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Original operating instruction – Vario wheel clamp 2000 kg / 3500 kg
English
The operating instructions must be kept available to the user until the use of the product is terminated.
All information refers to products in good-as-new condition.
If you remove or change safeguards or make structural changes, any liability of the manufacturer is excluded.
These operating instructions correspond to the state of delivery of the product. ProLux Systemtechnik GmbH & Co KG does
not accept any liability for incorrect information and product damage due to improper use.
The operator of the load-bearing equipment is required to draw up operating instructions in accordance with §12 ArbSchG
and §2 paragraph 1 of the BGV A1 Principles of Prevention. The guidelines for this are given in BGI 578.
Intended use
The ProLux Vario wheel clamp is a load handling device for picking up a car by its wheels with the use of a crane. It is used
for loading cars with a maximum total weight of 2000 kg (600 215) or 3500 kg (600 245)
Only use the Vario wheel clamp for the purposes described in this operating manual. Any other use is not regarded as
proper use.
Not permitted
- Do not use the wheel clamp to drag or tow vehicles.
- Do not use less than four Vario wheel clamps on a vehicle
- Exceeding the maximum permissible load capacity.
- Lifting persons.
- Allowing persons to stand under the suspended load.
- Pulling loads at an angle.
- Tearing off fixed loads.
- Knocking or striking the load-bearing equipment.
- Shock loads must be avoided.
- Operation by insufficiently trained operating personnel.
- Operation with unsuitable cranes (information can be found in the operating manual of the crane).
- Operation with defective and unsafe cranes.
- Do not apply any surface treatments to the product which could damage the material. These include heat
treatments, welding and drilling.
Organisational measures and safety
Use is only permitted by authorised and instructed persons and in compliance with DIN EN 1492 and BGR 500 or
country-specific regulations.
Always determine the load weight of the load to be lifted before use. The permissible load capacity of the wheel clamp
must never be exceeded. Use the wheel clamps only for mounting on intact tyres with sufficient air pressure. Otherwise the
rim may be damaged and/or tyres may slip off the wheel clamps.
In addition, the wheel clamps may only be used for vehicles with four wheels.
Also pay attention to the load capacity of the loading harness and the straps and check the wheel clamp and straps before
and after each use for mechanical damage, as well as the safety device for the spacers and correct function of the toggle
screw.
The user must ensure that no persons are in the danger area during the lifting process.
Initial operation
1. Before each use, the wheel clamp must be checked for any damage that may affect its load-bearing
capacity. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer. Ensure that the wheel mounts are securely locked in place.
2. Then check whether the tyre width, tyre diameter and vehicle mass can be handled with your technical
resources.
3. Inspect the tyres, rims and wheel trims for damage to avoid later complaints from vehicle owners.
