5. Safety
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5.1 Safety instructions
RK Rose+Krieger GmbH has built this lifting column according to the current state of the art and existing
safety regulations. Nonetheless, this lifting column may pose risks to persons and property if it is used in-
correctly or not for the intended purpose or if the safety instructions are disregarded.
Skilled operation guarantees high performance and availability of this lifting column. Faults or conditions
which can impair safety are to be rectified immediately.
Any person having anything to do with the installation, use, operation or maintenance of this lifting col-
umn must have read and understood the assembly instructions.
This includes
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understanding the safety instructions in the text and
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being familiar with the arrangement and function of the various operating and application
options.
Only nominated persons may use, install and operate this lifting column. Work on and with the lifting col-
umn may only take place in accordance with these instructions. It is therefore essential that these instruc-
tions are ready to hand in the vicinity of the lifting column and kept in a safe place.
The general, national and company safety regulations must be observed. Responsibilities for the use, in-
stallation and operation of this lifting column must be regulated and observed unambiguously, so that
there cannot be any ill-defined competences with regard to safety. Before any commissioning, the user
must be sure that no persons or objects are in the lifting column's danger area. The user should only op-
erate the lifting column in perfect condition. Any change is to be reported to the nearest line manager im-
mediately.
