Mechanical Installation; Lifting; Proper Lifting Method; Approximate Shipping Weights - Danfoss VLT Option Panel Instruction Manual

Mechanical Installation

Lifting

Check the weight of unit to determine the safety of
the lifting method. Ensure that the lifting device is
suitable for the task. If necessary, plan for a hoist,
crane or forklift with appropriate rating to move the
units.
Hoist or Overhead Lift
• Use solid steel spreader bar for lifting. Slide
spreader bar through two (2) lifting rings on
drive. Lifting rings are 0.75 inches (19 mm)
in diameter (Figure 3-3).
• Connect spreader bar to a hoist or other
lifting device.
• Lift unit slightly using lifting rings with weight
distributed evenly.
• Remove skid and other supports from under
drive.
• For floor mounting applications, a floor
mounting kit is available from Danfoss
specifically designed to anchor drive to floor.
Figure 3-3. Proper Lifting Method
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Forklift
Shipping Weights
28 in. min
• Only a competent lift operator with additional
support personnel should attempt moving
unit.
• Carefully position forklift and ensure stability
prior to lift.
NOTE
W
EIGHTS LISTED BELOW ARE APPROXIMATE FOR BASE UNITS
O
PTIONS CAN ADD OR REDUCE WEIGHT OF UNIT
.
ARE IN LBS
Table 3-2. Approximate Shipping Weights
Tier 1
Frame
A2-A3 30
A5 35
B1 65
B2 70
C1 100
C2 130
D1 220
D2 320
.
. W
EIGHTS LISTED
Tier 2 Tier 3
35 55
55 80
85 110
105 180
145 215
190 285
420 585
575 950