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Equipment Handling
Generally Electro 10/20/30 items required for each site are delivered within the cabinet or attached
to it. The lubrication system is heavy and care should be taken in general, ensure safe mechanical
handling of the units from delivery truck off-load to site install (cabinet weight excluding grease is
over 100kg). There are three appropriate methods of handling the unit:
Fork Lift Truck.
Lift with forks fully engaged under the cabinet.
Sling / Crane.
The unit is designed to be lifted from the mast by attaching a suitable sling
around the ‘H’ frame. However the M12 fixings must be fitted through the mast
base plate to securely clamp the mast base to the cabinet prior to lift.
Personnel
There are four carry points on the unit to suit the Whitmore Rail carry kit (Part
No. LCS105-01) and these should be used for all cabinet movements. The handle
should be passed through the corner angle-fixing hole and rotated vertically
through 90 degrees to secure. Four people are required, which should be trained
and experienced in mechanical handling. To reduce the overall weight, the
battery and other loose installation items that are shipped within the unit, should
be carefully removed prior to the lift and handled separately.
Note
The cabinet should be kept vertical at all times,
Take care to avoid damage to the paint finish as this forms part of the corrosion
resistance and general integrity of the unit.
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Typical Install Process
There are several possible sequences that can be followed to efficiently install the lubricator, this will
largely depend on the personnel available, track access and general conditions – the following is
recommended as a guide.
Activity
Manual Section
1.
Equipment Handling
2.
Prepare Base for Cabinet Install
3.
Connecting the Power Source (solar, solar & wind, mains, battery)
4.
Electrical Connection
5.
Install Blades
6.
Install Track Mounted Wheel Sensor
7.
Hose connection and routing from Blades to Cabinet
8.
System Priming
9.
System Settings