Rotary SGL35, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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4. Safety regulations
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4.
Safety regulations
Comply with the following regulations!
4.1 General operation

Only operate the lift if you have read and
understood this operating manual. Also refer to
the brief operating instructions on the lift.

The total permitted weight is 3,500 kg .

Only persons who are 18 years old, are trained
in operating the lift, and have signed the
handover sheet are permitted to operate the lift.

Vehicles with low ground clearance or with
optional extras should be checked beforehand.
They can only be lifted if no damage can be
caused.

Work on the lift may only be carried out if the
main switch is turned off and locked.

Do not:
● Carry people on the lift.
● Climb onto the lift or the load.
● Ride on the lift with equipment.

Emergency lowering of a vehicle may be done
only by competent persons.

Switch off equipment when not in use.

Do not use the lift in proximity to a potentially
combustible or flammable atmosphere.
4.2 Operational safety,
breakdowns

The operational safety of the lift must be
inspected regularly.

If breakdowns occur or if there are missing
safety components, shut down the lift
immediately. Inform the supervisor or customer
service.
4.3 Picking up loads

Before lifting with the arms, check the pick-up
points on the vehicle for load capacity,
corrosion, damage, and modifications.

Only lift vehicles at the points approved by the
manufacturer.

Do not carry out any work on a raised vehicle
which may affect the stability of the pick-up
points.
4.4 Up /down

Only operate the lift if it poses no danger to
people.

During the raising and lowering process, no-one
should loiter within range of the moving load
and the pick-up points.

Briefly raise the lift to check that the vehicle
pick-up points are secure. The latches must be
properly engaged. Only then lift the vehicle to
the desired height. The lift and the vehicle may
otherwise become dangerously unstable.

The area within range of moving loads and pick-
up points must be free of obstacles.
4.5 Installation, maintenance,
servicing

Installation, maintenance, and servicing work
may only be carried out by trained and
authorised specialists, with the system switched
off and made safe.

Electrical work may only be carried out by
qualified electricians.

Only specialist staff with specialist knowledge
and experience may work on hydraulic
equipment.

Repairs on the safety equipment of the lift may
only be carried out by competent persons.

Follow the maintenance schedule, document
maintenance work.

Only use OEM parts.

Following design modifications or repair work on
safety relevant parts, the lift must be inspected by
a certified expert.