Dake Dura Press Force - 10/20 - Manual (Page 14)

Force 10M /Force 20M14
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4.2 POSITIONING THE PRESS
Simple precautions are necessary for correctly positioning the press. Always
consider the safety aspect not only in relation to the work carried out with the press,
but also to the dangers originated by the other machines in the workplace. Before
positioning, check that
- The floor is suitable for positioning the press that is it has no holes or
subsiding portions, and that its capacity is sufficient to sustain the
weight of the press plus the weight of the accessory parts and of any
piece to be processed if of large dimensions, considering an
appropriate coefficient of safety.
- Do not do the positioning on unstable or non-compact surfaces
(e.g. on gravel or grit, beaten earth, sand, etc.).
- PAY THE UTMOST ATTENTION TO OVERHEAD ELECTRICITY
LINES.
- Check beforehand the position of any overhead electricity lines
and mark them with special warning cards.
- Always consider a suitable distance from the sliding paths for the
means of transport, elevators, transpallets, etc., sudden and
unexpected sources of danger.
- Check that the position identified is always served by adequate lifting
systems.
- Pay the utmost attention to handling the lifting systems (e.g. overhead
traveling cranes, hoists, transpallets, fork-lift trucks, cranes, jib cranes,
etc.)
After identifying the most suitable place for positioning, follow the instructions for
handling of Section 5.0 , mark a square on the floor with YELLOW paint (highly
resistant to abrasion) around the perimeter of the press as shown by the diagram
in Fig. 06.
The area highlighted in this way will indicate the area of caution for the lifting
equipment and the personnel nearby.