1. Introduction
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Rev.D 2013_03_en
1. Introduction
1.1 About this operating manual
The post lift conforms to state of the art technology
and complies with the applicable occupational
health & safety and accident prevention regulations.
Notwithstanding, improper use or use other than
that which is intended may result in a risk of fatal or
physical injury to the user or third parties and may
also result in damage to property.
It is therefore imperative that the relevant people
carefully read and understand this operating manu-
al. Read the instructions carefully to prevent incor-
rect use, potential hazards and damage. The post
lift should always be operated according to regula-
tions.
Please note the following:
The operating manual must be kept near the lift
and be easily accessible for all users.
This operating manual provides information on
the post lifts SM40, SM55M51 VAS, SM60,
AR43-5MB and the SM40LT variant with rolling
jacks.
Make sure that you have read and under-
stood Chapter 2, Safety and also the operat-
ing instructions supplied with the machine.
We assume no liability for damage and opera-
tional breakdowns which may occur as a result of
non-compliance with the instructions contained
within this operating manual.
Installation and commissioning of the lifts is de-
scribed in detail in Chapters 11 to 13. Installation
may only be carried out by authorized installation
specialists and qualified electricians.
If you should run into difficulties please contact a
specialist, our customer service or spare parts
department or one of our representatives.
Illustrations may differ from the supplied version
of the machine. Functions or processes to be car-
ried out remain the same.
1.2 Warning and information symbols
Warnings are identified by the following symbols,
depending on the hazard classification.
Be especially aware of safety and hazards when
working in situations identified by warning symbols.
Comply with the occupational health & safety and
accident prevention regulations which are applicable
in your country.
Risk of death or injury
Direct threat to life and health of
people. Non-compliance may lead to
death or serious injury.
Risk of death or injury
Potential risk to life and health of
people. Non-compliance may lead to
serious or critical injury.
Risk of injury
Potentially hazardous situation.
Non-compliance may lead to minor
or moderate injury.
Damage to property
Potentially hazardous situation.
Non-compliance may lead to dam-
age to property.
Other
Symbols
INFO symbol
Useful information and Tips.
Bullet point:
For lists with key information on the respec-
tive subject.
1.
Handling instructions:
Carry out the detailed steps in sequence.
Handling instructions, warning
Carry out the detailed steps in se-
quence.
DANGER
CAUTION
ATTENTION
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WARNING
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We assume no responsibility for printing errors,
mistakes and technical changes.
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