Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com
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Equipment Classification
The counterbalance for use with a base hinged mast should be considered as an integral part of the
mast which may sometimes be partly or wholly situated on a removable unit. The primary function of
the product, including sub-components, is as a mast for lighting purposes or otherwise. The raising
component of the mast cannot be readily altered. It should not therefore be considered as 'lifting
equipment' in the normal sense of the term (such as a crane, fork lift truck or accessories such as
chains, slings or eye bolts) and as such does not fall under the Lifting Operations and Lifting
Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998.
Abacus appreciates however that some customers may make an internal decision to classify the
equipment, either partly or wholly, under LOLER 1998 in order to maintain continuity with existing
asset management protocols. If this is the case then Abacus can supply the necessary Safe Working
Load signage and advise on the requisite maintenance.
