHINE ACROSS THE FLOOR, USE ROLLER PLATFORMS.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST THE MACHINE BE SUSPENDED BY THE UPPER PART OF THE
BASE-FRAMES, THIS COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE MACHINE.
THE FRONT IS DISTINGUISHED BY THE LABEL INDICATING WEIGHTS AND CENTRE OF GRAVITY.
(Fig. 2.2).
The machine comes fully assembled in a single crate. To avoid damage during transportation, the machine is
provided with some fittings to prevent the movement of certain parts. These fixtures should be removed when
the machine is being set up. Refer to chapter 3.

2.3.1. Transport with packaging

Before moving the machine, make sure the items
to be used are suitable and capable of bearing
its weight. The weight of the machine and the
position of centre of gravity indicated by the
distance d in Figure 2.2 (see Section 2.4) should
be taken into account at all times.
The crated machine can be moved using any
of the solutions indicated below (Fig. 2.2).
 Hoist and two sturdy slings passed under the
base of the crate.
 Fork-lift truck (A).
 Roller platforms placed under the base of the
package (Figure 2.2). (Make sure the base
of the crate does not slip on the roller
platforms). Marked positioning points for the
roller platforms (B).
Reception, storage and transport
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Fig. 2.2
Code no. 550038
Rev. no. 16/1018