Operating instructions, Piercing press, Weidmann Type MV5 Version: May 2019 Page 3
Transport, handling and storage of the piercing press and/or components
The following people may be involved in these procedures: third parties; mechanics; transport agents
The following procedure must be adopted during transport:
Prepare a euro pallet and 2 squared timbers, each measuring 60x60x500 mm
Lay the squared timbers across the euro pallet, separated from each other by approx. 800 mm
Use straps to secure the vertical piercing press at the press head. See “Dimension Diagram” on Page
10.
Lift the piercing press
Risk caused by gravitational force
Check strap for damage and carrying capacity. The weight of the piercing press is set out in
the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 10.
Suspend the strap from the crane hook in accordance with the instructions
Secure the strap in accordance with the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 10
Use the crane to slowly lay the press down on its back so that the table guides rest on the wood
Pack the piercing press and secure it to the pallet with 2 steel straps
Risk of the steel straps flying off into a person’s eyes and when they are cut
Wear protective glasses in accordance with EN166
Wear protective gloves
Use a pallet truck to transport the pallet, in accordance with instructions
Unload the piercing press from the pallet: see section on “Putting into operation”
Putting into operation
This operation may be undertaken by: third parties; mechanics
The following procedure must be adopted when the equipment is first put into service:
Cut off the steel straps
Risk of the steel straps flying off into a person’s eyes and when they are cut
Wear protective glasses in accordance with EN166
Wear protective gloves
Unpack the press
Check whether the table is resting on the bearing pins; if not, move the table onto the pins
Check whether the 2 table handle bars are tightened; if not, tighten them now