Snorkel AB46 Bi Energy and Electric - Manual (Page 7)

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Figure 6: Securing the Machine for Transportation
Transportation
BY CRANE
Stand clear of machine when lifting.
Check specifications on back page, insure
that crane and slings are of correct capacity
to lift weight of unit.
1. Insure that boom is fully lowered and retracted.
2. Attach straps to chassis lifting lugs only. Insure
that straps are adjusted properly to keep unit
level when lifting.
BY TRUCK OR TRAILER
1. Insure that boom is fully lowered and retracted.
2. Maneuver the machine onto bed of truck / trailer.
3. When winching, follow instructions for emergency
towing on page 6. Attach winch cable to front tie
down lugs.
Do not winch machine faster than 3 mph.
4. After winching, insure that brakes are set.
5. Secure the machine to the transport vehicle
using chains / straps of adequate load capacity
(refer to specifications, back page) attached to
chassis tie down lugs (see figure 6).
6. Place a wooden block (7.5" x 4" x 28") under
platform support braces as shown (see figure 6).
7. Attach ratchet strap; under platform floor grating,
over support braces (see figure 6). Tighten
securely, do not overtighten.
NEVER elevate the machine while on a
truck or trailer.
Wooden Block
7.5" x 4" x 28"
Chassis Tie Down /
Lifting Lug (typ.)