Cattron-Theimeg i-Key, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 2, Page 10
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01/2001, CATTRON - THEIMEG
TM
Radio Control Operator’s Duties – E.O.T. Crane,
continued.
4. When lifting maximum load, you should test the brakes by raising the load a few inches from the
floor. If the brakes will not hold, the load shall be immediately lowered and not moved until
brakes are adjusted or repaired.
5. Center the Trolley directly over the load before starting to hoist.
6. Take slack out of chains or slings gradually and make sure hands and other objects are clear
before making the lift.
7. Keep all parts of the body away from the lifts. Also, do not stand under a lift.
8. Do not make a lift or move the equipment if anyone is in a position to be injured.
9. Load should not be carried over workmen's heads.
10. If anyone is in the path of travel, stop and sound the alarm before proceeding.
11. Do not drag slings, chains, etc. along the floor.
12. Persons operating this equipment shall not use a limit stop as a utility stopping device.
13. Bumping other cranes or run-away stops is prohibited.
14. When moving the equipment to the loading point, be sure that hook block, attachment, or cables
will not fall on the adjacent equipment.
15. When leaving the crane area for any reason, be sure slings or chains are raised and push down
the PS controller red STOP switch to ‘STOP’. Turn the power ON/OFF switch to ‘OFF’.
Remove the
‘i-Key’ from the PS controller and keep it on your person.
16. Do not allow any unauthorized person to operate the PS controller.
17. Do not operate the PS controller from a location where the crane and all surrounding objects are
not visible.
18. Do not attempt to override any of the safety features built into the Radio Control System.
19. If for any reason you or anyone has to board a radio-controlled crane, push down the PS
controller red STOP switch to ‘STOP’ and turn the power ON/OFF switch to ‘OFF’. Remove the
‘i-Key’ from the PS controller and keep it on your person.
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