TA 1000-0039

Securing GE Jenbacher modules during

transport by truck

Technical Instruction

© GE Jenbacher GmbH & Co OG

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1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
2 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
3 Relevant documents.................................................................................................................................. 2
4 Minimum requirements for the transport of modules (without accessories)................................. 2
5 Loading ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
5.2 Lifting, moving and setting down ....................................................................................................................... 3
5.3 Positioning on the transport vehicle.................................................................................................................. 3
6 Securing during transport........................................................................................................................ 5
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
6.2 Anti-slip mats................................................................................................................................................................ 5
6.3 Lashing straps.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.4 Lashing forces.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
7 Attachment points on the module.......................................................................................................... 8
8 Restraining the module in the direction of travel................................................................................ 8
9 Attachment points and restraints for Type 2 modules....................................................................... 9
10 Attachment points and restraints for Type 4 modules .................................................................... 10
11 Attachment points and restraints for Type J624 modules .............................................................. 13
12 Generator attachment points and restraints .................................................................................... 15
13 Checklist .................................................................................................................................................... 15
14 Revision code............................................................................................................................................ 16

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NOTICE
Observance of the conditions of this Technical Instruction and performance of the
activities described therein is the basis of safe and efficient transport of the plant.
Non-observance of the conditions of this Technical Instruction and/or non-performance of the
prescribed activities or any departure from the prescribed activities shall result in the loss of
guarantee rights. This shall not be the case if the operator/carrier shows that although the Tech-
nical Instruction was observed, defects already existed at the time of handover or commission-
ing,
The activities and conditions defined in this Technical Instruction shall be performed and/or ob-
served by the plant operator. This shall not apply if this Technical Instruction is expressly alloca-
ted to the area of responsibility of GE Jenbacher or a contractual agreement between the opera-
tor/carrier and GE Jenbacherprovides for a different arrangement.

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1 Scope
This Technical Instruction applies to all GE modules with Type 2, 3, 4 and 6 engines.

2 Purpose
This Technical Instruction expands the information in TI 1000-0042 and TI 1000-0046 by adding instructions on
securing GE Jenbacher modules during transport by truck.
It does not cover:
▪ transport in containers
▪ transport in crates, boxes or other rigid packing
Modules with Type 9 engines are treated separately and are subject to their own transport specifications.

3 Relevant documents
The following documents must also be observed:
TI 1000-0042 Lifting and transporting GE Jenbacher modules and positioning them in engine rooms
TI 1000-0046 Lifting and transporting GE Jenbacher modules and positioning them in engine rooms
DIN EN 12195 Load restraining on road vehicles - Safety
VDI 2700 Securing of loads on road vehicles

4 Minimum requirements for the transport of modules (without accessories)

▪ Closed truck
Type 2 and 3 engines and generators:
▪ 12 lashing straps with at least LC 2,500 including edge protection
▪ 2 anti-slip mats of 200 mm x 6,000 mm x 12 mm
Type 4 engines:
▪ 10 lashing straps with at least LC 2,500 including edge protection
▪ 2 shackles with WLL 8.5 t pin, DM 28 mm, inside width 43 mm
▪ 2 anti-slip mats of 200 mm x 6,500 mm x 12 mm
Type 6 engines:
▪ 14 lashing straps with at least LC 2 500 including edge protection
▪ 4 shackles with WLL 8.5 t pin, DM 28 mm, inside width 43 mm
▪ 2 anti-slip mats of 200 mm x 7,000 mm x 12 mm
Type 624 engines:
▪ 8 lashing chains with at least LC 4,000 including edge protection
▪ 2 lashing straps with at least LC 2,500 including edge protection
▪ 4 shackles with WLL 8.5 t pin, DM 28 mm, inside width 43 mm
▪ 2 anti-slip mats of 200 mm x 9,800 mm x 12 mm

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5 Loading

5.1 General
Loading must be carried out by an experienced and trained loader holding all the necessary training
certificates. The loader in this context is the person operating the lifting equipment used to load the truck,
regardless of whether they are an employee of GE Jenbacher or the carrier (truck driver or person responsible
for loading) The following are permissible for loading GE Jenbacher modules on to trucks:
▪ Forklift trucks with adequate lifting capacity, height and reach if permitted by the relevant TI for the engine
type.
▪ Mobile cranes
▪ Stationary cranes
When loading with this lifting equipment, all the work and safety instructions of the manufacturer of the lifting
equipment and those laid down by law must be observed. The loader must familiarise himself with these in
advance.

