Operation Manual of WEICHAI GENSET
Hoisting and storage of set
1. Hoisting precautions
The generator set is designed with a
structure at its base for convenience of
handling. If an incorrect handling
method is used, the generator set
components will be seriously damaged.
When a forklift is used to carry the
generator set, the generator set shall be
hoisted slowly or pushed or pulled
carefully on its base. If the set is pushed
or pulled, wood must be placed between
the forklift and the set base frame to
prevent collision and weight dispersion.
Wire rope slings shall have sufficient
strength, and the bearing capacity of
hoisting tools shall comply with safety
regulations. The length of each wire rope
shall be consistent to prevent inclination
during hoisting.
Note: Never use the lifting eyes on the
engine or alternator to hoist the
generator set.
Note: Check whether the lifting
equipment and supports are in good
condition and whether the load capacity
of the lifting equipment is appropriate.
Warning: When the set is hoisted, no
one shall get close to it.
If the generator set needs to be hoisted
for installation, wire ropes shall be used
to well connect the lifting eyes designed
for hoisting and on the periphery of the
base. Check whether the set is firmly
hung, whether there are cracks in the
welds and whether the screws are
tightened. Cross bars are needed to
prevent the slings from contacting with
the set. The set shall be hoisted
horizontally and slowly to prevent the
set swinging and wire rope knotting
during lifting.
Caution! Do not hoist the set outdoors
when the wind is strong.
When a set packed in box is hoisted, the
wire ropes shall be hung at the lifting
positions at the base of the set packing
box.
2.Transportation requirements and
precautions during transportation
Necessary safety protection shall be
provided for diesel generator sets during
transportation. Besides, the set shall be
firmly fixed in the carriage to prevent the
components from loosening or
damaging due to vibration. During the
transportation of diesel generator set,
no person or object is allowed to apply
force on the set to avoid damaging its
components. When the set is loaded on
or unloaded from a vehicle, a forklift or
crane shall be used to prevent set from
tilting or descending to the ground, thus
breaking the set.
3.Conditions and precautions for
product storage
If the set will not be used for a long time,
the engine and alternator will be
damaged. Proper storage of the set can
minimize such damage.
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