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3 SAFETY PRINCIPLES
3.1 SAFETY SUMMARY
Danger exists when traveling with a load, particularly when the product is not used
properly or is poorly maintained. Since an accident or serious injury could result,
special safety precautions must be observed in the course of work with the product
during its assembly, maintenance and inspection.
! WARNING
NEVER
use product for transporting people.
NEVER
transport loads over or near people.
NEVER
lift and transport more than lifting capacity shown on the product
nameplate.
ALWAYS
make sure the load carrying structure will provide the adequate support
to handle fully loaded product and all other operations.
ALWAYS
let people around to know when a lift is about to begin.
ALWAYS
read operation manual and safety instructions.
Remember that proper rigging, lifting and pulling techniques are the responsibility of
the operating staff. Therefore check all applicable national directions, regulations and
standards for further information on the safety work of your product.
3.2 SAFETY PRINCIPLES
! WARNING
3.2.1 Prior to use
ALWAYS
ensure physically fit, qualified and instructed persons older than 18 years
of age, familiarized with this manual and trained in safety conditions and
way of work, operate the product.
ALWAYS
check the product before daily use according to the article 8.1.2 „Daily
inspection“.
ALWAYS
make sure that ends of rail girder are fitted with stop ends.
NEVER
use damaged or worn out product.
NEVER
use corroded, twisted or damaged hand chain.
NEVER
use a product without a visible marking of lifting capacity on a nameplate.
NEVER
use a product marked by the label „
OUT OF OPERATION
“.
ALWAYS
consult with the manufacturer or his authorized representative use of the
product in non-standard or extreme environment
ALWAYS
check that the product is grounded through the ground terminal when
working in an explosive atmosphere
ALWAYS
wipe off any dust before handling the product in an explosive atmosphere