CHAPTER 14 SET-UP & ASSEMBLY HANDLING CRATED UNIT
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The DC2340 and DC2360 Disc Conditioners are shipped from the factory in three separate shipping bundles consisting of the Main Frame package, the Drawbar package and the Completing Parts box. The Main Frame is packaged at the factory in such a way that the front of the Header is next to the ground and Windrow-forming Chamber is pointed upwards. Discardable shipping crate is secured to the front of the Header for additional stability during warehousing.
NOTE: The chain(s) being used MUST be equipped with safety lock clevises to assure that the chain does NOT disconnect as the Conditioner is being lowered. A spreader bar, capable of lifting at least 4000 lb (1820 kg) and that is at least as wide as the distance between the Disc Conditioner legs, MUST be used. The spreader bar used MUST have a reach of 95″ (242 cm) for the DC2340 and 110″ (280 cm) for the DC2360. The bar will keep the chain apart and prevent the chain from crushing the sides of the Windrow Forming Chamber. In addition, BE SURE that the chain is long enough so that the Forming Chamber will clear the spreader bar as unit is being pivoted down.
Depending on facilities, the unit can either be handled with a forklift truck (capable of carrying at least 4000 lb) or, with a 2 ton overhead hoist, using lifting points on each Spring Tower or on each Axle. In either case, handle the machine carefully, so as NOT to damage it. If a forklift is going to be used, BE SURE to spread the forks as far apart as possible and insert them under the shipping frame.
WARNING
DANGER
BEFORE attempting to lift the unit with a forklift, securely attach chains from the shipping mounts to the forklift, on both ends of the unit, to prevent the unit from swinging away, when the unit is picked up. Also, BE SURE that nobody is close to the unit while unit is being transported in the shipping position.
Do NOT allow anyone near the unit, while it is being lowered. Also, BE SURE that the chains are long enough and strong enough to do the job. 3.
UNCRATING UNIT (Fig. 34) After the machine is placed on a solid level surface in its uncrating location, use the following steps and the drawing provided to properly uncrate it: 1.
Keeping tension on the chain at all times, raise the forklift carriage to a point approximately 2 feet higher than the end of the Windrow Forming Chamber. Then, as shown in the drawing provided (Figure 34), slowly pull and lift on the Mower Conditioner to rotate it around and rest it on the floor.
NOTE: When rotating the unit down from the shipping position, the hydraulic Lift Cylinders may extend slightly.
Remove all items that are banded to the unit.
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Securely attach a long heavy chain to the Wheel Axles. Then, securely attach the chain, with a spreader bar, to the forklift carriage or hoist. MAKE SURE to leave the Shipping Wires from the Axles to the Spring Towers installed while letting the unit down from the shipping position.
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