Farr HD8625, Technical Manual

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3. Use a crane to support the chain sling (if equipped). Wrap the chain sling with bubble wrap or another similar protective wrap-
ping, and secure the wrapping with tape. Lower the wrapped chain sling so it sits inside the opening of the tong.
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4. Securely strap the equipment in place using metal strapping (see Illustration 3.L.2). Place strapping as close to the cross-
members under the equipment legs as possible, and use caution not to entrap any flexible hydraulic hoses beneath the strapping
(guide strapping through beneath the hydraulic hoses). Use the following guidelines to determine the strapping requirements:
Assemblies weighing 1000 lbs. (454 kg.) or less:
3/4” x 0.029” metal strapping, 3320 lbs. (1509 kg.) tensile strength
Minimum two straps
Assemblies weighing more than 1000 lbs. (454 kg.) or less:
1-1/4” x 0.031” metal strapping, 5500 lbs. (2500 kg.) tensile strength
Minimum
two
straps for assemblies weighing less than 5000 lbs. (2273 kg.)
Minimum
three
straps for assemblies weighing more than 5000 lbs. (2273 kg.)
Before tightening strapping, place strapping protectors wherever the metal strapping comes into contact with the equipment.
Place the wooden crate containing the tong accessories on the crate next to the equipment. Strap the crate to the pallet using
3/4” x 0.029” metal strapping. If it is not practical to place larger loose items in a wooden crate, ensure they are also securely
strapped to the pallet using 3/4” x 0.029” metal strapping.
5. Use a large polyethylene shipping bag (sometimes called a pallet cover) to completely enclose the equipment. Seal polyethylene
bag to the pallet using 1 mil polyethylene wrap. Use the wrap to conform the plastic cover to the general shape of the equipment,
but do not wrap so tight that sharp edges on the equipment perforate the cover.
6. McCoy recommends enclosing the equipment in a sturdy shipping crate which is securely fastened to the pallet.