Fantek T-116, Operating Instructions Manual

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2.17.- Ground connection device, ACC/29.
2.18.- Wheels for transporting the tower in upright or folded position to its working
location.
3. Safety precautions
3.1.- Place the tower only on a solid and flat surface.
3.2.- Check that the legs are fully inserted and secured by the retaining safety triggers
(R).
3.3.- With the bubble level (F) located at the base profile, check that the tower is in
vertical position. If necessary, adjust its alignment with the plates (Q) by turning the
handle (H) in the appropriate sense, always keeping the base wheels in touch with the
ground as another supporting point.
3.4.- When used out in the open, place the tower on hard ground and secure it against
wind force by means of steel cable braces. These steel cable braces must have a
minimum diametre of 6 mm.
3.5.- If necessary, the tower must be anchored to the ground with the appropriate
connecting device ACC/29.
3.6.- Do not use ladders on the tower nor lean them on it.
3.7.- Be careful with any cables, prominent objects etc. placed above the tower.
3.8.- Do not stand under the load.
3.9.- Do not move the tower when it is elevated with a load.
3.10.- Before using the tower, check the state of the cable. This must be free of cuts and
fraying. Never use cables in bad condition.
3.11.- Never dismount the winch handle (W) or any element of the winch under any
circumstances.
3.12.- Once the tower is ready in its working position it is recommended to lock the
winch handle.
3.13.- The minimum load for a safe operation of the brake is 25 kg. The brake will not
function without this minimum load.
3.14.- Do not grease or lubricate the brake mechanism of the winch.
3.15.- Not permitted for use as passenger lift.
3.16.- For transportation it is necessary to retract all profiles and lock them with the
brake (O).
4. Operation
4.1.- Place the tower on a flat and solid surface in its site of operation.