3 -  HANDLING AND POSITIONING
3.1 - Handling
Carrier strongly recommends employing a specialised company 
to unload the machine. 
Do not remove the subbase or the packaging until the unit is in its 
nal position.
These units can be safely moved by trained personnel with a fork 
lift truck with the correct capacity for the dimensions and weight 
of the unit, as long as the forks are positioned in the location and 
direction shown on the unit.
The units can also be lifted with slings, using only the designated 
lifting points marked on the unit (labels on the chassis and a label 
with all unit handling instructions, attached to the unit).
Use slings with the correct capacity, and follow the lifting 
instructions on the certied dimensional drawings supplied.
IMPORTANT: Only attach slings to the designated lifting 
points which are marked on the unit.
It is advisable to protect coils against crushing while a unit is being 
moved. Use struts or a lifting beam to spread the slings above the 
unit. Do not tilt the unit more than 15°.
Safety when lifting can only be guaranteed if all these instructions 
are followed. Otherwise, there is a risk of equipment damage or 
injury to personnel.
3.2 - Positioning
The machine must be installed outdoors in a place that is not 
accessible to the public and is protected against access by non-
authorised persons.
The machine must be installed outdoors. Installation indoors is 
forbidden.
For extra-high units, the unit environment must permit easy access 
for maintenance operations.
For the centre of gravity coordinates, the position of the unit 
mounting holes, and the weight distribution points, refer to the 
certied dimensional drawings. Ensure the free space shown in 
the dimensional drawings is respected to facilitate maintenance 
and connection. 
The typical applications of these units are cooling and heating, 
which do not require earthquake resistance. Earthquake resistance 
has not been veried.
Before positioning the device, check that:
 - The permitted loading at the site is adequate or that 
appropriate strengthening measures have been taken.
 - The unit is installed level on an even surface (maximum 
tolerance is 5 mm along both axes).
 - If the support structure is sensitive to vibration and/or noise 
transmission it is advisable to insert anti-vibration mounts 
(elastomer mounts or metal springs) between the unit and 
the structure. Selection of these devices is based on the 
system characteristics and the comfort level required and 
should be made by technical specialists. 
 - There is adequate space above and around the unit for air 
to circulate and for access to the components (see 
dimensional drawings).
 - the number of support points is adequate and that they are 
in the right places.
 - the location is not subject to ooding.
 - Avoid installing the unit where snow is likely to accumulate 
(in areas subject to long periods of sub-zero temperatures, 
the unit should be raised).
 - Baes  may  be  necessary  to  deect  strong  winds.  These 
must not restrict the unit's air ow.
IMPORTANT: Before lifting the unit, check that all enclosure 
panels  and  grilles  are  securely  xed  in  place.  Lift  and  set 
down the unit with great care. Tilting and jarring can damage 
the unit and impair unit operation.
Never apply pressure or leverage to any of the unit's panels 
or uprights; only the base of the unit frame is designed to 
withstand such stresses. No force or eort must be applied 
to pressurised parts, especially via pipes connected to the 
water  type  heat  exchanger  (with  or  without  the  hydraulic 
module if the unit is equipped with this). The hydraulic module 
pipes must be tted so that the pump does not support the 
weight of the pipes.
All welding operations (connection to the hydraulic network) must 
be performed by qualied welders. The Victaulic® connection or 
the counter-ange must be removed before welding as a matter 
of course.
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