Chapter: Lifting and Handling
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2. Remove the shipping material, leaving the load frame fastened to the shipping skid.
3. Remove the shrink wrap vapor barrier encasing the load frame.
4. Use the packing list to inventory all the boxed items. Some accessories may be in the
container with the load frame or may be packaged separately.
• Do not open any of the packing boxes until the Instron service engineer arrives to
install your testing system. The packing list indicates the total number of boxes that
are included in the shipment. Count the number of boxes you received to make sure
you have the correct number of boxes. This ensures that no parts are lost prior to
installation.
• Do not disassemble or remove any components or parts from any Instron frame or
accessory.
5. Retain all packing materials until the system is satisfactorily installed and all parts,
assemblies and accessories are located.
6. Move the load frame into its operating location using the selected transportation method.
Refer to “Transporting Procedures” on page 3-5 for additional information.
Transporting Dual Column Frames
Before You Begin
Before moving the load frame ensure that:
• You have reviewed “Site Requirements” on page 2-3. Verify that all conditions are
met prior to transporting the test system.
• Your equipment operators have the appropriate licenses and have complied with your
local safety standards (e.g. the appropriate training required by OSHA in the U.S.).
• At the final site location, there is adequate clearance between the ceiling and the top of
the load frame, including clearance for lifting the frame via a forklift or crane.
• There are no loose accessories on the shipping skid.
• The frame and forklift (or crane) can fit through all doorways, halls, elevators or stairs
from the shipping dock to its final site location. When transferring the load frame while
it is still in its packaging, refer to the dimensions for your frame type in “Packaging
After unpacking the load frame, it may be necessary to position the frame into its operating
location. Do not remove the wooden skid until you decide which method will be used to
move the frame to its operating location. The skid is required if you choose to lift the frame
from under the base. Refer to “Transporting Procedures” on page 3-5 for the possible
transporting methods.
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