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SHIPPING AND LIFTING
BSS-134
CHAP.- 5
5.1 Safety warnings
This chapter is destined for specialised and adequately trained staff.
The loading and unloading interventions imply a high risk for persons!
The handling activities described in this chapter must be carried out only by qualifi ed staff, purposely
trained to carry out the loading and unloading and the handling of the batches in safety, using hoisting
equipment which cranes or lifting trolleys.
For any movement of the machine, it is essential to request the intervention of Sorma S.p.A.
Sorma S.p.A. will not consider itself responsible for damages deriving from the moving of the
machine without its intervention.
5.2 Shipping and lifting
BSS-134 is sent with a cover made of one or more sheets of cellophane adhering.
The machine, when shipped by Sorma S.p.A. with the purpose of reducing its size for shipping, is
partially dismantled.
Upon receipt of the machine, check there are no visual damages; on the contrary immediately inform
Sorma S.p.A.
Check that the supply corresponds to the purchase order specifi cations and verify with the shipment
documents that the supply is complete.
When lifting and moving the machine, take every precaution to avoid any dangerous
movement liable to cause accidents or injury or damage to people or things.
The machine when moved must always be in a steady and secure position.
Before starting to move the machine, there must be the followingconditions:
- the area involved must be well lit (see fi g.1 chap.5),
- the operator and the people accessing the moving area must wear gloves, safety
shoes and safety helmet (see fi g.2 chap.5),
- that the hoisting mean with the relative equipment (ropes, hooks, etc.) is suitable
for hoisting the load to be moved.
- that the stability of the load cannot cause dangers and/or accidents.
The use of unsuitable equipment can cause serious damages to persons in charge
of the handling operations.
Fig.2 chap.5 Fig.1chap.5