MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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10.2 Lifting Equipment Requirements
The following topic describes the minimum equipment requirements for lifting headers.
WARNING
To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow people to stand in
unloading area.
CAUTION
Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements.
Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage.
NOTE:
When a header and float module are ordered together, they are shipped with the float module already installed in
the header.
Figure 10.12: Minimum Lifting Capacity
A - Load Center of Gravity
B - Load Center 1220 mm (48 in.) from Back of Forks
C - Minimum Fork Length 1981 mm (78 in.)
IMPORTANT:
Forklifts are normally rated for a load center 610 mm (24 in.)
ahead of back end of the forks. To obtain the forklift capacity
for a load center (A) at 1220 mm (48 in.) (B), check with your
forklift distributor. The minimum fork length (C) is 1981 mm
(78 in.).
Table 10.11 Lifting Chain Requirements
Type Overhead lifting quality (1/2 in.)
Minimum Load 2270 kg (5000 lb.)
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