CLAS PE 6001, Manual

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PE 6001
DOUBLE SCISSOR LIFT 3T
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The operator, the installer and the maintenance fitter are required to observe the prescriptions
of the safety regulation in force in the country of installation of the lift.
Furthermore, the operator and maintenance fitter must:
- Always work in the stations specified and illustrated in this manual;
- Never remove or deactivate the guards and the mechanical, electrical or other types of
safety devices;
- Read the safety notices placed on the lift and the safety information in this manual.
In the manual all safety notices are shown as follows:
WARNING
: indicates operations that are unsafe and can cause minor injury to persons and/or
damage to the lift, the vehicle or other property.
CAUTION:
indicates possible danger that can result in serious injury to people and/or damage to
properties.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
a specific safety notice placed on the lift in areas where the risk of
electric shock is particularly high.
RISK AND PROTECTION DEVICES
We shall now examine the risks that operators or maintenance fitters may be exposed to when
the vehicle is standing on the platforms in its raised position, together with the various safety and
protection devices adopted by the manufacturer to reduce all such hazards to the minimum:
For an optimal personal and vehicles safety, observe the following regulations:
- Do not enter the danger areas when vehicles are being lifted. (Picture 5)
- Make sure the vehicle is positioned correctly. (Picture 6)
- Be sure to lift only approved vehicles, never exceeding the specified carrying capacity,
maximum height, and projection (vehicle length and width);
- Make sure that there is no person on the platforms during up and down movements and
during the standing position.
GENERAL RISKS FOR LIFTING OR DESCENDANT PHASES:
The following safety equipment is used to protect from over loading or from the possibility
of engine failure. In the condition of over loading, the overflow valve will open and it will
directly return the oil to its tank. (Picture 7)Each bottom of the oil cylinders are equipped
with antiknock valve. If the oil pipe bursts, the specific valve will be activated and it will
limit the lowering speed of the platforms.(Picture 8)
Picture 6
Picture 7 Picture 8
SAFETY