Yeah - stuff that thing in a hole!

[wireguru]

I would have added a block-and-tackle to pull it up the hill.

forget that...have you seen those handheld powered winches? http://www.warn.com/works/pullzall/index.shtml

 

[vinster888]

slick idea. lovin the ingenuity. those machines can really get to some hard to reach places

 

[LarryFine]

Two words: gable vent

Not according to the homeowner. I asked when I saw it. The gable vents were way too small anyway.

 

[LarryFine]

forget that...have you seen those handheld powered winches? http://www.warn.com/works/pullzall/index.shtml

I have now. A Porta-Power-Puller.

 

[RH1]

This install should have been performed using a one man outfit. They are better adapted to using alternate methods to accomplish what others struggle over..

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This looks perfect for ceiling fans.
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[macmikeman]

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This looks perfect for ceiling fans.
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And this here is my crew leaving the shop to head out to a day of profitable ceiling fan installations.

 

[LarryFine]

This looks perfect for ceiling fans.

To do what with them?

 

[LarryFine]

And this here is my crew leaving the shop to head out to a day of profitable ceiling fan installations.

A vertical bucket brigade! They still need a ground crew, though.

 

[fondini]

safe

safe

what are glooves?

 

[bradleyelectric]

what are glooves?

they look a lot like gloves to me. Not sure what the difference is but you can get some. You have to order a minimum of 100 dozen pairs though.
http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search/3i1p5tyfchms/Glooves.html

 

[LarryFine]

what are glooves?

It would be a good name for gloves that provide extra grip.

 

[ptonsparky]

I bet the manufacturers instructions for that gear have very specific methods of lifting outlined, which do not include this. I would be concerned about the cabinet being tweaked, possibly breaking insulators holding the busses.

I don't install very many of this size, but the last came in a vertical position with explicit instructions on each section to maintain that position during installation. Lifting points were at the top of each section.

 

[iwire]

I don't install very many of this size, but the last came in a vertical position with explicit instructions on each section to maintain that position during installation. Lifting points were at the top of each section.

I think if you where to go back and look the instructions say during shipping, not installation.

 

[e57]

I think if you where to go back and look the instructions say during shipping, not installation.

Actually - it looks to be the reverse:

Switchboard sections must always​

remain in the upright position during installation.

It doesn't say during shipping - or handling.... Which is what that was... (Un-packed at that point) And the truck that brought it there did have to go up some hills... :roll:

But - in storage it says:

Switchboards should be placed on solid, level surfaces for
storage. Switchboard sections must remain in an upright
position at all times. Laying switchboard sections on their
back or side can result in permanent damage to components​

and the switchboard structure.