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CPS 750
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CPS
1.3 Safety during transport and installation
To lift a unit, all loose or pivoting parts, e.g. doors and towbar, shall first be securely fastened.
Do not attach cables, chains or ropes directly to the lifting eye; apply a crane hook or lifting shackle
meeting local safety regulations. Never allow sharp bends in lifting cables, chains or ropes.
Helicopter lifting is not allowed.
It is strictly forbidden to dwell or stay in the risk zone under a lifted load. Never lift the unit over people or
residential areas. Lifting acceleration and retardation shall be kept within safe limits.
1 Before towing the unit:
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ascertain that the pressure vessel(s) is (are) depressurized,
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check the towbar, the brake system and the towing eye. Also check the coupling of the towing
vehicle,
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check the towing and brake capability of the towing vehicle,
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check that the towbar, jockey wheel or stand leg is safely locked in the raised position,
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ascertain that the towing eye can swivel freely on the hook,
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check that the wheels are secure and that the tyres are in good condition and inflated correctly,
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connect the signalisation cable, check all lights and connect the pneumatic brake couplers,
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attach the safety break-away cable or safety chain to the towing vehicle,
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remove wheel chocks, if applied, and disengage the parking brake.
2 To tow a unit use a towing vehicle of ample capacity. Refer to the documentation of the towing
vehicle.
3 If the unit is to be backed up by the towing vehicle, disengage the overrun brake mechanism (if it is
not an automatic mechanism).
4 Never exceed the maximum towing speed of the unit (mind the local regulations).
5 Place the unit on level ground and apply the parking brake before disconnecting the unit from the
towing vehicle. Unclip the safety break-away cable or safety chain. If the unit has no parking brake or
jockey wheel, immobilize the unit by placing chocks in front of and/or behind the wheels. When the
towbar can be positioned vertically, the locking device must be applied and kept in good order.
6 To lift heavy parts, a hoist of ample capacity, tested and approved according to local safety
regulations, shall be used.
7 Lifting hooks, eyes, shackles, etc., shall never be bent and shall only have stress in line with their
design load axis. The capacity of a lifting device diminishes when the lifting force is applied at an
angle to its load axis.
8 For maximum safety and efficiency of the lifting apparatus all lifting members shall be applied as near
to perpendicular as possible. If required, a lifting beam shall be applied between hoist and load.
9 Never leave a load hanging on a hoist.
10 A hoist has to be installed in such a way that the object will be lifted perpendicular. If that is not
possible, the necessary precautions must be taken to prevent load-swinging, e.g. by using two hoists,
each at approximately the same angle not exceeding 30° from the vertical.