MTS Series 685 Hydraulic Grip Supply - Manual (Page 27)

Lifting and Moving the Grip Supply
Series 685 Grip Supply Product Information Installation 27
Installation
Important The information in this section is for reference only. The Series 685
Grip Supply should only be installed by a qualified MTS Field
Service Engineer.
Installing a Series 685 Hydraulic Grip Supply consists of making the hydraulic
hose connections to the upper and lower grips. The Model 685.10 and Model
685.22 Hydraulic Grip Supplies also need an electrical connection. The
following procedure assumes that the grips to be controlled by the hydraulic grip
supply have been properly installed on a load unit.
Lifting and Moving the Grip Supply
Force ratings, weights, dimensions, and operating specifications can be found in
the Series 685 Hydraulic Grip Supplies & Intensifiers brochure on the MTS web
site (
www.mts.com ); search keyword “685”.
Important For European Union (EU) countries, all lifting accessories (chains,
slings, hooks, rings, and so forth) that come between the MTS-
supplied equipment and the customer supplied lifting system need
certification. Lifting accessories used in EU countries must be CE
marked.
This section describes how to lift and move the grip supply.
You will need a fork lift or overhead crane capable of lifting the grip supply.
Ensure that the lifting equipment can accommodate the weight of the grip supply.
The grip supply is heavy.
The weight of the grip supply can seriously hurt you and damage your grip
supply.
Do not allow the grip supply to drop or topple.
Make sure that your chains, slings, and crane have a working capacity greater
than the grip supply’s weight (see the preceding table).
Make sure that the hoist rings are tight.
Lift the grip supply only high enough to clear its pallet.
Operate the crane or forklift smoothly to prevent breaking shocks to the sling.
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