¶ HANDLING, TRANSPORT, AND STORAGE FOR KJM
• The units are delivered either as individual chambers or compact blocks. The roof for outdoor units is delivered mounted on the unit or disassembled on a separate pallet, depending on the unit's size and method of transport.
• The units are packaged in plastic foil; larger chambers and units for export are mounted and packed on pallets. The packaging method can be individually arranged.
• WARNING: The plastic foil is a transport covering protecting the chambers during transport and should not be used for long-term storage of the chambers. Temperature changes during transport can cause condensation inside the packaging, creating conditions conducive to material corrosion (e.g., white rust on galvanized components). Therefore, it is necessary to remove the transport covering immediately after transport to allow air circulation around the chambers, ensuring the chamber surfaces can dry.
• Chambers must only be transported or relocated using forklifts, transport belts, or crane chains, following applicable safety regulations (ČSN ISO 8792). Chambers without crane eyes can only be lifted from below, while those with crane eyes can be lifted by the eyes on the chamber roof. When lifting with a crane, you can either use straps looped under the unit, which must be spread or reinforced at points where the strap might deform the chamber, or use prepared crane eyes in the upper corners of the chamber. For larger pieces, chains must be spread at the top to avoid deformation caused by angled tensile forces. When transporting with a forklift, the chamber must be supported across its entire width to avoid damaging the chamber's bottom.
Allowed handling methods are shown in the following images.
• Upon receipt, it is necessary to check that the product was delivered in the agreed configuration and scope and that it was not damaged during transport. In case of transport damage, the recipient must record the extent of the damage on the delivery note from the carrier. Failure to follow this procedure may result in rejection of damage claims caused by transportation.
• Units must be stored in dry, dust-free spaces protected from rain and snow, where the ambient temperature does not drop below +5 °C. They must be protected from mechanical damage, contamination, and corrosion caused by continuous condensation of water vapor on the unit's surface.
• WARNING: When the device is suspended during transport, maintain a safe distance from the load and never stand under it. Keep the lifting speed and acceleration within safe limits. Never leave the device suspended longer than necessary!
Allowed handling methods:
- Transport and handling with a pallet jack
The chamber's base frame has designated holes for this purpose. The pallet jack forks must always be placed under the entire chamber, as shown in the images.
- Transport and handling with a forklift
The chamber's base frame has designated holes for this purpose. The forklift forks must always be placed under the entire chamber, as shown in the images.
WARNING: The chamber is not always weight-balanced. Handling and lifting height must be adjusted accordingly!
- Transport and handling of chambers on disposable pallets
The forklift forks or pallet jack must always be placed under the entire pallet.
WARNING: The chamber is not always weight-balanced. Handling and lifting height must be adjusted accordingly!
- Handling the chamber without a base frame using straps
Chambers without a base frame are delivered on disposable pallets.
Straps must always be looped under the entire length or width of the chamber (in the direction of airflow).
The straps must always be positioned at the chamber's edges to maintain weight balance.
The chamber can only be transported in a horizontal working position.
To prevent deformation of the chamber at points subjected to strap pressure, the strap's clamping angle must be 50°, as shown below, and the contact points should be reinforced with sufficiently rigid elements, as shown above.
If the chamber is equipped with a roof, the straps above the chamber must always be sufficiently spread to avoid deforming the roof and the chamber frame.
WARNING: Only appropriate and approved binding materials must be used for handling and transporting chambers!
All applicable technical and legal regulations of the country must be followed during handling, such as ČSN EN 13 155+A2, ČSN ISO 12480-1.
- Handling a chamber with a base frame using steel tubes and straps
The tubes must be threaded through the circular holes in the base frame corners along the entire length or width of the chamber. The tube must extend at least 100 mm beyond the strap. It is advisable to secure the tube ends with clips to prevent strap slippage. Tube diameter: 40-45mm. Tube wall thickness: at least 5mm. The strap's clamping angle to the top edge of the chamber must be at least 50°, as shown above.
The chamber can only be transported in a horizontal working position.
To prevent deformation of the chamber at points subjected to strap pressure, the contact points should be reinforced with sufficiently rigid elements, as shown above.
If the chamber is equipped with a roof, the straps above the chamber must always be sufficiently spread to avoid deforming the roof and the chamber frame.
If the base frame has legs, as shown above, the procedure for threading the tube and tying the straps is the same as for a base frame without legs.
WARNING: Only appropriate and approved binding materials must be used for handling and transporting chambers!
All applicable technical and legal regulations of the country must be followed during handling, such as ČSN EN 13 155+A2, ČSN ISO 12480-1.
- Handling a chamber using a crane (or helicopter) when suspended from individual crane eyes
Individual crane eyes are only intended for chambers with a maximum weight of 400 kg, or an even load of 100 kg per eye.
To lift the chamber with a crane/helicopter, suitable binding materials must be used, primarily frame spreaders with hooks, cross spreaders with hooks, or chain slings with hooks.
The crane/helicopter may only be operated by a professionally qualified person with the appropriate crane (crane operator)/helicopter (pilot) certification.
Binding and unbinding of loads may only be carried out by a person with the appropriate certification – a binding permit.
We use a guide rope to prevent swinging or rotating of the load during transport and to ensure proper placement of the load.
WARNING: The binder must ensure that the load is not transported over people, and they themselves must not be under the load. The binder must promptly warn passing people of the load's movement.
The minimum clamping angle of the chain to the upper edge of the chamber is 60°.
Individual crane eyes are only temporary elements and should be removed from the chambers after handling.
The crane eyes are attached to the chamber's roof using 4 M8 bolts. A size 13 wrench is required to loosen them.
For outdoor units, after removing the crane eyes, it is necessary to assemble and mount the unit's roof onto its top.
- Handling a chamber using a crane (or helicopter) when suspended from crane eyes with higher load capacity
Individual crane eyes are only intended for chambers with a maximum weight of 2700 kg, or an even load of 675 kg per eye.
To lift the chamber with a crane/helicopter, suitable binding materials must be used, primarily frame spreaders with hooks, cross spreaders with hooks, or chain slings with hooks.
The crane/helicopter may only be operated by a professionally qualified person with the appropriate crane (crane operator) / helicopter (pilot) certification.
Binding and unbinding of loads may only be carried out by a person with the appropriate certification – a binding permit.
We use a guide rope to prevent swinging or rotating of the load during transport and to ensure proper placement of the load.
WARNING: The binder must ensure that the load is not transported over people, and they themselves must not be under the load. The binder must promptly warn passing people of the load's movement.
The minimum clamping angle of the chain to the upper edge of the chamber is 60°.
Individual crane eyes are only temporary elements and should be removed from the chambers after handling.
The crane eyes are attached to the chamber's roof using 4 M8 bolts. A size 13 wrench is required to loosen them.
For outdoor units, after removing the crane eyes, it is necessary to assemble and mount the unit's roof onto its top.
¶ Special Instructions for Transport
- Unit transportation using a helicopter requires specific weight distribution and clamping angles, which must follow certification standards and safety regulations.
- For cross-border shipments, proper packaging and labeling are necessary to ensure customs clearance.