Elmo Rietschle L-BV5 Operating instructions - Manual (Page 13)

Transport
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4 Transport
 WARNING
Improper handling of the equipment can re-
sult in serious or even fatal injuries!
Have you read the safety notes in chapter 1,
"Safety", page 4 above?
If not then you are not allowed to carry out any
work on or with the equipment!
 WARNING
Hazard presented by tilting or falling loads!
Before transport, make sure that all the compo-
nents are securely assembled and that all the
components for which the fixings have been
loosened are either properly secured or re-
moved!
 CAUTION
Tilting or falling over can result in crushing
or breaking of bones, etc.!
Sharp edges can cause cuts!
Wear personal protective gear (helmet, gloves,
and safety shoes) during transportation!
Transportation by hand:
 WARNING
Danger when lifting heavy loads!
Lifting by hand is permitted only within the fol-
lowing weight limits:
 max. 30 kg [max. 66 lbs] for men
 max. 10 kg [max. 22 lbs] for women
 max. 5 kg [max. 11 lbs] for pregnant women
Weight of the unit, see table "Mass / Weight",
page 8.
Above these limits suitable lifting gear or trans-
port must be used!
Transport with lifting gear:
 WARNING
Hazard presented by tilting or falling loads!
The following basic rules should be observed
when transporting with the aid of lifting gear:
 The load-bearing capacity of the lifting gear
and load-handling devices must correspond
to the weight of the unit.
Weight of the unit, see table ""Mass /
Weight", page 8.
 Secure the system so that it cannot tilt over
or fall off.
 Do not stand under suspended loads!
Transportation is expected to be carried out by
crane using lifting straps/chains.
Transport of type 2BV2 …:
Transport using crane and lifting straps.
 Run the lifting straps under the pump casing
and under the fan guard (Fig. 3, page 13).
 The lifting straps should locate securely in the
undercuts so that the unit cannot slip out from
them.
 The lifting straps must be long enough
(spreading angle less than 90°).
 Take care that the fittings are not damaged.
Fig. 3: Lifting points, 2BV2 …