➤ Do not force the crane hook into the lifting eye.
Crane hook does not properly fit the lifting eye.
➤ Do not lift the machine with the crane under any circumstances, see Fig. 66.
➤ Use the appropriate crane hook for the size of the lifting eye.
➤ Use a crane hook meeting the condition
B < A, see Fig. 67, Position
2
.
Example of properly inserted crane hook:
The crane hook must be compatible with the diameter of the lifting eye:
■ Crane hooks must fit easily into the lifting eye.
■ Freedom of motion must be retained when the load is suspended.
Fig. 67 Insert the crane hook properly
1
Crane hook in position above lifting eye
2
Crane hook properly attached
3
Crane hook makes contact with hook sad‐
dle
4
Crane hook
5
Crane hook saddle
6
Machine lifting eye
7
Crane hook B < A
A
Diameter of lifting eye
B
Cross sectional height of crane hook
1. Lower the crane hook.
2. Push tip of crane hook manually through the lifting eye.
3. Slowly raise crane hook until it is positioned vertically in lifting eye with freedom of movement.
Crane hook is properly inserted and positioned vertically, see Fig. 67, Position
2
.
4. Slowly raise crane hook until the hook saddle is seated against the upper surface of the lifting
eye.
Requirements for lifting the machine by crane are fulfilled, see Fig. 67, Position
3
.
Lifting the machine by crane:
1.
NOTICE!
Damage to the machine from jolting during lifting!
Danger of components breaking.
➤ Lift the machine carefully.
2. Lift the machine slowly and carefully.
3. Transport the machine slowly and carefully.
4. Avoid swinging.
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12.2 Transportation
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Operating Manual Portable Rotary Screw Compressor
MOBILAIR M27 PE
No.: 9_9548 22 HCE
