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3 Installation and connection
3.1 Lifting
3.1.1 Lifting instructions generator
The lifting eye (1), to lift the generator by means of a
hoist, is accessible when the small door (2) at the top
of the unit is unlocked.
When lifting the generator, the hoist has to be placed
in such a way that the generator, which must be
placed level, will be lifted vertically.
Certain engine maintenance might require to remove
the lifting eye, e.g. when adjusting the engine valves.
When reinstalling the lifting beam it is required to
torque the bolts with a value of 40 Nm ±10.
QAX 12-20-24-30-35 units can be optionally
equipped with rectangular holes at the bottom of the
frame to lift the generator by means of a forklift.
3.1.2 Lifting instruction for
generators mounted on a
lighting tower
Lifting acceleration and retardation
must be kept within safe limits (max.
2 g).
Helicopter lifting is not allowed.
When the genset is mounted on a
lighting tower it is NOT permitted to
use the lifting eye for lifting of the
assembly. Instead use the 4 lifting
hooks situated at the corners of the
lighting tower undercarriage.
Refer to the General guidelines for
lighting tower operation on page 65,
for more information.
Ignoring these instructions may lead
to damage and personal injury !