Schwing SP 1800, Original Operating Instructions

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1.1 Definition of terms
The terms used in this Safety Manual are explained below, along with
descriptions of the requirements placed on specific groups of people.
1.1.1 Machine
For the purposes of this Safety Manual, concrete delivery and placing
machines are defined as:
● Truck-mounted concrete pumps (an ensemble of truck and con‐
crete pump with and without placing boom). The safety regulations
issued by the truck manufacturer also apply to the truck.
● Truck mixer concrete pump (an ensemble of truck mixer, concrete
pump and placing boom). The safety regulations issued by the
truck mixer manufacturer and by the truck manufacturer also apply
to truck mixer concrete pumps.
● Stationary concrete pumps
● Stationary placing systems (an ensemble of placing boom and
base structure)
1.1.2 Concrete pump
For the purposes of this Safety Manual, concrete pumps are defined
as devices which are designed to deliver concrete to placement sites
via pipes or hoses.
1.1.3 Arm assembly
Arm assembly is a synonym for placing boom and can be used inter‐
changeably.
1.1.4 Placing boom
For the purposes of this Safety Manual, placing booms are defined as
powered, slewable devices consisting of one or more swinging or
folding sections for guiding the delivery line.
1.1.5 Base structure
For the purposes of this Safety Manual, base structures are defined
as equipment which is designed to hold a stationary placing boom to
give the latter the required stability.
Safety Manual
Concrete delivery and placing machines
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