GARO TFA4500-3D, User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL
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Make sure that there are no persons on the platforms
during up and down movements and during standing
(Fig. 17) .
Fig. 17
POTENTIAL RISKS DURING LIFTING
The following safety devices are installed to protect against
overloads and possible mechanical failures:
In the case of excess weight on the lift the relief valve on
the hydraulic power unit will open
(Fig. 18) .
Fig. 18
If one or more hoses in the hydraulic circuit should break, a
cylinder locking valve will operate
(Fig. 19) .
Fig. 19
If the movable part of the lift should go in overstroke, there
is an electric limit switch
(Fig. 20) in the control post and a
steel locking plate on the top of all four posts.
Fig. 20
Should the steel cables slacken or break, the safety wedges
will stop the movable part of the lift and the vehicle in its
current position
(Fig.21) .
Fig. 21
RISKS FOR PERSONNEL
This heading illustrates potential risks for the operator,
maintenance fitter, or any other person present in the area
around the lift, resulting from incorrect use of the lift.
RISK OF CRUSHING (OPERATOR)
Possible if the operator controlling the lift is not in the
specified position at the control panel.
When the platforms (and vehicle) are lowering the operator
must never be partly or completely underneath or near of
the movable structure. Always remain in the operator zone
(Fig. 13) .
RISK OF CRUSHING (PERSONNEL)
When the platforms and the vehicle are lowering, personnel
are prohibited from entering the area beneath the movable