Corghi ERCO 500, Operator'S Manual, Page: 61 / 184

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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:
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neither remove nor disconnect hydraulic, electric or other safety devices;
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carefully follow the safety indications applied on the machine and included in the manua;
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observe the safety area during lifting;
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be sure the motor of the vehicle is off, the gear engaged and the parking brake put on;
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be sure only authorized vehicles are lifted without exceeding the maximum lifting capacity;
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verify that no one is on the platforms during lifting or standing.
6.2 RISKS DURING VEHICLE LIFTING
To avoid overloading and possible breaking, the following safety devices have been used:
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a maximum pressure valve placed inside the hydraulic unit to prevent excessive weight.
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a special design of the hydraulic system, in case of pipeline failure, to prevent sudden lift
lowering.
6.3 RISKS FOR PEOPLE
All risks the personnel could run, due to an improper use of the lift, are described in this section.
6.4 PERSONNEL CRUSHING RISKS
During lowering of runways and vehicles, personnel must not be within the area covered by the
lowering trajectory. The operator must be sure no one is in danger before operating the lift.
Fig. 9a
Fig. 9b
Fig. 9c
6.5 BUMPING RISK
When the lift is stopped at relatively low height for
working, the risk of bumping against projecting parts
occurs.
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