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4. Hoist SolarBee From Water
TOOLS: Crane, Backhoe, or Hoist;
3-Point Lifting Chain/Strap
Now that the SolarBee is at the pond edge
where it can be reached, it is ready to be
hoisted out of the water.
The following steps need to be followed when
removing the SolarBee from the water:
STEP 1: Connect the 3-Point Lifting Chain or
Strap to all 3 lifting points on the top frame of
the SolarBee. Be sure all points are securely
attached.
STEP 2: Position the crane, back hoe, or
hoisting equipment where it can safely reach
and vertically hoist the SolarBee.
STEP 3: Connect to the 3-Point Lifting Chain
or Strap and be sure everyone is clear of the
lifting zone.
STEP 4: Hoist the SolarBee out of the water
and pull up on a flat working surface.
STEP 5: Lower the SolarBee until the intake
plate is close to touching the ground. Be sure
not to lower the machine too much to crush
the intake plate. Depending on the hose size,
the machine may rest on the extended floats
prior to the intake plate hitting the ground.
If the intake plate is too low, then utilize
blocks or keep the machine suspended for
disassembly.
The SolarBee is now ready to be
disassembled.
SolarBee Removal
CAUTION: WHILE SOLARBEE
IS SUSPENDED IN THE AIR,
KEEP CLEAR BELOW AND
IMMEDIATELY AROUND
SOLARBEE TO AVOID BEING
CRUSHED IN THE EVENT OF THE
UNIT UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPING
TO THE GROUND . FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD
LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY!
