Installation Manual

Lifting and Transport Precautions
WARNING! CAUTION!
Failure to follow safe lifting procedures may cause serious injury to personnel or
damage to the dispensing system.
Considerations
Before attempting to lift a load, personnel should take into consideration the following factors:
1. Does the load display a lift hazard warning label as shown below? If so, get assistance.
2. Is lifting and transporting equipment available that might make the task safer and easier?
3. Do you need to use personal protective equipment such as back supports and work gloves?
4. Do you need an assistant to help you lift or guide the load?
5. Do you know the destination for the load and the route you have to follow?
6. Has the load been prepared for lifting (doors closed, facility cables/air lines disconnected,
loose items secured, earthquake-bolts removed)?
Precautions
When lifting, transporting, and lowering heavy or large loads, personnel should observe the following
precautions:
1. Stand close to the load to be lifted and place your feet at shoulder width.
2. Firmly grip the load and bring the load close to your body.
3. Lift your head and shoulders first and with your back straight, use the strength of your legs to
slowly and smoothly raise yourself up.
4. DO NOT twist your body. Change direction by first moving your feet.
5. When transporting the load on a cart or a lifting device, reduce back strain by pushing rather
than pulling the load.
6. When lowering the load, bend your knees, lower it slowly and smoothly, and keep your
fingers out from under the load.
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