5. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
Failure to follow instructions in this section could result in severe injury or death
to the machine operator, bystander or others!
5.1 BEFORE TRANSPORT.
Prior to transportation ensure that the following:
5.1.1 Ensure preparation as listed in 4.11 has been carried out.
5.1.2 Check battery is secure.
5.1.3 Make sure that all loose components are correctly stowed.
5.1.4 Verify that the fuel and oil tank caps are securely tightened.
5.1.5 Verify that all doors and covers are secure.
5.1.6 If intending to road tow on public highways, ensure tow vehicle is
suitable for purpose, check a suitable tow coupling is fitted and that the
Telelight is coupled correctly to the tow vehicle. Check breakaway cable
is connected to tow vehicle. Affix towing vehicle’s registration plate to the
Telelight retaining clips at rear of unit. Plug lights and indicators into the
towing vehicle’s supply source.
5.1.7 Check the Telelight unit and towing vehicle to be suitable for travel.
Check that road lights and indicators are working correctly. Check
lighting tower unit tyres to ensure that they are not perished or damaged
and that they are correctly inflated. See 3.5,technical information, for
recommended tyre pressure.
5.1.8 Release park brake and check overrun brakes are operating
satisfactorily.
5.1.9 Check content of bund, drain if necessary into suitable container.
5.1.10 Tow away when satisfied that it is safe and legal to do so.
5.2 LIFTING THE TELELIGHT
5.2.1 Employ suitable slings and equipment. Follow best practices and obey
local regulations.
5.2.2 Ensure mast, lamps, stabiliser legs and control panel covers are all
locked in their transport mode as 4.11.
5.2.3 Rear access lifting pockets for forklift tines and a top mounted central
lifting eye are provided on the Telelight for safe lifting of the unit.
(Subject to local regulations).
5.2.4 Inspect fork tine lifting pockets & central lifting eye prior to anyy lifting
operation.
Important!
The lifting pockets for forklift tines and central lifting eye are designed for
lifting the unit onto transport vehicles within close proximity. They are
not
designed for transporting units over distances particularly over rough
terrain.
5.2.5 Care should be taken to avoid damage to lamps, etc. during lifting
operations.
5.2.6 Do not attempt to lift Telelight with mast raised.
Follow local regulations-Be safe.
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