Figure 2-2. Crane-shovel basic unit, and accessories loaded and block for shipment, rear view.
(2) Unpacking the equipment. When crane-
device (fig. 2-4), and attach a tag line to prevent crane-
shovel from twisting or turning.
shovel unit is to be set up for immediate operation
remove anit-rotation bars (para 2-5); protective paneling
Warning: Keep all personnel not engaged in
from cab windows and openings; barrier materials;
unloading procedure well back from working area to
preservatives; pressure sensitive tape from instruments
avoid possible injury .
or engine components, and unpack crates or boxes
(c) Lift crane-shovel unit (on signal),
containing components of front end attachment to be
swing it away from carrier, and lower to level ground.
installed.
(d) Remove lifting slings from eyes of
Caution: Always use a nail puller to open
crane-shovel unit and hook of lifting device.
boxes, or crates, and avoid damage to contents.
(4) Unloading by drive off method.
(3) Unloading by lifting.
(a) Position flatcar on a siding with an end
(a) Position lifting device capable of lifting
ramp, preferably earthen, or where a suitable ramp (fig.
102,000 pounds along side carrier.
(b) Assure that all hold-down bolts and tie-
(b) Block all flatcar wheels to prevent car
down cables have been removed; position suitable
moving away from ramp.
slings in lifting eyes of crane-shovel; over hook of lifting
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