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3. Deploy and Float SolarBee
TOOLS: Crane, Backhoe, or Hoist;
3-Point Lifting Chain/Strap
Now that the SolarBee is fully assembled, it is
ready to be hoisted into the water.
The following steps need to be followed when
lowering the SolarBee into 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, back it over the
water, and lower it into the water so that it is
floating on its own.
STEP 5: Disconnect the 3-Point Lifting Chain
or Strap
The SolarBee is now ready to be towed into
place.
SolarBee Installation
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!