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REPLACE TRACK FRAME - Continued.
B.
REPLACE.
1.
LIFT TRACK FRAME INTO POSITION FOR
INSTALLATION ON MAIN FRAME.
Track frame weighs approximately 500
lbs (227 kg). Overhead hoist 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
correctly. Lifting hooks must not be side
loaded. Damage to equipment and
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 operations. Do not work or move
beneath track frame while it is being
lifted.
Severe
injury
or
death
to
personnel can occur.
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.
Raise overhead hoist until track frame (1) is
clear of floor.
e.
Lower track frame (1) onto cribbing near main
frame.
f.
Disconnect chain assembly (5) hooks from track
frame (1).
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