3.3 Moving Your System Before you move your MMD or FMD Series test frame, make sure you have reviewed the Site Requirements and verified that the location meets all requirements for safe and functional operation. Specifically, make sure of the following: • Personnel moving the equipment are authorized and have been trained on your local safety standards; • The forklift or crane to be used can fit through all hallways, door opening, etc. • There is adequate clearance between the ceiling and the top of the load frame, including clearance for lifting the frame using a forklift or crane; • All loose accessories and components within the shipping crate have been removed; • The floor where the test frame will be located, and any floor en- countered during transporting to the test frame’s final site location have a sufficient load capacity; • There is sufficient packaging material to protect the test frame when moving it to its final site location. There are different APPROVED methods for transporting your MMD or FMD Series test frame to its final site location. Below are listed the methods for transporting.
Forklift Method Use a forklift with padded forks to life the test frame from under the crosshead as shown. WARNING NEVER lift your MMD Series test frame using a forklift by placing the forks under the test frame base. Lifting the frame in this manner can cause extensive damage to your test frame.
IMPORTANT Place protective padding around lifting plates to prevent damage to the crosshead when lifting.
Place protective padding around crosshead.
Place protective padding around lifting forks.
Place protective padding between front panel and fork lift truck.
Guide and balance the test frame as you lift it very slowly.
Place protective padding around crosshead.
Position test frame, then lower very slowly.
Place protective padding between test frame’s front panel and fork lift truck.
Lifting the MMD/FMD Series using a forklift
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