5.2 Lifting, moving and setting down

The instructions in TI 1000-0046 for type 2, 3 and 4 engines and in TI 1000-0042 for Type 6 engines must
always be observed when lifting, moving and setting down. Modules must be lifted carefully, and the
permissible acceleration in the Z-direction of 0.2 g must not be exceeded. No movement in the X and Y
directions is permissible when lifting. The load must not be moved until lifting is completed.
When moving, pay strict attention to ensuring that no damage occurs to either the load or the truck, and that
no personal injury is suffered. The loader must make sure before the start of loading that the planned load path
is clear and there are no persons or objects obstructing the module and lifting gear; this must be continuously
checked during loading. If this not possible for technical reasons or reasons to do with the building, a loading
assistant must be called in to monitor the area out of the loader's field of view and to assist the loader by
means of optical or acoustic signals. The load must be moved carefully; jerky movements, speeds over 0.8 m/s
(3 km/h, half walking pace) and longitudinal and transverse accelerations of more than 0.1 g, e.g. when
negotiating bends, must be avoided at all costs.
Make sure before setting down that anti-slip measures have been taken where the module is to be placed.
Setting down itself must be carried out with extreme caution, and any impact on the module or transport
equipment must be avoided. The maximum permissible acceleration in the Z-direction is 0.2 g; horizontal
movement is inadmissible. It must also be ensured that once set down, the module frame sits flush on the
vehicle floor surface, and that the cargo cannot tip over and stands straight and has been positioned in
accordance with the instructions under "Positioning on the transport vehicle". If this is not the case, the loading
procedure (separated into horizontal and vertical procedures) must be repeated until the requirements are met
in full. The loader is responsible for compliance.

5.3 Positioning on the transport vehicle

The module must be positioned longitudinally in the middle of the load surface and parallel to the vehicle
longitudinal axis. The cargo must be positioned transversely on the vehicle so that the axle loads are as even
as possible; under no circumstances may the permissible individual axle or wheel loads be exceeded. Make
sure that there is sufficient clearance between the module and walls or tarpaulins so that no contact and
resulting damage to the module or the vehicle can occur during transport, and access to the lashing points on
the vehicle cargo floor is guaranteed.

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Fig. 1: Module positioning on the cargo floor viewed from the rear

Fig. 2: Module positioning on the cargo floor viewed from the left

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6 Securing during transport

6.1 General
GE Jenbacher modules must be secured during
transport by truck in accordance with the regulations
and guidelines of EN 12195 and VDI 2700. Securing
using friction-locking alone and combined friction and
positive locking are both permissible. The carrier is
under an obligation to ensure that the driver given the
job is familiar with all the rules and regulations and
has been trained in them. The appropriate lashing
equipment must be provided by the carrier and
presented to the person responsible for despatch at
GE Jenbacher before loading is commenced. The
lashing equipment must be in good condition, be
completely undamaged and bear the manufacturer's
test notice.

Fig. 3: Test notice for lashing equipment as per EN

12195-2

Lashing equipment which is missing or does not comply with legal requirements will result in loading being
refused until the required equipment is presented. The complaint and resultant delay must be noted in the
delivery note. Any costs incurred by the delay or total refusal to load, including consequential costs, shall be
borne by the carrier. GE Jenbacher further reserves the right to claim against the carrier for any penalty
payments resulting from late delivery of the module to the customer, should a justified refusal to load for the
above reasons be the cause of the delayed delivery.

6.2 Anti-slip mats

To reduce the lashing forces it is required to use anti-slip mats according to VDI 2700 Part 15 for every single
transport. These will be provided by GE Jenbacher or its logistics partner, the firm of Geb. Weiss, to every carrier
before the start of loading.
The anti-slip mats must be positioned on the vehicle cargo floor (while observing the prohibition against
working under suspended loads) so that the two longitudinal beams of the module frame sit flush on the anti-
slip mats and no part of the module is in direct contact with the vehicle cargo floor.

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6.3 Lashing straps

Heavy-duty lashing straps with the following properties are prescribed for lashing down GE Jenbacher
modules:
▪ Lashing strap according to EN 12195-2
▪ Width at least 50 mm
▪ at least LC 2,500 daN
▪ SHF 50 daN
▪ STF 300 daN
▪ Max. elongation 5%
▪ Carabiner or triangle hooks with safety latches (claw hooks only permissible after approval by the GE Jen-
bacher person responsible for despatch, and if loosening or becoming undone during transport can be
ruled out)
or
▪ Lashing strap according to EN 12195-2
▪ Width at least 50 mm
▪ at least LC 5,000 daN
▪ SHF 50 daN
▪ STF 400 daN
▪ Max. elongation 5%
▪ Carabiner or triangle hook with safety latch

If a carabiner or triangle hook cannot be attached directly to the module, suitable aids or intermediate
equipment such as shackles or heavy-duty carabiners must be used.
Restraining chains must be used to secure GE Jenbacher modules with type J624 engines.

