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3 Start-up
3.1 Checking the delivery
¾ Check the delivery for completeness and inspect for transport
damage.
¾ Inspect the crates.
¾ Inspect the machine parts.
¾ If transport damage is noted, immediately notify MULTIVAC ser-
vice and report the damage.
¾ Photograph the damage.
¾ Have the photos sent to MULTIVAC service.
3.2 Initial start-up
3.2.1 Setting up the machine
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We recommend that a service engineer be requested for the ma-
chine installation.
¾ Prepare a firm, level site for the machine.
¾ Ensure there is adequate access to the control cabinet and the
connections at the desired location.
¾ Wear personal protective equipment.
¾ Remove packaging material.
¾ Store the packaging material and accessories for later possible
machine movements.
¾ Remove the wooden blocks and boards for fixing the machine on
the wooden base.
¾ Use suitable and adequately sized load lifting equipment. Note
here the machine dimensions and weight, see the shipping docu-
ments.
¾ Set the forklift to the widest setting.
¾ Position the load lifting equipment along the longer side of the
machine.
¾ While doing so establish the machine's centre of gravity. It can
lie outside the centre point of the machine.