Chapter: Lifting and Handling
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7. Slowly and carefully raise the forklift arms upward to lift the crosshead and the top of
the frame. The forklift arms should be high enough to allow enough clearance for the
load frame to rotate into an upright position. Continue lifting the forklift arms until the
load frame is in an upright position and is lifted off the floor.
8. Slowly reverse the forklift to back away from the shipping skid and remaining
packaging materials.
9. Once the frame is clear of the packaging material, slowly lower the load frame to the
floor so that it is standing on its base in an upright position.
10. Remove the slings from the crosshead.
The frame can now be positioned into its operating location and then installed by an Instron
service representative. To position the frame into its operating location, use the crosshead
method to lift the frame. Refer to “Crosshead Method” for details.
Transporting Dual Column Frames
Before You Begin
Before moving the load frame ensure that:
• You have reviewed “Site Requirements” on page 2-4. 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
Dimensions” on page 3-2. If you move or relocate the load frame without its
packaging, refer to the dimensions for your specific model ( Chapter 2
Crush hazard - Ensure that all persons in the immediate area are standing away
from the frame during lifting.
Do not lift the frame more than 8 cm (3 in) off the floor.
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