USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150
ORIGINALE
RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B
–
47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA
pag. 12
2.
when it is not possible to interrupt the electricity supply, maintain all parts of the machine at a
distance that is far greater than the obligatory one, considering that the electrical lines could oscillate
due to wind;
3.
unnecessary persons must keep as far away as possible from the work area;
4.
always operate with caution and prudence:
5.
when possible, adopt safety devices such as: line proximity indicator or transversal and height limits.
Bear in mind that devices such as machine earthing or protections on the work surface or extendable
structure, offer little or no protection against electrical discharges.
When working near radio, television or radar stations, the machine may receive a high induced voltage
which could cause painful shocks and burns due to the overheating of the platform’s metallic structures.
Take suitable precautions before operation, consulting the technicians of the concerned station.
What to do in the event of an accidental contact of any part of the machine with live electrical lines:
1.
Do not act impulsively or panic; if you are not in direct contact you are reasonably insulated. Do not
jump off the platform: in addition to injuries from the fall, the risk of being electrocuted remains
because the ground around the machine is also electrified to some extent.
2.
if the height permits it, jump as far as possible and move away jumping with both feet together.
3.
any rescuers will only be able to get close once a dry wooden walkway has been set up.
4.
get all people away from the area surrounding the machine immediately.
5.
if the machine is functioning, try get away from the contact by moving in the opposite direction to the
movement that caused the contact.
6.
If you cannot detach yourself from the line, remain in your place until the electrical line has been
disabled.
7.
once you have returned to a safe zone, stop the machine and check it for damage.
!
WARNING
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO USE THE MACHINE AS WELDING MATERIAL
EFFECTS OF WIND
It is possible to operate the machine with winds up to 12.5 m/s or 45 km/h
Take into account that there may be strong gusts of wind when working between buildings that are close to
each other due to the “wind tunnel” effect.
Always pay attention when working near buildings, sudden gusts may rock the machine and crush the
operator’s limbs between the edge of the cage rail and the obstacle.
We recommend that a reasonable distance be maintained between any obstacles and the cage
during all
operations. Avoid lifting panels with solid sides which create a “sail” effect that is dangerous for the
stability of the platform.
It is forbidden to lift the platform when there are strong gusts of wind
BEAUFORT SCALE
WIND FORCE
WIND SPEED
DEGREES
BEAUFORT
SCALE
m/sec
Km/h
EFFECTS ON GROUND
0
Calm
0 - 0,2
1
Calm, smoke rises vertically
1
Light air
0,3
–
1,5
1
–
5
The wind direction is given by the
smoke but not by the windsock
2
Light breeze
1,6
–
3,3
6
–
11
Rustling of leaves, windsock moves
3
Gentle breeze
3,4
–
5,5
12
–
19
Leaves and twigs move, flags move
4
Moderate
breeze
5,5
–
7,9
20
–
28
Dust and pieces of paper are lifted,
twigs and small branches move