Step 1. Unload Articulating Power Tongue (Apt); Truck Flatbed; Container - MacDon A30-D Unloading And Assembly Instructions

STEP 1. UNLOAD ARTICULATING
POWER TONGUE (APT)
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being
struck by machinery, do NOT allow persons
to stand in unloading area.
CAUTION
Equipment used for unloading must meet or
exceed the requirements specified below.
Using inadequate equipment may result in
chain breakage,
machine damage.
Lifting vehicle
Minimum capacity
Minimum lifting height
Overhead lifting quality
(1/2 in.)
A. TRUCK FLATBED
a. Remove hauler's tie down straps and chains.
b. Attach chain to two brackets on top of APT
as shown.
c. Adjust chain lengths so APT is lifted evenly.
d. Raise APT off deck, back up until unit clears
trailer, and slowly lower to 6 in. (150 mm)
from ground.
IMPORTANT
If load is "two-wide", take care not to
contact the other machine.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
vehicle tipping
8000 lb
(3630 kg)
15 ft
(4.5 m)
Chain
Minimum working load
5000 lb (2270 kg)
e. Take to storage or set-up area, and set APT
down securely on level ground.
f. Repeat for second APT if required.
g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
B. CONTAINER
a. Open container doors, and remove all blocking.
b. Check container floor for nails or other
or
obstructions, and remove if necessary.
c. Unload tires and other loose components.
d. Position boom (A) inside container with forklift.
e. Attach chains to hooks (B) on APT, and
to boom.
f. Lift APT,
from container.
Take care not to contact the other
machine inside container.
g. Take to storage or set-up area, and set APT
down securely on level ground.
h. Repeat for second APT if required.
i. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
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A
B
and slowly back forklift
IMPORTANT
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