HanseLifter SPA Series, Operating Manual

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SPA / SPB / SPAG series
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Any kind of reproduction, even in parts, is not permitted.
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As far as possible, always move the lift table with the tabletop in a lowered position. Especially when
loaded, the lift table is significantly more unstable when the tabletop is in a raised position. As a result, the
risk of accidents is considerably higher. As far as possible, lower the tabletop, release the locking brakes,
move the lift table to the destination, engage the locking brakes and use the operating lever to raise the
tabletop back to the height required. If possible, only raise the tabletop when the destination has been
reached. If the lift table is moved when the tabletop is raised, drive extremely carefully and avoid sudden
manoeuvres. Never raise and lower the tabletops while the lift table is in motion.
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After moving the lift table, always engage the foot-operated parking brakes on the swivel castors to prevent
the lift table from rolling away. In particular when work has to be carried out on the (raised) lift table, the
brakes must be engaged to keep the lift table in position.
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Only operate the lift table using the controls and the horizontal handle. Only move the lift table using the
handle. Do not, for example, grip the frame from the side, let alone touch the tabletop for this purpose.
Ensure that hands and feet are not in the vicinity of the tabletop when lowering the lift table.
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When lifting and lowering the tabletop, the equipment may become unstable due to irregular operation of
the pump or lowering lever. Pay attention to the vibration of the equipment. The vibration can escalate
further and further through frequent, short operation of the lifting lever, until the equipment and/or load
become unstable and fall over and cause damage or injuries.
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Pay attention to the castor effect of the swivel castors when driving/manoeuvring with a load. This occurs,
for example, when the lift table was pushed to its destination and the wheels point "straight ahead" as a
result, and the lift table is then pulled and the wheels rotate by 180°. Because a raised load is generally
more unstable, do not manoeuvre, pull and push the lift table too quickly, always move it when the tabletop
is lowered and pay attention to the position of the swivel castors at all times.
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Do not overload the equipment. Pay attention to the permitted load capacity. Non-observance can lead to
severe damage.
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Injury to the operator and damage to equipment and goods may occur if the lift table is used improperly,
manipulated or not repaired correctly, or if incorrect spare parts are used.
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Only use original HanseLifter® spare parts.
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Safety devices always serve to protect of the operator and the equipment - never attempt to override or
manipulate them in any way.
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Never try to move the lift table if goods have been raised. Lower the tabletop, correctly move it to the
required destination, and again raise the tabletop to the required height.
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Always ensure that no parts of your body are positioned below the tabletop when handling the lift table.
Maintain a safety distance when working at the side of the raised tabletop. Under no circumstances use
your hand to reach under the tabletop, let alone into the lifting mechanism. If, for example, objects have
fallen under the table, lower the lift table and move it away, or take an object which is long enough to pull
out the items from under the lift table without endangering yourself or bystanders.
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If the load centre of gravity moves too far towards the end of the tabletop, (for example, if the load is too
long) the equipment tends to become unstable in the direction of the end of the tabletop. Always pay
attention to the load centre of gravity, and only move the lift table when the tabletop is lowered.
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The lift table is designed for flat, firm surfaces and is therefore unsuitable for sloped, uneven surfaces.
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When loading a raised lift table, ensure that loading is shock-free, even, and in compliance with the
prescribed maximum load. The safety valve works only during lifting! The safety valve is unable to function if
the lift table was loaded beyond its permitted load capacity after being raised. Overloading the lift table can
cause damage to the equipment and endanger you and bystanders. The safety valve must never be used
for "weighing", or as an indicator of the maximum load. Always weigh the goods before loading them on to
the lift table.
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When lowering the lift table, the function of the relief valve should be checked regularly and adjusted if
required to slow the lowering process. If the lift table is lowered too quickly, the piston dampens the shock
by several centimetres, which is significantly greater than the damping required during normal load. This
leads to damage of the lift table, and ultimately to the failure of the equipment. Caution! Disregarding this
warning may cause personal injury and damage to property.
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Always fold over the safety arm attached to the side of the scissor mechanism when the tabletop has been
raised, to secure the tabletop against unintentional lowering.