Chapter 5
Setting up and connecting the K°Bloc
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VERTICAL-TYPE K°BLOC - DELIVERED IN HORIZONTAL POSITION
The vertical-type K°Bloc can be either transported with a fork lift truck when
fastened to the transport pallet or fastened and transported with round slings
and shackles. The section below describes how to properly fasten and trans-
port the unit using round slings and shackles as an example.
Requirement:
The K°Bloc is still packaged.
Tools required:
Lifting equipment with sufficient load-carrying capacity
Load holding devices (round slings with shackles or suitable cross-
beam) with sufficient load-carrying capacity
Fastening a vertical-type K°Bloc delivered in horizontal position properly
WARNING
Danger of injury by heavy weight of K°Bloc!
The K°Bloc may slip off and fall down during transport when incorrectly
fastened. You may suffer serious injuries and bruises in such an accident.
Never stand underneath suspended loads!
Always use approved load holding devices with sufficient load-carrying
capacity!
Always use approved lifting equipment with sufficient load-carrying capa-
city!
Wear safety shoes at all times!
Lift and lower the K°Bloc evenly and slowly.
Never lift or lower the K°Bloc diagonally to the direction of the transporta-
tion lifting lug.
Never transport the K°Bloc at the threaded bolts!
Fasten the load holding devices only at the marked fastening points for
transporting the K°Bloc!
Never attach the lifting slings to the connections!
Avoid any pendulum movements of the K°Bloc!