SDMO R33C3, User And Maintenance Manual

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3. Transporting the equipment
3.1. Warnings concerning transport
It is prohibited to operate generating sets whilst they are being transported.
IMPORTANT
3.2. Preparing for transport
Before the equipment is transported, perform the following operations:
1. Close the tap on the oil top up tank outlet.
2. Fill up the oil top up tank with oil.
3. Fill up the crankcase with oil.
4. Fill up the on-board tank with fuel.
5. Check that the batteries are fitted and filled with electrolyte.
3.3. Road transport
3.3.1 Generating sets with and without an enclosure
Generating sets must be transported by road in accordance with the regulations of the countries concerned.
When transporting generating sets in containers by road, the following steps must be observed:
1. Put a plastic cover over non-enclosed generating sets during transportation.
2. Select transport equipment (trailer, semi-trailer, etc.) suitable for this usage and having all the safety guarantees in terms of
load bearing capacity and of the securing devices.
3. Chock and fix the generating sets to the floor of the transport equipment.
4. Strap the generating sets to the transport equipment.
5. Select a transport route which makes it possible to travel on roads suitable for vehicles, and whose quality will not damage the
on-board generating sets.
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