Atlas Copco XAHS 186 Cud PNE, Instruction Manual

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- check that the tow bar, jockey wheel
or stand leg is safely locked in the
raised position,
- ascertain that the towing eye can
swivel freely on the hook,
- check that the wheels are secure and
that the tyres are in good condition
and inflated correctly,
- connect the signalisation cable,
check all lights and connect the
pneumatic brake couplers,
- attach the safety break-away cable or
safety chain to the towing vehicle,
- remove wheel chocks, if applied, and
disengage the parking brake,
- check wether springs on
wheelchocks are missing or broken.
2 To tow a unit use a towing vehicle of
ample capacity. Refer to the
documentation of the towing vehicle.
3 If the unit is to be backed up by the
towing vehicle, disengage the overrun
brake mechanism (if it is not an
automatic mechanism).
4 Never exceed the maximum towing
speed of the unit (mind the local
regulations).
5 Place the unit on level ground and apply
the parking brake before disconnecting
the unit from the towing vehicle. Unclip
the safety break-away cable or safety
chain. If the unit has no parking brake
or jockey wheel, immobilize the unit by
placing chocks in front of and/or behind
the wheels. When the tow bar can be
positioned vertically, the locking
device must be applied and kept in good
order. The unit must always be used/
parked/stored in a non publicly
accessible area, locked away from
access by unauthorized persons.
6 To lift heavy parts, a hoist of ample
capacity, tested and approved
according to local safety regulations,
shall be used.
7 Lifting hooks, eyes, shackles, etc., shall
never be bent and shall only have stress
in line with their design load axis. The
capacity of a lifting device diminishes
when the lifting force is applied at an
angle to its load axis.
8 For maximum safety and efficiency of
the lifting apparatus all lifting members
shall be applied as near to perpendicular
as possible. If required, a lifting beam
shall be applied between hoist and load.
9 Never leave a load hanging on a hoist.
10 A hoist has to be installed in such a way
that the object will be lifted
perpendicular. If that is not possible, the
necessary precautions must be taken to
prevent load-swinging, e.g. by using
two hoists, each at approximately the
same angle not exceeding 30° from the
vertical.
11 Locate the unit away from walls. Take
all precautions to ensure that hot air
exhausted from the engine and driven
machine cooling systems cannot be
recirculated. If such hot air is taken in
by the engine or driven machine
cooling fan, this may cause overheating
of the unit; if taken in for combustion,
the engine power will be reduced.
12 Before moving the compressor, switch
it off.
13 If the warning light on the ABS module
or in the vehicle lights up, please
contact Atlas Copco.
SAFETY DURING USE AND
OPERATION
1 When the unit has to operate in a fire-
hazardous environment, each engine
exhaust has to be provided with a spark
arrestor to trap incendiary sparks.
2 The exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which is a lethal gas. When the unit is
used in a confined space, conduct the
engine exhaust to the outside
atmosphere by a pipe of sufficient
diameter; do this in such a way that no
extra back pressure is created for the
engine. If necessary, install an
extractor. Observe any existing local