Chapter: Lifting and Handling
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• “Transporting Procedures” on page 3-9.
Unpack the load frame in the following sequence:
1. Move the load frame, still in the shipping material, to its final location within your
building. Use a forklift (or crane) to transport the frame from the shipping dock to the
final location. Unpack the load frame after it has been moved to its final location.
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. If the load frame is in a horizontal position, refer to “Righting the Frame from a Prone
Position” for instructions.
7. Move the load frame into its operating location using the selected transportation method.
Refer to “Transporting Procedures” on page 3-9 for additional information.
Righting the Frame from a Prone Position
Your frame may have been shipped in a horizontal position, so it must be moved into an
upright, standing position before placing it in its operating location.
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 3-9 for the possible
transporting methods.
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