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2. Safety
2.1 Operators
The post lift may only be operated without super-
vision by persons who:
•
Are 18 years old and above.
• Are familiar with the basic regulations on health &
safety and accident prevention.
• Have been trained to handle and operate the post
lift.
• Have proven their ability to do so to the company.
• Have been expressly appointed in writing to ope-
rate the lift.
• Have read and understood the operating manual.
2.2 Basic safety requirements
• Only operate the post lift after a specialist has ce-
tified in the inspection log that it has been correc-
tly set up.
• Always follow the operating instructions (labels on
the post lift).
• If several people work on the post lift, a supervis-
or must be appointed by the company.
• The post lift may only be operated in technically
sound condition with regard to safety and with all
safety mechanisms in place.
• The control box or control unit may only be open-
ed by a qualified electrician.
• Safety inspections must be conducted regularly,
at least once annually.
• If signs of a defect appear, immediately shut
down the post lift, inform a supervisor and contact
the customer service if necessary.
• Keep the work area clean and free of oil, grease,
and contamination.
• Before lifting/lowering, check that the acoustic
alarm (buzzer) works.
• Before standing or working in the danger zone
underneath the main lift/lifting table, lower it into
the lock position (latch bars) using the "Down“
button.
• There must be no obstacles in the path of the
main lift or the lifting tables.
• Always monitor the load carefully when lifting and
lowering.
• Always stop the vehicles safely, centered on the
runways. Secure the vehicle against rolling with
wheel chocks.
• For lifts with lifting tables:
Always lift the vehicle with the lifting table on the
pick-up points approved by the vehicle manufac-
turer. Lift it for a short distance and check that
the pick-up points are secure. Only then can the
vehicle be moved to the required height.
• Take steps against traffic in the area of the post
lift. Do not park other vehicles in the danger zone.
• Do not load main lifts and lifting table beyond the
permitted capacity, comply with the permitted axle
loads and load distribution in accordance with
Chapter 2.3.
• When disassembling or fitting heavy vehicle
parts, watch out for dangerous shifts in the
weight balance, in particular when the vehicle
is supported by lifting table. Secure the vehicle
beforehand.
• Always fully lower, switch off and secure main
lifts and lifting tables to prevent unauthorized
use after completion of work (turn main switch to
"OFF“ and lock).
• Follow the maintenance and service schedule,
record performance of maintenance and servicing
(Chapter 9).
• Installation, maintenance and servicing may
only be carried out by authorized specialists
(maintenance contractors) (Chapter 9).
• Only qualified electricians may work on the elec-
trics.
• Only trained people with knowledge of hydraulics/
pneumatics may work on hydraulic or pneumatic
equipment.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment
must be worn when working in the area of the
lift in accordance with the applicable health &
safety and accident prevention regulations. For
example, protective gloves, protective goggles,
safety shoes.
•
Only original spare parts from the manufacturer
may be used.
•
The lift must be inspected by a specialist after
repairing any supporting parts
.
2.3 Permitted axle loads and weight
distribution
Before lifting the vehicle, you must ensure that
the weight distribution is correct.
When the weight distribution is correct (default
position in direction of motion) the main load is
located at the front (e. g. engine).
