39
fi g. 1.36
fi g. 1.37
fi g. 1.38
.36
1 - M
OTORIZED
U
NIT
Setup and confi gurations
Lifting and moving a motorized unit or a setup
Forklift
tubes
Lifting with chains, using a crane (cont’d)
Lifting and moving a motorized unit with the wheel set
This method can be used to lift and position a
motorized unit
using the optional M2 Series
wheel set under one end of the unit
.
It is important to note that
masts
must have a
maximum
height
of 10' (3 m) when using this procedure to move a motorized unit.
1-
Carefully follow the steps described in the preparation instructions on p. 37. Make sure
to select a sling, a cable or chains that can lift a
minimum weight
of 7000 lb (3175 kg).
2-
Install the optional wheel set under one end of the motorized unit (fi g. 1.38). For
instructions on the installation and use of a wheel set, refer to p. 102 of the
Accessories
section.
Wheel set installed under one
end of the motorized unit
Slings or chains
through this end
3-
Make sure that two workers, wearing proper personal protection (
PPE
), are standing on
the ground using tag lines to help stabilize the structure during the landing of the
motorized
unit.
4-
Lift and position the motorized unit or the cantilever setup over its destination area.
Before lowering the unit on the bearing surface, lower the base jacks by 4" to
5" (11 cm to 13 cm). Refer to p. 18 for more information about the installation and
positioning of a motorized unit.
3-
Slide chains, a cable or a sling through the other end of the motorized unit and secure
it crosswise to the forks of a rough terrain forklift. Make sure to use an appropriate forklift
attachment to secure the sling (shown in red, in fi g. 1.34 and fi g. 1.35, p. 38).
4-
Move the motorized unit to its destination area. Position the motorized unit.
Before lowering the unit on the bearing surface, lower the base jacks by 4" to 5"
(11 cm to 13 cm). Refer to p. 18 for more information about the installation and
positioning of a motorized unit.
