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fi g. 1.30
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OTORIZED
U
NIT
Setup and confi gurations
Lifting and moving a motorized unit or a setup
1-
Before lifting and moving a motorized unit, a bearing bridge or a cantilever setup,
make sure that all the workers have stepped down and that all tools, equipment and
loads have been removed from the platform.
2-
Remove all the planking, masts and mast ties
leaving only one mast section
in
place. Make sure that all the guardrails and other components are secure, and that
the mast locking bars are in place.
3-
In reference to the plan/layout drawing, establish the position where the motorized
unit or setup must be moved to and determine if there are obstacles.
4-
Make sure that the lifting, transport and destination areas are clear of workers and
equipment and that there are no obstacles.
Preparation
The lift and relocation of an M2 Series motorized unit or setup must be carried out with
extreme care, using proper certifi ed lifting equipment.
It is
mandatory
to refer to and comply with the capacities and limitations of the lifting device
as specifi ed by the manufacturer. It is important to consider that a 24' (7,3 m) motorized
unit that must be lifted has a total weight of 7300 lb (3311 kg), while a 14' (4,3 m) motorized
unit weighs a total of 6000 lb (2722 kg).
If required and if terrain is fl at and solid, the M2 Series optional wheel set can be used to
relocate an M2 Series motorized setup. For instructions on the installation and use of the
wheel set, refer to p. 102 of the
Accessories
section.
Lifting a motorized unit with a rough terrain forklift
This method must be used to lift and position a
motorized unit only
. It is
mandatory
to
make sure that there aren’t any bridges attached to the motorized unit before lifting and
transporting it.
Lifting by the forklift tubes
1-
Prepare the motorized unit as described in the preparation instructions above.
2-
Insert the forks in the designated areas (forklift tubes) under the deck of the motorized
unit
(fi g. 1.30).
Forklift tubes
(for transport)
WARNING
An M2 Series motorized unit setup must only be lifted by the designated areas
under the deck of the motorized unit.