12.2.1 Safety
Only allow transport by authorised personnel who are trained in the safe handling of motor
vehicles and the transportation of goods.
➤ Ensure that the danger area is clear of personnel.
12.2.2 Transporting the machine by crane
Use only the manufacturer-designated lifting eye as the attachment point for suspended
transport!
The lifting eye is located beneath a lift-up cover plate in the centre of the enclosure.
The attachment point is identified by a mandatory sign showing a crane hook. Only a crane hook
should be inserted through the lifting eye in preparation for suspended transport.
The crane lifting eye is rated for the permissible total mass of the machine.
Overview:
■ Precautions for snow and ice
■ Check the condition of the lifting eye
■ Example of improperly inserted crane hook
■ Example of properly inserted crane hook
■ Lifting the machine by crane
■ Setting down the machine by crane
WARNING
Death or serious injury can be caused by the machine falling or swinging!
➤ Use a suitable crane and hoist that correspond to the permissible total mass of the ma‐
chine.
➤ Use the appropriate crane hook for the size of the lifting eye.
➤ Only lift the machine in a position that conforms with its basic structural shape.
➤ Avoid swinging.
Precautions for snow and ice:
Significant snow and/or ice build-up can occur on the machine when operating in winter conditions.
This may adversely affect the machine's centre of gravity (tilting).
The permissible load of both the crane and machine hoists may be exceeded.
➤ Carry out the following preliminary tasks in conditions of snow and ice:
■ Remove any snow and/or ice from the machine before lifting by crane.
■ Ensure that the lifting eye cover plate is freely accessible and can be opened.
Check the condition of the lifting eye:
Precondition The machine is switched off.
The machine is securely parked.
12 Decommissioning, Storage and Transport
12.2 Transportation
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Operating Manual Portable Rotary Screw Compressor
MOBILAIR M27 PE
No.: 9_9548 22 HCE
