G I S C H A I N H O I S T S W I S S Q U A L I T Y
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0 General information
0.1 General safety information
0.1.1 Safety and hazard precautions
0.2 General safety specifications
and procedures
0.2.1 Warning paint / Marking /
Danger signs
The following symbols and terms are used in this instruction manual for safety and
hazard instructions:
DANGER !
Non-compliance, either in part or full, with operating instructions marked
with this symbol can result in serious personal injury or even death.
Danger notices must be
strictly
complied with.
CAUTION !
Non-compliance, either in part or full, with operating instructions marked
with this symbol can result in major damage to machinery, property or
material.
Cautionary notices must be
strictly
adhered to.
NOTE
Following the instructions marked by this symbol will lead to more effective
and straightforward operation.
"Note" directions make work easier.
The instruction manual for the electric chain hoist must always be available within the
operating area of the hoist. The instructions mentioned in this manual must be strictly
adhered to.
Furthermore, supplementary to the instruction manual, the statutory regulations
governing general accident prevention and environmental protection are to be enforced.
Operating and service personnel must have read and understood the operating
instructions, in particular the safety instructions, before commencing work. Protective
equipment must be made available for operating and service personnel and worn at all
times.
The operator or his representative is responsible for supervising operating personnel
and ensuring they are aware of the hazards and safety implications of working with the
electric hoist.
Lubricate chain....................figure 0-1
CE symbol...........................figure 0-2
Model plate .........................figure 0-3
Data plate............................figure 0-4
Voltage................................figure
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Figure 0-1
Figure 0-2
Figure 0-3
Figure 0-4
Figure 0-5
0.3 Special safety directions
Transport and assembly:
Electric chain hoists, single parts and large components should be carefully affixed
to suitable and technically acceptable hoisting apparatus / load lifting members
Connection:
Connection work is only to be performed by personnel specifically designated and
trained for the job
Start-up / operation:
Before initial start-up, as well as daily start-up, carry out a visual check and carry out
the predefined user-checks routine
Only operate the electric chain hoist if the protective and safety equipment provided
is ready and working
Damage to the electric chain hoist and changes in its operational characteristics
must be reported immediately to the person responsible
After use, or when in a non-operational mode, the chain hoist should be secured
against unauthorised and unintentional use
Refrain from hazardous procedures
See also operational parameters (chapter 0.6)