Kemppi RA User Manual

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moving the machine and gas cylinder

The Kempact RA is designed to provide safe gas cylinder storage and movement in

satisfactory workshop conditions. The floor surface should be sound, level and free from

obstructions. These notes must be followed and an adequate risk assessment completed prior

to use of the equipment. Cylinder size and weight vary and therefore affect the total weight

and balance of equipment movement.
to move the machine and a small cylinder:

Load and secure the gas cylinder with straps provided.

Grip the machine handles and place one foot to the foot base plate, located in front of

the air intake grill. Press your foot firmly downwards and pull back the machine at the

same time, so lifting the machine and gas cylinder to a position for movement.

to move the machine and a large cylinder:

Load and secure the gas cylinder with straps provided.

With one hand, firmly grip the top of the cylinder and with the other hand grip one of

the machine handles.

Place one foot to the foot base plate, located in front of the air intake grill. Press your foot

firmly downwards and pull back the machine at the same time, so lifting the machine

and gas cylinder to a position for movement.

additional safety notes:

NOTE!

In both cases listed above, you will quickly feel the fulcrum point, mechanical advantage

and the point of balance. You are now ready to move your machine and gas cylinder to a new

location. However, caution should be observed at all times when moving heavy equipment and

local safety conditions and laws must be respected.

NOTE!

Be careful when lowering the cylinder to its resting position. Whilst maintaining a firm grip,

ensure that you keep your back straight and extend your arms. Maintain firm pressure to the foot

base plate and slowly lower the machine and cylinder to its resting position. You will feel the weight

increase as you move forwards over the point of balance. Ensure you keep a firm grip and your

weight as far back as possible, as you lower the cylinder and machine chassis carefully to the floor.

NOTE!

The chassis is designed to provide stability in the upright position, when loaded with or

without a gas cylinder. Reasonable effort is required to raise and lower the machine and cylinder to

a position of movement. If you are light in weight or in any way unsure about moving the machine

and cylinder, you should consider an alternative method or process. A local Health and Safety audit

and risk assessment may be necessary before heavy or new equipment is taken into use, including

the use for carrying or transporting compressed shielding gas cylinders.