MTS Criterion Series 60 - Manual (Page 22)

Equipment Weight and Lift Points
Heavy Equipment Hazards
Warning :
The system components are heavy, and may need to be moved for maintenance, installation,
or decommissioning. If moved, system components require lift equipment capable of handling
their weight.
If the lift equipment fails when system components are moved, the result can be death or
serious injury to personnel, and damage to equipment.
Only qualified personnel should lift, move, or transport equipment. Do not attempt to lift or
move the system components without adequate lift equipment. Use equipment that is rated
for at least 1.5 times the weight of the component. Follow your facility safe-handling procedures
when moving equipment. For weight and lift points, see the appropriate sections of this manual
or the related product manuals.
For instructions and warnings about properly moving the load frame and integrated operations platform,
see the MTS Criterion Series 60 Product Manual.
Safety Practices
General Safety Practices
If you have system related responsibilities (that is, if you are an operator, service engineer, or maintenance
person), you should study this manual carefully before you attempt to perform any test system procedure.
You should receive training on this system or a similar system to ensure a thorough knowledge of your
equipment and the safety issues that are associated with its use. In addition, you should gain an
understanding of system functions by studying the other manuals supplied with your test system. Contact
MTS for information about the content and dates of training classes that are offered.
It is very important that you study the following safety information to ensure that your facility procedures
and the system’s operating environment do not contribute to or result in a hazardous situation. Remember,
you cannot eliminate all the hazards associated with this system, so you must learn and remain aware of
the hazards that apply to your system at all times. Use these safety guidelines to help learn and identify
hazards so that you can establish appropriate training and operating procedures and acquire appropriate
safety equipment (such as gloves, goggles, and hearing protection).
Each test system operates within a unique environment which includes the following known variables:
• Facility variables (facility variables include the structure, atmosphere, and utilities)
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