Glow-worm Ultracom sxi - Manual (Page 62)

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IMPORTANT. With regards to the Manual Handling Operations, 1992
Regulations, 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-ordinat-
ed 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 per-
son is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and place carton into posi-
tion 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, slip-
pery 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 –
roofspace.
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 bal-
ance 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,
foreseeable 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 lift-
ing 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. Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean forward/side-
ways. 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 – within compart-
ment etc. restricting installation.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place, space per-
mitting. Fit bracket securely onto wall before lifting appliance into po-
sition. 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 positioning 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 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.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – in roof space re-
stricting installation.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place, space per-
mitting. Fit bracket securely onto wall before lifting appliance into po-
sition. 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 po-
sitioning 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 – repo-
sition feet instead. Keep boiler as close as possible to body throughout
lift to minimise strain on back. Always use assistance if required. Rec-
ommend 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 car-
ried out before moving the appliance into the area to take into account
access, stability of flooring, lighting and other factors, and appropriate
measures taken.
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