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User Guide - Concrete Coneflow Skip
Original Working Instructions
Safety Instructions
Basic Safety
A site-specific Risk Assessment, and lift plan where applicable, must be completed by the responsible person
before using this equipment to control risks, produce a safe system of work and ensure safety for you, your
colleagues and others. Your risk assessment will determine the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
for the task you are doing. You must use it. Conquip recommends that you should wear:
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Suitable clothing
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Gloves
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Hard hat
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Protective footwear (steel toecaps)
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Safety glasses
Important Safety Notes
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Read these instructions before using this equipment. If there is anything you do not understand
or if you have any concerns do not use this equipment. Contact your supervisor or Conquip
Engineering Group for advice.
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You must check that you have considered all the safety requirements for the task you are doing
and that this equipment is suitable.
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You must protect bystanders and the general public by preventing access to the working area.
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Do not use this equipment if you are tired, unwell or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If
you are taking any medicine or undergoing treatment you should inform your supervisor.
Original Working Instructions
Usage Instructions
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11. With the skip still suspended by the crane, carefully open the gate by turning
the gear or depressing the lever, whichever is relevant for the skip type. Only
open the gate sufficiently to allow the load to empty.
12. When discharge is complete, close the flow gate fully and secure.
13. With the skip empty and free of any load, lower it to the ground into the
horizontal position with the bale arm in its lowered, safe position.
14. After use ensure the skip is thoroughly washed out (see cleaning instructions
below).
15. Once thoroughly cleaned and no longer required, ensure the bale arm is in its
safe, lowered position, release the lifting apparatus’ hook and move it clear.
Cleaning Instructions
1. The skip must be cleaned of all remaining concrete at the end of each work
session, or more frequently if required. There can be no excuse for the unit to
fail because of hard concrete residue.
2. Thorough cleaning can be achieved if the gate control spring is disconnected,
this will allow you to open the gate fully for hosing down. Always take
extreme caution when releasing the gate control. Do not tie the gate control
lever in the open position.
3. Once thoroughly cleaned, the spring must be re-fitted to keep the gate
closed. If you do not, concrete residue may set in the gate blade channels
that will foul its operation.