Unloading the Equipment
Unload the equipment based on the vehicle type after the equipment is transported to the site.
Vehicle Type |
Recommended Unloading Method |
Reference |
---|---|---|
Vehicle with a tailboard |
Use a pallet truck and the tailboard to unload the equipment. |
For details, see Pallet Truck. |
Vehicle without a tailboard |
Use a forklift to unload the equipment. |
For details, see Forklift. |
Tools
Ensure that the tools are available before the equipment is unloaded:
- Crane
- Rope
- (Optional) Forklift
- (Optional) Pallet truck
- Protective gloves
Pallet Truck
Figure 3-2 shows how to use a pallet truck and the tailboard to unload the equipment.
Precautions:
- Lower the fork of the pallet truck, insert the fork into the middle gap of the package tray, and then raise the fork slowly.
- Drive a pallet truck at an even speed. Do not stop it suddenly.
Forklift
Figure 3-3 shows how to use a forklift to unload the equipment.
Precautions:
- The driver must obtain the qualification certificate approved by the local government or authority.
- Ensure that no person stands in front of the forklift before driving it.Figure 3-4 Avoid standing in the front the forklift
- Adjust the forks of the forklift so that they are in the middle of the lower surface of the pallet to prevent damaging the equipment.Figure 3-5 Avoid damaging the equipment
- Lower and raise all loads (especially heavy loads) slowly and stop them gently.