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A.
REMOVE Continued.
3.
LIFT TRACK FRAME CLEAR OF MAIN FRAME.
Track frame weighs approximately 500
lbs (227 kg capacity should exceed that
weight by three times to ensure safety in
lifting operations.
To avoid personnel injury, ensure all
chains and hooks are in good condition
and are of correct capacity. Ensure
overhead hoist is in good working
condition and hooks are positioned).
Overhead hoist correctly. Lifting hooks
must not be side loaded. Personnel
injury
can
result
from
unexpected
movement of track frame.
a.
Connect chain assembly (5) hooks to both ends
of track frame (1).
b.
Attach overhead hoist hook (6) to lifting center of
chain assembly (5).
All personnel must stand clear during
lifting operation. Do not allow track
frame to swing while hanging from
overhead hoist. Equipment may strike
personnel and cause injury.
c.
With the help of another person to steady track
frame (1), slowly raise overhead hoist to take up
slack in chain assembly (5) until weight of track
frame is supported by overhead hoist.
d.
Lower track frame (1) down so it is resting flat on
the ground.
e.
Disconnect chain assembly (5) hooks from track
frame (1).
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