Installation hazards
P/N 63674, Rev. 9 Page 25
3.4 INSTALLATION HAZARDS
The installation stage can be dangerous, as it relies on the operator and other per-
sonnel following the recommended safety precautions. Consider the following
warnings carefully before undertaking the assembly process.
Swinging or falling machinery could seriously injure or be fatal to
personnel who are near the machine. Secure all components to the
machine before lifting. Serious injury or fatalities can result from
improper lifting methods.
If not properly secured, this
machine can fall and cause fatal
injuries to personnel. Pay special
attention to vertical flange
installations.
• Chucking feet must be secured
to the workpiece.
• Setup fingers and safety weld
plates should be utilized when
possible.
To avoid the risk of a falling machine,
secure the machine by tack-welding
safety blocks over the upper jaws or by
using clamps bolted to the underside of
the leveling chuck feet (safety blocks
and clamps not included with the
machine).
Do not remove the crane until at least one of the securing methods is in
place and the chuck feet jacking screws are torqued to 325 ft-lb (441
Nm).
If the torque value cannot be achieved without acceptable workpiece
deformation, the operator must apply their own secondary support and
restraint devices.
FIGURE 3-5. VERTICAL INSTALLATION HAZARD
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