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Disclaimer: This brochure is for information only. The manufacturer reserves the right to modify specifications.
Precaution
Inappropriate use of the ® autohook may give rise to potentially dangerous situations and, if not
prevented, these could lead to death or serious injury. To avoid such situations the operator must:
1.
NOT operate the elebia® autohook if it is not working properly or if working unusually.
2.
NOT operate the elebia® autohook before having completely read and understood the
manufacturer’s operation and maintenance instructions or manuals.
3.
NOT operate the elebia® autohook if it has been altered without the manufacturer’s approval.
4.
NEITHER lift nor pull more than the load stipulated for the elebia® autohook.
5.
NOT use the elebia® autohook if it is damaged, lacks components or is not working properly.
6.
NOT use the elebia® autohook with twisted, tangled, damaged or worn load slings.
7.
NOT use the elebia® autohook to lift, sustain or transport people.
8.
NOT lift loads over people and ensure that people remain at a distance from the load.
9.
NEITHER attempt to work with the equipment nor repair it if it is damaged.
10. NOT apply the load either to the tip of the hook or its safety mechanism.
11. NOT leave the weight sustained by the elebia® autohook unattended unless specific precautions
have been taken.
12. NOT allow the use of the elebia® autohook to make electrical or earth contact for welding operations.
13. NOT attempt to open the elebia® hook when it is loaded. When load is above 20Kg. Hook won’t
open, even if order is given. If you try to open the hook while load is less than 20Kg. it will drop it. It is
advised to work in the “3B: Safe mode” to carry rigging accessories or loads under 20Kg.
14. NOT use the magnet to lift loads. Its sole function is to attract and align the sling or metal ring and
thereafter place it inside the hook.
15. NOT allow the chain or the hook to be touched by a live welding electrode.
16. NEITHER withdraw NOR cover the warning signs of the elebia® autohook.
17. NOT operate the elebia® autohook if it has not been properly secured.
18. NOT lift loads unless the load slings or other accessories are of the correct size and suitably fastened
to the hook.
19. NOT operate the mechanism if there are people touching it or very close to it.
20. NOT operate the elebia® autohook when it is not in a vertical position.
21. NOT lift loads that are neither balanced nor secured or if the load is not suitably fastened. Any slack-
ness must be carefully tightened.
22. NOT operate the elebia® autohook unless all people are and remain outside the area of the sustained load.
23. Provide notification of any malfunction or abnormal performance of the elebia® autohook, after the
system has been disconnected for repair.
24. NOT operate the elebia® autohook if it lacks the safety signs or if they are illegible.
25. Be familiar with the elebia® autohook’s operation controls, procedures and warnings.
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