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7 – Precautions for use
Long descents are liable to overheat and damage the braking system. It is strongly advisable to wait
a few minutes half way (around 12 meters for the TIREX 150 and around 4 metres for the TIREX
300) through descent phases.
The operating temperature should be between –10°C and +50°C.
These winches are manufactured for use in a normal environment. If they are used in an aggressive
environment (saline, chemical atmosphere, etc.), special care should be taken or advice should be
sought from the manufacturer.
The winches should be used on a regular basis, even with no load, in particular when used in a harsh
environment. Prolonged inactivity entails the risk of damaging the braking system (brake sticking).
It is highly recommended not to handle the rope unless protected by gloves.
8 – Compulsory regulatory checks
This equipment has been designed to be tested:
In a dynamic situation, with coefficient 1.1
In a static situation, with coefficient 1.5.
A periodic maintenance check is required at least once a year:
In accordance with regulations, the user must keep an inspection booklet recording all the inspections
and operations carried out on the machine (Rule FEM 9755).
In France, since 1 April 2005, the owner of a lifting machine must:
1.
Pursuant to the provisions of the order of 2 March 2004
, keep a maintenance log in which the
following must be recorded:
Maintenance operations performed in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer.
All other operations (inspection, maintenance, repairs, replacement or changes to the machine).
The following must be recorded for each of these operations: the date of the work, the names of the
people and, where appropriate, the companies which carried out the work, the nature of the operation
and, if it is a regular operation, the frequency. If the operations involve the replacement of certain
machine components, the references of these components must be indicated.
2.
By virtue of the order of 1 March 2004, article R 232.12 of the Labour Code:
Checks during set-up (section 3 of the order - articles 12 to 17):
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Suitability test (article 5-1): suitable equipment and compliant installation. It must be
provided, in writing, by the user (article 3d).
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Assembly and installation test (article 5-11): equipment installed according to the instruction
manual.
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Operating test (article 6c or 14-II): loaded with safety tests.
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Static test (art. 10)
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Dynamic test (art. 11)
Regular general checks (section 5 of the order - articles 22 to 24):
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Inspection of the state of preservation (art. 9): equipment kept in good condition, with
nothing missing or added, compliant.
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Operating test (art. 6b and c).
Checks when resuming service (section 4 of the order - articles 18 to 21):
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Suitability test (art. 5-I).
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Assembly and installation test (art. 5-II).
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Inspection of the state of preservation (art. 9).
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Operating test (art. 19-II).
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Static test (art. 10)
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Dynamic test (art. 11)