6.4 Lashing forces

The lashing provides a restraint against acceleration forces during transport. These generally result in tipping
around the longitudinal axis of the module-vehicle due to the narrow support triangle, and slipping in the
longitudinal direction.

Fig. 4: Support triangles in the longitudinal and transverse directions

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The module must be restrained in principle as shown in Figs. 5 or 6. The number and position of the lashings
will depend on the weight of the module and the accessibility of the lashing points on the vehicle.
Restraints must always run directly between the attachment point on the module and the load bearing point
on the vehicle, i.e. the lashing strap must run in a straight line between these two points without touching any
other components. In particular, it must be ensured that no other components are subjected to any forces from
the restraints which could deform or damage them, and that no components can deform during transport with
the result that the restraints can become loose or undone.

Fig. 5: Fastening lashings to the module, schematic, four-point fixing

① Module centre of gravity

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Fig. 6: Fastening lashings to the module, schematic, six-point fixing

① Module centre of gravity

7 Attachment points on the module

Modules have different attachment points where the restraints have to be attached, depending on the engine
type and the scope of supply. The attachment points, their position on the module and the correct position of
the lashings for the individual engine types are shown in Figs. 7 to 25. The lashings must be checked before
transport is approved and started.

8 Restraining the module in the direction of travel

The fundamental rule is:
▪ The module must be restrained in backward direction (to prevent slipping forwards) with at least 60% of
the weight of the load.
▪ The module must be restrained in forward direction (to prevent slipping backwards) with at least 40% of
the weight of the load.

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9 Attachment points and restraints for Type 2 modules

Fig. 7: Position of the attachment points, Type 2, left

Fig. 8: Position of the attachment points, Type 2, right

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Fig. 9: Detail of attachment point 1 Fig. 10: Detail of attachment point 2

Fig. 11: Detail of attachment point 3 Fig. 12: Detail of attachment point 4

10 Attachment points and restraints for Type 4 modules

Use a shackle when lashing down at the lifting lugs - see Fig. 16

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Fig. 13: Position of the attachment points, Type 4, left

Fig. 14: Position of the attachment points, Type 4, right

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Fig. 15: Detail of attachment point 1 Fig. 16: Detail of attachment point 2

Fig. 17: Detail of attachment point 3, Type 4

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11 Attachment points and restraints for Type J624 modules

Fig. 18: Position of the attachment points, Type J624, right

Fig. 19: Detail of attachment point 1, J624

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Fig. 20: Detail of attachment point 2, J624

Fig. 22: Detail of attachment point 4, J624

Fig. 21: Detail of attachment point 3, J624

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12 Generator attachment points and restraints

Fig. 23: Position of the generator attachment points, right

Fig. 24: Detail of generator attachment point 1 Fig. 25: Detail of generator attachment point 2

13 Checklist
The following checklist must be filled in completely before transport is commenced and question 17 must be
answered with YES before transport approval can be given by GE Jenbacher.

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Task description Person responsible Com Date and Signature

plet time
ed
(Y/N)
1 Transport order present, transport responsible
person, carrier and driver checked?
2 Cargo provided in accordance with transport
order?
3 Dimensions and exact weight of the cargo
known, checked and noted on the delivery note?
4 Vehicle suitable for transport as regards tonnage
and dimensions?
5 Carrier familiar with necessary regulations,
guidelines and GE Work Instructions?
6 Loader in possession of all necessary
qualification certificates and documents for
loading?
7 Vehicle cargo floor prepared as per VDI 2700?
8 Lashing equipment as per EN ISO 12195 present
and in perfect condition?
9 Anti-slip mats present and in perfect condition?
10 Cargo placed in the longitudinal and transverse
centre of the vehicle?
11 Cargo sitting flush on the anti-slip mats?
12 Enough lashing eyes in the vehicle cargo floor
and are they accessible?
13 Lashing carried out in accordance with
Technical Instruction?
14 Straps running in a straight line to the vehicle
cargo floor (no diversion caused by obstructing/
deformable module components)?
15 Straps clear (no danger of chafing), if not:
chafing protection fitted?
16 Straps tensioned crosswise to maximum manual
force (SHT value)?
17 Transport approval given?

14 Revision code
Revision history
Index Date Description/Revision summary Creator
Auditor
1 29.08.2014 Erstausgabe / First issue Kecht S.
SprungMarke!!!8458608011
Wolf S.

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