Section 3 0BUnpacking, Inspection and Storage
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ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED
3.3 Unpacking
Use handling equipment such as a forklift for carrying the compressor.
Forklift is needed to remove the compressor from its shipping carton.
The procedure is shown below.
1. Cut the two straps of the carton.
2. Lift the cardboard straight up and remove it from the bottom plate.
3. Insert the forks of the forklift between the bottom of the compressor and the bottom
plate from the side of the compressor. (See Figure 3-2)
4. Ensure that the forks are inserted far enough to protrude from the other side and are
well balanced.
5. Lift the compressor smoothly and move to a flat floor surface and bring down the
compressor without shaking and/or jolting. After putting down the compressor on the
floor, move it to the installation site by hand using the casters provided.
Com ressor weighs about 121kg. Use handling equipment such as a forklift to move or lift
the compressor. Only authorized personnel familiar with handling and risks of the equipment
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can perate the handling equipment. Personnel except for the operator of the handling
equi ment must keep away from the handling equipment and the compressor during the
handling. There are risks of dropping an er of the compressor. Failure to
bse ve this warning may result in severe bodily injury or fatal accident.
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CAUTION
When cutting the straps, handle a cutter with care and be aware of the flailing movement of
the cut straps. Failure to observe this warning may result in severe bodily injury.
CAUTION
Bring down and place the compressor on the flat floor to avoid the compressor slipping. If
the floor is sloped the compressor may move this could result in severe bodily injury or fatal
accident.
CAUTION
After the compressor has been placed at an installation site, ensure to lock all casters of the
compressor to prevent bodily injury by from unexpected movement or slipping of the
compressor.
CAUTION