Specifications

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15 TRANSPORT
 ATTENTION
Make sure that the means of transport has a capacity suitable for the weight of the equipment to be
transported.
When a vehicle and relative accessories are loaded or unloaded from a means of transport, the tilting hazard is always present.
Prepare a lorry or appropriate trailer for transporting the vehicle and its relative accessories.
Secure the equipment using relevant slinging systems, control that these are in good working order and suitable for the weight
and dimensions of the equipment.
 WARNING
Position the equipment on a support platform to facilitate handling and lifting operations.
 PROHIBITION
It is strictly prohibited to transport the vehicle with the equipment still installed.
For details regarding the procedures to be followed during transport of the vehicle, refer to the Use and
Maintenance Manual of the vehicle on which the equipment will be installed.
16 STORAGE
Perform the following operations in the event of long periods of inactivity:
• Clean all parts thoroughly and touch up any scratches in the paintwork.
• Treat all non-painted parts with anti-oxidant and non-corrosive products.
• Cover the equipment to reduce damage from weather conditions or the deposit of dust and dirt
• If possible, position the equipment on a solid and fl at surface and protected from weather conditions
• If stored outside, use a wooden platform in case the temperature should drop below zero.
If put back into service after a long period of inactivity, perform all the pre-use checks given in the relative
paragraph.