Checking The Load Handling Attachments; Requirements For Safe Lifting And Transporting - Siemens SIMOTICS DC 1GH6 Operating Instructions Manual

Preparations for use
4.7 Transport and storage
NOTICE
Bearing damage when being transported
If the customer has already mounted parts, for example coupling, belt pulley, etc., the bearing
can be damaged during transport.
● In this case, make sure that the customer uses a rotor shipping brace.
4.7.4

Checking the load handling attachments

Inspect the load handling attachments such as the load stands, lifting eyes and ring bolts and
also the lifting gear, before lifting the machine:
● Inspect the load handling attachments on the machine for possible damage. Replace any
● Check before use that the load handling attachments are correctly secured.
● When lifting the machine, use only approved and undamaged lifting gear of sufficient rated
4.7.5

Requirements for safe lifting and transporting

To safely lift and transport the machine, the following requirements must be met:
● Personnel operating cranes and fork-lift trucks must be appropriately qualified.
● If the motor is packed, depending on the weight, size and on-site conditions, lift crates and
● When lifting the machine, use only approved and undamaged sling guides and spreaders
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load handling attachments that are found to be damaged.
capacity. Check these before using them.
WARNING
The machine can be dropped
If the load handling attachments and lifting gear are damaged or not correctly secured,
the machine may be dropped during lifting. This can result in death, serious injury or
material damage. Inspect the load handling attachments and lifting gear before use.
transport frames using a fork-lift truck or a crane with slings.
– Use a crane or fork-lift truck suitable for the load.
– The center of gravity of the goods and the positions of the hoisting points are indicated
on the packaging. Do not hoist any goods with damaged packaging.
of sufficient rated capacity. Check the lifting equipment prior to its use. The weight of the
machine is shown on the rating plate.
SIMOTICS DC 1GH6
Operating Instructions 02/2016