Glow-worm Betacom2 - Manual (Page 49)

Manual Handling
IMPORTANT. With regards to the Manual Handling Operations, 1992 Regu-
lations, the following lift operation exceeds the recommended weight for
a one man lift.
General recommendations when handling
Clear the route before attempting the lift.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend using
legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. Do not twist – reposition
feet instead. If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated movements
during lift. Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean forward/
sideways. Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with good grip
to protect against sharp edges and ensure good grip.
Always use assistance if required.
Removal of carton from delivery van
Recommend 2 person lift or 1 person with use of sack truck. If 1 person
is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and place carton into position
on truck. Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend using
legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. If 2 persons performing
lift, ensure co-ordinated movements during lift. Always use assistance if
required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of installation – ground
floor.
Recommend 2 person lift or 1 person with use of sack truck. If 1 person
is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and place carton into position
on truck. Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend using
legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. If 2 persons performing
lift, ensure co-ordinated movements during lift. Clear the route before
attempting the lift. If removing boiler from truck straddle the load and
tilt forwards to facilitate secure grip. Ensure safe lifting techniques are
used – keep back straight – bend using legs. Do not twist – reposition
feet instead. Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet surfaces and
when climbing steps and stairs. Always use assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of installation – first or
higher floor, cellar.
Recommend 2-person lift or 1 person with use of sack truck. If 1 person
is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and place carton into position
on truck. Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend using
legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. If 2 persons performing
lift, ensure co-ordinated movements during lift. Avoid upper body/top
heavy bending - do not lean forward/sideways. Clear the route before
attempting the lift. If removing boiler from truck straddle the load and
tilt forwards to facilitate secure grip. Ensure safe lifting techniques are
used – keep back straight – bend using legs. Do not twist – reposition
feet instead. Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet surfaces and
when climbing steps and stairs. Always use assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of installation – roof-
space.
Recommend 2-person lift. Ensure co-ordinated movements during lift.
Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean forward/sideways.
Clear the route before attempting the lift. Take care to avoid trip hazards,
slippery or wet surfaces and when climbing steps and stairs. When
transferring appliance into roofspace, recommend 1 person to be in
roofspace to receive the appliance and other person to be below to pass
up and support appliance. Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep
back straight – bend using legs. Keep load as close to body as possible.
Always use assistance if required. It is assumed safe access, flooring and
adequate lighting are provided in the roof space. It is recommended a
risk assessment of the roof space area be carried out before moving the
appliance into the area to take into account access, stability of flooring,
lighting and other factors, and appropriate measures taken.
Unpacking of appliance from carton.
Recommend 2 persons unpack appliance from carton. Always keep
working area clear. Cut the carton straps, lift carton up and slide over
polystyrene end packs. Remove top polystyrene pack with fittings.
Positioning of Appliance for final Installation – no obstructions.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place. Fit bracket
securely onto wall before lifting appliance into position. Obtain firm
grip on front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, ensure stable balance
achieved and lift upwards to position in place on bracket. Ensure safe
lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend using legs - when
lifting load from floor level. Do not twist – reposition feet instead. Keep
boiler as close as possible to body throughout lift to minimise strain on
back. Ensure co-ordinated movements to ensure equal spread of weight
of load. Always use assistance if required. Recommend wear suitable cut
resistant gloves with good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure
good grip when handling appliance.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – above worktop, foresee-
able obstructions etc.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place. Fit bracket
securely onto wall before lifting appliance into position. Obtain firm grip
on front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, onto worktop if practicable.
Ensure stable balance achieved and lift upwards to position in place on
bracket. If 2 persons positioning onto bracket obtain firm grip at front and
sides/base of boiler. Ensure co-ordinated movements during 2 person lifts
to ensure equal spread of weight of load. Ensure safe lifting techniques are
used – keep back straight – bend using legs - when lifting load from floor
level. Do not twist – reposition feet instead. Keep boiler as close as pos-
sible to body throughout lift to minimise strain on back. Avoid upper body/
top heavy bending - do not lean forward/sideways. Always use assistance
if required. Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with good grip
to protect against sharp edges and ensure good grip when handling ap-
pliance.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – within compartment etc.
restricting installation.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place, space permit-
ting. Fit bracket securely onto wall before lifting appliance into position.
Obtain firm grip on front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, onto worktop
if practicable. Ensure stable balance achieved and lift upwards to drop into
place onto bracket. If 2 persons positioning onto bracket obtain firm grip at
front and sides/base of boiler. Ensure co-ordinated movements during 2
person lifts to ensure equal spread of weight of load. If 1 person position-
ing onto bracket recommend obtain firm grip supporting base of boiler.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend using
legs - when lifting load from floor level. Do not twist – reposition feet in-
stead. Keep boiler as close as possible to body throughout lift to minimise
strain on back. Always use assistance if required. Recommend wear suit-
able cut resistant gloves with good grip to protect against sharp edges and
ensure good grip when handling appliance.
Positioning of Appliance for final Installation – in roof space restricting
installation.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place, space permit-
ting. Fit bracket securely onto wall before lifting appliance into position.
Obtain firm grip on front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, ensure stable
balance achieved and lift upwards to drop into place onto bracket. If 2
persons positioning onto bracket obtain firm grip at front and sides/base
of boiler. Ensure co-ordinated movements during 2 person lifts to ensure
equal spread of weight of load. If 1 person positioning onto bracket rec-
ommend obtain firm grip supporting base of boiler. Ensure safe lifting
techniques are used - keep back straight – bend using legs - when lifting
load from floor level. Do not twist – reposition feet instead. Keep boiler
as close as possible to body throughout lift to minimise strain on back.
Always use assistance if required. Recommend wear suitable cut resistant
gloves with good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure good grip
when handling appliance. It is recommended a risk assessment of the roof
space area be carried out before moving the appliance into the area to take
into account access, stability of flooring, lighting and other factors, and
appropriate measures taken.