Transporting And Securing The Boiler Safely; Unpacking The Boiler - Watts AERCO EXT Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Modulex EXT Commercial Series
CHAPTER 4: Installation Instructions

4.4 Transporting And Securing the Boiler Safely

The boiler is susceptible to serious damage if not secured properly.
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Follow the transportation instructions on the packaging.
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Only transport the boiler using appropriate transportation equipment, such as a hand-truck
with a fastening belt or special equipment for transporting heavy equipment.
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Boiler must be secured when moving to prevent it from falling off.
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Protect all parts against impacts during transportation.

4.5 Unpacking The Boiler

C A U T I O N !
Keep packing elements (cardboard box, straps, plastic bags, etc.) away from children to prevent
suffocation and choking hazards. AERCO is not liable for any injury to persons, animals or
damage to property derived from not following these directions.
1. Prior to opening, the boiler may be moved by a hoist crane as shown (Panel 1) or forklift.
2. Remove packing straps (Panel 2) and cardboard box (Panel 3), making sure product is intact.
3. Remove boiler from the pallet with a jib crane (Panel 5), to avoid damage during the removal.
4. Prepare boiler for lifting by removing front, rear, right, left and top panel covers (Panel 6).
5. Use the four hoist straps (Panel 5) as slings and place one under each of four boiler legs
ensuring that strap is located UNDER the cross bars of the frame as shown in Panel 6.
6. Ensure belts are placed correctly on all four boiler legs before attempting to lift it.
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Figure 4-2: Boiler Unpacking and Hoisting
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