4 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND HANDLING
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Risk of improper moving. Can cause equipment damage, injury or death. Use only
lifting equipment that is rated for the unit weight by an OSHA-certified rating organization. The
center of gravity varies depending on the unit size and selected options. The slings must be
equally spaced on either side of the center of gravity indicator.
Unit weights are listed in Table 3.3 on page15.
CAUTION: Risk of contact with sharp edges, splinters, and exposed fasteners. Can cause
injury. Only properly trained and qualified personnel wearing appropriate, OSHA-approved PPE
should attempt to move, lift, remove packaging from or prepare the unit for installation.
• Carefully inspect all items for visible or concealed damage.
• Report damage immediately to the carrier and file a damage claim with a copy sent to Vertiv or
to your sales representative.
Equipment Recommended for Handling the Unit:
• Lift beam
• Slings
• Spreader bars
• Shims and blocks
4.1 Rigging to Lift the Unit
WARNING! Risk of improper moving. Can cause equipment damage, injury or death. Use only
lifting equipment that is rated for the unit weight by an OSHA-certified rating organization. The
center of gravity varies depending on the unit size and selected options. The slings must be
equally spaced on either side of the center of gravity indicator.
Unit weights are listed in Table 3.3 on page15.
See Figure 4.1 on the next page, for the location of the lifting lugs on the unit, and use spreader bars
and/or shimmed blocks to prevent damage to the unit.
• Unit must remain level when lifted to prevent damage to internal equipment.
• Do not place unit directly on the ground. If the unit must be set down, use shims or blocks for
leveling and to keep unit off the ground.
Before lifting or moving, clear the area of all unnecessary personnel. Clear the area of any debris and
unrelated tools or foreign objects.
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