Eller ELPHE1-00500, Operating Instructions Manual

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SELECTING THE ELLER® PHE1 HAND
HOIST!
I. General
ELLER® PHE1 hand hoists are for general lifting applications.
II. Important Notes
1. Rea d operators instruction manual and make it available to operators before using the device.
2. Operator must be trained and instructed properly to use the device.
3. Never leave the device unattended whilst under load!
4. Never exceed the lifting capacity indicated on the name plate.
5. Do not allow the load chain to lift/lower over an edge
– always ensure a straight lift (picture 4)
6. Do not transport persons with this type of hoist .
7. Never transport loads over areas in which persons could be standing below.
8. Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations require that the device must be thoroughly
examined once a year by a competent person and a Report of Thorough Examination issued, in
cases of severe operating conditions this may be more frequently. Ask your supplier for advice.
The operator is liable in case of damages and must be able to provide certification for the hoist.
9. Check the device for damage before each use, Remove from service if damaged and refer the
device to a competent person.
10. Check hoist for unfastened screws or twists in the chain before using it and eliminate failures.
11. Repair works on ELLER® hand hoists shall only be carried out by the manufacturer or an
instructed repair shop respectively by using ELLER® spare parts.
12. Always check that hoist suspension points such as :- construction beams, load securing
devices, mountings, cross beams etc. are suitable for the loads being imposed
– this
assessment should be carried out by a technical expert.
13. Non-observance of these operator instructions, improper use, insufficient corrosion protection or
any product modifications/alterations without authority will result in the expiry of the warranty.
14. In case of excessive corrosion due to continuous contact with unfavourable atmospheric
conditions for example high humidity or harmful environmental influences such as
atmospheres with acid vapours, corrosive gases or high dust concentrations
– these
conditions may result in premature wear and invalidate any claim against the manufacturers
warranty.
III. Safety Instructions
1. Read Operating Instructions before use.
2. DO NOT overload.
3. DO NOT work or walk under a suspended load.
4. NEVER pull the chain over an edge.
5. NEVER work with a damaged hoist.
6. NEVER lift humans with this hoist.
7. NEVER throw the hoist.
8. DO NOT wrap the load chain around the load.
9. NEVER work up to the end of chain.
10. NEVER attach the load on the tip of the hook.
11. NEVER work with a twisted or damaged chain.
12. NEVER work without a safety latch.
13. NEVER remove the warning notice.
IV. Assembly instructions prior to initial operation
A. Before initiation
1. Chain hoists with travelling trolleys are required under the Machinery Directives to have an
examination following installation onto the beam by a competent person before the first use.
2. The hoists can be operated in ambient temperatures between -10° and +50° C.
3. Consult the manufacturer in case of extreme working conditions.
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