Working Platform
Assembly and Operating Manual
Page 10 of 52
BL 061 U Edition 06.2007
Consequences of not complying with safety instructions
Non-compliance with safety instructions can result in danger both for persons as well as for the
environment and the machine. Non-compliance can lead to a loss of any compensation claims.
4.3
Operating safety
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The machine must be set up and dismantled according to this assembly manual and under
supervision by expert personnel determined by the employer.
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Observe bearing capacity on supporting surfaces (roof extension, etc.).
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Only use the machine in technically fault-free condition and in a safety and risk conscious manner,
while observing the operating manual.
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Immediately remedy faults that could impair safety.
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Immediately shutdown the machine if there are safety-relevant changes to the unit or its operating
behaviour, and report the fault to the company management or its representative.
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Do not carry out any changes, mount parts on or make conversions to the machine. This also
applies to installing and adjusting safety features, such as e.g. limit switches.
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Do not change, remove, override or bypass safety devices.
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Immediately renew damaged and/or removed notices and warning signs as well as safety labels.
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Unplug machine when work is interrupted.
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In situations that present a risk for the operating personnel or the
machine, the machine can be shutdown by pressing the EMERGENCY
STOP button (1) on the central control of the machine.
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Move working platform down and shutdown device with wind speeds
of >12.5 m/s (wind force 6; 100N/m²).
Fig. 2 Emergency stop button
4.3.1
Inspection procedures
The suspended working platform is constructed in accordance with the EC machine directive; a
declaration of conformity is reproduced in this operating manual.
Reoccurring inspections:
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Inspections before commissioning, reoccurring inspections and intermediate inspections are to be
carried out according to national guidelines.
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The results of these reoccurring inspections can be recorded in writing in the appendix.
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