Snorkel MB26-sn245+ - Manual (Page 20)

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5 T RANSPORTATION
1. Never approach the MB20 from the front or rear while fork lifting.
2. Use maximum forklift tilt as soon as possible when raising the MB20/26.
3. If travelling over sloped or uneven ground it is strongly recommended to temporarily tie
the MB20 jib mount structure to the forklift mast as a safety precaution.
4. The MB20/26 may be lifted by forklift subject to the following strict procedure.
5. Ensure that the mast and jib are fully stowed and that the pothole bars are fully
retracted (raised).
L IFTING B Y C RANE
The MB20/26 may be lifted by an overhead hoist/crane subject to the following strict
procedure.
Raise the jib to clear the lifting straps as shown.
Use 4 separate lifting straps connected to a spreader beam. DO NOT use a lesser
number of threaded straps as these could slip and lead to instability. The
recommended minimum capacity of EACH of the 4 straps is 2 tonne and the minimum
length of each strap is 2 metres. Damage to the covers and/or cage rails can occur if a
spreader beam is not deployed during a crane lift.
Apply the straps via 1 tonne shackles to each of the 4 lifting lugs on the chassis. See
Figure 9: below.
Figure 11: Lifting by Crane
C A U T I O N ! !
DO NOT apply lifting straps to any other part of the machine.