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The purpose of the following chapter is to provide information about lifting and transporting the machine.
The information in this chapter is intended for TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED personnel who has adequate
knowledge to operate a mobile crane, bridge crane, or any other that may be necessary, in a suitable and
safe manner.
7.2
General warnings
To prevent any parts from injuring anyone in the event of the machine falling, ensure that
nobody is within the operating area that is used for lifting the machine.
Lifting, transporting and placing the machine together with the electrical connections must be
implemented by technically qualified personnel who has been trained in the specific fields of
operation.
Before implementing any handling operation, always ensure that the lifting vehicle together with the
relative tools (ropes, hooks, etc.) can withstand the load that is to be lifted and handled and verify the
vehicle’s stability.
7.3
Lifting the machine
The indicative weight of every generator mo
del is shown on the “Data plate”.
The vehicle used to lift and handle the machine must be able to withstand the load.
Open versions can only be handled by means of a lift truck or an overhead crane connected to slings
beneath its base. Soundproof versions can be lifted by means of a lifting hook.
The hooks on the engine and alternator are NOT to be used to handle the entire generator but
only the single component.
Verify the stability of the component that is to be transported.
Components must always be handled with the engine switched off and with the cables and
control panel disconnected.
The rated load of a lift truck never corresponds to the actual value, which varies according to the height at
which the operations will be implemented and the centre of gravity of the load in correspondence with the
back of the forks.
Box/Cage Packaging: The lifting procedure must be implemented carefully so as to prevent the forks of the
lift truck or the lifting slings or hooks of the cranes from damaging the wooden box and the machine.
Visible cellophane packaging: The lifting procedure must be implemented carefully so as to prevent the forks
of the lift truck or the lifting slings or hooks of the cranes from damaging the fragile parts of the machine.
DANGER - SUSPENDED LOADS
FORBIDDEN TO STAND BELOW LOADS
In no circumstances can the manufacturer be held liable for damage deriving from inadequate operations,
non-compliance with our regulations and incorrect handling methods by personnel who has not been trained.