Kemppi Kempact 251R Operating Manual page 11

Moving the machine and gas cylinder
The Kempact RA is designed to provide safe gas cylinder storage and movement in
satisfactory workshop conditions. The floor surface should be sound, level and free from
obstructions. These notes must be followed and an adequate risk assessment completed prior
to use of the equipment. Cylinder size and weight vary and therefore affect the total weight
and balance of equipment movement.
To move the machine and a small cylinder:
1. Load and secure the gas cylinder with straps provided.
2. Grip the machine handles and place one foot to the foot base plate, located in front of
the air intake grill. Press your foot firmly downwards and pull back the machine at the
same time, so lifting the machine and gas cylinder to a position for movement.
To move the machine and a large cylinder:
1. Load and secure the gas cylinder with straps provided.
2. With one hand, firmly grip the top of the cylinder and with the other hand grip one of
the machine handles.
3. Place one foot to the foot base plate, located in front of the air intake grill. Press your foot
firmly downwards and pull back the machine at the same time, so lifting the machine
and gas cylinder to a position for movement.
Additional safety notes:
In both cases listed above, you will quickly feel the fulcrum point, mechanical advantage
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and the point of balance. You are now ready to move your machine and gas cylinder to a new
location. However, caution should be observed at all times when moving heavy equipment and
local safety conditions and laws must be respected.
Be careful when lowering the cylinder to its resting position. Whilst maintaining a firm grip,
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ensure that you keep your back straight and extend your arms. Maintain firm pressure to the foot
base plate and slowly lower the machine and cylinder to its resting position. You will feel the weight
increase as you move forwards over the point of balance. Ensure you keep a firm grip and your
weight as far back as possible, as you lower the cylinder and machine chassis carefully to the floor.
The chassis is designed to provide stability in the upright position, when loaded with or
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without a gas cylinder. Reasonable effort is required to raise and lower the machine and cylinder to
a position of movement. If you are light in weight or in any way unsure about moving the machine
and cylinder, you should consider an alternative method or process. A local Health and Safety audit
and risk assessment may be necessary before heavy or new equipment is taken into use, including
the use for carrying or transporting compressed shielding gas cylinders.
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