Great Plains P17398E Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

15 Flatliner 500
Operating Instructions
2.3 Installation
When carrying out installation and
maintenance work there is a higher risk
of injury. It is important that you familiarise
yourself with the machine and read the
Operating Instructions beforehand.
Operator instruction and initial installation of
the machine are carried out by our service
technicians or authorised distributors.
The machine must not be used in any way
beforehand! The machine can only be
released for operation after instructions have
been provided by our service technicians or
authorised distributors.
• If any modules or parts have been re-
moved for transportation, these shall
be mounted by our service technicians/
authorised dealers before the instruction
takes place.
• Check all important screw connections!
• Lubricate all nipples and joints!
2. Transportation and
Installation
Transportation and initial installation of the
machine are described in this chapter.
2.1 Delivery
The machine is normally delivered, fully
assembled, on a (low-bed) truck.
• The machine can be lifted off with a
crane, fork-lift truck, or other suitable
lifting equipment. When doing so, the
weights (see Technical Data), the centre
of gravity and the attachment points on
the machine are to be taken into account.
Depending on the lifting gear, attachment
is only to be at appropriate points on the
frame.
• The machine can be hitched to a tractor
and driven off a low-loader.
2.2 Transportation
The Flatliner 500 can be transported on
public roads by hitching it up to a tractor or
on a low-bed truck.
• It is important to observe the permitted
dimensions and weights when
transporting the machine.
• Use suitable lifting gear, e.g. a fork-lift
truck.
• If the machine is transported on a trailer
or a flat-bed truck, it must be secured
using straps or other devices.
• Before transporting the machine on
public roads, it must be adjusted to
its transportation position and the
stipulations relating to road transportation
fulfilled.
• The maximum permissible speed is 25
km/h.
2. Transportation / Installation