socomec PDO 100, Instruction Manual

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4 General Instructions
All these phases must be carried out by professional qualified personnel who must control that all
the security rules are respected.
Transportation
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The equipment is made of one whole part (see paragraph 11.1) and is not supplied with
detachable parts which can be transported separately.
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In case of transportation of the equipment detached from the excavator, it is recommended to
use a pallet on which the equipment will lie with the jaws open without material between them.
Proceed therefore with dismounting (see paragraph 5.5), tie the equipment tightly to the pallet
with strong self-tightening belts or similar.
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After the equipment is fixed to the pallet, it can be loaded on a truck. All the operations of
loading and unloading must be done with the engine off and the brakes on. The equipment must
be well fixed on the truck with strong belts.
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Do not transport the equipment with material between the jaws.
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Particular care towards the hydraulic circuit and hoses must be always given.
Movement
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In case the equipment is to be lifted, a chain suitable to lift up minimum 0,15 tons must be used,
fixed to the lifting positions on the reinforced side. The chains must not form an angle above A°
= 90°.See drawing.
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During the movements use care in order avoid violent movements.
Stockage
In case the equipment is stored, there is no need of particular care. After dismounting the
equipment as described in specific paragraph and placed it on a pallet by using a proper machine,
stock the equipment in a dry, clean and covered area without placing anything on top of it.
GENERAL WARNINGS
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