Transport; Safe Transportation; Transport Fastening - Kohler KD62V12 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Transportation - Storage

Transport

3.3 Transport

3.3.1 Safe transportation

Information
The generator set owner is responsible for the transportation and storage of the engine. The
storage concrete foundation shall have a sufficient load capacity.
DANGER
Crushing hazards!
Will cause serious injury or death.
Lifting heavy loads can lead to death by crushing hazards.
u Use only adapted transport and lifting devices.
u Lift and handle the packed engine according to the markings on the packaging.
u After engine unpacking, separate the engine from its stand.
u Use only the dedicated lifting points to lift only the engine.
u Before handling or lifting the load, fix or remove any loose part.
u Avoid friction between components of the engine and suspension devices by putting protection
between them.
u Avoid any abrupt movement to avoid the load swinging.
u Before lifting the load, warn all employees in the immediate vicinity.
u Fix or remove any loose part on the engine.
u Before readjust the lifting devices, warn all employees in the immediate vicinity.
u Only readjust the lifting devices when the load is on the floor and the suspension devices are
tension-free. Pay attention to the center of gravity.
u Respect a safe distance while lifting and never pass under the load.
u While moving the load, keep a constant attention on the load and the other employees
u While moving the load warn everyone to keep a safe distance and forbid anyone to pass under
the load.
Information
u Several adapted lifting devices are available. Follow the operator's manual of the hoisting beam,
lifting devices and the local safety regulations. For further information, please contact your
nearest authorized Kohler service representative.

3.3.2 Transport fastening

Information
u For transportation, the engine should be deposited on adapted stands.
u Kohler Co. provides one wooden stand with engine. For transportation and storage use the
provided stand.
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Operation and Maintenance Manual
KD62V12 33521030301_6_1 EN_US
2019-02