10-2014 gForce User Manual ● 11
2.3 Equipment Handling
WARNING:
Only properly trained personnel wearing appropriate safety
headgear, gloves, shoes and glasses should attempt to move the unit, lift it,
remove packaging or prepare the unit for installation.
Move the unit in its upright position to the installation site using a forklift or pallet jack.
It is recommended that the unit be protected from damage to the decorative doors
during any storage or moving.
Keep tines of the forklift level and at a height suitable to fit below the skid and/or unit
to prevent exterior and/or underside damage. Make sure the forks are spread to their
widest allowable width for proper balance. Do not lift the unit any higher than 4 inches
(100mm) off the ground. If necessary to lift higher than the suggested 4 inches
(100mm), exercise great care to ensure proper handling of the unit.
Personnel not involved with the lifting of the unit should keep a safe distance from the
unit.
The unit may be too tall to fit through a doorway while on the skid. Measure the unit
and doorway heights and refer to the installation plans to verify clearances prior to
moving the unit.
WARNING:
Use care when moving. Improper handling could result in
injury. Proper care should be taken when uncrating the unit. The
packaging has wrapping bands with sharp edges that are under tension,
crating has staples and splinters. Proper protective equipment should be
worn by qualified personnel.
2.4 Rigging
Move the unit in its upright position to the installation site. It is recommended that the
unit be protected from damage to the decorative doors during any storage or moving.
Removal of the decorative doors is easily accomplished and may be done without
moving the equipment.
The shipping skid should be left in place if the unit is being moved with a forklift. If the
unit is being lifted, use spreader bars to prevent damage to the doors and panels.
The unit has 3/4” (19mm) holes in the shipping skid to which casters with 3/4” (19mm)
To Next Page
Loading...
