IAI EC ELECYLINDER EC-GD4, Instruction Manual

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Safety Guide
Intro-3
No. Operation Precautions
2 Transportation ● When transporting heavy objects, do the work with two or more persons or
utilize equipment such as a crane.
● When working with two or more persons, make it clear who is to be in charge
and communicate well with each other to ensure safety.
● During transportation, carefully consider the carrying positions,
weight, and weight balance, and be careful to avoid collisions or dropping.
● Use appropriate transportation measures for transport.
The actuators available for transportation with a crane have eyebolts attached
or tapped holes to attach bolts. Follow the instructions in the instruction
manual for each model.
● Do not climb onto the package.
● Do not put anything heavy that could deform the package on it.
● When using a crane with capacity of 1t or more, have an operator qualified for
crane operation and sling work.
● When using a crane or equivalent equipment, make sure not to suspend loads
exceeding the equipment's rated load.
● Use a hook that is suitable for the load. Consider the safety factor of the hook
in such factors as shear strength. Also, check to make sure that the hook is
free of damage.
● Do not climb on loads suspended from cranes.
● Do not leave loads suspended from cranes for long periods.
● Do not stand under loads suspended from cranes.
3 Storage
and
Preservation ● For the storage and preservation environment, see the installation
environment. However, give especial consideration to the prevention of
condensation.
● Store the products so as to prevent them from falling over or down in the case
of natural disasters such as earthquakes.