Gebhardt Anlagentechnik EHA40, Translation Of The Original Operating Manual

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Transportation and unpacking
Original operating manual for oil-fired pasteurizers EHA40, EHA66, EHA90 54 of 147
16.02.2021 English
5 Transportation and unpacking
5.1 Safety
See Chapter 2 Safety.
5.2 Transport
CAUTION
Slipping, tipping or falling loads due to a transportation error can cause severe injuries
and damage!
Before operation and transport using craning equipment, cranes and other means of transportation,
the manufacturer’s safety instructions must be adhered
to.
As a matter of principle:
- Heavy machine parts must be fastened carefully to the lifting tackle and must be secured.
- Fit suitable transport securing devices for movable machine parts.
- Only use suitable and undamaged lifting tackle and lifting points with suitable carrying capacity.
- Only let experienced persons carry out transport and fitting of lifting equipment.
- Use marked or otherwise suitable lifting points.
- Observe the stipulated transport position and the marking of the centre of gravity.
- Secure loads safely and never move them or put them down with a jerking motion.
- Do not stand or work under a suspended load.
- Wear safety shoes.
- Adhere to the permissible ground load of the transport path.
- If necessary, the transport path must be cordoned off and secured in such a way that no
unauthorised persons have access to the danger zone.
- Keep to all local safety regulations for the transport.
- The transport of the machine takes place using a forklift truck and a pallet lifter.
- Always secure the machine in such a way that it cannot move during transport.
5.3 Transport damage
The shipment of the machine is organised and carried out by a qualified transport company.
Regardless, damage and loss can occur. Therefore, it is essential that the operator checks the
machine on delivery for completeness and for damage due to transportation.
Report losses and damage instantly in writing to the transport firm in charge, the transport
insurance company and to the firm Gebhardt Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co KG.
5.4 Unpacking
Unpacking of the machine must be done carefully to prevent scratches or dents on the machine.