
Installation and Maintenance Manual
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Lifting with a Forklift
Exercise extreme caution when lifting with a forklift. Do not exceed the height limit of the forklift and
never allow fork to lift against the bottom panel of the unit.
Make careful consideration of the unit’s centre of gravity and distribute the weight equally on both
forks. Test load to see if the weight is equally distributed. Do this by lifting the unit a few
centimetres off the floor and holding it there before lifting any further or before transporting the unit.
Lifting with a Crane
NOTE: All units should be lifted into position using slings.
Where units have to be lifted into position, installers must check the unit weight is within tolerance
of the safe working capacity of the lifting equipment.
When preparing to move the unit, always determine the unit's centre of gravity in order to equally
distribute the weight.
Spreader bars must be used between slings to prevent crushing the frame or panels. Spreader
bars and/or pipe are not supplied with units.
Spreaders whose length exceeds the largest dimension across the unit should be across the top of
the unit.
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