ATLAS PLATINUM PVL12, Installation & Operation Manual

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Safety 17
PVL12
Safety
Read this chapter carefully and completely because it contains important
information for the safety of the operator and the person in charge of
maintenance.
The lift has been designed and built for lifting vehicles and
making them stand above level in a closed area. any other use is
forbidden.
The manufacturer is not liable for possible damages to people,
vehicles or objects resulting from an improper or unauthorized
use of the lift.
For operator and people safety, a square space for a safety area at least 1m free
away from the lift must be vacated during lifting and lowering. The lift must be
operated only from the operator’s control site in this safety area.
Operator’s presence under the vehicle, during working, is only admitted when
the vehicle is lifted and the safety lock is engaged.
Never use the lift when safety devices are off-line. People, the
lift and the vehicles lifted can be seriously damaged if these
instructions are not followed.
6.1 General Warnings
The operator and the person in charge of maintenance must follow accident-
prevention laws and rules in force in the country where the lift is installed.
They also must carry out the following:
• Neither remove nor disconnect hydraulic, electric or other safety devices;
• Carefully follow the safety indications applied on the machine and included
in the manual;
• Observe the safety area during lifting;
• Be sure the motor of the vehicle is off, the gear engaged and the parking
brake put on;