BONFIGLIOLI A 10, Installation Use And Service Manual

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4.2 - HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Handle packages as per the Manufacturer’s instructions and those marked on the packages themselves.
Since the weight and shape of packages may make manual handling unfeasible, special equipment must be
used to avoid damage and injury. Persons authorised for this purpose must be trained and experienced in
the work in question to safeguard his safety and that of all other persons involved.
The person authorised to handle the product must take all necessary precautions to safe-
guard his safety and that of all other persons involved.
4.2.1 - Moving packages
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Prepare a suitable, delimited area with a level floor or surface for unloading the packages.
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Prepare the equipment required for handling the package. The lifting and handling equipment used (e.g.
crane or lift truck) must have adequate capacity for the weight and size of the load, taking into account its
attachment points and centre of gravity. If required, this information is indicated on the package itself. Har-
ness heavy packages with chains, belts and steel ropes after checking that they are capable of sustaining
the weight of the load, which is generally specified.
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When handling the load keep it level to avoid instability and/or tipping.
4.2.2 - Moving the equipment
All the following operations must be done with due care and caution and without sudden mo-
vements
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Identify the attachment points for lifting the gear unit. Refer to Annex 4 of this manual for this information.
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Prepare the gear unit for lifting by attaching straps, hooks, shackles etc. to its attachment points, or alternati-
vely, use a pallet for moving the load. If using a crane, first lift the gear unit vertically out of its packaging.
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If using a lift truck or pallet truck, remove the packaging and fit the truck’s forks at the indicated positions.
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First lift the load very slowly to check that it is stable.
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Move the gear unit to the unloading area and lower it gently into position, taking care not to cause sudden
oscillations while moving it.
If the gear unit is coupled to an electric motor, do not use the eyebolts on the motor for lifting
the entire load, unless this is expressly indicated.