RUTHMANN 27409, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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1 Applications and Safety
Instructions
BA.GB.12-27409-05-07-FTA-jr
RUTHMANN-Steiger
®
TB270
1-5
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During operation there is a special danger of burning and scalding at the
following places:
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hydraulic oil lines (in case of defect),
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circuit of cooling water,
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vehicle engine and exhaust gas system,
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auxiliary heating element of vehicle,
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brake system.
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The communication with the operating staff must be ensured.
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Operation must immediately be stopped when:
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safety devices fail,
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malfunctions occur,
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malfunctions or faults occur in the control system,
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stability is unexpectedly no longer given,
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visibility is restricted,
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wind situation/wind force is impermissible,
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operating staff gets tired or are no longer attentive.
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In case of an arising thunderstorm operation must be stopped.
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In case of arising danger within or nearby the surroundings of the Ruth-
mann-Steiger actuate warning device.
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Missing or illegible labels must immediately be replaced.
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Missing warning signs must be replaced immediately.
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Operation of the Ruthmann-Steiger may only commence with filled
compressed-air system.
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Ensure roadworthiness and stable positioning!
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Wheel wedges must be used at slopes and gradients.
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The permissible axle loads and the permissible total weight of the
Ruthmann-Steiger must not be exceeded.
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The underground must withstand the maximum pressures occurring un-
derneath the jacks.
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You have to ensure the most horizontal positioning possible.
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The Ruthmann-Steiger must not be brought into swinging motions.
Jerky movements must be avoided.
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In case of a wind force exceeding 6 Beaufort Scale (wind speed:
12.5 m/s) operation has to be stopped.
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It is prohibited to install anything which would increase the wind force on
the Ruthmann-Steiger.
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Unnecessary sojourns on or in the area of the Ruthmann-Steiger and in
the area of the rotating device is prohibited during operation.
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Switch-on the lights when its getting darker and in case of bad visibility.