GEDA 14830, Assembly And Operating Manual

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Rack and pinion hoist
Assembly and Operating Manual 12 / 92 BL054 GB Edition 08.2015
2 General safety information
The machine has been designed and built according to the latest
standards of technology and recognised safety-related rules.
Nevertheless, hazards for personnel or third parties and/or damage to
machinery and other tangible assets can occur during use, e.g. if the
machine:
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Is operated by untrained or uninstructed personnel,
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Is used improperly,
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Is assembled, operated and serviced inappropriately.
Attached notices and warning signs must be observed!
Consequences of not complying with safety instructions
Non-compliance with safety instructions can result in danger both for
personnel as well as for the environment and the machine. Non-
compliance can lead to the forfeiture of any damage compensation
claims.
2.1 Residual risks
There are still residual risks remaining from handling the machinery
even when all safety conditions are complied with.
Everyone who works on and with the machine must be aware of these
hazards and follow instructions that prevent these residual risks leading
to accidents or damage.
Caution
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Do not remove safety stickers; replace any safety instructions that
have become illegible.
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Hazards due to toppling of an improperly secured load.
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Hazards due to high wind speeds (> 72 km/h).
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Hazards when accessing and exiting the platform.
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Hazards from damage to the load carrying device.
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Hazards when working on the electrical system.
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Hazards from a malfunction in the control system.
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Injuries due to uncoordinated work methods.