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ACORN 80 Installation Manual
SECTION 4
Fitting Carriage to Rail
THE CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY AND TRANSFER RAIL WEIGH 43.4 KILOGRAMS (96 POUNDS).
THE INSTALLATION ENGINEER MUST USE SUITABLE SAFE LIFTING PROCEDURES TO
HANDLE THIS WEIGHT.
Whenever possible hold the racked transfer rail (T) to pick up the carriage.
The carriage weight MUST BE SUPPORTED when transferring it onto the
sloping section of rail.
1 Fit the transfer rail (T) and carriage over the joint box. The carriage
may be transferred onto a horizontal section of rail or a sloping
section as shown here. Fit one screw to pull plate.
FITTING CARRIAGE TO RAIL
ENSURE THAT OSG HAS NOT BEEN ACTIVATED DURING TRANSIT. RESET IF NECESSARY
FOLLOWING PROCEDURES IN SECTION 8.
YOU MAY NEED TO REMOVE RAIL SECTIONS TO
ACHIEVE A 90° CUT FACE FOR T
TRANSFER RAIL TO MEET.