Instron 68TM-5 - Chapter 5: Lifting and Handling; General Handling Precautions; 68 TM-5 Packaging Dimensions and Weight

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Chapter 5
Lifting and handling
• General handling precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
• 68TM-5 Packaging dimensions and weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
• Unpack dual column frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
• Transport dual column frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General handling precautions
Only individuals experienced with the operation of lifting equipment and rigging
techniques should attempt to lift or move an Instron
®
system. Equipment operators
must have the appropriate licenses and have complied with your local safety standards
(e.g. the appropriate training required by OSHA in the U.S.).
Always follow the instructions provided with the shipping package. Contact Instron
®
if
you require any additional information or if any part of the shipment is damaged.
68TM-5 Packaging dimensions and weight
Instron recommends leaving the load frame in its packaging while moving it to its final
site location within your building.
Use the information in Table 13 on page 54 to verify that:
• the packaged frame fits through all doorways and hallways leading to the final
location
• all floors leading to the final location can support the weight of the packaged frame