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FIPALIFT Smart
2. SAFETY
Read these operating instructions carefully before initial commissioning and note the following
safety rules. The FIPALIFT Smart tube lifter may only be operated and maintained by personnel
who have read these operating instructions and fully understand the content. Display the operating
instructions near the tube lifter so as to be easily accessible and make operators aware of them.
Safety regulations
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The unit may not be operated or maintained by persons under the influence of alcohol,
medications affecting awareness, such as sleeping tablets or strong painkillers or other drugs.
Other conditions such as circulatory problems or dizziness are criteria that disqualify persons
from operating this system.
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It is within the operator's scope of responsibility to ensure that no physical injury can arise
during work.
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Wear safety boots during operation.
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When working with the tube lifter, never allow yourself to be distracted and never distract
the operator. Lapses of concentration lead to accidents.
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Do not work with loads that are heavier than the design of the device allows.
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Only use the tube lifter to lift loads that are packaged so that they cannot come apart when
lifted.
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Do not place the vacuum cup on surfaces with loose areas, such as address labels or covers
that could come loose.
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Do not place the vacuum cup on surfaces that are so slippery that the load could slide off the
vacuum cup (slip effect).
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Take particular care when handling objects with sharp edges, such as sheet metal.
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Never use the FIPALIFT Smart tube lifter to lift loads that contain hazardous or explosive sub-
stances. IEnsure beforehand that work can be undertaken safely.
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Position the vacuum cup vertically above the centre of gravity of the object to be lifted.
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The tube lifter with a lifted load may only be operated so that if the load were to fall, it would
not cause injury to persons.
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Never move lifted loads over persons. Persons may not stand below the lifted load.
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Do not set down the lifted load if doing so would cause injury to persons or damage to objects.
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The vacuum cup may not be attached to people or animals.
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Never lift objects for longer than 60 seconds with the tube lifter's vacuum cup. Doing so
causes the vacuum pump to overheat and may cause damage and/or impair its function (this
does not apply to tube lifters that are operated with a multi-chamber ejector).
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Never manually manipulate the tube lifter when raising or lowering.
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Always adjust the balancing height according to the load.
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A lifted load may not be left unattended.
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The standard tube lifter may not be operated in a potentially explosive environment. Electrical
and mechanical components can produce sparks that can ignite vapours. A specially modified
device is required for this kind of application. Please contact our Technical Sales Department.
