reflexmarine FROG-XT Series, User Manual

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5.2 Shipping and storage
Transit inspections
Before and after transportation Frog-XT should be inspected to check for damage sustained
in transit. If any damage has been observed unit must not be used and a thorough
examination should be conducted by a competent person.
Preparation for road transport
Prior to shipping, the seat harnesses must be secured by securing the buckle together and
then tightening the harness straps. This will prevent seat harnesses flapping and damaging
the seating area. It is recommended that the unit is covered for shipping either with a
FROG-XT weatherproof protective cover or other heavy-duty tarpaulin material.
Lifting assembly
Particular care should be taken to ensure that the wire rope lifting assembly is protected
from damage and degradation during transit and storage. It is recommended that it is
secured by plastic tie wraps in a protected position on floor grating inside the unit.
Forklift handling
Care should be taken when handling Frog-XT with a forklift truck to avoid damage to the
underside (landing feet, cross braces or base of the central lifting column). Alternatively,
the unit may be secured to a pallet specifically designed for use with forks.
Crane handling
When handling by crane with a short chain or strop a temporary shackle should be fixed to
the handling lifting point. Care must be taken not to damage the lifting assembly. To avoid
damage to lifting assembly
shackle should not be fitted through the thimble of the
lifting assembly eyes.
Marine deck fastening
For deck fastening, straps can be secured to or placed across the floor grating. To prevent
over compression of landing feet and floor structure care should be taken not to over
tighten and cause damage. It is recommended to chock the unit, to raise the feet from
contact to the floor before strapping down.
Shipping containers and racks
The FROG-XT4 and XT6 will fit in a standard or high-
cube container as shown in the figure opposite.
Frog-XT10 will require all buoyancy panels to be
removed to fit into a high-cube container.
If transported on a flat rack, the carrier must be
secured. Recommended securing points are the
radial / peripheral floor braces and the handling eye.
The main lift-eye should not be used as a securing
point. Feet should be supported to prevent
compression; this can be done by placing suitable
chocks or props under the unit.